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Dave Hansen Whitewater and Scenic River Trips

225 W Broadway, Jackson, WY 83001
307-733-6295
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Type: Water Sports
Owner description: For over forty years Dave Hansen Whitewater has guided happy customers down the beautiful scenic and thrilling whitewater sections of the Snake River.... more » Owner description: For over forty years Dave Hansen Whitewater has guided happy customers down the beautiful scenic and thrilling whitewater sections of the Snake River. Decades ago, Dave named the two biggest rapids, Lunchcounter and Big Kahuna, and we have been owned and operated by river guides ever since. The home of the 8-man raft and continuous scenic/whitewater combo trips, we offer the most friendly, personalized trips on the river. We’ll get you paddling, get you laughing, and get you wet! « less
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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We booked a 13 mile scenic and 8 mile rapid with Dave Hansen in July 2012. These raft trips were on of the highlights of our family vacation. Family of 4, 2 adults and 13 year old twins. First was the 13 mile scenic float, our guide was fabulous, very knowledgable and truly represented Dave Hansen Whitewater Rafting in the... More

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Tahlequah, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

This was our 1st trip to Jackson. It has been our favorite vacation to date. My husband and I Were very leary about doing a Whitewater trip with our 10 and 12 year old daughters. While this is truly the real deal, we felt very well informed and safe throughout our trip. My sister, her husband, and my 14 year... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012 via mobile

My son and I are here in early October and glad to see Dave Hansens still taking people downriver. Our guide was Lilly, and she really made the trip fun and enjoyable. She has a knack for taking an interest in people--she made my son's trip letting him row in a very calm section, and asking him questions. The scenery... More

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Springfield, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012

After Labor Day White-Water Rafting trip....would recommend this time of year for trip on the Snake River. It is beautiful, yet exciting when you hit the rapids. The folks at Dave Hansen are all very friendly and knowledgeable. We did the 8-man raft and had a great time with our guide Jeff, who navigated us down the river while pointing... More

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Los Angeles
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

When you're in JACKSON, take everybody for a great ride down the SNAKE RIVER .. .. We took both the SCENIC & WHITEWATER and saw almost as much on the WHITEWATER .. .. And be prepared to get wet .. .. GET YOUR WETSUIT .. .. It doesn't matter how warm it is, once you get wet and the wind... More

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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

They picked us up from our hotel for no additional cost! Our guide Jeff was informative and great at spotting bald eagles and osprey. Although the rafting portion was disappointing, because the lower than normal amount of snow in the winter resulted in very few rapids, our 12 year old son really enjoyed "riding the bull". He sat on the... More

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south surrey, bc
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

excellent river guides, boatmen/women Lily and Ian took our family of 5 on a 21 mile tour - excellent knowledge of the area, outstanding fun on the river, opportunities for all to learn to row as well as paddle, to swim - more than just white water; safe and top notch equipment that is clean and obviously well-cared for. Highly... More

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Fruit Heights, Utah, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

We went on the 8 man raft wih Hunter as our guide. He figured out early that we weren't looking for a leisurely float down the river and did his best to take us right into the best rapids. Our son loved it! Even with the low river flow for the time of year, we still managed to get wet... More

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Springfield, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012

We had a great tour guide and enjoyed our two hours on the Snake River. Saw alot of eagles along with some other birds however no large animals....a bit boring truthfully.....however we enjoyed the stories our tour guide told and the expereince. Just would warn folks not to think they are going to see moose or elk or bears....not likely... More

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Long, Island NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012

Our family of 5 took the 21 mile combo scenic/whitewater trip with Dave Hansen. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Jackson Hole. They promptly picked us up at our hotel and took us to there broadway location. We were shuttled on their bus and taken about 10 minutes away to the launch area. We saw a... More

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