Riding, Rafting, Rock Climbing, Fishing
Michael DeYoung
Trip Type: Ranch Vacation
Territory:
Region: Rocky Mountains
Trip Price: $3,800
Duration: 5 days/0 nights
Trip Begins/Ends: /
National Parklands:
All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.
No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities
Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration
High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun
The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process
We’ve been tailoring custom journeys for clients since our very inception in the mid-1980s! The process is all about connecting the interests of the travelers with the best that a given destination has to offer. To achieve this, we rely upon good ol’ fashioned conversation! Our geographically focused travel designer love to meet new people and learn about their interests for travel. Understanding your goals informs the process immensely and serves as the foundation for the development of a bespoke travel experience for you and yours.
The trip detailed on this web page is a sample of something we’ve done for other clients over the years. In order to start the process of designing your own custom travel experience, just call us at (800) 445-2995 and ask to speak with one of our Travel Advisors. After a bit of time on the phone, you will then have the opportunity to connect with one of our travel designers.
The entire planning process is very personalized and works in an iterative fashion until a final, perfect trip has been created. We then secure all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences associated with your trip and send along abundant trip materials capturing these details – and much more about your travels!
Pick up your rental car in Boise, Idaho, and drive to the ranch just outside of Stanley. Saddle up for an hour-and-a-half horseback ride to get a feel for the lay of the land. Fill out the day hiking on a ranch trail, paddling or fly casting on the ranch pond, biking on nearby single track, or simply catching your breath in a rocker on the porch with extraordinary views of the Sawtooth Mountains.
Take on some Salmon River whitewater today! Board rafts for a fun and exciting Class IV river run, and say “Yes!” when your river guide breaks out the inflatable kayaks to paddle and play in the smaller riffles and waves.
Try something out of the ordinary and learn new skills on a private introduction to rock climbing in the Sawtooths. Half the fun is the boat ride across Redfish Lake and forest hike that gets you to the rock. As the sun goes down, toast to one of your best days ever!
Go deep into the wilderness with your naturalist guide on a hike tailored to your interests and abilities. Countless nearby trails lead through wildflower-filled meadows and along mountain streams to alpine lakes and stunning mountain views.
Enjoy a half or full day of guided fly fishing on clear mountain waters—rivers, streams, and mountain lakes—where you might be the only angler. Look for a rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, or west slope cutthroat on the end of your line!
One last cup of coffee, and off you go. If you’re not ready to go home, how about Yellowstone? A bit more fun in Sun Valley? Six incredible days of rafting on the Middle Fork of the Salmon?
Opening their doors in 1930, The Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch combines the living history of the Old West and the serenity and peace of their 900-acres of beautiful terrain. Located in the Sawtooth National Forest, the largest protected wilderness area in the continental US, the ranch offers an opportunity to truly step away from the hustle and bustle of life. They provide an array of activities including hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, swimming in the natural hot springs or sitting outside and enjoying the serenity and beauty of the property. At the end of each day enjoy a wonderful home cooked meal and relax by fire before you head out for another day of adventure! You have the choice of lodge rooms or cabins that both offer private bathrooms with a shower or deep bathtub, plush bedding, and electric heat. With a maximum of 50 guests you are sure to receive impeccable service and have a memorable stay at the ranch.
When my forever-adventuring mother initially suggested the trip, I thought, “Palm Springs?” It seemed out of left field, as our family trips typically revolve around National and State Parks with lots of hiking. After visiting, I can see why she was so excited to travel to the Coachella Valley. Each day was a special treat […]
We love the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Not only is it in our backyard, it’s one of the wildest regions in the lower 48. A visit to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is the trip of a lifetime — but one trip is hardly enough. That’s why we’ve put together three itineraries for trips through […]
In the world’s first national park, winter is a season of extremes. Extreme beauty and extreme conditions make Yellowstone National Park a winter wonderland like you’ve never seen before. Active days in the powdery snow give you a chance to see Yellowstone’s highlights: geysers, hot springs, waterfalls, and wildlife. Spectacular days give way to cozy […]
Yosemite National Park in California’s Sierra Nevada is a place where high peaks tower over neighboring valleys, and roaring mountain rivers cascade over granite ledges. From early inhabitants like the native Ahwahneechee, to conservation advocates like naturalist John Muir, Yosemite has always been an inspirational natural wonder. Yosemite played an early role in the idea […]
