Great trip down the Snake River! Frank was a great guide who regaled us with many interesting facts and stories as we made our way down River.

It was mid-May and quite chilly for us Floridians. Just wear extra layers!

Would do it again!

The experience was excellent and our guide was great. Very nice.

We took the 10:00 a.m. Barker-Ewing Scenic Float Trip in late September — hands down one of our favorite experiences in Grand Teton National Park. There were four of us (my husband and me, plus our two boys, 15 and 12), and it was the perfect way to take in the Tetons without the crowds or effort of hiking.

The trip lasted about 2.5 hours. Check-in and meeting logistics were easy and straightforward - all spelled out in the confirmation email. After meeting at the Barker Ewing ramp, we were shuttled by van to the river launch site. Our guide, James, even pointed out buffalo in the distance along the way — a great start to the morning!

Once on the river, the calm, peaceful float began — this is not a whitewater trip, but a gentle glide through the heart of the park. The water was calm, the raft sturdy, and we felt completely safe the entire time. James gave a clear safety overview before we launched, and we didn’t have to do any paddling; he handled everything. We sat comfortably on the floor of the raft, leaning back on the sides — surprisingly cozy!

James was an outstanding guide — friendly, funny, and knowledgeable without being overbearing. He mixed quiet stretches with fun facts and stories about the park’s history, geology, and landmarks, and even made an effort to engage our boys (but not in that awkward, pushy way). We spotted two bald eagles along the way, and the mountain views were absolutely stunning — the kind of scenery that makes you want to put your phone down and just take it all in.

A few tips:

Wear layers — mornings can start cool but warm up quickly.

Bring water and sunscreen.

There are no snack or bathroom breaks during the float, so plan ahead.

It’s a great trip for families, seniors, or anyone looking for a relaxing way to experience the Tetons — no fitness required.

I took my phone for pictures and felt totally secure holding it, even on the water. Everything about the experience was well organized and thoughtfully run.

We would absolutely do this trip again. It was peaceful, beautiful, and gave us a whole new appreciation for the park. Five stars, without hesitation — and a special shoutout to James for making it unforgettable!

We had a great time on our float through Grand Tetons. Everything was well organized and our guide, Jed was very knowledgeable and fun.

This was the best thing I’ve done in Jackson hole !!!! Loved every minute of it- the guide was so great & knowledgeable- you can tell how much he valued the life & nature there.
It was so relaxing as well…. Can’t wait to be back!!!

We had a fabulous scenic raft trip and a very entertaining guide. Our granddaughter spotted a bear rambling over to a berry bush on the hill. It was only the second time the guide had seen a bear on the float trip. I recommend this company highly.

What a wonderful way to experience the Grand Teton area -- a peaceful, gorgeous float down the Snake River.

We did this float trip in July 2025. It was AMAZING! Very organized. Beautiful scenery. We saw a moose a cinnamon bear and a bald eagle! Our guide Travis was WONDERFUL! He told us about the history of the Tetons and shared some great stories!! I HIGHLY recommend!!

Great guide. Wonderful time of day ( sundown). River as always, amazing.

Our float trip was the highlight of our time in Grand Teton National Park! Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging, sharing stories and history of the area. Scenery is stunningly beautiful! Well worth it, highly recommended!!

Our trip experience with Jed, was exceptional. His confident knowledge of the river and years of experience as a river rafting guide, confirmed the absolute need to choose a company with long rafting history on the Snake River. Upstarts with rookie
guides are not appropriate for this river's ever changing conditions.

Fantastic float ride on the snake river.

My husband and I went on our second float trip - our first was 5 years ago for our honeymoon and I have to say we will do this each time we come back. Our guide (I think Jett?) was amazing. The views are great. Best thing we did on our trip both times! Well worth it

My husband and I had a wonderful float trip! Our guide Frank was not only extremely knowledgeable but also shared some of his personal stories floating on the river from his decades of experience. Definitely recommend!

What an experience! Travis was the best guide boat captain! We loved every minute, highly recommend this company only, they are a family owned company, Travis was fun filled with knowledge and what a ride! Thank you, would repeatedly take this trip again and again. ❤️👍🏻❤️

Mike was great. He shared a lot of information about the history of the area, geology, river, and mountains.

Great float! James is friendly and knowledgeable, answering any questions. We saw eagles and moose. Very nice time spent!

Guide Mike was excellent in making sure our safety was top priority! He was very knowledgeable of the area and attentive to everyone! Highly recommend

We had an amazing float on the Snake River with Barker-Ewing in Grand Tetons! Jed was our boatman and he was so knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor and was really interested in his eleven passengers. The whole process from purchase to meet up to launch and take out was super efficient. I would highly recommend Barker-Ewing!

Neil was a terrific guide and helped to make our trip very memorable. Highly recommended and a fun 2 hours to see things from the river.

It was an amazing trip! Our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. I would book this trip again!

Our guide Grant was fantastic. He explain the ever change in river. Very knowledgeable about wild life and pointed out several bull mooses and eagles.

Amazing trip. GRANT was very knowledgeable and the scenery was spectacular.

We had an amazing trip with Barker Ewing Float company on the Snake River. They were punctual, well organized, and their boats felt safe and sturdy. Our guide, Jed, truly made the experience special- his impressive knowledge of the river and engaging personality kept everyone entertained and evolved the whole time. Highly recommend this company to anyone looking for an unforgettable river adventure!

Highly recommend! So much fun. Our guide Jack was amazing! Knowledgeable about wildlife, snake river, and geology. Saw a number of bald eagles.

Jed was great! Highly recommend this float trip!

The float trip was wonderful. Frank was an amazing guide with some great stories of the area. Highly recommend.