Google Reviews of Barker-Ewing Scenic Float Trips

Great time, great tour guide, awesome scenery!

We had Jed for our Guide. He was amazing and very knowledgeable about the surrounding area. His 1st priority was Safety first which made us feel very comfortable and safe. We'd highly recommend Barker-Ewing Scenic Float trips.
Sandra..
Richmond UT

What an amazing trip down the Snake River! Michael was an outstanding guide—extremely knowledgeable and informative. He shared fascinating history and stories about the area that you won't find in guidebooks. His passion and expertise made the experience even more memorable.The scenery was incredible,If you're visiting Jackson Hole, I highly recommend using this company. It was one of the highlights of our trip!

Great trip, with amazing views. Guide was great, knowledge, fun and never crashed the raft

Would give 6 stars if possible. I’d recommend this outfitter to anyone visiting who wants to experience the Tetons in an incredible way.

Booking was easy. Prices competitive. I even had to move my appointment by a day, so I know they can be flexible too if headcount permits on a given time slot.

Our boat guide was Grant. Grant made the cruise down the Snake River a blast. His clear love for and connection with the land was obvious. Providing constant bits of tribal knowledge and information about the Tetons, its inhabitants made the guide so enjoyable. All in addition to being an expert rafter.

Would recommend. Ask for Grant.

"Captain"Grant 🤣 was amazing. We really enjoyed ourselves 😊

This was our first trip to Jackson Hole & the Tetons, the Barker-Ewing float trip will always be one of our favorite memories.
Online reservations were easy, all of the float information was accurate and easy to understand.
All of the folks that we met from Barker-Ewing were thorough and friendly.
The float trip itself was wonderful & the views of the Tetons from the Snake River can’t be beat, but what really made the trip unforgettable was our guide and oarsman Travis. He was quite experienced, very knowledgeable, easy to talk with and answered all questions from our group.
I’ll be sure to recommend Barker-Ewing to anyone that has the opportunity to take a float trip through the Grand Tetons.

Great experience. Would highly recommend going on this float trip. Jed was an awesome guide to be with.

I really enjoyed this tour! Lots of information from the guide and was a wonderful experience.

This was a great trip down the Snake river. Beautiful scenery and Dave was a very entertaining guide. Floating through the park is such a peaceful experience, and being down on the water and away from people ups the chances of seeing many different animals. Highly recommend taking a float if you have time in your itinerary, and if you don't, make time!

Neil was a great tour guide. He is very knowledge about the history, river, area, etc. The ride was peaceful with amazing views. If you are looking for a unique experience and views in the Grand Tetons I would highly recommend you book a float trip with Barker Ewing. They have thought of everything to make it an easy and enjoyable experience.

We took a wonderful float trip down the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park. Grant was our guide and was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed every minute and all the beautiful scenery. The weather was perfect and the entire day exceeded our expectations! We hope to visit again and we recommend Barker Ewing 100%!!

We had a fantastic trip down Snake River with our guide Grant! He was fun, informative, and very skilled at navigating the river for a smooth ride. The view of the Tetons from the river was beautiful as we went through the park. I would highly recommend this company - everything was exactly as they stated, timely, and enjoyable. Book as soon as you know you want to go as they do get filled up.

We had a terrific float down the snake river with our guide, Neal. I highly recommend this to other families.

Our scenic float trip with Barker Ewing was perfect! We were traveling with 6 adults and everyone enjoyed the peaceful float through a beautiful section of Grand Teton National park. Our guide Travis was fantastic. If you are traveling to the Grand Teton area I would highly recommend you book a float trip with Barker Ewing!

Such an amazing experience! James was the best tour guide - very knowledgeable, funny, and yet knew when to let nature do the talking. The ride itself was peaceful and actually quite comfortable. We didn’t get a drop of water on us. Highly recommend if you’re wanting a unique experience to add to your Grand Tetons trip.

Jet was very informative and nice demeanour, it was a very relaxing way to experience the beautiful Tetons and well worth the money paid definitely an experience I would do again.

This was a highlight of our trip to Jackson Hole in September. Didn't see any bears, but still a fascinating trip! Our guide knew so much about just about everything

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.