Summer Itineraries in Idaho — 68 Verified

Water, Wilderness & Wide Idaho Skies: 5 Days Along the Clearwater

5 Days · Couples

Clearwater River Region (Orofino, Kamiah), Idaho

Water, Wilderness & Wide Idaho Skies: 5 Days Along the Clearwater

6 stops

Slow River Days: A Family Week in the Clearwater

5 Days · Young Families

Clearwater River Region (Orofino, Kamiah), Idaho

Slow River Days: A Family Week in the Clearwater

6 stops

Still Water, Slow Days: 4 Solo Days on Lake Coeur d'Alene

4 Days · Solo

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Idaho

Still Water, Slow Days: 4 Solo Days on Lake Coeur d'Alene

7 stops

Rim Light and River Thunder: Two Days Above the Snake River Canyon

2 Days · Solo

Twin Falls area, Idaho

Rim Light and River Thunder: Two Days Above the Snake River Canyon

4 stops

Water, Stone, and Silence: Two Days in the Clearwater River Region

2 Days · Solo

Clearwater River Region (Orofino, Kamiah), Idaho

Water, Stone, and Silence: Two Days in the Clearwater River Region

4 stops

Granite Sky, Turquoise Water: Two Days Alone in the Sawtooths

2 Days · Solo

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Granite Sky, Turquoise Water: Two Days Alone in the Sawtooths

3 stops

Granite & Turquoise: Two Days in the Sawtooth Valley

2 Days · Teen Families

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Granite & Turquoise: Two Days in the Sawtooth Valley

4 stops

Still Water, Slow Days: 4 Mornings on Lake Coeur d'Alene

4 Days · Active Retirees

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Idaho

Still Water, Slow Days: 4 Mornings on Lake Coeur d'Alene

6 stops

Still Water, Slow Days: A Solo Escape to Coeur d'Alene

2 Days · Solo

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Idaho

Still Water, Slow Days: A Solo Escape to Coeur d'Alene

4 stops

Alpine Light & Lake Silence: 4 Days in the Idaho Panhandle

4 Days · Active Retirees

Idaho Panhandle (Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint), Idaho

Alpine Light & Lake Silence: 4 Days in the Idaho Panhandle

7 stops

Lake Light & Alpine Meadows: 5 Days in the Idaho Panhandle

5 Days · Young Families

Idaho Panhandle (Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint), Idaho

Lake Light & Alpine Meadows: 5 Days in the Idaho Panhandle

6 stops

Pine, Water & Golden Light: 3 Days in Coeur d'Alene

3 Days · Teen Families

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Idaho

Pine, Water & Golden Light: 3 Days in Coeur d'Alene

6 stops

Alpine Water, Slow Days: 3 Solo Days in Coeur d'Alene

3 Days · Solo

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Idaho

Alpine Water, Slow Days: 3 Solo Days in Coeur d'Alene

8 stops

Alpine Air & Lakeshore Light: Two Days in the Idaho Panhandle

2 Days · Solo

Idaho Panhandle (Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint), Idaho

Alpine Air & Lakeshore Light: Two Days in the Idaho Panhandle

5 stops

Ridgelines & Lake Roads: Two Days Through Idaho's Panhandle

2 Days · Teen Families

Idaho Panhandle (Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint), Idaho

Ridgelines & Lake Roads: Two Days Through Idaho's Panhandle

6 stops

Rim to River: A Family Descent into Hells Canyon

2 Days · Teen Families

Hells Canyon (Riggins area), Idaho

Rim to River: A Family Descent into Hells Canyon

5 stops

Still Water, Deep History: Two Days Along the Clearwater

2 Days · Active Retirees

Clearwater River Region (Orofino, Kamiah), Idaho

Still Water, Deep History: Two Days Along the Clearwater

2 stops

Dam Light, Deep Woods, and Wild Water: Three Days Alone in the Clearwater

3 Days · Solo

Clearwater River Region (Orofino, Kamiah), Idaho

Dam Light, Deep Woods, and Wild Water: Three Days Alone in the Clearwater

3 stops

Lake Light & Alpine Air: Two Easy Days in Idaho's Panhandle

2 Days · Active Retirees

Idaho Panhandle (Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint), Idaho

Lake Light & Alpine Air: Two Easy Days in Idaho's Panhandle

4 stops

Granite and Glass Water: Two Slow Days in the Sawtooth Valley

2 Days · Active Retirees

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Granite and Glass Water: Two Slow Days in the Sawtooth Valley

4 stops

3 Days · Solo

Idaho Panhandle (Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint), Idaho

Alpine Air & Lake Light: 3 Days Solo in Idaho's Panhandle

6 stops

Dam, Diverging Water & the Sacred Canyon: 3 Days in the Clearwater River Region

3 Days · Teen Families

Clearwater River Region (Orofino, Kamiah), Idaho

Dam, Diverging Water & the Sacred Canyon: 3 Days in the Clearwater River Region

3 stops

Canyon Light and Free Fall: Three Days Above the Snake River

3 Days · Solo

Twin Falls area, Idaho

Canyon Light and Free Fall: Three Days Above the Snake River

5 stops

Solo in the Deepest Gorge: Three Days Along Hells Canyon

3 Days · Solo

Hells Canyon (Riggins area), Idaho

Solo in the Deepest Gorge: Three Days Along Hells Canyon

6 stops

Rim Light & River Song: Two Days in Hells Canyon

2 Days · Active Retirees

Hells Canyon (Riggins area), Idaho

Rim Light & River Song: Two Days in Hells Canyon

4 stops

Turquoise Water, Small Feet: Two Gentle Days in the Sawtooth Valley

2 Days · Young Families

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Turquoise Water, Small Feet: Two Gentle Days in the Sawtooth Valley

2 stops

Granite and Glass: Two Days Among the Sawtooths

2 Days · Couples

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Granite and Glass: Two Days Among the Sawtooths

4 stops

Granite and Glass Water: Three Slow Days in the Sawtooth Valley

3 Days · Active Retirees

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Granite and Glass Water: Three Slow Days in the Sawtooth Valley

6 stops

Canyon Light & Thundering Water: 3 Days Above the Snake River

3 Days · Active Retirees

Twin Falls area, Idaho

Canyon Light & Thundering Water: 3 Days Above the Snake River

6 stops

Slow Water, Deep Woods: Three Days Along the Clearwater

3 Days · Active Retirees

Clearwater River Region (Orofino, Kamiah), Idaho

Slow Water, Deep Woods: Three Days Along the Clearwater

3 stops

Alpine Light & Lake Water: 3 Days in Idaho's Panhandle

3 Days · Active Retirees

Idaho Panhandle (Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint), Idaho

Alpine Light & Lake Water: 3 Days in Idaho's Panhandle

6 stops

Slow Canyon Days: A Family Introduction to Hells Canyon

2 Days · Young Families

Hells Canyon (Riggins area), Idaho

Slow Canyon Days: A Family Introduction to Hells Canyon

4 stops

Rim, River & Steam: Two Days Above and Below Hells Canyon

2 Days · Couples

Hells Canyon (Riggins area), Idaho

Rim, River & Steam: Two Days Above and Below Hells Canyon

4 stops

Canyon Light & Little Feet: 3 Days Above the Snake River

3 Days · Young Families

Twin Falls area, Idaho

Canyon Light & Little Feet: 3 Days Above the Snake River

4 stops

Turquoise Water, Small Feet: 3 Days in the Sawtooth Valley

3 Days · Young Families

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Turquoise Water, Small Feet: 3 Days in the Sawtooth Valley

4 stops

Canyon Light & Falling Water: 3 Days Above the Snake River

3 Days · Couples

Twin Falls area, Idaho

Canyon Light & Falling Water: 3 Days Above the Snake River

7 stops

Rim Light & River Thunder: Three Days in Hells Canyon

3 Days · Couples

Hells Canyon (Riggins area), Idaho

Rim Light & River Thunder: Three Days in Hells Canyon

7 stops

Granite and Glacial Blue: 3 Days in the Sawtooth Valley

3 Days · Couples

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Granite and Glacial Blue: 3 Days in the Sawtooth Valley

6 stops

Slow Rivers & Tall Trees: 3 Days Along the Clearwater with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Clearwater River Region (Orofino, Kamiah), Idaho

Slow Rivers & Tall Trees: 3 Days Along the Clearwater with Little Ones

5 stops

Still Water, Wild Water: Three Days Along the Clearwater

3 Days · Couples

Clearwater River Region (Orofino, Kamiah), Idaho

Still Water, Wild Water: Three Days Along the Clearwater

3 stops

Still Water, Slow Days: Three Mornings on Lake Coeur d'Alene

3 Days · Active Retirees

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Idaho

Still Water, Slow Days: Three Mornings on Lake Coeur d'Alene

6 stops

Water's Edge & Pine Light: 2 Days in Coeur d'Alene

2 Days · Couples

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Idaho

Water's Edge & Pine Light: 2 Days in Coeur d'Alene

4 stops

Slow Water Days: A Family Wander Through the Clearwater River Region

4 Days · Young Families

Clearwater River Region (Orofino, Kamiah), Idaho

Slow Water Days: A Family Wander Through the Clearwater River Region

4 stops

River of No Return, Gently: 4 Days in Salmon & Challis with Little Ones

4 Days · Young Families

Salmon River (Salmon, Challis), Idaho

River of No Return, Gently: 4 Days in Salmon & Challis with Little Ones

5 stops

Turquoise Water, Small Feet: One Easy Day in the Sawtooth Valley

1 Day · Young Families

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Turquoise Water, Small Feet: One Easy Day in the Sawtooth Valley

2 stops

Black Rock, Wide Sky: 3 Days in Craters of the Moon

3 Days · Teen Families

Craters of the Moon NM (Arco), Idaho

Black Rock, Wide Sky: 3 Days in Craters of the Moon

6 stops

Sagebrush Streets & Small Feet: 3 Days in Boise

3 Days · Young Families

Boise, Idaho, Idaho

Sagebrush Streets & Small Feet: 3 Days in Boise

7 stops

Meadow Light & Gentle Peaks: 4 Days in Sun Valley with Little Ones

4 Days · Young Families

Sun Valley, Idaho, Idaho

Meadow Light & Gentle Peaks: 4 Days in Sun Valley with Little Ones

5 stops

Timber Forts & Tiger Tails: A Slow Family Amble Through Pocatello

3 Days · Young Families

Pocatello area, Idaho

Timber Forts & Tiger Tails: A Slow Family Amble Through Pocatello

6 stops

Canyon Whispers & River Splashes: 3 Days in Hells Canyon with the Kids

3 Days · Young Families

Hells Canyon (Riggins area), Idaho

Canyon Whispers & River Splashes: 3 Days in Hells Canyon with the Kids

5 stops

Turquoise Water, Small Feet: 4 Days in Sawtooth Valley

4 Days · Young Families

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Turquoise Water, Small Feet: 4 Days in Sawtooth Valley

5 stops

Still Water, Slow Days: 3 Nights on Lake Coeur d'Alene

3 Days · Couples

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Idaho

Still Water, Slow Days: 3 Nights on Lake Coeur d'Alene

6 stops

Canyon Mist & Morning Light: 4 Days in Twin Falls with Little Ones

4 Days · Young Families

Twin Falls area, Idaho

Canyon Mist & Morning Light: 4 Days in Twin Falls with Little Ones

6 stops

Rim, River, and Wild Water: 3 Days in Hells Canyon

3 Days · Teen Families

Hells Canyon (Riggins area), Idaho

Rim, River, and Wild Water: 3 Days in Hells Canyon

6 stops

Little Waves & Pine Air: 4 Days of Lake Cabin Magic in Coeur d'Alene

4 Days · Young Families

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Idaho

Little Waves & Pine Air: 4 Days of Lake Cabin Magic in Coeur d'Alene

6 stops

Pine Shade & River Play: 4 Days in the Payette River Region

4 Days · Young Families

Payette River Region (Crouch, Garden Valley), Idaho

Pine Shade & River Play: 4 Days in the Payette River Region

6 stops

Riverbanks, Pintxos & Alpine Meadows: 3 Days in Boise with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Boise area, Idaho

Riverbanks, Pintxos & Alpine Meadows: 3 Days in Boise with Little Ones

6 stops

Black Sand, Small Steps: 3 Days in Craters of the Moon

3 Days · Young Families

Craters of the Moon NM (Arco), Idaho

Black Sand, Small Steps: 3 Days in Craters of the Moon

6 stops

Canyon Light & Falling Water: 4 Days in Twin Falls

4 Days · Couples

Twin Falls area, Idaho

Canyon Light & Falling Water: 4 Days in Twin Falls

6 stops

Canyon Edge & Falling Water: Two Days Above the Snake River

2 Days · Teen Families

Twin Falls area, Idaho

Canyon Edge & Falling Water: Two Days Above the Snake River

5 stops

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Idaho's summer landscape offers families countless opportunities to explore river valleys, alpine peaks, and geothermal wonders. This guide features 13 verified destinations across the state—from the turquoise waters of Sawtooth Valley to the dramatic canyons of Hells Canyon—paired with 17 thoughtfully designed itineraries. Whether seeking a single-day adventure or a multi-day getaway, travelers will find routes suited to their pace and party size, including family-friendly options in destinations like Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Sun Valley, and beyond. Each itinerary blends the region's natural character with accessible exploration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of itineraries are available for families with young children?

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The page includes multiple family-focused itineraries across various regions. Examples include 'Slow Water Days' in the Clearwater River Region, 'River of No Return, Gently' in Salmon and Challis, 'Meadow Light & Gentle Peaks' in Sun Valley, 'Canyon Whispers & River Splashes' in Hells Canyon, and 'Riverbanks, Pintxos & Alpine Meadows' in Boise. These range from 3 to 4 days and are designed with little ones in mind.

How many different destinations are featured on this page?

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The page covers 13 verified destinations across Idaho, including the Clearwater River Region, Salmon River area, Sawtooth Valley, Craters of the Moon National Monument, Boise, Sun Valley, Pocatello, Hells Canyon, Coeur d'Alene, Twin Falls, the Payette River Region, and Idaho Falls area.

What is the shortest itinerary option available?

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The shortest option is a 1-day itinerary titled 'Turquoise Water, Small Feet: One Easy Day in the Sawtooth Valley,' which allows travelers to explore that region in a single day.

Are there itineraries for Hells Canyon?

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Yes, there are two Hells Canyon itineraries available: 'Canyon Whispers & River Splashes: 3 Days in Hells Canyon with the Kids' and 'Rim, River, and Wild Water: 3 Days in Hells Canyon,' both 3-day options exploring the area from the Riggins region.

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