Weekend Getaways in Idaho

Short trips with every day mapped out — verified attractions, realistic pacing, and food along the way across 13 destinations.

143 itineraries

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

Canyon Edge Solitude: Two Winter Days Above the Snake River

2 Days · Solo

Twin Falls area, Idaho

Canyon Edge Solitude: Two Winter Days Above the Snake River

6 stops

Fort Hall Timber and Railyard Light: 3 Days Solo in Pocatello

3 Days · Solo

Pocatello area, Idaho

Fort Hall Timber and Railyard Light: 3 Days Solo in Pocatello

7 stops

River Light & Wild Things: Two Gentle Days in Idaho Falls

2 Days · Active Retirees

Idaho Falls area, Idaho

River Light & Wild Things: Two Gentle Days in Idaho Falls

4 stops

Frontier Streets & High Desert Wildflowers: 3 Days in Pocatello

3 Days · Teen Families

Pocatello area, Idaho

Frontier Streets & High Desert Wildflowers: 3 Days in Pocatello

6 stops

Timber Beams & Brick Alleys: Two Days in Pocatello

2 Days · Active Retirees

Pocatello area, Idaho

Timber Beams & Brick Alleys: Two Days in Pocatello

4 stops

Fort, Ferrous & Foliage: Three Days Alone in Pocatello

3 Days · Solo

Pocatello area, Idaho

Fort, Ferrous & Foliage: Three Days Alone in Pocatello

7 stops

Frontier Light & Foothill Quiet: Two Days in Pocatello

2 Days · Active Retirees

Pocatello area, Idaho

Frontier Light & Foothill Quiet: Two Days in Pocatello

4 stops

Frontier Trails & High Desert Tails: 3 Days in Pocatello

3 Days · Teen Families

Pocatello area, Idaho

Frontier Trails & High Desert Tails: 3 Days in Pocatello

5 stops

Golden Waters & Gentle Wanderings: Two Autumn Days in Idaho Falls

2 Days · Active Retirees

Idaho Falls area, Idaho

Golden Waters & Gentle Wanderings: Two Autumn Days in Idaho Falls

4 stops

Frontier Tales & Fuzzy Friends: A Gentle Pocatello Weekend

2 Days · Young Families

Pocatello area, Idaho

Frontier Tales & Fuzzy Friends: A Gentle Pocatello Weekend

3 stops

Fort, Rail & Range: Three Slow Days in Pocatello

3 Days · Active Retirees

Pocatello area, Idaho

Fort, Rail & Range: Three Slow Days in Pocatello

4 stops

Brick, Beadwork & Big Sky: A Pocatello Weekend for Two

2 Days · Couples

Pocatello area, Idaho

Brick, Beadwork & Big Sky: A Pocatello Weekend for Two

4 stops

Brick, Bone, and Sagebrush: Two Days in Pocatello

2 Days · Couples

Pocatello area, Idaho

Brick, Bone, and Sagebrush: Two Days in Pocatello

4 stops

Timber Trading Posts & High Desert Tails: A Family Weekend in Pocatello

2 Days · Young Families

Pocatello area, Idaho

Timber Trading Posts & High Desert Tails: A Family Weekend in Pocatello

3 stops

Pine Air & Still Water: A Fall Weekend on Lake Coeur d'Alene

2 Days · Teen Families

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Idaho

Pine Air & Still Water: A Fall Weekend on Lake Coeur d'Alene

4 stops

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

2 Days · Solo

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Idaho

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

4 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

Timber, Trails & Tiny Footsteps: A Family Weekend in Pocatello

3 Days · Young Families

Pocatello area, Idaho

Timber, Trails & Tiny Footsteps: A Family Weekend in Pocatello

4 stops

Golden Ripples: A Family Weekend Along the Snake River

3 Days · Young Families

Idaho Falls area, Idaho

Golden Ripples: A Family Weekend Along the Snake River

5 stops

Frontier Light: A Slow Autumn in Pocatello

3 Days · Couples

Pocatello area, Idaho

Frontier Light: A Slow Autumn in Pocatello

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

Slow Water Days: A Family Weekend on Lake Coeur d'Alene

2 Days · Young Families

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Idaho

Slow Water Days: A Family Weekend on Lake Coeur d'Alene

4 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 and River: A Solo Descent into Hells Canyon

2 Days · Solo

Hells Canyon (Riggins area), Idaho

Rim and River: A Solo Descent into Hells Canyon

4 stops

Snowbound Silence: 2 Days Alone in the Sawtooth Valley

2 Days · Solo

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Snowbound Silence: 2 Days Alone in the Sawtooth Valley

6 stops

Deep Water, High Ridges: Two Winter Days in the Idaho Panhandle

2 Days · Solo

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

Deep Water, High Ridges: Two Winter Days in the Idaho Panhandle

4 stops

Snowlight on the Panhandle: A Two-Day Winter Escape for Mountain Families

2 Days · Teen Families

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

Snowlight on the Panhandle: A Two-Day Winter Escape for Mountain Families

5 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

Frozen Peaks & Family Trails: A Winter Sawtooth Escape

2 Days · Teen Families

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Frozen Peaks & Family Trails: A Winter Sawtooth Escape

3 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

Solo in the Depths: Three Days on the Rim and River of Hells Canyon

3 Days · Solo

Hells Canyon (Riggins area), Idaho

Solo in the Depths: Three Days on the Rim and River of Hells Canyon

6 stops

Rim Light & River Song: Two Gentle Days in Hells Canyon

2 Days · Active Retirees

Hells Canyon (Riggins area), Idaho

Rim Light & River Song: Two Gentle Days in Hells Canyon

4 stops

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

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

Winter Silence: 3 Days Along the Clearwater

3 Days · Teen Families

Clearwater River Region (Orofino, Kamiah), Idaho

Winter Silence: 3 Days Along the Clearwater

3 stops

Winter Silence on the Clearwater: A Solo Journey Through Idaho's Backcountry Corridor

3 Days · Solo

Clearwater River Region (Orofino, Kamiah), Idaho

Winter Silence on the Clearwater: A Solo Journey Through Idaho's Backcountry Corridor

4 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

Frozen Thunder: 3 Days on the Snake River Rim

3 Days · Teen Families

Twin Falls area, Idaho

Frozen Thunder: 3 Days on the Snake River Rim

8 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

Snowbound Silence: 3 Days Solo in the Sawtooth Valley

3 Days · Solo

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Snowbound Silence: 3 Days Solo in the Sawtooth Valley

4 stops

Canyon Light & Winter Silence: 3 Days Above the Snake River

3 Days · Solo

Twin Falls area, Idaho

Canyon Light & Winter Silence: 3 Days Above the Snake River

6 stops

Winter Hush: Two Days of Peaks and Quiet in Sawtooth Valley

2 Days · Active Retirees

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Winter Hush: Two Days of Peaks and Quiet in Sawtooth Valley

2 stops

Snowbound Between Two Lakes: A Panhandle Winter for Families

3 Days · Teen Families

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

Snowbound Between Two Lakes: A Panhandle Winter for Families

9 stops

Snow-Quiet Lakes: Two Winter Days Between Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint

2 Days · Active Retirees

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

Snow-Quiet Lakes: Two Winter Days Between Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint

4 stops

Snowbound Sawtooths: A Family Winter Reset in Stanley Valley

3 Days · Teen Families

Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Idaho

Snowbound Sawtooths: A Family Winter Reset in Stanley Valley

5 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

Canyon Frost & Quiet Fire: Two Winter Days Above the Snake River

2 Days · Couples

Twin Falls area, Idaho

Canyon Frost & Quiet Fire: Two Winter Days Above the Snake River

5 stops

Showing 60 of 143 — explore all of Idaho.

Idaho offers exceptional weekend getaway opportunities across diverse landscapes—from the alpine Sawtooth Valley to the high desert plateaus around Boise, and from the rugged Hells Canyon to the volcanic terrain of Craters of the Moon. This collection features 30 carefully crafted itineraries spanning destinations throughout the state, including the Idaho Panhandle, Clearwater River Region, Salmon River country, and more. Whether traveling as a couple, with young children, or seeking solo exploration, visitors will find curated trips ranging from one-day excursions to three-day retreats, many highlighting Idaho's quieter seasons and most intimate corners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of trips are available on this page?

The collection includes 30 itineraries of varying lengths. Most are 3-day trips, with several 1-day and 2-day options available. Itineraries are designed for different travel styles—romantic escapes for two, family-friendly adventures with children, and solo journeys.

What regions of Idaho are covered?

The page features 13 major destinations across the state: the Idaho Panhandle (Coeur d'Alene, Sandpoint), Clearwater River Region (Orofino, Kamiah), Salmon River area (Salmon, Challis), Sawtooth Valley (Stanley, Ketchum), Boise, Craters of the Moon near Arco, Pocatello, Hells Canyon near Riggins, Twin Falls, Payette River Region, and Idaho Falls.

Are there winter itineraries available?

Yes. Several itineraries are designed for winter travel, including options in the Sawtooth Valley, Coeur d'Alene area, Salmon and Challis region, and Payette River Region, as well as winter routes along the Snake River above Hells Canyon.

Are there family-friendly itineraries with young children?

Yes. The collection includes multiple family itineraries designed specifically for traveling with young children, including trips to Sawtooth Valley, Boise, Hells Canyon, Craters of the Moon, and Idaho Falls.

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