WILSON BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Lunch on the Snake: A Three‑Hour Float Below the Tetons
A guided, afternoon float from Wilson Landing to Von Gontard’s landing with a riverside picnic and abundant wildlife viewing; this guide lays out logistics, the route, and what to pack.
Lunch on the Snake: A Three‑Hour Float Below the Tetons.
Set against the jagged silhouette of the Teton Range, the Snake River Afternoon Lunch Float is a carefully guided outing that covers scenic river miles, wildlife viewing and a picnic on a gravel bar—an accessible way to experience Wyoming’s river corridor in a single afternoon.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Tetons — and a Ring of Ranges
Most of the float unfolds with the Teton Range as a backdrop while the Snake River Range, Gros Ventre and Hoback Ranges also come into view, providing sweeping alpine frames for the river corridor.
Moose, Elk and Bald Eagles Close By
Guides point out resident wildlife along this stretch of river: moose, elk and deer are commonly seen, and there are multiple nesting bald eagle pairs with close views of active nests.
Picnic on a Gravel Bar
Partway downriver the trip stops on a scenic gravel bar for a fresh picnic lunch—an included component of the float that makes the outing both restorative and memorable.
What the day feels like
How the Afternoon Unfolds
Guests meet in Wilson and transfer to the Wilson Landing for short boat preparation; after donning lifejackets and a brief safety talk, you board the raft seated on the outside pontoons and cross tubes while the guide handles navigation from a center‑mounted oar frame. The full outing is scheduled as a three‑hour experience and includes an on‑water float of roughly two hours covering about 13 miles, with interpretive commentary on history, geology, flora and fauna and a stop for a riverside picnic before finishing at Von Gontard’s landing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this float is best for — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is listed as a three‑hour experience; the on‑water portion is approximately two hours and covers roughly 13 miles.
Meet at the Stilson Parking Lot (Village Transit Center) in Wilson; a short walk or drive brings participants to the Wilson Landing for departure.
Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, appropriate clothing for the weather and footwear that can potentially get wet (sandals are suggested as an option).
The trip includes a guide, boat, equipment, bottled water and a picnic lunch.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The experience is scheduled as a three‑hour outing; the on‑water float segment is roughly two hours and covers about 13 miles.
Where and when do we meet?
Guests meet at the Stilson Parking Lot, also known as the Village Transit Center in Wilson; from there a short walk or drive takes you to the Wilson Landing departure point.
Is lunch provided?
Yes—an included picnic lunch is served on a scenic gravel bar during the float.
What should I bring?
Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, weather‑appropriate clothing and footwear that can get wet; sandals are listed as a suitable option.
What does the operator provide?
The operator provides the guide, the boat and equipment, bottled water and the picnic lunch.
Is gratuity included?
No—guide gratuity is not included; the trip notes suggest a customary tip in the range of 15–20% of the trip price.
Where does the trip end?
The float finishes at Von Gontard’s landing, about 15 minutes south of Jackson.