What We Provide
Whether you're looking to explore, relax, or dive into adventure, we’ve got everything you need for an incredible day on the water!
Adventure Tour
Take your exploration to the next level with our adventure-guided tours, featuring wetsuits, snorkeling gear, and underwater scooters. Dive into the crystal-clear springs and discover the hidden underwater landscapes, vibrant aquatic life, and deep blue depths of this incredible ecosystem.
About Us
Banbury Adventures is the easiest way to experience the magic of Blue Heart Springs along the Snake River. We offer kayak and paddle board rentals, giving you the freedom to explore independently, along with guided day trips via kayak or pontoon boat
Conveniently located at Banbury Hot Springs, we are the perfect launching point to access many nearby destinations, including Blue Heart Springs, Box Canyon, and Thousand Springs State Park. After a day out on the water, relax in the geothermal waters of Miracle or Banbury Hot Springs. Day use passes and private pools at Miracle Hot Springs can be reserved here.
Frequently Asked Questions
01
How long does it take to paddle to Blue Heart Springs?
Blue Heart Springs is located 1.5 miles downriver from the Banbury Adventures launching dock. You can expect it to take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour to paddle each way.
02
Do I need a lifejacket?
The state of Idaho requires that a lifejacket be on board the watercraft, and accessible at all times for each individual. Additionally, anyone under the age of 14 must be wearing their life vest during the entire duration of operation. Lifejackets are provided at the dock.
03
How do I find Blue Heart?
Directions and information are provided upon request at the launching dock. Typically, there will be other water traffic to follow down making it hard to miss.
04
What is the temperature of the water?
This stretch of the Snake River can be expected to be around 45-70 degrees depending on the time of year and the weather for a given day. Blue Heart Springs water is 58 degrees.
05
Can I bring my pets?
You’re welcome to bring your pets! Pets are allowed on the grounds at Banbury Hot Springs and the river. Pets are not permitted in the pool area at Banbury Hot Springs.
Things To Do In The Area
Miracle Hot Springs
Our facility features four large outdoor geothermal pools. Each pool is maintained separately at temperatures ranging from a soothing 96 to an invigorating 106 degrees Fahrenheit and continually filled with our mineral-rich geothermal spring water.
Hike Balanced Rock
Over 48 feet tall, Balanced Rock is perched precariously on a wind-carved pedestal only 3 feet by 17 inches. Located a 25 minute drive from Banbury Adventures, Balanced Rock can be seen from the road, or you can climb a couple hundred feet from the parking lot to the top of the rim for a great sunrise or sunset view.
Hike Box Canyon
Box Canyon Springs is the 11th largest spring in North America. The trailhead into Box Canyon is a 30 minute drive from Banbury Adventures in Wendell. From the parking lot, hike shortly down the trail to the lookout over the canyon ledge, giving you amazing views of the crystal blue water. The trail descends sharply down from there, with a rope and rails for assistance to a 20 foot waterfall and a few big ponds.
Hagerman Horse Visitor Center
The Hagerman Fossil Beds are best known for the large number of specimens of Equus simplicidens, commonly known as the Hagerman horse, which lived 3 to 4 million years ago. One can view some of these specimens and learn more about the region at the Thousand Springs Visitor Center located on Highway 30 in Hagerman.
Fish Hatchery Visits
Near Banbury Adventures, you can explore several fish hatcheries, including the Hagerman National Fish Hatchery and the Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery. Hagerman National Fish Hatchery, located along the scenic Snake River, focuses on raising steelhead trout, offering educational tours and exhibits to visitors. Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery, nestled near Niagara Springs State Park, is renowned for its production of steelhead trout and Snake River White sturgeon and provides informative tours highlighting the hatchery's conservation efforts and sustainable practices.
Shoshone Falls
Shoshones Falls is often dubbed the “Niagara of the West”. It stands over 212 feet tall and 900 feet wide, and is one of the largest waterfalls in the United States (larger than Niagara). The falls are located near Twin Falls on the Snake River, about a 45 minute drive from Miracle Hot Springs. You can view its breath-taking beauty from the scenic overlook, picnic, and explore the nearby trails and swimming at adjacent Dierke’s Lake. Spring, when the snowpack begins to melt, is the best time to see Shoshone Falls.