Jay S.
Yelp
We just did a float trip with Solitude and I cannot recommend them enough. They pick you up at the meeting point short of Grand Teton at the Jenny Lake turnoff. The 'float trip parking' west of the Snake River is clearly marked. You park there, walk over to the bathrooms near the river at your designated time and they show up with 2-3 transport vans at your designated time. Drive to launch is maybe 15-20 minutes, and you get in the boat attached to your van. Easy peezy lemon squeezy! We had Justin as our guide and he was fantastic. We were a family of 4 floating with another group of 6. Our shy 9-year old son is risk averse and our daughter is risk-propense and Justin was perfect for both. Beautiful float down the Snake, gorgeous views of the Tetons, and rapids, and scenic and awesome views of bald eagles. Not unruly but fun enough to get a splash from rapids if you want it.
So the only regret I have is that I didn't know if upon dropoff we should tip Justin because he mos def deserved it. I mean, our package deal with other Jackson Hole lodging and fun included this Solitude float, and it's not pricey but it's a cost. Now, it's also the US and people may expect tips as they should. Euros don't tip or expect tips but then again they get paid a living wage and are provided civilized health care compared to our Ayn Randian Trump-care hellscape. So I wish I had brought some cash for tip. YMMV and you may not think your guide/pilot deserves a tip, which I get. But Justin DEFINITELY deserves one. He gave all kinds of background on wildlife, piloted the raft through tight and fun channels, and provided a TON of historical background about the Snake and Tetons and the area.
I wish the float was for 4 hours instead of 2, because it is simply the best relaxation you can get here in the area short of a spa. Highly recommend.