ULTRALIGHT COMPLETE PACKAGE – Boundary Waters Canoe Trips – Paddle the Quiet Side®
Beauty to behold…around every bend in the lake…yours to enjoy with your Ultralight Complete canoe trip package
River Point Outfitting Co. includes another notable offering with its Boundary Waters canoe trips Ultralight Complete outfitting package. This more basic package offers the essential equipment needed, including aluminum canoes, and fine food for your wilderness canoe trip with palatable rates and has been field-tested by our Boundary Waters canoe trip outfitters staff and guests.
2025 Ultralight Complete Outfitting Rates (Aluminum Canoes)
| Days | 2-4 Adults | 2-4 Youths age 6-17 | 5-7 Adults | 5-7 Youths age 6-17 | 8+ Adults | 8+ Youths age 6-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $300 | $240 | $275 | $225 | $255 | $205 |
| 4 | $385 | $308 | $365 | $292 | $345 | $275 |
| 5 | $475 | $380 | $425 | $340 | $405 | $325 |
| 6 | $560 | $448 | $515 | $415 | $475 | $380 |
| 7 | $625 | $505 | $555 | $445 | $535 | $428 |
| 8 | $685 | $548 | $635 | $510 | $605 | $485 |
| 9+ Extra Days | +$85/day | +$68/day | +$80/day | +$64/day | +$75/day | +$59/day |
* Rates are per person *Rates subject to change
All members of a permit group must select the same Boundary Waters complete outfitting package.
Youth rates are reflective of a 20% discount off the corresponding Adult rates.
Families with Children
- One child age 5 and under is outfitted free with two paying parents (a minimum of 2 adults in the party) who accompanies the child
- We request the right to request a copy of a birth certificate for proof of age for all youth and children
- Other discounts do not apply for families utilizing the one “free” child age 5 and under option
- All members of a permit group must select the same Boundary Waters complete outfitting package
Going Solo?
1 1/2 times the 2-4 person rates of the Ultralight Complete package
Discounts
- Deduct 5% for trips with a “start date” prior to 5/23 or after 9/8
- Deduct 5% if you are a Senior Citizen (age 65 or older)
- Deduct 5% if you are a “repeat” guest within a group. Discount applies only to those who have paddled with RPO before
Only one discount per group
- Adult is completely responsible for youth group safety and equipment rental
- Outfitting rates subject to MN sales tax of 7.375%
- Rates subject to change without notice
Deposit: $150/person for completely outfitted trips
Party Size
Maximum party size per permit is 9. Discounts apply only on completely outfitted canoe trips such as the Ultralight Complete.
All outfitting charges are computed on CALENDAR DAYS. First and last days count as full rental rate days. For example, a trip starting on Tuesday and ending on the following Tuesday would be an 8 day trip; a trip from the 9th to the 15th would be a 7 day trip. Trips may start on any day.
Don’t forget about the extra services River Point Outfitting Co.–your Boundary Waters canoe trips outfitter also offers when selecting the Ultralight Complete Package. Click the links below to read a full description of these services and associated costs:
- Overnight Bunkhouse Lodging
- Evergreen Chalet Lodging: one bedroom with full bed, a set of twin bunk beds, and full sleeper sofa in the living room, plus full kitchen, and sundeck with table and chairs and Weber gas grill
- Entry/Exit Van Transport
What’s Included in the Ultralight Complete Package
Included in the Ultralight Complete package are all the items listed below:
- 17′ or 18’5″ Ultra-light Alumacraft Aluminum Canoes (64 lbs or 71 lbs)
- Padded Portage Yoke
- Light and Efficient Carlisle Straight or Bent Shaft Paddles (your choice)
- Life jackets
Shelter Equipment
- Roomy Ultra-light Alps “Outfitter” Dome Tent
Sleeping Equipment
- Sleeping Bags (freshly laundered)
- Compression Sacks
- Extra Long or Regular Self-inflating Sleeping Mattresses (a great night’s sleep without being bulky!)
PACKING EQUIPMENT
- Kondos “Outfitter” Cordura Nylon Ultra-light Duluth-style Packsacks
COOKING EQUIPMENT
- Nylon Dining Fly
- Ultra-light Stainless Steel Nesting Cook Kit
- Food Cold-pack (keeps food fresh longer)
- Utensils including forks, spoons, knives, serving spoon, spatula, and ladle in carrying sacks
- Dinnerware including plates and cups in carrying sacks
- MSR Stove
- Collapsible Water Bucket
DISH WASHING SUPPLIES
- Liquid Soap
- Scouring Pads
- Handy Towels/Cloths
MAPS & OTHER SUPPLIES
- Ultralight Folding Camp Saw
- Camp Rope
- Rope & Pulley System for hanging food pack
- Fisher Waterproof Map Set
- Duct tape
- Therm-A-Rest Repair Kit
- Trash Bags
PERSONAL & CONVENIENCE ITEMS
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Hot Pads
- Matches
- Fire Starter
- Lighter
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (adds extra weight)
- Estwing Axe
- Cast Aluminum Griddle (for frying fish, cooking pancakes, French toast, etc.)
Please note: The Ultralight Complete package does not include plastic water bottles. Bring your own personal water bottles or purchase from our on-site shop. You may also purchase fishing rods and reels.
ULTRALIGHT COMPLETE PACKAGE INCLUDES FOOD CHOICES FROM A GENEROUS MENU PLANNER
River Point Guide-Tested “Hearty and Savory” Menu Planner.
All the food is included in your Boundary Waters canoe trip Ultralight Complete package including vegetarian and gluten free entrées. Menus are supplemented with fresh food selections: steaks, chicken breasts, eggs, bacon, and even fresh fruit. Check out the food selections from our Menu Planner.
The Ultralight Complete package also includes:
- DETAILED CANOE TRIP ROUTING AND PERSONALIZED ORIENTATION. Friendly, personable staff to answer the questions
- HOT SHOWERS before and after your Boundary Waters canoe trip.
- VEHICLE PARKING in River Point’s on-site safe parking lot.
VAN TRANSPORT is offered for shuttles to and from Boundary Waters ENTRY & EXIT POINTS in the Ely Area.
Kevlar Canoe Options
Want to upgrade the Ultralight Complete Outfitting Package from an aluminum canoe to a kevlar canoe, the lightest canoe on the market?
Kevlar canoes are fast, convenient and very light…almost anyone can portage them through the wilderness of the Boundary Waters.
Use this option!
Just add on $10/per person/per day for a kevlar canoe upgrade.
Persons Per Canoe in Package Price:
- 1 canoe for 1-3
- 2 canoes for 4-5
- 3 canoes for 6-7
- 4 canoes for 8-9
Example: If 3 persons wanted to upgrade to kevlar with the Ultralight Complete package, they would receive one 3-seat kevlar canoe for the price of $10/person per day. This price is in addition to the Ultralight Complete Package rate.
However, if the group of 3 wanted two kevlar canoes, canoe allocation would be: 1 person in a solo kevlar canoes (Prism kevlar canoe) at the rate of $39/day; the other 2 persons would receive a 2-person kevlar canoe upgrade with the package for an additional $10 per person per day.
SOLO CANOE 16’6″ We-no-nah Prism (Kevlar) 36 lbs.
TWO-SEAT CANOES 17′ We-no-nah Boundary Waters (Kevlar) 42 lbs.
17′ Souris River Quetico (Kevlar) 44 lbs.
17′ Northwind NorthStar (Kevlar) 44 lbs.
THREE-SEAT CANOES 18’5″ Souris River Quetco (Kevlar) 49 lbs.
FOUR-SEAT CANOES 23′ We-no-nah MN IV (Kevlar)
Suitable for 2 adults, 2 children, all gear 64 lbs.
2025 5-Day Value Plus Rate with Ultralight Complete Package
Start your Boundary Waters canoe trips with the Ultralight Complete package on Wednesday or Thursday and SAVE.
Choose a 5-day Ultralight Complete Outfitting Package with Aluminum canoe or choose a 7-day Comfort Plus Complete Package with Kevlar canoe.
| 5-Day Value Plus Package Rates *Rates are per person | ||
|---|---|---|
| Package | Adult | Youth (Age 6-17) |
| Ultralight Complete | $460 | $365 |
| Comfort Plus™ Complete | $560 | $445 |
- Must start trip on Wednesday or Thursday
- Minimum of 2 adults
- Other discounts do not apply if selecting the 5-Day Value Plus Pkg.
- Adult is completely responsible for youth group safety and equipment rental
- All members of a permit group must select the same Boundary Waters complete outfitting package
- Rates subject to change without notice
- Rates subject to MN sales tax of 7.375 %
- Maximum party size per permit is 9.
2025 7-Day Value Plus Rate with Ultralight Complete Package
Start your completely outfitted trip on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and SAVE.
Choose a 7-day Ultralight Complete Outfitting Package with Aluminum canoe or choose a 7-day Comfort Plus Complete Package with Kevlar canoe.
| 7-Day Value Plus Package Rates *Rates are per person | ||
|---|---|---|
| Package | Adult | Youth (Age 6-17) |
| Ultralight Complete | $610 | $490 |
| Comfort Plus™ Complete | $740 | $590 |
- Must start trip on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
- Minimum of 2 adults
- Other discounts do not apply if selecting the 7-Day Value Plus Pkg.
- Adult is completely responsible for youth group safety and equipment rental
- All members of a permit group must select the same Boundary Waters complete outfitting package
- Rates subject to change without notice
- Rates subject to MN sales tax of 7.375 %
- Maximum party size per permit is 9.
All outfitting charges are computed on CALENDAR DAYS. First and last days count as full rental rate days. For example, a trip starting on Tuesday and ending on the following Tuesday would be an 8 day trip; a trip from the 9th to the 15th would be a 7 day trip. Trips may start on any day.
Don’t forget about the extra services we can also provide and associated costs:
Interested in fishing?
Check out Boundary Waters Fishing
River Point Outfitting Co. is a Cooperator with the USDA Forest Service in the Superior National Forest. We issue permits into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) of Minnesota. River Point Outfitting Co. is an equal opportunity service-provider.
