Professionally Guided Whitewater Rafting Trips
Raft the South Fork or the Middle Fork of the American River for a classic California whitewater experience. Located between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, both rivers are easily accessible, offering a variety of 1-Day and overnight trips to all types of adventurers.
Add a rafting trip to your Yosemite National Park visit to discover more of California’s majestic beauty. Raft on the Merced River in the springtime, or ride the legendary rapids of the Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River, including the iconic Upper Tuolumne / Cherry Creek.
Immerse yourself in the ultimate outdoor experience California rivers have to offer - overnight and multi day white water rafting trips.
Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the river canyon at a slower pace that allows you to savor every moment.
Combine your American River rafting trip with a visit to the nearby Apple Hill orchards and wineries sitting just above the river canyon. We’ll show you how.
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Every fall, river guides and whitewater enthusiasts take a short drive to the lower Stanislaus River to close the California rafting season with a Class IV+ splash.
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AO owner Scott Armstrong tells the story of him and his brothers on an early exploratory trip on Goodwin Canyon in 1999. That trip helped place this unique river into our large repertoire of California river trips.
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