American River Whitewater Rafting Tours
Highlights
- Approximately 12 -13 hours exciting tour. Available during summer time
- Drive through the Bay Bridge, Sacramento (The State Capitol) & The Agricultural Central Valley -The Fruit basked of the World
- The Gold Country at the Sierra Nevada Foothills
- Thrilling rafting descent for long miles through the American River
- Class II-III+ Whitewater rafting (beginners & intermediate paddlers)
- Riverside BBQ Lunch available (not included)
- Delicious outdoor Wine tasting at one of the Sierra Foothills’ wineries
- Complimentary San Francisco Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off. East-North Bay & Sacramento Complimentary Pick Up available on our Charter & private tours
Description of the American River Whitewater Rafting Tour
The ultimate thrilling Escapade to the American River Whitewater Rafting. Our River Rafting tour will take you from San Francisco to the American Whitewater River rafting that lie in the heart of the Gold Country. We will drive through the Bay Bridge heading east on highway 80 though Sacramento and Central Valley, the fruit basket of the world. A relaxing drive through the agricultural valley where deltas , rivers and lakes lie in the middle of large and flat green agricultural fields. A break is scheduled to have breakfast on or off the highway local restaurants. We will then wind our road up to the South Fork of the American River, located at Sierra Nevada’s Foothills where Gold was discovered back in 1848.Please do not under estimate the safety instructions that will be given to you be a professional rafter or your tour guide. Your safety is our major concern! An excited and thrilling adventure is now waiting for you. Are you ready for such exacting challenge? Of course you are! Prepare yourself for 8 to 10 mile thrilling rafting adventure that will govern your emotion!
Join our attentive, helpful and friendly staff on this unique river rafting adventure and have fun with other outdoor and nature lovers who will share with you this unique journey in the wilderness! This is an outrageously fun adventure and memorable experience. Our exciting river rafting is qualified as a Class III River Rafting adventure accessible to beginners and intermediate paddlers. No prior whitewater experience is required. However, participants are required to have a minimum weight of 80lbs or 8 years of age (lighter & younger is acceptable with parental approval).
The America River South Fork will reveal its exciting and unpredictable scenic turns and unique sceneries in the wilderness of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. An action that takes you on an 8-mile ride non-stop you will remember for lifetime. Your tour guide will provide you with more information and recommendations regarding your adventure to the wonderful and spectacular American River rafting tour.
After such adventure, take a relaxing walk along the river or visit James Marshall State Park that still witness the Golden Era of the Gold Rush. You can also cool off in a swimming pool or challenge your team on the outdoor “Beach” Volleyball game.
You will enjoy an affordable and delicious BBQ lunch in the middle of the wild sceneries and water roaring by the American river.
Before heading the road back to San Francisco, the tour guide will offer you a relaxing afternoon tasting the Sierra Nevada’s delicious wine. Taste your favorite red, white or rose wine in or outdoor.
Prices for the American River Whitewater Rafting Tour
By SUV: 
Prices based on 100% on a VIP SUV
3 persons are required for all Private Tours or 5 persons minimum for all Semi Private Tours
| Tour Prices per person: "Quality over Quantity" |
Semi Private Tour -Price Per person | Private Tour Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Guest | $229.00 | $359.00 |
| 2 Guests | $229.00 | $359.00 |
| 3 Guests | $229.00 | $359.00 |
| 4 Guests | $229.00 | $289.00 |
| 5 Guests | $229.00 | $249.00 |
| 6 Guests | $229.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 Guests | $199.00 | $219.00 |
**Note** : Our decreased and/or discounted prices noted above are based on the number of participants in your own party on these Semi-Private tours. No discount or refund will apply when sharing the SUV or the VAN with other parties who may sign up for the same tour.
By booking a semi-private SUV or VAN tour, you agree to share the required vehicle with other customers. Also you understand that this guided tour might be narrated in two or more foreign languages in addition to English. Nevertheless, we guarantee your tour even if no other participants sign up for that tour as long as the minimum number of participants is acquired.
You may wish to consider our Private Tours if you need more privacy, comfort and flexibility and do not wish to share the trip with other customers.
Hotel Pick up and drop off. All safety equipment and gear, riverside BBQ lunch and guided tours
By Van: 
| Tour Prices: Price per person "Quality over quantity" 6 persons minimum are required |
Semi Private Tour - Price Per person | Online discount per person | Semi-Private Tour - Online price per person | Tax, rafting. All safety equipment and gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 14 Guest | $209.00 | $10.00 | $199.00 | Included |
| Charter-totally private! Up to 14 people | totally private |
$2299.00 Up to 14 people |
$2299.00 | Included |
- • 6 People minimum is required to run this tour or charter us to enjoy 100% as described above. Lunch is not included
By Bus:
For any group of 14 people or more and bus Charter tours, Please contact us or send us a
TRAVEL REQUEST Please plan your trip a head of time during the peak & season.
- Available May 25th through September on Sunday, Tuesday & Friday
- Daily Departures available for Private and charter tours are available
- Duration: 11 to 13 hours
- Pick-up time: 6-7 AM
- Return: 7-8 PM
- Included?
Tour narration with a professional tour guide driver
Highway tolls. Warm wetsuits or booties are provided if necessary.
No Experience Necessary. The South Fork of the American River is a Class II + & III river Rapids & moderate Scale. Accessible to beginners & intermediate paddlers. No prior whitewater experience is required. However, participants are required to have a minimum weight of 80lbs or 8 years of age (lighter & younger is acceptable with parental approval).
Not included:
Driver’s gratuity ,wine tasting & food.
HOW TO BOOK MY TOUR ?
You can book your tour online by visiting our reservation secure page and scroll down to “tour information” section. Choose your tour from the “select tour” drop down to select your preferred tour. If you have a special request or a large group, please contact us or send us a travel request so we assist you with your reservation.
Itinerary Whitewater Rafting One Day Tour
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM Whitewater Rafting Tour Pick Up Time
Complimentary San Francisco Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off from down town. East-North Bay & Sacramento Complimentary Pick Up available on our Charter & private tours
8.30 AM Breakfast in Sacramento metropolitan area
Our River Rafting tour will take you from San Francisco to the American Whitewater River rafting that lie in the heart of the Gold Country. We will drive through the Bay Bridge heading east on highway 80 though Sacramento and Central Valley, the fruit basket of the world. A relaxing drive through the agricultural valley where deltas , rivers and lakes lie in the middle of large and flat green agricultural fields. A break is scheduled to have breakfast on or off the highway local restaurants.
9:30 AM Travel east to the American river "
We will then wind our road up to the South Fork of the American River, located at Sierra Nevada’s Foothills where Gold was discovered back in 1848.Please do not under estimate the safety instructions that will be given to you be a professional rafter or your tour guide.
10:30-AM to 3 PM Full day river rafting
An excited and thrilling adventure is now waiting for you. Are you ready for such exacting challenge? Of course you are! Prepare yourself for 8 to 10 mile thrilling rafting adventure that will govern your emotion! this is an exciting river rafting adventure and have fun with other outdoor and nature lovers who will share with you this unique journey in the wilderness! This is an outrageously fun adventure and memorable experience. Our exciting river rafting is qualified as a Class III River Rafting adventure accessible to beginners and intermediate paddlers.
3-4.30 PM Wine tasting and then back to San Francisco
The tour guide will offer you a relaxing afternoon tasting the Sierra Nevada’s delicious wine. Taste your favorite red, white or rose wine in or outdoor.
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