California rafting from Mild to Wild - many rivers | Lake Tahoe, California Rafting Trips

California rafting from Mild to Wild - many rivers

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Whitewater rafting trips throughout California for 35+ years. All summer rafting on the American River, Truckee River, Klamath River and more. Closest rafting to Lake Tahoe, Sacramento and in N. California. Trips from 1/2 to 4+ days, for all levels.
Starting at $69 per trip
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Tributary Whitewater offers a variety of whitewater rafting trips with something suitable for all levels. From family vacations where kids raft for 1/2 price, to expert only whitewater adventures on some of the toughest rivers in the USA. No previous experience is required on many trips, and non-swimmers can be accommodated. Choose from a 1/2 day express run, a 1 day adventure, or a multi-day vacation, with options for wilderness camping, river side hot springs, hot showers or historic lodges. Great reliable rivers that run from April into October, and locations near Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, San Francisco and the Gold Country, and more remote parts of N. california for a real getaway.

Exciting rafting on the Middle Fork American River
Exciting rafting on the Middle Fork American River (enlarge)
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Trips vary from 1/2 day (approx 3-4 hrs) to multi-day trips including all meals. You will receive paddling & safety instruction and life jackets when you meet us. Our professional guides will steer the rafts down the river, with our clients enjoying the participation of paddling, but oar rafts can be available on some trips for those who cannot or do not wish to paddle. Except on 1/2 day trips, we serve a bountiful riverside lunch, and then continue down the river for more great scenery and whitewater. At the end of the day, you arrive back at the meeting location (either in the raft or our shuttle vehicles) and if you are lucky, you will be spending a night under the warm California skies and looking forward to some more adventure the next day.

Lake Tahoe whitewater rafting on the Truckee River
Lake Tahoe whitewater rafting on the Truckee River (enlarge)
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(All rates in USD $)
From/To
LowHighNotes
Mid-May - Sept
69
69.00
Truckee River 1/2 day
April - September
78
268.00
South Fork American 1/2 - 2 days
April - early June
98
138.00
North Fork American 1/2 - 1 day
April - June
128
418.00
North Fork Yuba 1 -3 days
May - Sept
108
418.00
Middle Fork American 1 - 3 days
April - Sept
88
560.00
Many other river trip options
Youth Discounts


10% - 50%
Group Discounts


5% - 30%
Senior Discounts (62 and over)


10% - 30%
We offer so many different trips of different classes and durations, with 1/2 day express runs from $69 (before discounts) to 4 day trips from $484 to $560.

We offer so many different trips of different classes and durations, with 1/2 day express runs from $69 (before discounts) to 4 day trips from $484 to $560.

Discounts are available for groups, youths and seniors and during the off season months of April, May and September. Special Family trips are available with a 20%-50% discount for youths 4-17 years on rafting trips of 2-4 days.



North Fork American spring thrills
North Fork American spring thrills (enlarge)
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From 4 years to senior. The type of group varies depending on the level of difficulty of the river and the time of year. Lots of family groups, youth groups and corporate getaways on Class 2 and 3 rafting trips in the summer months. Active, adventurous singles, couples and office groups can enjoy a lot of great trips during the exciting spring season, and even through the summer on some reliable Class 4 whitewater runs available throughout the season.
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We provide a plentiful, wholesome lunch on the river on all trips except 1/2 days, and mouthwatering barbeques in our camp for our overnight guests. Camping is included on our overnight trips and tents and other equipment may be rented from us. On most rivers, accommodations are also available in the local area,
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From 4 years upwards with age restrictions for different levels of difficulty and season. Non-swimmers are OK on Class 2 and 3 rivers, but swimming abilty is required on Class 4. Class 5 rivers require previous experience and a test may be required at the river site. Pets are not usually accomodated, but can be accomodated on some custom trips.
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Tributary Whitewater Tours has been operating safe but fun river trips for more than 35 years.
Nearby Attractions and Serviceskeyboard_double_arrow_up
Description Distance
Gold Country Wineries
 5 miles
Gold Panning, Museums, Mines
 2 miles
Lake Tahoe
 30 mins
Casino
 20 mins
Marshall Gold State Historic park
 2 miles
Romantic Bed & Breakfast Inns
 2 miles
Spring skiing
 1 hour
Sacramento activities
 45 mins
Yosemite
 128 mile/2.75 h

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6400 State Highway 49, Lake Tahoe, California 95651

Points of Interest
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American River rafting from Mild to Wild

California, United States
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Lake Tahoe rafting on the Truckee River

California, United States
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North Yuba River Rafting

California, United States
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All summer Class 3-4 rafting on Middle Fork American River

California, United States
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All summer Class 4+ rafting on the Upper Klamath

California, United States
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Family vacations of 2-4 days on the Lower Klamath River

California, United States
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Advanced early season rafting runs on the Kaweah River

California, United States
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Hot springs campouts on the East Fork Carson River

California, United States
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6400 State Highway 49
Lake Tahoe, California 95651
United States

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Tributary Whitewater Tours
6400 Hwy 49
Lotus, California 95651
United States


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