California Rafting - Prices and Discounts
Our current California Whitewater Rafting and American River rafting prices are listed below, and are subject to change, but a deposit locks in current web site price. The first number under BASE RATE indicates the per person cost for a mid-week trip (Monday-Friday), not the daily rate, the second price is the Saturday or weekend rate, and in some instances there are discounts on Sundays. In addition, there are some special rates on the American River on certain weekdays, mostly Friday departures.
See below for group, youth, senior and other discounts which are available.
Be sure to check out HOT DEALS first for any specials that might be available, particularly for rafting on the American River. These may be seasonal specials or to fill raft trips at the last minute. Always feel free to call us for a quote for your trip, and we will see what we can do for you.
CALIFORNIA RIVER RAFTING TRIP DISCOUNTS:
Our regular discounts are listed immediately below, and some can be combined, but usually for a maximum of 15% off the listed price eg. a youth with a group of 12-17. However discounts up to 30% are available for groups.
Adult/Corporate Group Discounts:
- Groups of 6-11 - 5% discount
- Groups of 12-17 - 10% discount
- Groups of 18-24 - 15% discount
- Groups of 25+ - 20% discount
- Groups of 31+ - 25% discount (only if group has own bus and dedicated driver)
- SEE BELOW FOR RETURNING GROUP LEADERS
Youth Groups & Youths with Family Discounts:
- 10% discount (youths under 18, seniors 62 and over)
- 15% discount with any group of 6-24
- 20% discount with any group of 25+
- Larger discounts may be available for groups of 31+. Call for quote
- 20%- 50% discount on selected Family Special trips (1 youth for each full paying adult)
Off Season Rafting Discounts:
Weekday rates on the weekend, and on weekdays, $5-$20 OFF (Also see HOT DEALS):
- Before May on all rivers
- On the Middle Fork American and South Fork American River in May (excluding Memorial Weekend Sunday)
- On the Middle Fork American and South Fork American River after Labor Day Sunday
Returning Group Leader, Additional Discounts:
A returning group leader is defined as a person who organized an adult or mixed group (not youth groups which are already highly discounted) of 12 or more within the last 2 years and is bringing a group of 12 or more again. Same discounts as adult groups above plus 1 free with 12, 2 free with 24, but larger discount with groups over 24 instead of extra free trips.
Discounts for multiple rafting trips in the same season:
- 5% off on your return visit when you book additional trips during the SAME season, unless a HOT DEAL or off season discount of $10 or more applies to the return trip.
Environmental Group Member Discounts:
- 10% discount is available for MEMBERS of most environmental organizations (not just employed by one), unless a HOT DEAL or off season discount of $10 or more applies to the trip. This discount only applies to the member and immediate family. It is not a group discount.
CALIFORNIA RAFTING TRIP SCHEDULE & PRICES:
Prices are subject to change at any time. Your deposit will secure current published rate. All river trips are subject to a 3% - 7% government river use fee which is added to the invoice.
RIVER TRIP
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WHEN **** |
CLASS |
# DAYS/ |
BASE RATE $ |
COMMENTS |
CLASS 1-2 RIVER RAFTING TRIPS, EASIEST, IDEAL FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, SPECIAL NEEDS & SENIORS |
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May-Sept |
2 |
half day/4 mi |
65/NA |
Kids 4+, lunch may be available |
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May-Sept |
2 |
half day/7 mi |
88/104* |
Kids 4+, BYO picnic, Inflatable Kayaks, Wilderness |
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May-Sept |
2 |
1.5 day/ 11 miles |
198/NA |
Kids 4+, 3 meals, camping, Inflatable Kayaks, SEE FAMILY SPECIALS |
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April-June |
2-3 |
1 day/ 9.5 mi
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104/124*
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Kids from 6, secluded, wilderness canyon, Inflatable Kayaks when water lower |
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May-July |
2-3 |
2 day/16.5 miles |
224/NA |
Kids from 6, 4 meals, camping, secluded, Inflatable Kayaks, SEE FAMILY SPECIALS |
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May-Sept |
2-3 |
2 day/ 20 miles |
224/NA |
Kids from 7+, 4 meals, camping, secluded, Class 3 on day 2, SEE FAMILY SPECIALS |
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May-July |
2 |
1/21 mi |
128/148 |
Hot springs at lunch |
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2 |
2/21 mi |
264/284 |
Wilderness camping & hot springs. |
RIVER TRIP
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CLASS |
# DAYS/ |
BASE RATE |
COMMENTS |
April-Sept |
3 |
half day/ 9 or 11 miles |
88/98* $78 Fri Only |
Express/No lunch |
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1/11 or 13 mi |
104/124* $94 Fri only |
Chili Bar or Gorge with lunch |
1/21 mi |
124/144* $114 Fri only |
Whole river, a bargain in whitewater |
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2/25 mi |
234/268* |
Four meals and 1-2 nights camping. |
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1/13 mi |
124/144 |
Inflatable Kayaking |
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May-Sept |
2-3+ |
half day/7 |
69/69 |
Closest whitewater to Lake Tahoe and Reno |
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May-Sept |
2-3 |
2/18 mi |
264/284 |
The Pigeon Point run with "Hell Hole. Great family trip, inflatable kayaks. |
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May-Sept |
2-3 |
2/22 mi |
294/314 |
Great wildlife, inflatable Kayaks |
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3/28 mi |
394/414 |
Ukonom Falls, a sight not to be missed!! |
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4/38 mi |
494/514 |
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May-early July |
3+ |
half-day/7.5 |
88/98 |
Continuous Class 3+ rapids |
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April-May |
3 |
3-4 days |
398/518 |
Call for charter trip details. |
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RIVER TRIP
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CLASS |
# DAYS/ |
BASE RATE |
COMMENTS |
CLASS 3-4 RIVER RAFTING TRIPS (INTERMEDIATE / ADVENTUROUS FIRST TIMER) |
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May-Sept |
2-4 |
1/17 mi |
124/154* |
A full day & Tunnel Chute rapid! |
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1/17 mi |
$114 |
Every Friday, & restricted space on Memorial & Labor Day Mondays and occasional HOT DEALS |
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2/17 mi |
274/304** |
Wilderness camping, great fishing, plunge pools. Great for custom group trip wanting privacy |
3/25 mi |
388/418** |
More of the same, a great getaway!! |
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May-Sept |
3-4 |
2/28 |
268/298 |
Perfect for adventurous first time rafters. 1 or 2 days on each river. ALSO SEE FAMILY SPECIALS |
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3/38 |
384/414 |
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4/44 |
514/544 |
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April- June |
3-4 |
2/22 mi |
268/298 |
Warm up on Class 3 on day 1, and step up on 2nd day to great Class 4 run |
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April-Mid June |
3-4 |
1/14 mi |
114/134 |
Nearly continuous rapids & no crowds, near Mt. Shasta |
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2/23 mi |
254/274 |
A Must Do river!! Best class III+ rapids in California |
RIVER TRIP
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CLASS |
# DAYS/ |
BASE RATE |
COMMENTS |
CLASS 4-4+ RIVER RAFTING TRIPS (INTERMEDIATE / MORE DIFFICULT, PREV EXPERIENCE RECOMMENDED) |
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April-Mid July |
4 |
1/9 |
128/148* |
Maytag section |
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4 |
2/18 |
278/308 |
Maytag and wilderness section |
4-5 |
1/14 |
148/158 |
Moss Canyon & Maytag |
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4-5 |
2/19 |
274/304 |
Maytag, Moss Canyon & Rossasco |
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4-5 |
3/28 |
388/418 |
Maytag, wilderness and Moss canyon |
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April-June |
4 |
half day/9 |
98/118 |
Express/No lunch - Same Great Trip. |
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1/9 |
118/138* |
I-80 near North Tahoe, great raft/ski vacation, Prev exp preferred |
2/18 |
268/298 |
Combo trip with Yuba, South or Middle American |
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May-Sept |
4+ |
1/11-17 |
158/164 |
Best summer class IV |
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2/23 mi |
318/328 |
Whole river and the best class IV section twice! |
May-July |
4+ |
1/9-10 mi |
138/148 |
Close to S. Cal & Sequoia NP |
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April-May |
4-4+ |
3/38 mi |
420/470 |
Wilderness plus unique plant and wildlife |
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4/48 mi |
540/560 |
All three forks and wilderness camping on N. Fork |
RIVER TRIP
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CLASS |
# DAYS/ |
BASE RATE |
COMMENTS |
CLASS 4+-5 RIVER RAFTING TRIPS (ADVANCED, MOST DIFFICULT. PREV CLASS 4 EXPERIENCE REQUIRED) |
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April-Early July |
5 |
1/10 or |
154/164 |
Moss Canyon & |
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April-Mid July |
4-5 |
2/18 |
318/348 |
Must do rivers!! |
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3/28 |
438/468 |
Three day Salmon or combo with Scott. |
June-July |
5 |
1/10 |
194/194 |
Previous class IV experience a must |
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2/20 |
344/354 |
Best summer class V whitewater! |
April-Sept |
4+ |
1/9 |
128/148 |
Not Available in 2010 |
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2-4+ |
2/19 |
258/288 |
Not Available in 2010 |
OTHER WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIPS |
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October-March |
3-4 |
8/75 |
1395 |
8 days of rafting, culture and ruins |
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May 15 |
3-4 |
6/90 |
595 |
6 days, Sun-Fri |
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* Deduct $5 on half days, $10 on one day trips on Sundays
** $20 off for Friday departures on Middle Fork American 2 & 3 day trips
NOTE: **** SEASON VARIES FROM YEAR TO YEAR. The season given is the possible availability. This is dependent largely on the snow pack and rain fall received during the winter. Season given is for an average or above average snow pack where weather is consistent. Warm or dry spells can change this very quickly. We will always try and inform you if there are anticipated problems with a scheduled trip, but it is often out of our control.
Some rivers are more reliable than others due to negotiated flow regimes. The South and Middle Forks of the American River are have the most reliable water releases in California.
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