California Rafting - Prices and Discounts
Be sure to check out HOT DEALS first for any specials that might be available, and always call for a quote for your trip, and we will see what we can do for you.
Listed below are our current prices including some changes for the 2010 season but still subject to change. The first price listed indicates cost for a mid-week (Monday-Friday) trip, the second price is weekend rate. In addition, there are some special rates on the American River on certain weekdays, and check below for discounts, some of which can be combined for a maximum of 15% off the listed price eg. a youth with a group of 12-17.
RIVER RAFTING TRIP DISCOUNTS:
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
- 25% discount off youths on selected weekday combo trips (South/Middle and Lower Middle/Lotus Run)
- 20%- 50% discount on selected Family Special trips (1 youth for each full paying
Off Season 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 trips in same season:
- 5% off on your return visit when you book additional trips during the SAME season
Environmental Affiliation Discounts:
- 10% discount is available for MEMBERS of most environmental organizations (not just employed by one). This discount only applies to the member and immediate family. It is not a group discount.
RAFTING TRIP SCHEDULE & PRICES:
Prices are subject to change at any time. Your deposit will secure current published rate.
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CLASS |
DAYS/MILES |
RATES/ADULT |
COMMENTS/SPECIAL DAYS |
CLASS 1-2 RIVER TRIPS, EASIEST, IDEAL FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, SPECIAL NEEDS & SENIORS |
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May-Sept |
2 |
half day/4 |
65/NA |
Kids 4+, lunch may be available |
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May-Sept. |
2 |
half day/7 |
88/104* |
Kids 4+, BYO picnic, Inflatable Kayaks, Wilderness |
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May-Sept. |
2 |
1.5/11 |
199/NA |
Kids 4+, 3 meals, camping, Inflatable Kayaks, only overnight for younger kids in central CA. Some 25% youth discounts available |
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May-July |
2 |
1/21 |
128/148 |
Hot springs at lunch |
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2 |
2/21 |
264/284 |
Wilderness camping & hot springs |
CLASS 2-3 RIVER TRIPS, EASY/BEGINNER, IDEAL FOR FAMILIES, YOUTH GROUPS, CORPORATE GROUPS |
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April-Sept. |
3 |
half day/ 9 or 11 miles |
88/98* |
Express/No lunch |
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half day/9 |
78 |
Special rate every Friday and occasional HOT DEALS |
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1/11 or 13 mi |
104/124* |
Chili Bar or Gorge with lunch |
1/11 |
94 |
Chili Bar or Gorge with lunch, Special rate every Friday and occasional HOT DEALS |
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1/21 |
124/144* |
Whole river, a bargain in whitewater |
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1/21 |
114 |
Whole river. Special rate every Friday and occasional HOT DEALS |
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2/25 |
234/268* |
Four meals and 1-2 nights camping. |
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1/13 |
124/144 |
Inflatable Kayaking |
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May-Sept. |
2-3+ |
half day/7 |
69/79* |
Closest whitewater to Lake Tahoe |
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May-Sept. |
2-3 |
2/18 |
264/284 |
The Pigeon Point run with "Hell Hole. Great family trip, inflatable kayaks. |
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May-Sept. |
2-3 |
2/22 |
294/314 |
Great wildlife, inflatable Kayaks |
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3/28 |
394/414 |
Ukonom Falls, a sight not to be missed!! |
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4/38 |
494/514 |
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May-June |
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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CLASS 3-4 RIVER TRIPS (INTERMEDIATE / ADVENTUROUS FIRST TIMER) |
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May-Sept |
2-4 |
1/17 |
124/154* |
A full day & Tunnel Chute rapid! |
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1/17 |
$104 *** |
Every Friday, & restricted space on Memorial & Labor Day Mondays and occasional HOT DEALS |
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2/17 |
274/304** |
Wilderness camping, great fishing, plunge pools |
3/25 |
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. Some 25% youth discounts available |
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3/38 |
384/414 |
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4/44 |
514/544 |
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April-Mid June |
3-4 |
1/14 |
114/134 |
Nearly continuous rapids & no crowds, near Mt. Shasta |
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2/23 |
254/274 |
A Must Do river!! Best class III+ rapids in California |
CLASS 4-4+ RIVER TRIPS (INTERMEDIATE / MORE DIFFICULT, PREV EXPERIENCE RECOMMENDED) |
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April-Early 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 |
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 |
318/328 |
Whole river and the best class IV section twice! |
May-July |
4+ |
1/9 |
138/148 |
Close to S. Cal & Sequoia NP |
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April-May |
4-4+ |
3/38 |
420/470 |
Wilderness plus unique plant and wildlife |
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4/48 |
540/560 |
All three forks and wilderness camping on N. Fork |
CLASS 4+-5 RIVER 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-Sept. |
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 16, June 6 |
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
*** No group, youth or other discounts with $104 Middle Fork specials
**** See Season note below
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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