2012 Discounts on California & American River Family Rafting Trips (2-4 days)
Children & teens raft for 20-50% off adult price **
South Fork American River - Class 3 Family Rafting Specials:
Rafting on the South Fork American River is exciting and lots of fun, with many memorable rapids. Its one of the most popular and reliable California Rafting trips. Suitable for adventurous youths from 7-8 years of age (pick one of the other runs below for younger or more timid children). Riverside private camp, hot showers, volleyball. View the fun of the day with rafting photos and a roaring campfire with smores in the evening. Located in the Gold Country and close to Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and San Francisco areas.
2 DAY CLASS 3 RAFTING TRIPS: Adult $234, Youths $117 ea (50% off)
Departures: EVERY MON, from JUNE 11 through AUG 20
Lower Klamath River - Class 3 Family Rafting Specials:
A California whitewater rafting trip on the Lower Klamath River offers a wonderful, semi-wilderness experience in NW. California. The Lower Klamath River has fewer Class 3 rapids than the South Fork American River, so very suitable for younger or more timid children. Great wildlife (otters, blue herons, deer, eagles & hawks etc.). Camping in secluded, undeveloped camps on the rivers edge. Inflatable kayaks are usually available for the more adventurous child or adult to share. These Lower Klamath River rafting trips can be schedule for 2, 3 and 4 day for a real family rafting vacation.
2 DAY RAFTING TRIPS: Adult $294, Youth $235.20 (20% offt)
3 DAY RAFTING TRIPS: Adult $394, Youth $315.20 (20% off)
4 DAY RAFTING TRIPS: Adult $494, Youth $395.20 (20% off)
Departures: TUES JULY 10, JULY 24, AUG 14 (2-4 days)
East Fork Carson River - Class 2 Family Rafting Specials:
The East Carson River is a spring or early summer wilderness raft trip, where we carry all our overnight equipment down the river in waterproof bags. The East Carson River is a mellow river suited to some of our younger rafters; but the riverside hot-springs, panoramic views of snow capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada and clean mountain air appeal to young and old alike. Great fishing. Located just south of Lake Tahoe. Trip availability depends on the snow pack so varies each year.
2 DAY RAFTING TRIPS, WEEKENDS: Adult $284, Youth $227.20 (20% off)
Departures: SAT JUNE 162 DAY RAFTING TRIPS, WEEKDAYS: Adult $264, Youth $211.20 (20% off)
Departures: TUES JUNE 19
Main Trinity River - Class 2-3 Family Rafting Specials:
A 2 day rafting trip on the Trinity River starts off with a mellow day on Class 2 rapids, and a step up to Class 3 on the second day. A 2nd day of Class 2-2+ on the Lower Trinity is available for a group with younger children. Inflatable kayaks can be available for the more adventurous child or adult to share. Camping may be at a base camp or wilderness style. This California whitewater rafting trip takes place between Redding & Eureka in N. California, close to the scenic Trinity Alps.
2 DAY RAFTING TRIPS: Adult $264, Youth $211.20 (20% off)
Departures: WED JUNE 27
Lower Middle /South Fork American River - Combos Class 2 and Class 2/3 Family Rafting Specials:
This easier Class 2 American River rafting Combo rafting trip is usually suitable for those with younger children (4-7 yrs). This trip can also be run as a Class 2/3 American River Rafting Combo to allow older kids to experience Class 3 rapids on the 2nd day. The family would raft together until after lunch on day 2 and then the older kids and some adults raft the 9 miles of Class 3 on the Gorge. This trip only includes 3 meals as the trip starts after lunch on the 1st day
2 DAY CLASS 2 RAFTING TRIPS: Adult $198, Youth $148.50 (25% off)
2 DAY CLASS 2/3 RAFTING TRIPS: Adult $224, Youth $168 (25% off)
Departures: EVERY MON, from JUNE 18 through AUG 20
South/Middle Fork American River Combo - Class 3-4 Family Rafting Specials:
This more advanced American River Rafting Combo rafting trip is a great trip for families with adventurous teenagers (ages 13-17 years). Ideal rafting trip for those wanting to warm up on some Class 3 rapids on the South Fork American River before stepping up to the more exciting Class 4 action on the Middle Fork American on the 2nd day. Thursday/Friday trips though offereing the same discounts are not designated family trips and may include adult groups.
2 DAY CLASS 3/4 RAFTING TRIPS: Adult $268, Youth $201 (25% off)
Departures: MON & THURS From JUNE 18 through AUG 23
Family Camping - Exclusive Trips:
Please note that on our Family Special dates the raft trip and the entire camp is exclusively reserved for family groups (except Thurs/Fri Combo trips), so unlike some outfitters that offer discounted family trips on general dates, you can rest assured that on these trips there will be no conflicts with adult groups sharing the rafts or camp location with your family group.
** California Family Rafting - Restrictions:
- Max. of 1 youth @ special discount with each full paying adult
- Youth rate above is discounted rate and applies to above listed trips/dates only.
- All trips subject to availability.
- No other discounts apply, though extra participants are eligible for usual youth, group and senior discounts.
A 3%-7% Government river use fee is added to the invoice on all trips. Call our office for the availability of other dates. Additional Special Family California whitewater rafting trips may be added on other days/dates.
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