American River Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Whitewater River Rafting Thrills in California’s Gold Country!
Craving adventure? Embark on an epic full-day escape from San Francisco to experience the wild thrill of whitewater river rafting on the legendary American River—where California’s Gold Rush began!
Travel in comfort through the scenic Central Valley with a stop in a charming gold rush town for breakfast. Then head to the South Fork of the American River for an adrenaline-pumping ride through 8–10 miles of class III rapids—perfect for beginners and intermediate paddlers. No prior experience needed. (Min age: 8 or 80 lbs.)

After your rafting adventure, enjoy a picnic lunch (included), then explore James Marshall Gold Discovery Park, sip at local wineries, or stop at one of California’s largest outlets.

This custom private tour blends thrills, history, and nature for the ultimate day trip. Let’s turn your bucket list into reality—one rapid at a time!

What's included:

• Pickup/drop off anywhere in San Francisco downtown, Fisherman's wharf area, Presidio, Sacramento
• Rafting equipment and river fees included

Not included:

• Sorry, we cannot transport passengers with disabilities as our vehicles are not equipped for that
• Tips/gratuities are voluntary payments to your guides as a gesture of appreciation for good service

What to expect:

American River

Experience our Whitewater Rafting Thrills
Brief Description: Book our private 4X4 SUV or luxury van and enjoy our ultimate thrilling escapade that will take you to the American River to experience a unique whitewater rafting adventure all inclusive.

Our River rafting guided tour will take you from San Francisco to the American River that lies in the heart of the Gold Country. We will drive through the Bay Bridge heading east on highway 80 through Sacramento and Central Valley. A relaxing drive will take you through the agricultural valley where deltas, rivers and lakes meet in the middle of large and flat agricultural fields and pastoral lands. A break may take place in a charming old gold country town to enjoy breakfast in a rustic cafe.

We will then wind our road up to the South Fork of the American River, located at the 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 by your tour leader, your safety is very important to us.