Set off on a rafting adventure on the south fork of the American River. Ride through the class II and III rapids with the help of your guide and admire the picturesque scenery..

 

EXPERIENCE:

Make your way to the meeting point and transfer to the starting point on the river. Listen to a safety talk from your guide and gear up with a life jacket, paddle, and helmet before you begin.

Start off leisurely as the class II’s build up to the class III gorge. Highlights of the route include the house size boulders in Fowlers Rock, the exciting drop in Satan’s Cesspool, and the famous Hospital Bar wave.

Take in views of the gorgeous golden hills along the way, enjoy lunch near the gold discovery site in Coloma, and make the most of some great swimming opportunities before you return to the original starting point.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Feel an adrenaline rush as you tackle the river’s class II and III rapids
Listen to a briefing from your guide and learn the proper techniques
Set off on a rafting adventure on the south fork on the American River
Take a swim at one of the many great swimming spots along the way

 

 

Explore thousands of upcoming events, local tours, top restaurants, and the best places to stay in California. You can also check out our dedicated city guide for Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose.