You know the feeling. It’s that feeling of reconnecting with the wild and with each other. The feeling of getting on the river for the first time… or the 50th. The one that you talk about for a lifetime. The one you want to share with others. The one that starts with an idea of adventure and is fulfilled on the river.
We believe that rafting trips bring out the best in people. We feel that people respond to the beauty and challenge of the river, and in doing so, discover the best in themselves. In this hectic world, it becomes even more important to “get away from it all”. Our trips can take you deep into the splendor of the forests and mountains, just like the tributaries of rivers.
Whether you are yearning to explore a new area or find new things in a familiar one, we understand the call of the river because we hear it too. Join Tributary Whitewater Tours for an incredible river experience.
We offer more white water rafting trips and experiences in California than any other outfitter and harness over 40 years of river rafting experience on the American River, Truckee River Rafting, Yuba River Rafting, Snake River rafting, Trinity River River Rafting, Klamath River Rafting & more!
From half-day river rafting trips to multi-day wilderness river rafting and camp adventures we have a wide variety of white water rafting trips to choose from! We operate on world renowned rivers in California, Oregon, and Idaho with many of our trips running through Wild & Scenic sections.
We have California white water river rafting trips perfect for everyone including young families ages (4+), non-swimmers, large groups and all abilities with whitewater difficulty including Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 and Class 5.
This is our most popular river and it offers something for everyone. The American River is located 30 min from Sacramento and we raft on its three main forks. Most trips will meet in Lotus but several meet in Auburn. An easy weekend getaway!
This is what you think of when you picture whitewater rafting. Our most popular trips!
Very popular river run that brings the spice! Home to the famed Tunnel Chute rapid.
Slow and splashy! Fun young family float style trips.
Spring only (April & May). A California classic that brings the spice.
Our Oregon rafting trips offer some of the best multi-day raft and camp options in the west. Grab a seat and experience a different side of Oregon on the river.
Lush forests, fantastic camping and swimming spots. Raft through the narrow and stunning Mules Creek Canyon. Ability to add on lodge stays instead of camping.
Remote, off the grid and into North America's deepest river gorge. Specialty trips include Women's Wellness Retreat, Cuisine by Flying Fish and Fishing & Hunting trips.
Beautiful red-rock spires Honeycomb rock formations, in a remote river canyon. Multiple natural hot springs to soak in along the way. Spring only (April & May).
Red rock river canyon. Warm waters and sandy beaches. Long weekend getaway.
Join us on some of our California favorites including the Truckee River just 25 min north of Lake Tahoe. Soak in natural hot springs during our East Fork Carson spring trips or try rafting and camping for the first time on our Klamath River Class 2.
Experience the Sierra Nevada Mountains and paddle through rapids like Jaws and Pinball. Located in Lake Tahoe.
Large, sandy beaches to lounge on and warm, clear waters to swim in. Perfect multi-day for families with kids ages 4+. Opportunity to take a beautiful side hike to the remote Ukonum Falls.
Spring only (April & May). Fun and splashy - family friendly! We camp right next to the natural hot springs. Located just 30 min South of South Lake Tahoe.
In addition to our classics above, we run a handful of other rivers throughout California. Interested? Reach out directly.
Located in the Trinity Alps these trips feature dense forests, mountainous terrain and scenic canyons. Raft the Wild & Scenic River section.
Several white water rafting options depending on North Yuba River flow. Yuba River rafting offers an early spring-time (April & May) whitewater adventure: not always available
Big water = Big spice – challenging, ranging from class IV to V. The Cal. Salmon River is free-flowing, so entirely dependent on snow-melt.
We launch trips on many different rivers in California, Oregon and Idaho. For questions give our main office a call – we would love to talk with you about our trips and rivers.
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Our vision is to create a sustainable and equitable reality where our rivers are enjoyed and protected, a place where families and friends can be inspired and challenged.
Tributary Whitewater Tours has been running rivers since we were first founded in 1978. Since we opened 40+ years ago we have expanded to include Adventure Connection, Mariah Wilderness Expeditions, High Desert River Outfitters, Canyon Outfitters and are the parent company of Raft California and Raft Oregon. While some things have changed over the years, Tributary remains a family-run small business with the same passion for the river and the mission of leading others to experience it.
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