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    We offer a wide variety of California Whitewater Rafting trips. We suggest choosing by location, duration, or difficulty.  Need A little more help making your choice?

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    • American River
    • Gold Country
    • Northern California
    • Oregon
    • Sacramento
    • San Francisco Bay Area
    • SoCal / Los Angeles
    • Tahoe/Reno
    • Yosemite

    Choose By DIFFICULTY

    Low Spice Beginner Trips (Class II
    Medium Spice INtermediate Trips (Class III)
    Full Spice Advanced Trips (Class IV)
    Too Hot Advanced Trips (Class V)

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    Single Day Trips Great for first timers!
    2 Day Trips Make it an overnighter!
    Half-Day Trips Fast n' Fun!
    Multi-Day Trips The ultimate experience
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    We offer a wide variety of rafting trip pricing that can fit any budget! From half-day quick runs to multi-day overnight adventures, we’re looking forward to getting you on the water.

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    GROUP DISCOUNTS

    We offer the following group discounts for our California white water rafting adventures. You can also check out some of our most popular group rafting trips:

    • 5% off with 6-11 people
    • 10% off with 12-17 people
    • 15% off with 18-23 people
    • 20% off with 24-29 people
    • 25% off with 30+ people
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    FAMILY RAFTING SPECIALS

    20-50% off Overnight vacations on selected weekday summer dates. Options for American River, Klamath, Carson and more!

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Middle Fork American River
Class 4 rafting near Sacramento - GUARANTEED ALL SUMMER!
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American River Rafting
half day, full day & overnight trips for ages 4+
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Canvas tents rentals for camping on the South Fork American River
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rafting & camping under the stars
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Half Day, Full Day & 3 Day Wilderness Trips
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WHITEWATER RAFTING

Family Friendly to fully Funky

RIVERSIDE CAMPING

ON THE AMERICAN RIVER

GUIDE SCHOOL!

LIVIN' THAT RAFT GUIDE DREAM!

Tributary Whitewater Tours has been safely guiding California whitewater rafting trips since 1978. Our American River, Truckee River, North Yuba River, Lower Klamath River, East Fork Carson River are more are some of the most amazing river experiences in the west.  Oregon rafting trips on the Deschutes River and Owyhee River were added in 2021!

We offer something for all levels, from Mild to Wild. Choose from California & Oregon rafting trips suitable for kids and great family vacations, to extreme white water rafting adventures for the expert. With so many rivers to choose from, we know we have the right West Coast rafting trip for you.

We pride ourselves on the excellence of our well qualified and personable employees that will make any rafting trip with us something to remember.

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Lotus, CA

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Half Day

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Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)

South Fork American River – ½ Day AM Chili Bar Rafting Trip

Fun Half Day Morning Trip!
starting at
$99
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Weed, CA

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1 Day

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Full Spice: Advanced (Class IV)

Upper Klamath River - 1 Day Hells Corner Rafting Trip

Best Summer Class 4!
starting at
$189
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Lotus, CA

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Half Day

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Low Spice: Beginner (Class II)

South Fork American Lotus Run

Perfect for Young Kids!
starting at
$79
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About Tributary Whitewater

Tributary Whitewater Tours has been running white water rafting trips in Northern California & beyond since 1978. The company was originally founded by Dan Buckley, an integral player in the development of white water rafting in California. Dan Buckley’s love to share the excitement, wonder, and natural beauty that rivers have to offer with others lives on with the current owner, Jeremiah Copper.

Tributary continues to be an industry leader in the west coast rafting industry. We offer more rivers than any other outfitter, giving us the ability to accommodate younger kids down to ages 4 (thru our own experience as parents). Our team is one a kind, and everyone in our staff, from guides, to drivers, to the folks answering the phones – we all have a passion for what we do.

The rivers call to us for different reasons, be that extreme white water, fishing, enjoying nature or just experiencing new things & places. There is magic in every river trip. For some, you may first see a bald eagle in flight for the first time, or maybe conquer your first Class 5 rapid. We are here to help you choose your perfect adventure, for any excitement level.

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Tributary Whitewater Tours
6500 CA-49 Lotus, CA 95651
800-672-3846
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