Searching for the best deal for river rafting? We run white water rafting specials throughout the year including our standard discounts, weekly Hot Deals, group rates and 50% off youth rafting mid-week on the American River.
Pro Tip: To lock in the best pricing of the year, keep an eye out in the winter and early spring for some of our best deals.
Many of our California Rafting specials are for American River Rafting trips and with group bookings. Our Hot Deals section (see below) is updated weekly when we are in season is a great option for last minute specials including Truckee River rafting.
Prices are per person and do not include some additional fees. Youth rates are for ages 4-13, please note some trips have minimum ages older than 4 years old.
As a locally owned and operated small business out of Coloma, CA we greatly appreciate and rely on the support from our customers. During this holiday season we encourage everyone to support their local community and in celebration of Small Business Saturday, we offering our Shop Small Special! Give the gift of an adventure at a great price and receive $20 off a $100 gift card purchase. Yup, that’s right. Purchase a $100 gift card for whitewater rafting for only $80! A Tributary Gift Card allows loved ones the option of picking dates that work for them, allows them to choose from a wide range of trip options, and select a river experience that best fits their level of adventure.
Tributary Shop Small Special – Purchase a Tributary gift card for $80 and receive a $100 value during the Shop Small Special. Special runs from 11/30/2024 through 12/2/2024. Shop Small Special gift card redemption cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
What makes these trips special? Our 2-day experiences are a perfect weekend getaway for those interested in staying at a developed campground – located on a beautiful secluded area of the river. Oh, and we do all the cooking… so if you want to focus on spending quality time with your family we’ve got you covered!
Speaking of quality time…. lawn games, fireside stories and good food will all be a part of the experience! Enjoy sleeping in nature in style with a glamping tent upgrade. Our canvas tent rentals offer a prime location overlooking the river and a fun experience.
Last but not least..drumroll please…our private campground features showers and flush toilets – so you’re camping, but not quite roughing it! All of the amenities from home, away from home.
Campground 2-Day South Fork
Campground 2-Day Combo, South Fork / Middle Fork
Trips below stay night one in a canvas glamping tent, and night two tent camping.
Off-the-Grid 2-Day Wilderness, Middle Fork
Off-the-Grid 2-Day Wilderness, South Fork
*Complimentary glamping tent upgrade special is based on availability and will be booked first come first served basis. Promotion is valid on American River 2-day rafting trips through the end of the 2024 rafting season.
Book your whitewater rafting trip with Tributary by May 19, 2024 and receive a 30% discount on Golden Road one day music festival tickets! Golden Road’s second annual festival is set to take place at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, CA from May 17-19, 2024 and features a solid lineup of talented musicians. We are excited to celebrate our community and local businesses, highlighting a connection between the rhythm of the river and music!
Rafting trips must be booked for the 2024 rafting season by May 19, 2024 to receive the Golden Road ticket discount. For questions about the discount and how to redeem please contact us.
The best deals on white water rafting trips! Our Hot Deals typically feature rafting discounts on specific dates within a two to three week period. These trips are not always guaranteed and are first come first served.
Hot Deals are updated weekly during our main operating season (April-September).
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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