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.
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Now hiring for the 2026 Rafting Season.
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South Fork American River Trips | Select Days throughout the Season | 1/2 Day, 1 Day and 2 Day Whitewater Rafting Trips
My family went on the 1/2 day Truckee River rafting trip, and we had an absolute blast! The whole experience was seamless. All of the guides were extremely friendly and made us laugh throughout the trip.
– Sally C.
We had a BLAST doing this white water trip! A group of us 11 guys did this for a bachelor party activity and really had a great time. Not the wildest rapids (class 2-3) so this is great for really anyone who wants to get on the river !
– Davis P.
A trip we’ll never forget! Just wanted to say THANK YOU for such a wonderful experience!…The entire staff were outstanding, enthusiastic, hardworking and entertaining and just made the trip even more memorable!
– Elia K.
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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.
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Thanks to this place I had l the most fun that I’ve had in years… Todd was our instructor (He’s amazing, cool, calm and collected, couldn’t have asked for a better instructor). This was the best birthday I’ve ever had and definitely want to come back to do the upper part of the river !!
– Amari
What a blast! The guides were safe, knowledgeable, passionate and very experienced… If you’re looking for the best organized and most experienced rafting company in the Sacramento area go with Tributary!
– Jason H
What a fantastic experience! I brought some friends from out of state and the Middle Fork American transformed their lives! Tributary is THE rafting company to go with…anywhere. I’ve been rafting with them for over 10 years and they have the best guides and operation…hands down.
– Lee T
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.
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