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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!
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    Half-Day Trips Fast n' Fun!
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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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    Rafting, camping, or both? Check out our gear guide.

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We’re Hiring – Join the Tributary Team in 2022

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Outdoor Adventure Jobs

Entry Level Outdoor Adventure Jobs & Admin Positions Available in California & Oregon

As our company continues to grow, we are actively recruiting new employees for many positions in California (raftcalifornia.com) and Oregon (raftoregon.com). We run white water rafting trips on many rivers in in the Northwest. We run trips on many challenging, unique & sought after rivers, making river guide employment with us competitive. Operations are located in many locations including Lotus, CA, Truckee, CA, Happy Camp, CA and Maupin, OR. 

Positions are available for a wide range of applicants including:

  • New & Experienced River Guides
  • Commercial Shuttle Drivers
  • Commissary Staff
  • Administrative Assistants
  • Reservationists
  • Maintenance/Grounds keeping
View Available Positions

Do you already have experience working for an outdoor adventure company?

For experienced river guides, drivers, customer service reps, food packers & more.

Apply Online – You will need

  • The ability to legally work in the United States (US resident or International Work Visa already acquired)
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • 2 References
APPLY ONLINE - Raftcalifornia.com

How do you become a Raft Guide?

Apply for our White Water Raft Guide School

If you are interested in an outdoor adventure job as a river guide you will need to gain some basic skills. We offer a 7 day Guide School Training Program that will immerse you in learning how to guide commercial rafting trips. 

Raft Guide School

Other Entry Level Outdoor Jobs

We will train or bring your skills up to speed 

We want to hire career seeking outdoor enthusiasts. Individuals who are passionate about rivers, unique experiences, sharing knowledge, and being a steward of nature. Many of our rivers and areas hold historical importance, and we want our employees to share that information with our guests as much as possible. We offer so many different river trips, including a Wine/Rafting Vacation Package and a Ropes/Rafting Family Adventure. 

APPLY ONLINE - Raftcalifornia.com

Who are we?

We are a family of adventure seekers, river lovers, and story tellers. We look forward to the experiences that are yet to come. 

2021 End of Season Staff Photo 

2021 End of Season Staff Rafting trip on the Deschutes River 

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How to Become a River Guide

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Book Now Pay Later For 2022 Spring Rafting Trips Since COVID came around in March

Month of Giving – November 2021

Month of Giving 15% of 2022 Rafting Trips & Gift Certificate Sales made in November

SYRCL Donation from 2020 Tributary Employee of the Year

Final Results for the 2021 “Cans for SYRCL” Drive How recycling at Tributary Whitewater Tours

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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RAFTING NEWS

How long does it take to raft the South Fork American River?

April 3, 2022

Middle Fork American River Rafting Trips – Summer 2022 Update

March 17, 2022

How to Become a River Guide

January 14, 2022

We’re Hiring – Join the Tributary Team in 2022

January 7, 2022

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