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

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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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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

Return Rafter Discount

No other outfitter offers this amazing deal – when you book a 2nd, 3rd, 10th rafting trip with us in the same season you get 50% off! WHAT!? Some restrictions apply, please call our office to redeem as we need to verify your previous trip(s). 

Our California rafting trips are priced on a per person basis.

We offer discounts for Youths under 18 & Groups of 6 or more rafters. 

  • Rafting trip prices are subject to change at any time.
  • A deposit will secure any current published rate.
  • All river trips are subject to an 8% government river use fee.
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South Fork American River

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Half & 1 Day Trips

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

Weekdays

$99 – adult
$89 – youth (7-17)

 

Weekends

$119 – adult
$109 – youth (7-17)

South Fork American – 1 Day Full River Rafting Trip

Weekdays

$149 – adult
$139 – youth (7-17)

Weekends

$169 – adult
$159 – youth (7-17)

South Fork American River – ½ Day PM Gorge Rafting Trip

Weekdays

$99 – adult
$89 – youth (7-17)

Weekends

$119 – adult
$109 – youth (7-17)

2 Day Trips

2 Day Ropes & Rafting Adventure

Weekdays
  • $349 – Adults
  • $329 – Youths ages 7-17

 

Weekends

Call us if you have a group of 6+!

Wine Tasting Tour / South Fork American River Rafting – 2 Day Trip

Weekdays

$399

Weekends

$399

South Fork / Middle Fork American River – 2 Day Rafting Trip

Weekdays Mon/Tues & Thurs/Fri 
  • $339 – adult
  • $319 – youth (13-17)
Weekends Sat/Sun
  • $369 – adult
  • $349 – youth (13-17)

South Fork American River – 2 day Wilderness Rafting Trip

Weekdays Thurs/Fri
  • $339 – adult
  • $169.50 – youth (8-17)*
  • $319 – additional youth (8-17)

* Kids are 50% off with every full paying adult!*

Weekends Sat/Sun
  • $369 – adult
  • $349 – youth (8-17)

South Fork American River – 2 Day Rafting Trip

Weekdays Mon/Tues & Thurs/Fri 
  • $299 – adult
  • $149.50 – youth (7-17)*
  • $279 – additional youth (7-17)

* Kids are 50% off with every full paying adult!*

Weekends Sat/Sun
  • $329 – adult
  • $309 – youth (7-17)
3+ Day Trips

Middle Fork American River

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1 Day Trips

Middle Fork American River – 1 Day Rafting Trip

Weekdays
  • $149 – adult
  • $139 – youth (14-17)
Weekends
  • $169 – adult
  • $159 – youth (14-17)
2 Day Trips

Middle Fork American River – 2 Day Wilderness Rafting Trip

Weekdays Arrive Monday evening, rafting Tuesday & Wednesday
  • $389 – adult
  • $369 – youth (14-17)
Weekends Arrive Friday evening, rafting Saturday & Sunday
  • $389 – adult
  • $369 – youth (14-17)

South Fork / Middle Fork American River – 2 Day Rafting Trip

Weekdays Mon/Tues & Thurs/Fri 
  • $339 – adult
  • $319 – youth (13-17)
Weekends Sat/Sun
  • $369 – adult
  • $349 – youth (13-17)
3+ Day Trips

Lower Middle Fork American River

Lower Middle Fork American River- 1/2 Day Rafting Trip

Weekdays Offered on Wednesdays & Fridays
  • $99 – adult
  • $89 – youth (4-17)
Weekends Offered on Saturdays
  • $119 – adult
  • $109 – youth (4-17)

North Fork American River

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North Fork American River – 1 Day Rafting Trip

Weekdays
  • $149 – adult
  • $139 – youth (14-17)
Weekends
  • $169 – adult
  • $159 – youth (14-17)

South Fork / North Fork American River – 2 Day Rafting Trip

Weekdays
  • $319 – adult
  • $299 – youth (13-17)
Weekends
  • $349 – adult
  • $329 – youth (13-17)

Truckee River

Truckee River – 1/2 Day Rafting Trip

Weekdays
  • $99 – adult
  • $89 – youth (7-17)
Weekends
  • $99 – adult
  • $89 – youth (7-17)

Trinity River & Burnt Ranch Gorge

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Trinity River

Trinity River – 1/2 Day Rafting Trip near Big Bar

Weekdays
  • $79 – adult
  • $74 – youth (7-17)
Weekends
  • $79 – adult
  • $74 – youth (7-17)
Burnt Ranch Gorge

Trinity River – 1 Day Burnt Ranch Gorge Rafting Trip

Weekdays
Weekends

Trinity River – 2 Day Burnt Ranch Gorge Rafting Trip

Weekdays
  • $369 – all ages
Weekends
  • $369 – all ages

2021 Dates not yet determined (Based on dam release schedule) please contact us to get up to date in for the mighty BRG!

North Yuba River

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North Yuba River – 1 Day Rafting Trip

Weekdays
  • $149 – adult
  • $139 – youth (14-17)
Weekends
  • $169- adult
  • $159 – youth (14-17)

North Yuba River – 2 Day Rafting Trip

Weekdays
  • $349 – adults
  • $329 – youths (14-17)
Weekends
  • $369 – adults
  • $349 – youths (14-17)

East Fork Carson River

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East Fork Carson River – 2 day overnight rafting trip

Weekdays
  • $339 – adult
  • $319 – youth (4-17)
Weekends
  • $339 – adult
  • $319 – youth (4-17)

Upper Klamath River

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Upper Klamath River – 1 Day Hells Corner Rafting Trip

Weekdays
  • $189 – adult
  • $169 – youth (14-17)
Weekends
  • $189 – adult
  • $169 – youth (14-17)

Lower Klamath River

Lower Klamath River – 3 Day Rafting Trip

Monday Departures
  • $739 – adult
  • $699 – youth (4-17)
Friday Departures
  • $739 – adult
  • $699 – youth (4-17)

Please contact us if you would like to request an alternate start day.

Kaweah River

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Kaweah River – 1 Day Rafting Trip

Weekdays
  • $169 – adult
  • $159 – youth (14-17)
Weekends
  • $169 – adult
  • $159 – youth (14-17)

Upper Sacramento River

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Upper Sacramento River – 1 Day Rafting Trip

Weekdays

$139 – adult
$129 – youths (9-17)

Weekends

$139 – adult
$129 – youths (9-17)

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

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We’re Hiring – Join the Tributary Team in 2022

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