Discounts & Deals on Whitewater Rafting Trips

Deals on California, Oregon & Idaho River Rafting Trips

White Water Rafting Deals and Discounts 

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.

Shop Small Special: $100 Gift Card for $80

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.

FREE Glamping Tent Upgrade

Book any of our 2-day, 2-night American River rafting trips and receive a free glamping canvas tent upgrade!

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.

Rafting Trips Included in Special

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.

Dad Rafts for FREE with Tributary Whitewater on Father’s Day, June 16!

Bring Dad white water rafting Father’s Day and give him the gift of adventure! Dad rafts for FREE on all 1/2-day and 1-day South Fork American River rafting trips on Sunday June 16, 2024! There is still time to give Dad a unique gift he will remember and thank him for all he does. Gather the troops this Father’s Day and head to the river with us! 
 
Fun River Float Style Trip for Dad & the Fam
 
Trips for Dads who Enjoy a Bit More Spice
  
*Dads raft for free on half-day and full-day trips on the South Fork American River. Offer valid only on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2024. Must be accompanied by their son(s) or daughter(s) to qualify. Trips are limited to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer.

Mom Rafts for FREE with Tributary Whitewater May 11 & 12!

Bring Mom white water rafting Mother’s Day weekend and give her the gift of adventure! Mom rafts for FREE on 1/2-day and 1-day trips on both Saturday, May 11 and Sunday May 12, 2024! There is still time to give Mom a unique gift she will remember and thank her for all she does. Gather the troops this Mother’s Day and head to the river with us! 
 
Lower Middle Fork American River Rafting, 1/2-Day, Class II, Ages 4+
 
North Fork American River Rafting, 1-Day, Class IV, Ages 14+
  
*Mother’s day special is only available on 5/11/24 and 5/12/24. Special is only valid for 1/2-day and 1-day whitewater rafting trips. Trips are limited to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer.

Limited Time Special: Rafters Receive 30% Off Golden Road Tickets

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.

Discounts Available All Year

50% Off Rafting for Kids
Mid-Week on the South Fork American River

Join us for a 1/2 day, 1 day, or multi-day weekday rafting trip on the South Fork American River where kids receive 50% off!

We offer white water rafting trips for non-swimmers and kids ages 4+.

Make it a multi day vacation and camp at our Lotus Campground with canvas tent rentals available (setup includes cots, deck and more!)

Group Rafting Discounts
Up to 20% OFF

School groups, corporate groups, scout groups, bachelor(ette) parties and more! We love hosting groups. We also make the process as easy for the group coordinator as possible.

Fill one boat receive 10% OFF!
Fill two boats receive 20% OFF!

Have more than 18+ people in your group? The group coordinator rafts for free! Contact us directly about pricing and curating a private group trip.

How many people can we fit per boat you ask? Good question. All of our Class II and Class III trips can fit 8 people (plus guide) into a boat. All Class IV and Class V trips can fit 6 people (plus guide) into a boat.*

Looking for a special trip that you do not see on our website, reach out! We can help create your perfect group getaway!

30% Off Returning Rafter Special

Get rewarded for more time on the water! When you book a 2nd, 3rd, 10th rafting trip with us in the same season you get 30% off!

Some restrictions apply, please call our office to redeem as we need to verify your previous trip(s).

10% Off for Military and Teachers

As a thank you for your service we are extending 10% off for military, teachers and their families.

Cannot be combined with any other offer and restrictions apply, Please contact us directly to book.

Hot Deals

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). 

HOT DEAL


Middle Fork American
2-Day Trip

June 22 Only
Discount Taken in Cart
$60 OFF

HOT DEAL


Lower Middle Fork American
1/2-Day Trip

June 22 Only
Discount Taken in Cart
$10 OFF

HOT DEAL


Wine & Whitewater Rafting
2-Day Trip

June 8 Only
FREE Glamping Tent Upgrade & $20 Off
Discount Taken in Cart
$20 Off

HOT DEAL


South Fork American River
2-Day

June 8 Only
Discount Taken in Cart
$20 off!

HOT DEAL


Snake River Rafting
4-Day

Aug 14 Only
Discount Taken in Cart
$1,280

HOT DEAL


Snake River Rafting
4-Day

July 23 Only
Discount Taken in Cart
$1,280

HOT DEAL


South Fork American River
1-Day, Full River

June 9 Only
Discount Taken in Cart
$40 off!
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