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    • American River
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    Low Spice Beginner Trips (Class II
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    Single Day Trips Great for first timers!
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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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We offer more white water rafting trips and experiences in California than any other outfitter and harness over 40 years of rafting experience on the American River, Truckee River, Yuba River, Trinity River, Klamath River & more!

Join us on one of our spectacular white water rafting adventures & we will show you the magic the river has to offer!

AMERICAN RIVER RAFTING TRIPS

Join us for a premier American River white water rafting adventure! The South, Middle and North Forks of the American River offer a wide variety of rafting options for all ages and skill levels. We have something for everyone including large groups! Camping is also available at our private South Fork American River Campground in Lotus, CA.

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Family Rafting Trips

As one of the first California rafting companies to offer a special series of family rafting experiences, these trips are designed to bring the whole family together on the river! These trips feature time together in the outdoors, sharing the thrills of the river, meals, campfires, and sleeping out under the stars.

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Group Rafting Trips

Whitewater rafting trips are the perfect medium for building teamwork and camaraderie for you and your group. Working with our team of highly trained guides, or even in conjunction with your own facilitator, we can help you develop a trip custom tailored to fit your needs, while rafting the best rapids in California.

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Wine Tasting & Rafting Overnight

El Dorado County is home to some of the finest wineries in California. These wine makers have earned a national reputation for numerous varieties. This helped inspire Raft California to be the first and only professional outfitter in to offer 2 day camping trip with Wine tasting on the first day, and Whitewater rafting on the American River on the second day! This is truly a luxurious adventure.

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Southwest Oregon

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Multi-Day

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Owyhee River - 5 Day Wilderness Raft Trip

Wild N Scenic Owyhee Wilderness
starting at
1249
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Lotus, CA

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2 Day

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Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)

2 Day Ropes & Rafting Adventure

The ONLY 2 day Ropes & Rafting Trip
starting at
$329
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Gates, Oregon

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1 Day

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Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)

North Santiam River - 1 Day Rafting Trip

Great full day rafting trip!
starting at
$89
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Maupin, Oregon

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Half Day

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Low Spice: Beginner (Class II)

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Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)

Deschutes River - 1/2 Day Rafting Trip

Fun half day rafting trip!
starting at
$69
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OVER 35 YEARS OF CALIFORNIA RAFTING EXPERIENCE

Raft California is a collaboration of some of the original white water rafting companies in California. Our company is a combination of some legendary white water outfitters and boaters. Originally 3 different companies; Adventure Connection, Tributary Whitewater Tours and Mariah Wilderness Expeditions, we are committed to providing amazing experiences, family vacations, team building events, bachelor/bachelorette party celebrations, reunions and special events.

CHOOSE FROM OUR EVER GROWING LIST OF RIVERS!

OVER 12 RIVERS TO CHOOSE FROM — From 1/2 day trips to mulit-day wilderness adventures we have a river rafting trip for you! We have California white water rafting trips perfect for all ages (4+) as well as large groups, and adrenaline junkies!

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CALIFORNIA RIVER RAFTING NEAR ME

Wondering “where is the closest white water rafting near me?” Here are our California Rafting Location Guides to help!

American River

Gold Country

Lake Tahoe/Reno

Northern California

Oregon

Sacramento

San Francisco Bay Area

SoCal / Los Angeles

Yosemite

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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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6500 CA-49 Lotus, CA 95651
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