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South Fork American River

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

Lotus, CA /

2 Day /

Medium Spice: Intermediate (Class III)

  • Trip Time: 9:00am day 1 - 2:00pm day 2
  • Trip Length: 11 miles of rafting day 2
  • Non-Swimmers Welcome
  • Meals: 5 included
  • Camping: 2 nights included
PRICING
Weekdays

$349

Weekends

$349

BOOK THIS TRIP!
Wine Tour and American River Rafting Overnight Trip!

Join us in El Dorado County for a 2 day wine tasting and whitewater rafting vacation! Spend your first day being chauffeured around sipping wine from local wineries. This unique trip often includes private tours of the wineries from the owners themselves. This is available only with our company due to our close relationships with these wineries including Boeger, Madrona, Lava Cap, EverHart, Crystal Basin & More!

On day 2 enjoy a whitewater adventure on the Class 2-3+ South Fork American River AM Chili Bar Run!

Amazing riverside camping and meals are included with this unique offering from Raft California.

Upgrade your stay with a canvas tent rental. These are already set up and a great way to enjoy your stay.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Contact us for 2021 dates & availability
  • Great for Bachelorette and Bachelor Parties
  • Breweries included as well upon request
  • Great vacation getaway from the Bay Area and Sacramento!
  • Must be 21 years to join this trip
TRIP ITENERARY

Arrive the night prior to the first day of Wine Tasting at our South Fork American River Campground. Our Canvas Tent rentals are the perfect way to enjoy our 2 day Wine & Rafting trip in El Dorado County. You are welcome to arrive between 4pm-8pm. Dinner is not included, but there are several local places or you can cook your own meal.

Day 1: Wine Tour

  • Wake up next to the South Fork American River in Lotus and enjoy your coffee, tea or juice as you relax by the river
  • Guides will cook & serve breakfast at camp around 8:oo am
  • We depart camp for wine tasting around 10:00 am! We typically spend 45 minutes at each winery.
  • Wine tasting at a couple of the best wineries in El Dorado County.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Back to tasting!
  • Return to camp
  • Appetizers, Dinner and riverside camaraderie
  • County mandated “Quiet Hours”. You are welcome to chat within your group, but please no loud partying within the hours of 10pm to 7am.

Day 2: White Water Rafting

  • Coffee, Tea and other hot drinks in the morning after you awake to the sound of the river
  • Breakfast @ camp
  • Shuttle to Put In
  •  Trip prep and Safety Talk
  • Rafting the South Fork American River Chili Bar Run
  • Lunch back at camp
  • Fond farewells after 2 days of making new memories. You are welcome to enjoy the river at our private camp after your trip.

Directions

Meeting Location – Raft California American River Camp

6500 Highway 49
Lotus, CA 95651

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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