If you have never been rafting before, all I can say is please find a way to talk yourself into signing up for an afternoon with Kaweah Whitewater Adventures! We had a party of four first timers, My mom, myself, and my two boys (14 & 10) and we did the afternoon adventure. EVERYONE had an absolute blast. It was the highlight of our trip and one of the most fun things we have done in years. This really is an adventure. You will be bouncing all over the raft and working in sync as a team to line yourself up for the best past through wild waters. The guides are amazing at keeping everyone locked in and also sharing the beauty of the river. I cannot recommend this excursion enough! Some details on the family option: You drive in to their supervised lot, park your vehicle, and after 30 min of putting on gear and going through instructions you jump in the rafts and go down river for about 4 miles to the lake where you are picked up by a bus and brought back to the lot. The whole trip took about 2.5 hours but I would expect some variance. There were two spots in the run where you can jump in the water and swim around for a bit. One parting thought is that if you are in the area and you see the river you may think you have an idea of what it looks like, but I was truly taken aback by the beauty of the scenery from the perspective of the winding path of the river. You really do get to see a view that is just as unique and special as any park trail. read more

Had the best time on the High Adventure Upper Trip! Great fun in and out of the raft. Kai was a great guide and everyone at KWA was excellent. read more

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Always an awesome time! Great guides and great service. Been three times and will keep coming back! And their pictures are a great optional buy. read more

I'm currently pregnant and unable to whitewater raft, but we stopped by KWA to ask if we could borrow an air pump for our floats and they truly went above and beyond to help us! They were so nice and kind & we were so grateful for the help. They definitely earned our business when I can safely raft again! Also, we've watched their boats pass by all weekend and everyone was having a blast! read more

Our family came in June, we booked online the day prior and luckily there was space for us. We had a great time on the family adventure lower trip. Our guide, Scott, was very knowledgeable about the history of the river. He clearly has a love for the community and for his work. We came with the intention of spending most of our trip in Sequoia but fell in love with Three Rivers, and this experience was the highlight of our trip. Everyone who works at Kaweah Whitewater Adventures was very nice and the guides really know that river. We would love to come back again and will recommend this experience to our friends. read more

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Steph was our guide we took our 9 year old for his birthday and had a blast!!!! They have a photographer there for u to capture great memories you get to jump out and swim in areas they keep you safe! read more

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This is a must do when you are in Three Rivers and Sequoia National park. Guides were knowledgeable, fun, and very safe! My two boys age 11 and 14 loved every minute of the Family adventure. It's was a great combo of excitement and floating! And the views were breathtaking! read more

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I enjoyed it so much, I'm still smiling. The guides are amazing, Scott thanks for all your help

Kaweah Whitewater Adventures was a lot of fun for kids and adults. The family adventure lower river was a great fit for our large group. All the guides were great. They accommodated us on short notice too. It's a must do while visiting Sequoia National Park. read more

We took our kids on the family adventure and their first rafting experience was amazing. Guides and safety were top notch. Swam in the river midway through. Overall a great experience. read more

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We booked the High Adventure Full River Trip + Lunch kinda last minute and we had a BLAST! The upper part of the trip had crazy whitewater filled with spills, thrills and fun! Steph is a fun and knowledgeable guide and kept us safe while having a fantastic trip. Always felt safe with the safety team always close by. Everyone was helpful and friendly- bonus that it is a family run business. Highly recommend! read more

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I'd give 10 stars if possible. It was the first time rafting for both me and my 10 year old kid. This family friendly rafting is extremely fun. With our very experienced guide, Scot, we felt safe the whole time. We got paired up with another first-time-rafter family with a 7 year old kid. None of us fell down in the water in the rapids, although I saw some other rafters falling down from other rafts. Our guide Scot was experienced and extremely knowledgeable about the river. He knew every single rapid on that river and made our whole journey fun and memorable. read more

Kaweah Whitewater Adventures was the cherry on top of the perfect sequoia adventure! My friends and I were staying in three rivers and my friend really wanted to go white water rafting. They were so quick to answer all our questions and we were easily able to book the next morning. Mike and the team were so friendly and made us feel so safe especially considering it was my friend's first time white water rafting. They had all the gear that we needed and it was brand new! Mike was super chatty and knowledgeable it was like an adventure and tour of the Kaweah river all in one. Would definitely come back. I cannot recommend Kaweah Whitewater Adventures enough! read more

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We booked the High Adventure Full River Trip + Lunch! 10/10 recommend!!! It was our first time whitewater rafting and the experience was AMAZING! Our guide, Sam, was awesome, funny, and made us feel comfortable. The owners, Mike and Scott, were very friendly and kind. We are so appreciative of the whole team coming out and ensuring my friend and I had a wonderful, positive, and safe experience. We conquered at least five class IV drops and managed not to go overboard. I felt safe the whole time with three canoes and another raft surrounding us. Thank you to the KWA crew for sharing your passion with us. It's an experience we will never forget. Coming out to Three Rivers from Georgia and Arizona was well worth the trip. We'll definitely come see you all again! Big thanks to Stacey for capturing these amazing photos! Lunch from Tony's Taverna was delicious too! Overall, it was one fantastic day! read more

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We took the Family Adventure trip with Herra as a guide. He was amazing at instructing is how to paddle as a unit. He was also very efficient at getting a "swimmer" back into the boat when she fell out and was very scared. He kept a close eye on her for the rest of the trip insuring that she didn't fall out again. All communication with booking and schedule changes was really great. Every person we had contact with was fantastic. Photographer who followed the trip got amazing shots. A wonderful tightly run business that prioritizes safety. read more

We booked the half day high adventure trip on the upper river and high adventure is what we got! The guides did an excellent job of going over safety guidelines and what we could expect on the river. We were a little nervous when we started but Finn, Scott, and Gerardo made sure we were safe. I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a little scary but I would do it again! read more

We took a family adventure trip and had the best time! Our guide Gera was so fun and professional. Our kids had the best first time rafting experience!We'll definitely come back again and highly recommend this company, all the staff are great! read more

This company and team are amazing! My fiancée and I had the best time ever! Mike, who was our guide, was a pro, and the guides in front are always looking out for you to make sure of anything happens, you will be safe. It was a once in a lifetime experience you will never forget and their team made everything so safe. Highly recommend!!!!!! read more

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Would not recommend. Bad guide, bad experience, and not worth it. Try another one of the groups in the area. Not fun when the guide is nothing but negative, doesn't want anyone having fun, constantly unable to guide the boat from going up on rocks or wrong lines down certain rapids. Three hour or 6 hour day is more like half that given time spent waiting around. read more

20 OUT OF 10 RECOMMEND! This is a family owned company that is willing to go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable with this riveting experience. They had helmets with GoPro mounts, complimentary wetsuits, professional pictures for purchase, thorough safety instructions, and even had a safety boat following our raft for peace of mind. We did the Family Adventure Lower Trip because it was our first time and we had a 8 year old with us. He was understandably a bit scared, but our instructor junior was very accommodating, let him sit in the raft until he felt safe to paddle with us, and overall made the whole thing fun for all of us. We can not thank this kind family enough for going out of their way to make this a memorable experience, we will 100% be back! read more

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Me and my husband had such a great time, we had Finn as our guide and it was just us three. We chose to do the lower river adventure as it was our first time ever rafting. We got to jump out at a slow point for swim and managed to stay in the raft through the rapids. We absolutely recommend this family owned company, all of the guides seemed highly experienced! read more

Scott and Mike made our white water rafting trip so much fun. We had a group of 10, and they were very accommodating. My wife was nervous, but when she saw how professional they were, she got more comfortable. It was my son's 21st birthday and they gave him a free shirt, and offered him a beer at the end of our adventure. I'd highly recommend them. read more

We were 4 middle-aged women with little or no experience with rafting, and our guides shepherded us through the perfect Class III rafting experience. The safety prep was thorough and we experienced the perfect blend of thrills and security. I will be back next season to try Class IV! read more

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Took my daughter's on a last minute whim. They accommodated and couldn't be happier with they're service. Made our stay in Sequoia 10 times more memorable. Would highly recommend them PS..... JR was our guide and had so much fun !!!! read more

Lots of fun and very safty focused. Whitewater was great with class 3 rapids and they had multiple safety guides which was amazing for our family of seven. Highly recommend the family adventure it was a fun 2 hr trip even with our little ones. read more

1000000000/10 recommend !! It's thrilling and for beginners but not for the faint of heart! Be sure to read EVERYTHING on their website, it tells you everything you need to know and be ready for an extensive safety run down before you even leave their hub. You will get wet, you could be in the water a lot of the time if you don't LISTEN to your guide. We had Junior and he was incredibly knowledgeable and explains everything clearly and explains each rapid you're going down and what to expect and what to do if you do end up going for a swim! Listen to your guides and you'll have a really awesome time down the river. The river has a mind of its own and could be unpredictable but the guides know how to read it so be READY for their commands !!! It's an adrenaline pumping good time and worth every single penny (they should actually charge more IMO)! AND don't be a cheap a**, TIP YOUR GUIDE. They take most forms of payment so there's no excuse! Thank you for a wonderful experience !!!!!!!! read more

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Had the best time white water rafting. The whole Staff treats you great and they are very informative prior to going on your expedition. Scott our guide was great the whole way down. Made it fun for everyone. We will definitely come back and do it again when we are in the area!! Highly recommend them. Oh and don't hate on the classic bus- that ride was fun too read more

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Holy. Shit. These guys are the best. This crew is knowledgeable, incredibly communicative about safety and ensures a great time. The river is awesome. Would recommend this company to anyone who wants a fantastic rafting experience. #buylocal read more

Kaweah Whitewater Adventures are a great rafting outfitter's. Jr. was our guide who was very knowledgeable about different classes of rapids, the history of the Kaweah and most importantly our safety. There were four other rafts on the same trip and two of the guides happened to be the owners. We will definitely be repeat customers. read more

We went on Saturday, 6/15/24, and it was amazing! Our guide (one of the twin brothers, I'm sorry that I forgot your name) did an amazing job guiding from the top of the river to the bottom. My friends and I worked well as a team and only fell out at the beginning LOL. The lunch was delicious. I liked how our guide told us a lot of history of the surrounding city and his own lived experiences in between the rapids. read more

My friend and I visited from LA and stayed in a home where we saw several folks water rafter on the river. My mom encouraged us to try it out so we went for it and had SO MUCH FUN! From the very beginning, the folks who work there were super helpful and welcoming. I called ahead of time as this was our first time and asked several questions. They answered all of them with patience. Once we arrived at their location, we were welcomed and Mike introduced himself then pointed us towards where we had to sign the waivers. Again, they were super welcoming, asking us if this was our first time and made us feel right at home. The trip down the river was incredible! I admit that I was a bit scared as there is nothing to hold onto and everyone is required to paddle through when told. Nonetheless, the experience was magical. They walk you through their commands and what you should do when told those commands and make instructions super clear. They explained plans b and c in the case that we did run into issues or were in a pickle. We went with Mine and there was a dad and two teenage daughters (or maybe a bit younger) and we all enjoyed ourselves. Nobody fell out of the raft and we all worked well together with Mike's help. This was an epic ride and I would definitely do it again! We loved hearing the history about the river and learning different things about Mike on our ride down. One thing to note is that when we arrived at the end of our trip on the river, we had to walk through rocks and dirt to carry the raft to the bus. This was a bit hard so be prepared for that! We didn't mind it because we are all about team work and these guys do it so many times. :) read more

So happy with our choice of Kaweah Whitewater Adventures for our first trip down the river. Our guide Sam was knowledgeable and helpful, it made the experience top notch. Our fellow guide Seth was equally competent as was our safety guide in the kayak Bree. This was an experience I will not soon forget. read more

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These guys are great: Great fun, great whitewater professionals, great hosts. They did their best to keep all families together, which worked out for everyone on the afternoon we visited. Our guide, Finn, put us at ease straight away. I fell out, of course, and he was quick to get me back into the raft. Some of my family were nervous about whitewater rafting, but it was a seriously good thrill ride, even going down the Class 3 rapids. We all loved it, and we felt like we were in good hands. The cost is much less than other places I found online, so I'll be sure to go with these guys again next time I'm in Three Rivers. Highly, highly recommend. read more

6.25.24 Great trip as always. We took a group of 30 down river with a group for Church adult to kids. They all enjoyed it. for some it was the first time and the pre rafting safety talk help them all to know what to expect and what to do if you fall out.The guides were great and interacted well the the kids. We will be back next year again. Thank you very much Trinity Cadets and Gems read more

The guides were knowledgeable, personable and helpful. They knew the river and area well, and made the full-day experience amazing! I would recommend the full-day trip if you have the time. The first half is pure adventure, then a well-earned lunch followed by a more mellow stretch. Mike, the owner of the outfit is so lovely. You can tell this is a passion-project for himself and his identical twin brother, Scott. A must-do in 3R! read more

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Scott and his crew were amazing! His job was to keep us in the boat and that he did It was such a fun and cool experience, and we cannot wait to do it again! read more

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First time ever going rafting, and absolutely loved the experience! Felt well prepared and safe! Especially with our awesome guide Mike.. he done an amazing job to keep us safe and guiding us through the river! Also gave us good history of the river.. everything was perfect! Thank you again definitely coming back!! A clip of us coming through the tunnel of love rapid read more

Booked a full trip with lunch included. The class 3 and class 4 rapids were exciting and beautiful. Scott was our guide. We were the only boat that didn't flip over! Amazing guides, photographers, and the sandwich shop we stopped for lunch was superb as well! read more

We had an absolutely spectacular day on the Kaweah with KWA. We ended up being the only people in the group, but that didn't dissuade the team in the least from doing our trip. From the moment we walked onto the property we were made to feel at home, Mike, one of the owners greeted us warmly and showed us where to park and check in. After we filled out the basic paperwork our assigned guide, Sam, walked us through a basic painless orientation, and then we were off--my wife, Sam & I in one raft, Mike and another gentleman in another raft, and Briana, a truly badass lady, in her kayak. The river was flowing mightily, and we navigated through rapid after rapid with Sam's expert precision. It was exhilarating and beautiful. We stopped for lunch at Sierra Subs-- they had taken our orders at the beginning of the trip and brought the food down right as we arrived. It was outstanding and fun to chat with the crew sitting on the porch next to the river. A really kind and authentic crew of people, who clearly do it for the love of the sport. An absolutely amazing day on the river with a great group of human beings. Highly recommend. read more

We have gone rafting before and this was by far our most amazing adventure. We were able to take our 10 year old son and still have an exciting adventure with amazing guides. I appreciated their knowledge. I especially appreciated the focus on safety... the water level is high and we had our boat as well as a safety boat and safety kayakers in the water. Our guide, Junior, was extremely knowledgeable and guided us down the river safely and with maximum fun! Thank you so much! read more

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