Another great experience with renting from ARRR! Can't wait for the next rafting trip with the…read moregang! Thanks ARRR Team for being awesome and organized, even when it's hectic in there Summer weekends

When rafting the American River, I have always used American River Raft Rentals. However, there…read morewas some confusion as of recent getting the raft to the launch point. The last few times I've decided to raft, it's been me and a gf. We bring our ice box and enjoy the American River. However, as of recent after getting our 4 person raft from the yard, where approximately fifteen guys were beating out to EDM and seemingly having a good time, we had to carry this monstrosity to the river's edge, which was about a quarter mile down a dirt path. EVERY previous year, one or two of those guys would assist with the walk down to the launch area. However, this time no one helped. I later learned there is a $30 charge to get your raft transported to the river's edge which was not pitched to us. Is that transported in the truck we saw appear or is that getting a couple of these guys to help us? Regardless, fortunately, my gf and I are in shape and were able to carry our enormous four person raft to the river. Honestly, it was not fun. I wonder what happened from the last time to this where no one helped. I also do not remember paying $30 when a couple guys took a walk down with us to help. I don't know why I received assistance in previous years but this time I did not. Be aware. You're carrying your own raft down unless you want to pay an extra $30 fee. Does that mean you have to wait at the river's edge for them to take it down in a car?? I don't know, but I did not appreciate the change from what I've been used to.

We took a Class 3 day trip on the South Fork of the American last week. Everything was…read moreprofessionally done and went smoothly. Our equipment was in excellent shape. Our guide was experienced, patient and knew the river well. He took good care of my 10 year old granddaughter, who was a first-timer. This is a quality outfit. I recommend them without reservation. Of note: the South Fork has become a bit crowded with rafts. I'll be trying a different river next time.

I decided to do something solo for the day and I did the middle fork 1 day rafting trip with class…read more3 and 4 rapids. Thank you to my rafting guide Izzie, she was very knowledgeable and funny and she made our whole rafting feel comfortable. A yummy lunch was provided on a beautiful day and all the guides were very friendly. I definitely want to do this again because I had a blast!!

Fantastic day. We are loyal Soar clients and always feel safe and have fun. Their new digs are…read moresweet. They're simple and well made things like 3 privacy booths with locks and mirrors and hooks. Clean safe floors. Nice washing stations. Pet relief stations. Quality and clean auxiliary toilet facilities. Far nicer than a porta John. Staff were helpful and polite. Pay attention to the tutorial !! Dude is full of tips. It really helps. A lot !! Pay attention. 1. Sunblock. A lot and often. The water reflects the sun. Respect it ! It was 101 and I was comfy and am not burned. 2. West water wicking UV clothes. Stay cool. Stay protected. Stay comfy. See reason above. 3. Hydrate. Open cheap water bottles sip a bit and then recap and freeze 3-4 bottles for each person. Then put 3-4 in cold water. Lotsa water !! No alcohol. Use water bottles and even ice tea bottles pre frozen (sip some so they don't explode in your freezer. ) instead of ice to keep your cooler semi dry. Then. Zip lock bag your snacks. Keep as much as you can in a nice zippered cooler. 4. Dry bag. Use it. But use ziplock bags too. It is an adventure. You may fall in. You may flip. Be water and valuables aware. Use the trash bags too. Don't be nasty. 5. Be prepared for a tense learning curve and agree to laugh rather than bicker while learning. It's not impossible. I'm 45 and as fat and out of shape as I've ever been and I survived. 6. Advil half way through. lol. Soar. Sore. But if you're smart. Not broken.

My family and I had an excellent experience. The river was challenging, but it was a very memorable…read moretrip! This is run by a lovely, local couple who almost felt like family in the short time we were there. They boosted the confidence of my son with reassurance and also took the time to help us get back to our vehicle after it unexpectedly broke down on our way to the river. Just wanted to say they are really good people. They also gave us great guidance to navigate the river with quality equipment!

BRIAN!! Brian was the best tour guide I have ever had hands down. He is a skilled rafter who knows…read morehow to entertain the raft while maintaining professionalism. The river was amazing but Brian who made the trip 100/10! I would recommend anyone coming to American River to request Brian as their guide. Well worth the time & costs and for all ages!! I flew here all the way from LA and would fly again just to experience the river with Brian again!

We camped at the American River Resort and took part in the river rafting. It's $120/person for 4…read morehours session. The first two hours were kind of boring, we were just floating around the river, the last 45 minutes were really fun with lot of adrenaline. Our captain Luke from South Africa was fun and he even brought his speaker to entertain us with songs. The pictures taken by the prof were amazing, we're having fun.

We took 17 of our parents and youth on the South Fork of the American River rafting experience…read more All of the guides were amazing, we had such an amazing time, I hope to see them soon for another experience. Every guide was very knowledgeable, they all had a safety first mentality. They were willing to put up with a full boat of kids that just wanted to splash, but reigned it in when they had to become part of the greater team to get through some of the tougher rapids. Overall we had an amazing experience, were able to get out and truly enjoy some of God's amazing beauty that He's created. I'm so glad to have been part of this.

I went on a bachelor trip and we all decided on this company to guide us on a full 8-hour tour…read more From the get-go with just transportation they were very welcoming and accommodating. Our instructors were Joey and Schyler who were fantastic. Even the driver Pauly was fun. We put so much trust into them and it worked out so well! We followed their guidance and they listened to our input, and the food they made was good! I have to recommend it and would absolutely do it again. 10/10

LWR is very nice and has professional guides that were good at avoiding obstacles and letting us…read morehave fun. We did the Upper Klamath River from Boyle Powerhouse to Copco Lake on August 27 that was pretty much continuous Class 4+ rapids for two hours. Here is my GoPro footage from the trip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzE7tsTazN4. One thing to note is that there is a decent amount of driving, first to get to the city of Mt Shasta (in your car) and then to get to the put-in (in their van) and vis versa. We did pick up people in the small town of Keno in Oregon so it might be better to do this river segment if you're staying in Klamath Falls/Medford rather than somewhere in NorCal. The van's AC wasn't working too well on the way back so that could be improved.

Tom was awesome and provided a safe and fun experience. He's filled with lots of knowledge and…read morehistory of the rivers. I highly recommend this fun trip for all!

I was afraid to go Whitewater rafting because I get seasick very easily. But I tried it anyway, and…read morethere was absolutely no problem. No seasickness at all. Not to mention how wonderful our guide Gretchen was, and how beautiful the river was. I'm 66 years old and this was my first white water raft. I wouldn't call it scary but it was very thrilling and exciting.

I've rafted on the South Fork and Middle Fork several times times with various companies- I have…read morealways had a great experience- but the companies change names or stop doing middle fork- which is what led me to Whitewater Excitement this year- Everyone who works there from admin to guides to drivers etc are super helpful and nice!! My sister, nephew and I wanted to do Middle Fork this year and I remember it being an adrenaline rush and challenging but so fun- We picked a Tuesday so it was not crowded, but when it ended up being just the three of us in the raft with Juli, I was a little nervous, remembering how intimidating tunnel chute was- and I didn't have the security of a full raft of people to weigh down the raft and help paddle to build up speed. This just goes to show you how important a seasoned veteran rafting guide is Juli was amazing. He gave clear instructions, he was very calm, and he managed the raft like a pro. No no flipping over and no one fell out. So exciting! Now I want to go to Costa Rica and look up Whitewater excitement there and request Juli. Hope to do this at least one more time this year. If I lived closer, I would go more often. Ps- I read some people complaining that you have to pitch in to carry the raft from the water up to the trucks and from the trucks down to the water, I've only been with one company that did not ask you to do that. All the rest have always had the rafters help out in pitch-in.

It was an awesome trip. First timers…read more A little bit more challenging than we thought it would be but loads of fun. Maps of the rapids locations and the names of them would be nice to have. The staff were very friendly and someone is always nearby when you need assistance. Food was very tasty and always plenty for seconds because your going to burn up some calories on this trip. Had a great time and look forward to going again with our entire clan next year!

I had an amazing time with Whitewater Adventures. This was honestly one of the most fun and…read morememorable group trips I've done. I went with a group of 10, last July, and it ended up being such a chaotic (in the best way) and bonding experience. We still talk about it to this day. They also offer a group discount, which is worth looking into and made it feel like a really good value for everything included. All of us were first-timers, so we were definitely a little nervous going in, but the staff made it feel really welcoming right away. They gave a quick crash course/overview on how to navigate the water and what to expect, which helped ease a lot of the nerves. I'd say it's very beginner-friendly, just keep in mind it is a Class 2-3 course, so there are still some rocky and more exciting sections. The rafting is self-guided, so there's no guide on your raft, but there is a sweeper raft at the end making sure everyone gets through safely. There was also one section where the rapids got pretty wild, and staff were there helping anyone who got stuck, which I appreciated. Overall, everything felt organized and ran smoothly. We did the 2-day experience, and I'd recommend it if you're comfortable with camping. The overnight stay is outdoors, so just something to keep in mind if you're not used to that. The campsite had a really social vibe with a happy hour, group activities, and just people hanging out, which made it even more fun. The food was honestly better than I expected. We had steak and baked potatoes for dinner, and a breakfast burrito station in the morning. During the rafting, there were also a lot of scenic spots along the way where you could rest and take everything in. I remember passing by what used to be a volcanic site, which was really cool to see. Each raft comes with a waterproof bag for your belongings and lunch, but I'd recommend bringing extra snacks, water or electrolytes, sunscreen, and good water shoes. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this for friend groups, especially if it's your first time rafting. It's a great mix of fun, a little bit of challenge, and just a really unique experience. My friends and I are already planning to go again this year.

Just stopped by this shop to get some ice and the owners were very hospitable! They were extremely…read morekind, which is something you don't experience anymore in this day and age! They let us borrow a container for ice as long as we promised to bring it before we left our camping trip! They also have jet ski and boat rentals which includes delivery for a very reasonable price! When you're in the area come give this beautiful couple a visit!

Please support this local, kind family who go out of their way to accommodate your needs. They are…read more#1 in making sure that you are covered for your trip. I'm from the city so it saddens me that I can't bring them all the business from the bay. Thank you Pflum Rentals for your excellent service!

We had an amazing time on the one-day trip. Two dads and our twelve year old daughters. Everyone at…read moreSierra Mac was great. Brandon was our guide - he set up for each of the big falls perfectly and dialed us in for some fun "surfing" for the girls. Great trip. Will be back next year. Thanks for the good times.

Sierra Mac helped my boys and I to have the spring break of a lifetime! With no rafting…read moreexperience, Sierra Mac gave these newbies a taste of the Tuolumne River that was unforgettable. The group we rafted with was cohesive and kind, and the guides were patient, but challenging. We had the opportunity to be part of a rowing school and to understand the "science" of rafting. Examples of instruction were navigating into an eddy, ferrying across a current to the other side of the river, tying off a boat, setting up angles, and reading currents were just a few skills that were taught. Sierra Mac and our group was welcoming, eager to teach, and patient all the while giving appropriate feedback. The instruction truly was "hands on" as we got the opportunity to take a turn at rowing to learn the basic mechanics of boat rowing. While we expected to be in tents, we actually slept without them, and this ended up being a cool experience for us and pushed my teenagers to realize it can be done! Highly recommend Tom and the whole crew. Every guide was a class act, and we particularly appreciated how many combined years of experience they all brought. Next time, I'll bring a GoPro camera to capture the thrill a little better on the rapids. We hope to be able to do this again! Thank you Tom and Sierra Mac!