The trip lead, Dana, was super well-organized and knowledgeable, regularly checking in on how…read moreeveryone was doing - a great natural leader. Our guide, Kylen (?) was a MASTER oarsman (best I've ever seen...), giving us clear instructions when we came upon some unusually challenging rapids. In some sticky situations that other boats got into, he was right ON IT to help them without hesitation, often seeing a problem before anyone else had. I felt completely safe in his care. He also "read the group" really well, connecting easily with everyone. Despite his amazing professional skill and emotional intelligence, he was very low-key and humble... to me, that's a sign of a lifelong learner. This was our 4th trip with OARS. There's so much care into the preparation, the selection and training of the guides and the well-oiled execution on these trips. We're already planning our next!

I've done a couple trips with OARS now: two on the South Fork of the American River and a 2 day…read moretrip on the Tuolumne. OARS does not disappoint! From incredibly attentive and knowledgeable guides to luxurious camping accommodations, they take care of you. All you have to do is show up and paddle. Maybe you don't even have to paddle if you're sitting in the gear boat. The American River trips are an easy day trip from Sacramento or the Bay Area. If you're looking for a little more adventure, a multi-day guided whitewater trip is so fun, with lots of downtime to swim, look at the stars, play games, and eat yummy food. There's no freeze dried camp meals here. Everything is boated in and prepped on the beach for you. So good. All around, so good.

Love Zephyr! Our guide Ashton was amazing. We had a great time on the entire trip from beginning to…read moreend! The entire staff is friendly. They will give suggestions for other trips and local businesses. We had lunch from June Bug across the way; very fresh and delicious food! The staff made our trip so much fun and memorable. I just purchased the photos they took. This is one adventure you must take

Theo was a seasoned and fun rafting guide. Knowledgeable about the river and area, we felt like we…read morewere in capable hands. Had a great time. Would recommend this eager to please, service and safety minded biz!

Sunshine Rafting is ALWAYS a 5 star experience! All the staff we encountered was friendly, patient,…read moreand willing to answer all of our questions! The water itself was at a good flow and not freezing. If ya go, make sure you bring your water guns!

Had way too much fun out in the sun--perfect mix of excitement and chill time on the water. The…read morecrew was awesome and kept the vibes high the whole trip. Definitely a go-to spot for a fun day outdoors. My homegirl's birthday trips here are always great memories! Can't wait to run it back!

Girls trip this was our first trip river rafting. There was 8 of us which worked out great to even…read moreour raft out! Price for this rafting was very reasonable. This is a basic level 1-2 does not require helmets as River is calm most of the trip. Life jackets are provided, no glass it accepted, no alcohol, but you can bring an ice chest with drinks and snacks that fits great in the raft. They have spot down the River where you can park and jump into the River with a swing or off a rock... it's typically not recommended "swing at your own risk". We did receive a call before our scheduled day letting us know the River water levels are high and we all must be great swimmers or able to swim back to the raft in strong currents if we fall out. We sign waivers upon getting into the raft. They give you instructions very basic!! On how to paddle as a group down the River. They did have some strong currents, super high water levels but nothing a decent swimmer can't do. They had shallow calm areas this rafting can take up to 4-5 hours start to finish. They do have a shuttle at the end of the River taking you back up to the starting point. They also take a professional picture which can be found at the end of your trip on their FB page complimentary! This was awesome! Con: Parking completely sucks! Recommendations: take a lot of drinks to stay hydrated, take a water proof speaker for music, take ice chest, hat, and sunblocks!

If your up for a great adventure this is the place for you. The sceneries are absolutely beautiful…read more If you're like me and nature is very healing for you, I would suggest it. I want to remind you to wear a life vest... never turn your back on water, it is very unpredictable.

The best rafting experience ever!! Joe, Jack, and Bk were the best guides you could ask for! They…read morehad all the knowledge to make you feel so safe and comfortable! 10/10 would recommend to everyone! Also tip your guides they are amazing!!

I'm on my way back to LA from a fantastic weekend on the river. It had been a long time since going…read morerafting so I was a bit nervous. The staff are all pros and made us feel safe and in control. Our guide, Horse, was an expert on hydrology, geology and local flora/fauna and would keep us informed on historical points of interest along the river. He had a great sense of humor and a chill personality. All of the guides - Mikey, Tyler, Adam, Joe, Shotgun - were really awesome. The food was really good. We had sandwiches for lunch the first day, chicken and pasta that night and chicken burritos for lunch on the second day. Overall, I would highly recommend rafting the Tuolumne river with All-Outdoors.

Since 2008, I've taken students down the Merced River using Zephyr several times and everytime the…read moreexperience was amazing. Uniformly, the students loved the experience. I highly recommend Zephyr for rafting the Merced River in Spring. Eddie was our guide and he was fantastic.

Skyler was a very accommodating and knowledgeable guide. The company was well run and everything…read morewent smooth. I would definitely sign up for another trip when we are back in town.

Dude, what can I say?! Where to start?! Our experience was…read morefreaking awesome! We loved everything about it! I had 27 friends and work associates make the trip on June 27. Casey and crew were absolutely incredible! Fun, friendly, yet utterly professional when it was called for. The staff went WAYYY above and beyond with their hospitality to ensure we had an awesome time. I spoke with Casey a few times leading up to our trip, with a few questions/concerns/requests, and he 100% made me feel like we were in the right hands, like a VIP, turns out we were indeed! Big shout out to our guide, Greg. Thank you sir! it was a pleasure to be in your boat, undoubtedly the best of the bunch. Everyone who made the trip had a blast and are already looking forward to next year. We will definitely be back!

We had an incredible experience with Kings River Expeditions! The entire team was professional,…read moreorganized, and made us feel safe from start to finish. The owner was friendly and welcoming, and the young guides were full of energy, passion, and confidence--they truly made the trip unforgettable. Our boys had an absolute blast and couldn't stop talking about the rapids afterward. It's a perfect adventure for both adults and families with kids. We already can't wait to come back next season--especially in May or June, when the river is at its best. Highly recommended!

Tom was the best; he picked us up when the other buses were full and had a stellar haircut. No bus…read moredriver is better than Tom.

I was at River Bend walking my dog and got great information from Will L about renting a raft. Very…read moreinformative.

Markus and Michael S. were awesome! Markus was the tour guide on our boat. My sister booked a trip…read morewhile I was in town visiting! I had an absolute blast! We had great conversation the entire trip and I truly enjoyed his story! He listened to our stories and we had an amazing trip! Thank you so much for the adventure and positive outlook on life!

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.

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