Holy cow; what an amazing time my family had. We did the half day tour with Chris as our guide and it was incredible. Chris and his team were thorough, clear and professional in all aspects. They explained all the rules for land and water, injected humor whenever possible and made sure to make everyone feel safe. We had the privilege of being in Chris' raft and he was so awesome. We had two seniors (my in-laws) and my two boys (11 & 8) and Chris did everything he could to make sure we felt safe and secure while also having a great time. Chris was funny, taught us about the local flora and fauna and was very patient and caring with my two boys, especially my youngest. I can't say enough about the crew at Raft California, especially Chris. I couldn't recommend this excursion strongly enough. Couples, families, kids, singles...all are welcome and all will be shown a great time. read more

Raft California - That smile says it all. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Truckee, California

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Adding the photos, hopefully updates correctly! We had an amazing time with Danimal on the Truckee river near Lake Tahoe. read more

Raft California - Had a lot of fun with our guide Danimal - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Truckee, California

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There aren't enough words to describe our amazing 3 day raftings/wilderness camping trip (lower Klamath). It truly was a trip of a lifetime for our family of 4 with 2 boys (8 and 11). My oldest couldn't come up with a favorite part of the trip - he said "everything" was his favorite. We asked him if he would do another trip like this and he said "Yes! But can we get Anna and Ryan as our guides again?". -They were not only knowledgeable and safety-focused, they were also just easy to be around. You are essentially on a family vacation with strangers and a guide must have a special personality to make that work. Our youngest peppered them, mostly Anna, with questions frequently. He would say "I've got a question" and she would always reply "I've got an answer". I'm sure this got a little old but she didn't let it show. The rafting was super fun but that hike on day 2 tho. It was adventurous, technical and a few dicey parts where we were legit nervous. However, we were so glad we made it to the end as the split waterfall was the ultimate payoff. Everything about this trip was well-planned and well-provisioned. We ate like kings and queens and didn't want for anything. If you are considering booking a tour, do it! Note: The night before our trip, we stayed in Happy Camp at the Klamath River Resort Inn which we highly recommend. read more

Raft California - Hike on day 2 of the rafting trip at Ukonom Split Falls. Amazing day! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Truckee, California

"Cowabunga Dan" was top notch!! Sitting in the back watching him navigate our full raft for our half day trip was a true demonstration of how knowledgeable and skills he is. We enjoyed learning his "S" manuever and paddling "pinball" and "jaws." Dan is a true historian, with 12 years of professional experience with the Truckee River. He was a ball of energy and instilled the confidence we needed for our first rafting experience. He described all the points of interest, dating back to the 1800s, including the wildlife and geological changes. We felt safe, with his great personality.The Aire rafts were pristine, clean and well maintained. You have to ride with Cowabunga Dan and the TribUp team!!! read more

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My family and I did the afternoon trip down the truckee River starting in California on class 1 and 2 rapids and ending in Nevada on the class 3 rapids. From the very beginning it was an absolute great experience. Safety is stressed while ensuring you are going to have a good time. The bus that transported us was nice (the nicest out of the other companies that were rafting as well) and the driver was sweet! Just a short 4 minute drive from camp. Every lead on this raft trip was very kind and outgoing. Then we had Charlie for our entire raft trip and HE WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I cannot thank him enough for such an incredible experience. Not only does he have some of the best jokes to keep you laughing but he has a deep knowledge regarding the history of truckee River which was nice to hear during the smooth parts of the River. He made sure each and everyone of us knew the commands he would yell out and our safety was his priority. Ending on the class 3 rapids we as a family got to walk away with excellent photos for incredible memories! Then the bus was there ready to drive us back which again, quick, short, and smooth! I highly recommend this company but especially Charlie if you're looking for a great time!! Thank you Raft California and Charlie! We will be back! Just a few suggestions for the ride....my family wore shorts, yoga pants, tank tops, and shirts which was perfect! With ball caps (fit perfect under the helmet) and tennis shoes. I felt that as an entire crew we were well covered in the case we fell out and potentially got scrapped up or simply just being careful with the sun. If too much skin is showing (or too much sunscreen that hasn't set) you will constantly slip on the tube and it won't be fun for you get crazier rapids. HAVE FUN!!!!!!! read more

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Had an amazing first time river rafting! Celebrated my bachelorette here and Chris was able to make the experience one to remember! Chris is a knowledgeable lad who knows his way through many rivers and is fun easy going guy to talk to. We definitely had a blast and would book another trip with him and this place! :) read more

Had a great trip down the Truckee with Charlie and Raft California. We rapidly discovered we were in for a treat. A few 2's, a few 3's, a whole lotta paddle 5's. Wish the trip was longer! Hope to be back on another trip soon. . . . "A priest and a river guide die on the same day..." read more

Raft California - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Truckee, California

Took the family on the Truckee half-day trip with Chris as our guide. My wife and daughter (9yrs) had never done white water rafting before and they loved it. The Truckee half-day was perfect for them, and my son (13yrs) and I have a bit more experience had a great time too. The kids were able to jump in the river and float a little and it also had some great class 3 rapids. Even during COVID-19 we felt safe and appreciated their commitment to everyone's health and safety. read more

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We had such a great time rafting the Truckee River! What gorgeous views!! As a first timer to the Truckee River area, it was the best (and most fun) way to see the views of the area. Shout out to our rafting guide, Nick! read more

Thanks to our guide Corey we had a blast! My mom does not know how to swim and was extremely terrified of going on this adventure. Our guide had her with him and made sure she never hit the water! We were a large group of 7 and I must admit a little uncoordinated but Corey worked with us and we were on beat in no time! Not to mention he is BILINGUAL, having him talk and say rafting instructions in Spanish eased both my mom & dad. Our experience was amazing, thanks again Corey! read more

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Had a wonderful rafting trip down the Truckee River. Our guide and captain made us feel safe while we were having a blast. Josh D. kept us entertained with his sense of humor and filling us in on some of the local history and geology. Highly recommend this business. read more

Went on July 14th ! Had a blast. Adam went above and beyond to make sure everyone was having fun. His jokes were hilarious but he still handled business and made sure everything was done safely. The scenery was beautiful. Was a great combination of beautiful scenery and level 3 river rafting! Will definitely be back. read more

Truly an awesome experience. We were lucky to have Theresa as our guide because she was so knowledgeable on the waterscape and surrounding water life as well as knowing how to navigate the river. Her long experience in rafting ensured that we had a safe, educational, and fun experience out in the water. We got stuck and she was a pro at handling the situation as well as managing her team at the same time. I recommend this to anyone, from beginners to experienced rafters. Just listen instructions and you're guaranteed to have a good time. Thank you Theresa!! Until next time. read more

Raft California is such an amazing operation! I can't say enough about this group that took out me, 3 other adults, and 34 high schoolers. Irish, Chris, Casey, Aquaman, and Josh all took great care of us. In Irish's boat, we heard about the local area on our half-day raft; he prepared us well for the different turns as well as for the Class 3 rapids near the end of the float. I know my students and I felt that our rafting experience was the highlight of our week in Tahoe. I'd definitely do it again. Thanks, Raft California, for a great experience. We look forward to rafting with you soon. read more

I had an AMAZING time with Raft California! I took my family out to celebrate my in-laws 60th birthdays. Daniel was our guide and he was great! He kept us laughing and smiling the entire time! The lunch spread was tasty and we felt safe the entire time. We weren't sure what to expect with COVID but the entire Raft California crew was prepared to keep us safe. We were required to wear masks when transporting to launch and from takeout. They provided masks and hand sanitizer for lunch and kept the groups very small. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone! We can't wait to go out with them again! read more

Well, any one looking for a thrill, come to this white water rafting spot. The people here are so in love with what they do every that it just sinks into the hart. I would love to thank Tessa, our "Asset" to our "A" Team for the amazing experience. Also to "Catfish Corey" thanks for taking my my other half of our group on an adventure. They didn't have to come and assist us, they don't have to love what they do and for that I'm forever thankful. They are great guides and I highly recommend requesting them. They not only made us feel safe and confident but they had knowledge that expand past the raft. So thank you very very much. You both are kick ass!! read more

We loved this trip from the moment we arrived until they brought us back. Anna and Teagan greeted us and Charlie was our guide. Charlie was an excellent guide. He was very thoroughly in explaining commands and rules. He was very patient in answering all of my questions about the area and things I saw. He was an interesting person in general. We actually saw a bear on the banks of the river eating berries! Charlie said he hadn't seen one yet this year and that it was quite rare as I asked him at the beginning of the trip. You can imagine how exciting it was to see the bear! Anna was a great driver. I would highly recommend this company and rafting the Truckee River to everyone! It was lots of fun! Be sure to tip your tour guide! They rely heavily on tips! Charlie and Teagan both seemed very capable and knowledgeable! Definitely go with this company if you want to raft in the area, even if it seems like a bit more money! It is totally worth it! read more

So much fun! Pretty educational too! My favorite river so far! They actually take you through some fun rapids, yet we still felt safe the whole time. read more

There is no way I could write a review accurate enough to explain how great of a time we had! We went out with a group of 11 (2 families, 7 kids and four adults). They did everything they needed to ensure the proper social distancing was in place and they explained EVERYTHING before we went out. This put my mom anxiety at ease since our youngest child is 8 and oldest is 15. Anna, Paul and Brian were all fantastic guides! My kids have already planned for their "next birthday rafting adventure" and they can't wait to go back! As for my husband and I, we are already talking about our next trip out! read more

Needs more beer. However, 10/10 recommend. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Dan was great and so was All(ie)(y?). I fell out of the raft at Jaws like a puss and Allee pulled me right on back in. I am on a girl's trip with my best friend Ashlee and we both had a great adventure rafting. You WILL get wet and you WILL have fun. Dan's also pretty cute so the trip comes with eye candy. Enjoy. read more

Our family of four had such an amazing experience with our first rafting. We did the half-day afternoon rafting at Truckee River. Our guides have explained to us the water safety rules as well as the COVID-19 rules. We learned the basic rafting techniques and enjoyed the natural beauty of the surrounding area = ) What a thrilled and memorable adventure we had! read more

Wonderful experience! We did the half day a Truckee river and everyone had a great time. We had a larger group of 7 so we were split into 2 groups. Totally fine with us 2 moms... we let the dads and boys be together. I have to say, the team leader did a great job with the safety talk and then matching our groups with guides. The 2 moms ended up with a group of younger people - all of us out for a good time but on the mellow side. We were matched with Charlie, a guide who gave us exactly that experience. - some excitement, but nothing crazy, and a lot of good information on our surroundings, history, info... The boys and dads in our group ended up with guide Emily who kept them on their toes with jokes, games, and some more exciting routes over the rapids. The guys really though she was awesome and loads of fun! I felt that safety was paramount with this company and of course, a good time. As a mom, I appreciate that. I was surprised at how technical this stretch of river was and even though it was only half a day, we all had and amazing time, got some food exercise, and enjoyed the scenery. Useful tips: you will get wet so better to wear appropriate gear. Cover up - I don't burn easily but I wore a T-shirt to protect my shoulders - glad I did because the sun is strong I Tahoe in the summer. Your feet will get wet so water sandals are best or water shoes that drain well. For the half day, don't bother to bring lunch. It'll just get wet and you don't have time to eat it. Water bottles are a good idea if you get thirsty in 3 hours of sunshine. Most of my raft did not drink but I drank more than half my bottle of water. Bring some extra cash to tip your guides. They don't get paid that much and work really hard to make sure you have a safe but fun time. I know that while Charlie was chatting away, telling us some interesting tidbit of info, he was scanning in front to find the safest route as well as watching behind to make sure the rest of our rafts were okay. We will definitely give this rafting company another try - maybe a longer trip. We are only sad that our 3 year old is still too young to join us for a while read more

Amazing rafting trip along Truckee River! Highly recommend!!! Fun, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Fun adventure for all levels of experience rafting! Great way to experience the outdoors. read more

This was one of the most adventurous yet peaceful experiences I've had. Beautiful landscape, beautiful water. Our guide was Emily. She was awesome. Funny and charming. She made the experience all the better. Would love to do it all again! All the staff were exceptionally friendly read more

Raft California took us down the little Truckee and the big Truckee River. The guides provided ample instruction and practice during the trip and prepared us for the grade 3 rapid to come. Workman (Josh) was patient and an excellent guide. We not only learning rafting, but also about the area in which we rafted. We had a great time, got wet, rode the rapids, and stayed safe. We would all do it again. read more

We had a fantastic time on the Truckee River today and had the best guides Tessa and Casey! This company from the start has been great to work with and their operation ran smoothly from start to finish. Casey and Tessa were helpful, patient with our group, fun and provided overall excellent customer service! We will definitely be back! read more

Loved the trip. 2 day wilderness was awesome. Our guides were professionals, and really made feel at home. Will definitely use them again!

Enjoyed a morning run with raft California down the truckee River. Our guides Dan and Jeremy were amazing - made everyone feel safe , educated us on rafting and the surrounding areas. Thanks Dan for making my first rafting experience a memorial one ! read more

It was an okay time. Nothing to rave about. Gorgeous on the river, but the trip itself was long and honestly not that exciting despite what the guides were building it up to be. I have two kids aged 7 & 8 who were giddy with excitement and our guide mentioned many, many, many times that there were to be SILENT. not quiet, not no screaming, but he wanted them to be silent. Being that my kids are rule followers, they were quiet the entirety of the trip not allowed to scream out of fun during the rapids. It sucked the joy out of the experience for them and thus mine as well. Even at age 7 & 8, they could tell they weren't welcome and that was a real downer. We just went white water rafting down the Deachutes River in Oregon and it was a blast! The rapids on this trip were so tame and anti-climactic. read more

Took my family on last minute white water rafting tour. We took the 12-3pm 2-3+ in Truckee. These guys were helpful, informative, professional with a good sense of humor. The tour itself was perfect. It was a good mix excitement with calm in between. My quiet teenage son loved it and left wanting more!! Highly recommended... read more

Really knowledgeable guides that are prepared for any incident out on the Truckee River. At first I thought the trip may not have been as exciting as I wanted it to be but the last mile gives it all at once. Actually got popped out of the raft, but don't worry, our guide Taegan was in action quick and got us back on track. I would say the falling out part made the trip more exciting and Taegans response sealed the deal on my 5 stars. Good trip for beginners, plenty of calm places to take in the scenery and enough class 2 and 3 rapids to make it worth your while. read more

This is probably my favorite white water rafting place ever! The guides are so enthusiastic and super helpful. Especially, Paul. He was amazing and really helped my group and me learn more about the river. Thank you. read more

Our family of 4 went whitewater rafting today on the Truckee river. Paul was our guide. We had 2 small kids (2 girls-8 & 10). Paul did an awesome job and we had a great time. Paul made sure we were all safe and knew what we should be doing. Knowing that the kids wouldn't be helping much, he still interacted with them a lot and made them feel welcome. The girls screamed at almost every drop and had huge smiles on their faces. Thanks Paul! We will be back for sure! read more

My wife and I had the most memorable time of our lives. The team at Raft California are amazing. The professionalism of the entire team is beyond anything I could have experienced. I would recommend Raft California to all that seeks a great time. Thank You! read more

Our first rafting experience was great. We had so much fun. I always felt that we were in a safe environment from the moment we boarded the bus to the end of the trip. Our guide, Ryan was superb! He was really good at giving us directions and reminders as went went down the river. Another plus is that he has a lot of interesting knowledge about the history of Lake Tahoe/Truckee as well as the general area. We were all fascinated but it! My family and I cannot wait to raft again!! read more

I was so nervous and I loved it and felt saft! Matty was a great guide with lots of knowledge. It was AMAZING! I am hooked and want to try different rivers. Thank you Matty! read more

Tigra made my daughter and I's first white water rafting experience one to remember! We travelled from Mississippi and we can't wait to come back to visit. read more

JOSH WAS THE BEST GUIDE EVERRRR. Rafting was so much fun and made sure we were always safe

Amazing customer service. Very friendly staff who go the extra mile!! Took the time to answer all our questions and accommodate my family.

What a fun and safe time! Our party had a grand time and big shout out to Irish, our grade A guide!