While I didn't actually take a trip with them. I am a private boater that was on the Klamath River at the same time. I've crossed paths with many guide companies in my years behind the oars and it isn't always a pleasant experience. From the put in where the guides helped me move my 15' raft and gave me verbal beta on the notorious Dragons Tooth rapid to the actual rapid itself they were polite and helpful. We didn't see them for 2 days on the river until the scout for Dragons Tooth. Being just a single boat with two people I graciously accepted Aaron's offer to keep an eye on us through the scary rapid. Imagine my surprise as we emerged from the chaotic maelstrom to 6 guides working safety and 45 cheering clients. It was truly a surreal river experience. A big part of a great guide service is how they treat their customers and other boaters. If you want to be on the river with a self important grump, there are plenty of them out there. If your desire is to run a classic river with a truly nice, excited, and competent group of guides River Dancers is your outfit. read more

Rafted the Klamath River with a friend and Aaron as our guide this weekend. Aaron was very knowledgeable about the history of the river, the vegetation, and the people significant to the development of the river. We were very impressed with Aaron! Had a blast rafting down the river with the beautiful surrounding scenery, the quiet waters mixed in with rapids - so much fun! What a great finish to our vacation in Mt. Shasta. Thank you, Aaron! read more

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What a wonderful experience Aaron provided for us and our 13 year old grandsons. So fun hearing the boys giggles when we hit the white water, they were the oar man on the front of the raft. It took several conversations with Aaron before the boys jumped into the chilly water and then we couldn't get them out. Aaron's knowledge of the river and area was also a lovely surprise during our float. I would highly recommend utilizing his service in Mount Shasta. read more

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I've been on four trips with Aaron and his team (two Upper Sacramento, one Upper Trinity, and one Klamath 3-day trip) and each one has been unique, fun, and amazing. You will not find a more knowledgeable, skilled, and caring group of river guides in Northern California. They not only know each of the rivers on which they guide, they know and care about the surrounding communities and environment and this is what makes them so special to me. They also make fantastic food, have good stories to tell, and LOVE what they do. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an authentic California river experience. Oh, and the whitewater is pretty fun, too. read more

I have been on quite a few trips on different rivers with Aaron and Kaylee as well as other guides. Every trip I have been on has been a new and exciting experience! Not only is rafting fun and exciting it's a knowledgeable experience if you want to ask any questions about the river or wilderness the guides have the answers! They also make it so fun by sharing there own stories and experiences. I can't recommend them enough. read more

I've been on six trips over nine years with Aaron and his crew--one, two and three day trips on the Upper Sacramento, Trinity, and Klamath rivers. The trips have always been fantastic and memorable. They are always well prepared and take good care of their customers. Food is varied, tasty, and well prepared. They clearly love what they do, and create a great experience for everyone on the trip. read more

We did a half day trip with Aaron and had an amazing time. We have 9 & 11 year old boys and Aaron instructed them how to do super fun things like sit on the front of the bow during a rapid and jump out for swimming holes. They had a blast. He brought along a kayak and we had fun kayaking down the class 2 rapids. We highly recommend River Dancers and will definitely be scheduling another rafting trip next time we are in Northern California. read more

This was our second multi day trip with River Dancers. Our group included professional raft guides, long time private rafters, and complete newbies. Everyone had a blast. As a former guide, I know how hard it is to put together a successful trip and keep everyone happy. River Dancers nailed it! We have already reserved next year's trip. The Middle Klamath is an incredible river. We saw River Otters, turtles, Black Bear, and had multiple daily Bald Eagle sightings. If you're thinking of a gift for your family, this is a great one. Aaron runs a class act, he's flexible, fun, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you for such a great trip! read more

Just finished a 4 day trip with 30 people! I'm 68 years old; people my age often like to complain. We nitpick things to death. I'm so disappointed; I have NOTHING to complain about! Seriously, this was one of the best adventures of my life! Shantelle and John, the owners, have it completely together! They have honed their skills to a very fine degree of perfection - Their guides, the boats, the meals (especially the meals - Shantelle had the highest standards!), activities on the river (never dull, especially if you are lucky enough to get in John's boat - he's a master guide and entertainer!), the camp sites and evening programs! It all works........WELL! If you won't settle for second best, go with these guys - better than phenomenal! Sadly, I'm still upset! Nothing to complain about! Darn! read more

We booked a trip with River dancers while visiting from the Bay Area and What an awesome Experience! We were skeptical because we weren't sure if the tree of heaven Run on the Klamath would be A crazy adventure but it was perfect for our Family Trip and our high schoolers loved it!! The Guides were wonderful and Aron the owner had great communication on how the trip would all come together And even Fit us into their busy Schedule ! We will definitely be back for our Multi Day trip next time we are in town, Thanks River Dancers ! read more

Our group of 6 went rafting this week and had a blast! Our guide, Ken, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the 4 first time rafters feel really comfortable! We all said we'd love to go whitewater rafting again, next with even bigger rapids! Aaron, the owner, was also great and provided us with local recommendations for our stay in northern CA. I would highly recommend River Dancers! read more

My family and I booked a rafting trip here with a guide named Ken down the lower section of Klamath river and it was amazing. Ken was a wonderful tour guide! He was very energetic and personable and made us feel very comfortable during the 7 hour journey. We did a class 2 level rafting trip which is considered beginning-intermediate, perfect for our first time! Lunch was included and Ken put together a fantastic spread consisting of fruit, vegetables, and gourmet sandwiches. We were quite impressed. Along with the raft, there were kayaks for those who were feeling more adventurous. Overall, this company was easy to work with and we had a lot of fun. This is perfect for anyone who wants to spice up a trip to Shasta. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Took a group of 11 today with River Dancers today! Our guides gave us a great entertaining ride!! The river was cool and we observed numerous birds, turtles and other wildlife!! We enjoyed a nice break midway too!! You will enjoy the trip. It's also great to reserve a campsite at Tree of Heaven !!! read more

I went on a 4-day rafting trip with my high school senior class. Highest recommendation. The guides were fun, knowledgeable, organized, experienced, and safe. Highlights include finding rocks to jump off of, swimming rapids, late night pb&js, and making a volleyball net with oars and throw-bags. Stories about the native Kuruk and Yurok peoples, wildlife, and other adventures filled the gaps. They managed to pack everything from a toilet and 12 camp chairs to a fire pit and full kitchen into our armada of 9 rafts. The guides balanced safety with fun river games and sarcastic jokes as we fell off the sides of the boats (remember-high school trip). Totally a blast. read more

River Dancers is an incredible company. I have been on trips with them the past two summers and it has been the highlight! They have awesome gear and take us on a perfect route for our students. The River Dancers leaders, especially Aaron and John, really create a magical place for our group. River Dancers is able to customize your trip to fit the needs of your group. They are easy to communicate with and always friendly and enthusiastic. I can't wait to go on another trip! Kyle read more

Went on a one day trip with River Dancers with my church group. Everything was first class. They know their trade really well. My 8 year old boy had a blast. It is an adventure he will be talking about for years to come. Between Chantal, John, and Mark they're starting to come up on 100 years combined experience. They served us lunch about half way down the river. John is a vegetarian, so there will be plenty of options. We had Mark as our guide. He has 27 years experience and can turn the boat on a dime. We went down a class 3 and he was in complete control. He flipped the boat around so that the boys sitting in front got dunked (still in the boat), then turned it again to get us back down river. I don't think there's anyone that can know this river or his boat as well as Mark. If there was ever a master at his trade it is Mark. Thanks for the amazing adventure. Looking forward to booking a multi day trip next year! read more

I have taken my school's high school seniors on a 4-day Lower Klamath trip with River Dancers for the last few years and I couldn't be happier. As a professional Outdoor Educator and trip planner I have a good idea of how to run a really quality operation and to provide a fun and safe outdoor adventure, and to me River Dancers is top notch. The food is fantastic, the guides are fun, knowledgeable, and so easy to get a long with, and whose experience and personalities bring a depth to the experience that I have not found from other outfitters. Safety is also a top priority for them. They know the river so well and use that knowledge to keep everyone as safe as possible. I couldn't recommend them enough!!!! Thank you River Dancers..I hope we can keep bringing our students to you every year. read more

Just returned from a 4 day trip on the Klamath with River Dancers. With a mixed crowd of thrill seekers and one (myself) with a fear of rushing, open water, we all had a great time. A challenge to please such a mixed bunch but John and Aaron, our river guides, managed to do it. In addition to all the time on the beautiful Klamath, they prepare all of your meals, share their knowledge of all the incredible wildlife and at the end of the day you get to fall asleep under the stars, by the river...wow. Just go...you'll love it! read more

Just returned from a FABULOUS trip on the Klamath. I was with a small group, including a couple of middle-school aged boys. We all had a great time. Our guide knew the river, local history and geology, and had a wonderful knack of bring out the adventurous in each of us (while keeping us all safe and comfortable). Can't wait to go again! read more

Aaron and John are fabulous. What more needs to be said? Our trip could not have been better: the equipment was perfect, the guides were knowledgeable, patient, cooked three meals a day (all delicious with wide choices), cautious where appropriate, and catered to whatever we wanted within reason. I'd give six stars of I could. read more

My family has taken THREE trips with River Dancers, and I can't say enough good things about them. For my parents' 25th wedding anniversary, they treated the whole family to a three day rafting trip - 25 miles for 25 years. It was amazing. There were 11 of us, from my eager beaver brother and nephew to my mom, who didn't want to do anything but lounge in a boat and be waited on. We were all thrilled by our experience. I had had a bad experience while tubing in Boulder, CO during the year before and was not too sure about whitewater. The guides were so reassuring and wonderful, I was taking my turn in the inflatable kayaks by the end of the trip. And they were so caring and watchful of my young niece and nephew, we were all able to relax, knowing that they would allow the kids a great SAFE experience. And the meals!! After a day of guiding, those young men would whip out River Dancers aprons and put together gourmet spreads complete with fine wine for the adults. The experience was so totally wonderful, I scheduled a day trip for my entire extended family after my wedding in Mt. Shasta. We filled four boats with aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings and friends for a whole day of rafting, swimming, water fights, relaxation and great memorable family fun. Now, when I talk to family members, it's that rafting trip that stands out in everyone's memory. read more

One of the best trips we've ever taken. Exciting kayaking and rafting. Delicious food all taken care of in an amazing outdoor kitchen by our guides, John and Aaron. Incredible wildlife including bald eagles and a bear. Intriguing stories of Native Americans, Bigfoot, and others. Just a fantastic time. They made camping easy by taking care of all the major chores. Most importantly our guides were outstanding on the river, making the wild Klamath River safe and enjoyable for everyone in our diverse group. Highest recommendation. read more

River Dancers is a great company to get outdoors with! I've been out with them multiple times now. The business is chock-full of good people and they have my heartiest recommendation. read more

This was the best family vacation we've ever taken. They made it fun for our 11 year old son, who got to kayak in the class 2 and 3 rapids (first time); our 6 year old twin daughters who loved the rafting and hike, and me (the mom). The food was delicious. All I had to do was set up our tent each night and pack it in the morning. Breakfast, lunch, appetizers and dinner were delicious (with nice wine). The guides are amazing - calm, competent, encouraging. If you are considering a week on the river this is the company to go with. read more

We're still glowing from an amazing 4 day family trip on the Klamath River! All three generations -- ranging from 4 1/2 to 72 years of age -- had an absolutely splendid time. Our wise and fearless leader, John, masterfully guided our journey, making sure that everyone had a fun and exciting experience, appropriate to each person's skill level, while keeping the entire group safe and happy. John's knowledge of the river, his ease with different kinds of people, enthusiasm, and friendly manner set a perfect tone. River guides Aaron and Malcom were also very nice, accommodating, and well-skilled. From the first moments of meeting them, we could tell that we were in good hands. Everything worked super smoothly throughout. It was fantastic to be able to chill out in beach chairs, swim, play with the kids, and set up our own tents at the end of each day on the river while our lovely hosts took care of unloading the boats, setting up camp, preparing fresh and healthful meals for us, and cleaning up. It seriously couldn't have been better. Was one of the best family trips we've ever taken. read more