If you're looking for a fun outdoor activity in Sacramento, American River Raft Rentals is the way…read moreto go! Such an easy and smooth experience from start to finish. The staff was friendly, organized, and gave clear instructions, which made everything stress-free. The float down the American River was the perfect mix of relaxing and fun--great views, good vibes, and perfect for a group hang. Definitely one of the best ways to enjoy a sunny day in Sacramento. I'll for sure be back!

I booked a reservation for their new season date (11/1) which is on my birthday…read more I drove 2 hours and they were closed. I called and emailed wanting to confirm, 2 days before, the day before, & the day of. No answer. A notice would've been nice!! Ruined my birthday smh. Someone from here needs to contact me asap & make this right.

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.

It needs new management. We ask them , prior to paying for…read more2 days , if they had a swimming pool for the 3 kids that we had with us , and they said "YES", then after we set up our trailer we all went to the pool and they said that it's closed for the season , so we asked for our money back so that we could move to a place with a pool and they said , "NO REFUNDS", even though we had only been there for 2 hours. Also , the spots are small , poorly equipped and mosquito infested. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Have been wanting to do this for a couple of years now. This was such a fun way to spend the day -…read morefloating down the river basking in the picturesque views of pine trees, pretty river and blue skies. We brought a small cooler for drinks and lunch. The river was calm, no real need to paddle the whole time, the river just takes you, and very easy to steer away from the side and rocks. Plenty of side stops to pull over to eat lunch and chill. Lots of people were out in the not even knee deep water playing ball, enjoying a drink, listening to music and chilling. There were plenty of other floaters, families and rafts that day and it was pretty cool to bump into them from time to time, and everyone was friendly on the river, just big smiles. There were light rapids towards the end that lasted about 5 minutes that was actually fun and exciting. This was such a great experience and totally worth it and the 3 hour drive to come here. River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant was located where we returned the rafts and that was the happening place to be - music, quick bites and good vibes.

I went with 5 of my friends for a float on the Truckee recently. With it being so late in the…read moreseason, I had a feeling that the water level would be rather low which means our raft did get stuck several times along the way. I like how there was a full bathroom/shower at the parking lot. The entire experience flowed smoothly (get it). From check in, to the bus ride to the starting point, to the explanation of the rules and safety tips. The 5 miles goes rather quickly. We stopped once to swim. It got crowded a few times and we bumped into other rafts, but everyone we met was in a chill mood. I could have done without people blasting their music. Anyway, prepare to get hot, get wet, and get hungry. The end is at the River Ranch Restaurant and Lodge. You can get a bite to eat and enjoy the views of the river then catch the bus ride back across the road to the parking lot. You don't need to be reminded to bring a hat, water, and sunscreen.

My friend saw a reel about river rafting in Truckee and we decided to try it out when we got there…read more This was the only place that popped up when I searched and there were only two morning spots available for our date. We booked the 9:30am online. We arrived the next morning and accidentally went to the competitor next door (extremely similarly named) and were directed to the correct entrance. After parking and checking in they told us we had until 4pm to get off the river. Whoo hoo! We got our life jackets and paddles, jumped on the raft and began our 5 hour journey down the beautiful Truckee River. Most of the ride was very shallow, calm, and serene. We stopped and wadded/swam in the river a few times. There were some bumpy fast portions and my husband fell off during a fast rapid when we accidentally rammed into another raft that was stuck. He ended up hitch hiking into their raft since we couldn't stop ours. This is a very popular activity. Lots and lots of rafts as the day progressed. Bring water shoes as it is rocky. There are portable toilets every mile mark. Journey is approximately 4 miles long. Raft easily fit the 8 of us. Quick shuttle back to check in point. Highly recommend river rafting here. $72/adult $40/kids. Paying premium price for a very memorable experience.

Soooo so so SO much fun!! There really isn't much more to say. It was a GREAT day floating on the…read moreriver. It was our favorite outing of the trip! There were 4 people in our group. It was a first for us. We rented the raft through the company. It was firm and sturdy, not chintzy at all. All of the workers were very friendly. We want to go back and do it again! But next time we would like to take our own floats that way we can be submerged in the water.

Good shit. Awesome…read moreguides, thrilling rapids, and stunning views. An unforgettable adventure! ‍

WOW WOW WOW. There are not enough ways to express how awesome this entire trip was. Audrey (the…read moreguide who's raft I stayed on), Dustin (the Team Leader), Mcclure, and Roman will forever get my praise for how they exceeded my expectations. This was my first time going both whitewater rafting and camping, and the entire time I felt taken care of, safe, and catered to in ways I hadn't even expected. I don't know how many times I shouted "Team Audrey!" as she expertly navigated difficult rapids. Roman was the guide responsible for riding ahead of us with all our cargo and setting up camp, and every time I was more and more impressed with the breathtaking set up he did with all of our tents, eating areas, and shaded spots. Dustin was a worthy team leader who made sure our trip went smoothly and on time, and was awesome to talk to and joke around with. And McClure was a thorough teacher and guide who is clearly passionate about what he does! I've noticed some reviews of people complaining about things out of Tributary's control like the bathroom quality or the heat or the other parties that would camp nearby. And even though that is technically not Tributary's juriscdiction, I still felt as if the four guides with us did everything they could to anticipate these problems and lessen their impact on our trip. Like they had a handwashing station for us, and had plenty of shaded areas for us to rest in. Not to mention they really took care of the quality of food we ate, giving gluten free and healthy options as well as snacks and drinks for us. Audrey, Dustin, Roman, and Mcclure. You four have a forever client in me. It is because of you guys I have such memorable stories that I will be telling until I am old. I can not thank you guys enough.

I'm so glad I found H20 Adventures! We had so much fun on the half day South Fork lower gorge run…read more This is rated class 2/3 and perfect for the beginner like myself. I was really nervous at first and honestly wanted lazy river rafting with zero rapids, but after the experience with H20, I'm excited to plan another trip with them. The scenery was amazing, the late March weather was warm and as expected freezing water. We were provided with helmets, wetsuits, and splash jackets, this kept us warm and comfortable. You should bring water bottles and sunblock on the raft. Your other belongings are safely locked up prior to launch. You can also bring waterproof cameras or phones, be sure they are securely strapped to you (like chest or wrist strap, or helmet mount) they do have a professional cameraman kayaker Kevin taking amazing shots along the way so don't worry about not bringing your own camera. Nico, our tour guide was skilled, knowledgeable, and entertaining, and incredibly nice. We also had the opportunity to interact with the other tour guides Kyla and Martina who led the other two rafts on our 3 craft convoy down the river. If you are looking for something to do with your family this summer, I highly recommend H20. Get your reservations asap.

Went on a late April trip on the Yuba river and had a great time! Devin was an amazing raft guide…read moreand it was cool listening to him talk about the area and how to navigate each part of the river. The whole staff is really fun to be around and good at what they do would definitely recommend them and the Yuba trip

amazing experience! The guides we had (Hudson and Jeff) were hilarious and helpful the entire time…read morewe went down the river. We were a party of 9 split into a group of 5 and 4. They made the entire rafting time worth it! I will be coming back when I visit tahoe again.

Great experience with my family. They took pictures of our adventures so always be ready for that…read moreshot because we didn't know where it was and the pictures were hilarious but nothing we could display. The adventure itself was fantastic and our guide was informative and experienced. Would definitely recommend.

We had an amazing experience on the south fork of the American river. Our guide was knowledgeable…read moreand friendly, the weather was beautiful, and the river itself is gorgeous. They do a very good job of organizing the day, with a lunch spread that is surprisingly edible. I loved being able to swim a bit in the river, and wish there was more time to do that. The rafting itself was fun, the class 3 rapids were exciting and our group managed to not fall out of the raft due to the expert navigation of our guide. I am looking forward to going back and experiencing some class 4 rapids.

My family of 3 booked a 2-day South Fork trip and it was absolutely fantastic. Alec, our guide, was…read moreinformative, professional, personable, friendly, and lots of fun. He had lots of knowledge about the California gold rush and it was nice to learn about it as an adult who didn't grow up in CA (I'm sure my 12yo loved learning about it too). While we camped at Earthtrek, it was super helpful that our trip included breakfast, 2 lunches (one lunch mid-rafting trip), and dinner. All meals were delicious and it was nice that there were gluten free options. The OARS site is spacious, with clean facilities, and a small shop for items. Now on to the rafting experience! For some background, my husband was the only one who had ever done it so my kiddo and I were newbies. Along with another kiddo and adult, we rafted through class 1-3 rapids and I never felt that we were not safe (despite me being the weakest swimmer in the family). Alec was truly a guide in every sense of the word. He prepped us before taking on the rapids - gave us the route we would take, what to expect in terms of how we were to paddle and what we had to do. We played some fun boat games and spent some time floating in the river which my husband and son loved. Also included were the always fun brain teaser riddles that had all of us entertained during the floating portions of our trip. After completing the class 3 rapids and all staying in the raft, we felt on top of the world and wanted to do more! If you have ever thought about trying white water rafting, do it - you won't regret it! It's truly an experience and a great time in nature with the family. OARS is a professional and inclusive company, with great guides!

Had so much fun! Our guide Matt was an expert and ensured we were safe and had a blast. It was a…read moreperfect time to go if you want to avoid crowds as there was just one other group and weather was perfect. The bathrooms and changing rooms at the base were very clean. It was very easy to get our pictures from the third party company afterwards! 10/10!!

We had an 18 person group that did a Riverraft trip with Whitewater excitement. We had a fantastic…read moretime. It was by the book, safe, great fun and well organized. We will do this again. Norm, what a fantastic time. You guys are tops!