Private Whitewater Rafting Experience with San Francisco Pickup
Whitewater River Rafting Thrills in California’s Gold Country! Craving adventure? Embark on an epic full-day escape from San Francisco to experience the wild thrill of whitewater river rafting on the legendary American River—where California’s Gold Rush began!
Travel in comfort through the scenic Central Valley with a stop in a charming gold rush town for breakfast. Then head to the South Fork of the American River for an adrenaline-pumping ride through 8–10 miles of class III rapids—perfect for beginners and intermediate paddlers. No prior experience needed. (Min age: 8 or 80 lbs.)
After your rafting adventure, enjoy a picnic lunch (included), then explore James Marshall Gold Discovery Park, sip at local wineries, or stop at one of California’s largest outlets.
This custom private tour blends thrills, history, and nature for the ultimate day trip. Let’s turn your bucket list into reality—one rapid at a time!
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Private SUV Tour
Private SUV Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Private Whitewater Rafting Experience with San Francisco Pickup
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Experience our Whitewater Rafting Thrills Brief Description: Book our private 4X4 SUV or luxury van and enjoy our ultimate thrilling escapade that will take you to the American River to experience a unique whitewater rafting adventure all inclusive. Our River rafting guided tour will take you from San Francisco to the American River that lies in the heart of the Gold Country. We will drive through the Bay Bridge heading east on highway 80 through Sacramento and Central Valley. A relaxing drive will take you through the agricultural valley where deltas, rivers and lakes meet in the middle of large and flat agricultural fields and pastoral lands. A break may take place in a charming old gold country town to enjoy breakfast in a rustic cafe. We will then wind our road up to the South Fork of the American River, located at the Sierra Nevada’s Foothills where Gold was discovered back in 1848. Please do not under estimate the safety instructions that will be given to you by your tour leader, your safety is very important to us.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Pickup/drop off anywhere in San Francisco downtown, Fisherman's wharf area, Presidio, Sacramento
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Rafting equipment and river fees included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Sorry, we cannot transport passengers with disabilities as our vehicles are not equipped for that
- Tips/gratuities are voluntary payments to your guides as a gesture of appreciation for good service
- Lunch
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Our policy regarding passengers with disabilities: Sorry, our vehicles are not equipped for passengers with disabilities and therefore, our commercial insurance doesn’t allow us to transport persons with any kind of disabilities for the sake of their own safety and well-being
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
-We offer complimentary pickup and drop off in San Francisco, in the East Bay (Oakland, Emeryville, Oakland and in Sacramento areas ).
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Ticket Redemption
Please simply show a proof of this reservation to your tour guide
