Where to Book Sacramento Rafting Tours: the 4 Best

1.South Fork Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip from Lotus (Class 2-3+)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102 a head Our pick

Raft the South Fork of the American River from Lotus on a 3.5-hour guided trip with Class II and III rapids. Guides such as Jodi, Keanu, James, and Niko have led lively runs with clear instruction, optional cliff jumping, and playful river challenges. Ages 6 to 96 can join, with gear, water, and brownies included.

“We had a great time! I guide Niko was awesome. We can't wait to go again! Next time we will do the full day.”

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2.Full-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip on Middle Fork from Auburn (Class 3-4)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $120 a head

Meet in Auburn at 8:15 a.m. for an eight-hour Middle Fork rafting run with Class III and IV rapids, riverside lunch, rock jumping, and a guide-led portage around Ruck-A-Chucky Falls. H2O Adventures provides transport, equipment, and instruction. Guides praised by name include Deven, Kelly, Keegan, Ben, and Nikki.

“Thrilling ride! Kelly was an exceptional guide as we threaded our way through over six class IV rapids. She invited one of our crew to “ride the bull” by sitting on the bow while we hit a Class III, which greatly added to the fun. We had a blast - highly recommend this trip!”

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3.Full-Day 21 Mile Whitewater Rafting Trip on South Fork from Lotus (Class 2-3)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $155 a head

Spend about eight hours rafting 21 miles of the South Fork from Lotus, near Sacramento. Casey and the H2O Adventures crew guide you through Class 2-3 rapids, serve lunch, and point out the place where gold was first discovered. The trip begins at 8:30 am and returns to the same meeting point.

“Service was great and we had a blast. Very experienced guides that are also historians that made the trip very special.”

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4.South Fork American River – PM Gorge Rafting Trip (Class 2-3+)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110 a head

Spend about four hours rafting the South Fork American River from Lotus to Folsom Lake. After a short paddle lesson, you face Current Divider, then Class 2 and 3+ rapids including Satan’s Cesspool, Hospital Bar, and Recovery Room. Raft, helmet, life jacket, paddle, shuttle, and return to camp are included.

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