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    Christine F.

    It was my first time trying rafting with my daughter and her boyfriend. I was really scared not knowing what to expect but after the experience I would say that there's nothing to be afraid or! I had a great time! It was a good mix of chill time and adventure. We were even able to swim! It really helped having a great guide like Eduardo! We're definitely requesting him as our guide when we come back next year!

    My husband and his brother took their youngests on an adventure.
    AmErica A.

    First and foremost, these stars are because Guide Fabio Ramos made sure that not only did my family have the best experience ever, he ensured they came back home in one piece. Both husband and son came home and were adamant that I Yelp and awarded them 5 stars. The look on their faces as they recounted what they had experienced and how exhilarating it was is all this mama needed. Their day started at 8AM. They opted for a 3/4 class rapids, since it was the kids first time. The weather was not as they would have wanted but Fabio provided them wet suits and jackets which they said made a world of difference. The water was definitely cold and the lack of sunshine in the morning definitely reminded them of that fact. Fabio made sure to tell them that they would have fun and push the boundaries a little to increase adrenaline, but they would do it safely. They stopped for a hamburger lunch and then were on their way for the last leg of their adventure. They reached their destination around 3:30. My husband and his brother have been white water rafting a handful of times and have experienced various companies. They said hands down this was the best. If you needed a sign to check this off your bucket list..run...and request for the Fabulous Fabio!

    Kathleen M.

    From kid: Hello, I am a 10 year old kid, and my name is Max. First, I loved this trip, and if I could, I would give it a 10 star rating! Next, the river is a really nice place to go rafting. To any kids who aren't sure about doing this, trust your parents because this place is a lotta fun. I hope whoever reads this has fun at the river! From Mom: This was an amazing trip. Pablo was so knowledgeable and we felt we were in good hands from a safety perspective as well as learning about the history of the river. We took the full day trip which I was worried kid would lose interest, but he loved it. The rapids were so fun. Highly recommend this group and the photo package was reasonable and amazing quality. See you next year!

    Chamy was our guide on 8/14/25 and we had an amazing time. He was so creative with our experience with spins and backwards rafting etc, yet, we always felt safe. Thank you for an amazing day on the river.

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    Vivian J.

    This is our first rafting at "South Fork - The Gorge Express". We had an awesome and suprising time at Action Whitewater Adventures. We really enjoy this advanture! and the staff are really nice to help. The rapid level is level II and level III. We feels relax in level II and fun in level III. The coach is very professional and gave us a lot of advice and asked us to tight the life jacket and helmet during the trip. This is really important! My son got fall into the water during rapid (level III) and the coach saved him rapidly. Really appreciate the help and keep our trip safe. The onsite staff are also very nice and helpful. We set up our tents easily and feel a little chill in the morning. But everything else goes smooth. The site has a lot of tables to set up your own meals during the camping. Overall it is an unforgettable trip!

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    The guide, Laz, was great and made it an awesome experience for us!!! I was even able to talk to him on the drive back to camp and it was nice to get to know him on a personal level.

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    excellent experience and staff, loved it. I would highly recommend to others, good for first timers too.

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    Sam was a great guide! Our family of 5 had a wonderful time and made some great memories!

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    Ask the Community - Action Whitewater Adventures

    Hi, Can adult don't know how to swim go action whitewater rafting with her family who know how to swim?? Thanks

    I do not remember them asking us if we knew how to swim, because everyone has to wear a flotation device anyway.

    Up to how many people in one raft?

    I believe 8 guests with one guide. That's the most we saw on our last trip.

    For the full day South Fork 22 mile trip, will we be on the river for 6 hours + approx 1.5 hours for lunch and transport? Total approx 8 hours? The Gorge 14 mile trip, on the…

    What time did you need to meet to start the adventure?

    Each one of our trips have their own start time ranging from 8 am to 11:30 am. Give us a call or shoot us a email to discuss details on the specific trip your interested in.

    Does anyone know if 7 years old child can go action whitewater rafting? if he can, any discount ticket for child?

    My 10 year old went with us, on the class 3s. I think it really depends on the water level and which course you go on. Call them, they are super friendly and helpful on the… Read more

    Will class IV /middle fork ride be ok for beginners?

    I'm not sure but it was my first time this weekend and the chili bar was a great intro into whitewater rafting. It was a little bit too tame for me (but I'm crazy), but for the other people on the boat it was just right.

    Are there other lunch options for people who want a gluten free or vegetarian options?

    You can tell them your preferences. We had 2 vegans in our group but they preferred to bring their own instead of having it provided for them. I'm not sure what they would have given.

    I am 70 years old in good health, but with normal joint pain for someone my age. Is a rafting trip OK for me?

    Yes, age is not a factor, health and attitude is the most important thing. You may want to start your rafting adventures on the South Fork of the American River, a fun Class 3 river. Ask for Ann at AWA. Thanks and have fun

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    H2O Adventures - Chili bar

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    5.0(766 reviews)
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    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.

    I've gone white water rafting a couple of times and always have the best experience with H2O…read moreAdventures. We did the middle fork this time and our guide Nate was the absolute best. He was so chill and amazing at working the waters! He allowed us to experience surfing and motorboating and kept us all having the best times of our lives! Can't wait to again and definitely he is the one you want as your guide!

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    Tributary Whitewater Tours - Cabins

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    4.8(283 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    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.

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    Sierra Whitewater

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    4.9(268 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    friendly, chill, professional, great guides, convenient, excellent lunch. wonderful hands on ownerread more

    My party of four signed up to raft the full day south fork July 31, 2025. Three of us had at least…read moresome rafting experience prior to this "beginner" course. We were assigned a guide who, once we were in the raft and on the river, announced that he had limited white water experience and was mostly familiar with float trips. This raised some red flags but we brushed it off thinking Sierra would never put someone ill equipped in a raft, alone with guests. Wrong. We made it through the first few rapids mostly unscathed. We did end up running into other rafts accidentally (the guide admitted to this). He also inadvertently took us through rapids at the same time as other rafts; this happened twice. He also mentioned that he got the raft stuck on a rock the day prior and it took multiple guides and thirty minutes to free it. About an hour in we went through a rapid that all the other rafts traversed with no issue. We slammed into a rock and I went flying out of the raft a slammed into a rock, tumbling down the rapid and hitting multiple rocks along the way. I was able to grab my paddle AND the guide's paddle and swam my way back to the raft. I had multiple scrapes on my left leg and moderate pain in my right lower leg. The guide apologized and said he "forgot there was a rock there." We made it to camp about half an hour later for lunch. I could barely put any pressure on my right leg. I hobbled to a picnic table, hoping a brief rest period would stop the pain. Wrong again. The guide alerted Sierra leadership, who was present at camp, about the incident. NOT A SINGLE REPRESENTATIVE CAME BY TO ASK HOW I WAS FEELING. I could not continue with the trip and had to use a lawn chair found at camp as a make shift walker to get back to the parking lot. Once again, no assistance was offered from Sierra. I picked up a pair of crutches in Sacramento. After flying home and visiting the orthopedist, I was scheduled for surgery a week later because it turned out that the collision with the rock fractured my tibia. I was on crutches for three months, out of work for 7 weeks, and out thousands of dollars. At this point, about four months later, I can barely walk any sort of distance and still have to attend physical therapy. We called Sierra to let them now what happened. They offered to refund my trip but did not follow through until we called back a week later. I trusted Sierra to provide us a good experience with a qualified guide. Could this have happened even with a qualified guide? Yes, but not likely especially on this beginner course. No one else on the trip even fell out of a raft. No one from Sierra ever asked how I was or if I needed assistance. In fact, one gal was rude and indifferent when my husband told her I was injured. If you choose to raft with Sierra make sure you proactively request a seasoned guide. Ask the guide about their credentials BEFORE you get on the river. Do not accept someone with limited experience! It is dangerous and you could end up with a broken leg or worse... To add insult to injury, the lunch sucked.

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    Whitewater Connection - Family fun on the South Fork American river!

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    4.7(102 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Had an absolute blast with Whitewater Connection for our trip down the South Fork!…read more Parking is $2 for the day, cash only. Drive straight until you see someone who will take the cash and point you to where you should park. The day started out with lunch, which was burgers and hot dogs cooked backyard barbecue style. Other toppings were provided, and I thought it tasted simple but great! (Was expecting plain old possibly stale sandwiches.) We were scheduled to embark at 12:15, but due to CHP closing the bus route, many guides from the last trip were not able to make it back on time. I didn't have my phone or watch on me, but I think we ended up leaving around 1:00. Ann kept us updated the entire time, while scrambling to make the best out of a messy situation. Our boat guide was Gonzo, and he did a fantastic job! The entire trip was fun, and he would often advise us when we could go out into the water for a swim, or sit at the front edge of the raft at a rapid to get the full experience (some rapids are more shallow, for example, so sitting there can result in falling out of the raft and cutting yourself on rocks). Very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Total trip time on the river was 3 hours, 45 minutes, plus about a 15~20 minutes ride down to the buses (a boat is pulling you along, so you can sit/lay in your boat and relax). Then about a 25 minute bus ride back to the parking spot. On the bus ride back, one of the tires fell off. Ann told us that they just changed the wheels the week before (in a lighthearted manner)! We ended up stranded for about 30 minutes, but Ann again patiently went about finding a solution. A kind lady drove a back-up bus to come pick us up, and she and Ann kept us entertained and engaged with facts and jokes the entire time! Overall, the transportation on this day was not in our favor. It was not Whitewater Connection's fault at all! However, Ann decided that since we had been through so many delays that day, all of the groups on this trip would get free photos. I thought it was an extremely kind gesture! Her demeanor and attitude in the face of issues tells a lot about how much she cares about her clients. We ended up receiving a link to download the photos the same day, despite having such a long day. Overall, I would highly recommend a trip with Whitewater Connection. The customer service does not fail to impress, and the guides are all knowledgeable and have the right personality to make the trip fun! Shout out to Ann and Gonzo (and the kind lady who drove the back-up bus...my memory is failing me here) - cheers! BRING / DO NOT BRING: - Lots of sunscreen - Water shoes (they also sell some for $15 at the site, which is reasonable) with socks - Tennis shoes w/o socks worked perfectly for me as well - No shirt (guys) - I had no issues with the life jacket scratching me! - Cheap sunglasses (so you don't have to be afraid of doing the fun parts!) - Bathing suit for guys, probably shorts for girls - Change of clothes, or at least shoes for the drive back home

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    Raft California - Sans, Briana, Tessa, Casey, Corey, aubriana

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    Sometimes you have an experience that you know will stick with you for the rest of your life. This…read morewas one of those times. We did a two day south fork trip, with a stop for the night on the river bank. Our guide Cryin' Bryan(just kidding Brian!!) and bonus gear guy Gator, were absolutely amazing. The were kind, helpful, had the best stories and cooked the best food. We did 21 miles of river over two days and it was unbelievable. Things we learned on this trip... -Gator taught me how to make a camping mocha(more like chocolate coffee when I made it!) with instant cocoa mix, coffee, creamer and water. -A tortilla wrap with PB&J and trail mix is the thing of dreams. -The front right seat of the raft is the 'hot' seat(or wet seat) and you will get hammered repeatedly. Haha. -Camping on the side of the river is magic. Pure. Magic. -Hospital bar has its name for a reason. -Composting toilets in the woods smell like a gerbil cage. -Brian's love of Star Wars and pineapple fried rice lead me to believe we could be real life friends. -You can make lifelong friends out of strangers you meet on a rafting trip. The meals they provided were amazing. Well beyond normal camping fare. For sure a perk with the trip. With things like chicken salad pitas, pancakes, sandwich wraps and fajitas, we were never hungry. We upgraded to the canvas tent they have at the campground for the first night and it was wonderful. The little front porch and getting to hear the river while we slept was magic. The newly upgraded bathrooms were probably the nicest I've seen at a rustic camp ground. The shower stalls are outside, but each one has a locking door with the shower stall and a little changing area with hooks and a bench(and the rain shower heads were great, but know the water pressure isn't the hardest, but not the worst either). When the 'Boss Man' picked us up from the river on the last day, it was really neat to get to chat with him. He asked for anything we think would add to the trip, and the only thing we can think of would be to bring along a yard game for the overnight trips, like ladder-ball or something for on the river. But there is absolutely nothing we would change. Enjoy my million pictures. I really couldn't pick and choose what to show, so I showed it all! We can't wait to go back!!

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    I recently went white water rafting, and it was honestly one of the most exciting and refreshing…read moreexperiences I've ever had. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and safe, giving clear instructions and making sure everyone was comfortable before heading out. Once we hit the water, the adventure really began. The rapids were the perfect mix of thrilling and fun--enough to get your adrenaline pumping without feeling overwhelming. Our guide was fantastic, keeping the energy high with jokes and encouragement while also navigating us smoothly through every twist and turn. What made the experience even better was the scenery. Being surrounded by nature, with beautiful views of the river and lush landscape, added a peaceful balance to the excitement of the rapids. There were even a few calmer stretches where we could relax, take in the views, and enjoy the moment. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a mix of adventure, teamwork, and natural beauty. I can't wait to go again!

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    We booked a rafting trip with Mother Lode River Center in June of 2024. None of us had ever done…read moremuch more than easy trips on calm water, so it was a pretty new experience for us. Our guides were Erin and Lauren. We had an absolute blast; it was the most fun I've had in years. My sister-in-law was visiting from the UK and she said it was the highlight of her trip. Yes, the rapids are fast and wild and yes, there's a possibility you might fall out of the boat. If you're not a big adrenaline junkie or you're older and this worries you, don't let that keep you from doing this. I'm also not a big adrenaline junkie. Three of us on the raft were over 50. We all had a fantastic time. I never felt like I was in danger and I was never scared. The guides are great at showing you what to do, easing your fears, keeping you safe, and making sure you have a good time. Highly recommended experience, especially if you have a visitor and you want them to experience the best of Northern CA recreation!

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    Me being of Japanese decent, I felt the need to visit Wakamatsu Tea and Silkworm Colony Farm in…read morePlacerville, and to pay my respect to all the courageous men and women whom traveled thousands of miles to a foreign land (America) for a dream of a better life. There are no words that can express my heartfelt gratitude for the sacrifices and hardship the " Isei " (First Generation ) must have gone through ! They paved the way for people like both of my grandfathers whom came to the United States in 1906. On May 20th, 1869 a group of 22 samurais and one women arrived in San Francisco on board the SS China with 50,000 (Mulberry Trees) (Silk worm cocoons) (tea plants and seeds) ( cooking utensils) and (swords). Thus the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Colony Farm was established on 160 acres in Gold Hill Placerville on June 8th, 1869. The life of the colony was short lived (1869 -1871) due to inadequate funding and a severe drought in 1871. Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Colony was considered to be the first Japanese Settlement in North America. In 1969 Ronald Reagan (governor at the time) proclaimed the colony to be a California Historic Landmark No. 815. The land is currently owned and operated by the American River Conservancy. The farm is on private property, so visitations can only be made by arranging a private tours, attending certain festivals on the property or schdueled events. Next year (2019) marks its 150th anniversary celebration !!! See web site for more details. Thanks for reading !

    Have been to a couple of American River Conservancy events at Wakamatsu Farm. Such an historic &…read moreinteresting place. The volunteers & teachers are impressive. It is always an interesting & enjoyable experience in a beautiful setting.

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    Action Whitewater Adventures - rafting - Updated June 2026

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