I had Marina for a guide on a bachelor party trip (lower gorge) and had so much fun that a month later I brought two of my sons (ages 7 and 5) and had another blast! Second trip (also lower gorge) we had Emma for a guide and we had a great time! More tame with the kiddos for sure the second time which was perfect for my boys. All of the H2O guides we have met have been great. read more

Professionally run company that provides the most exiting day of fun ever on the river. So many different rivers to choose from and even a camp overnight option. Food was great, the guides knowledgeable and always concerned with passenger safety while giving everyone the epic experience expected. Highly recommend this company over all the others. read more

Did the South Fork on a 105 degree day with Brandon as our guide. Loads of fun. Swimming, diving from rocks, a perfect balance of relaxed and tense rafting (South Fork is great as it starts with class 1s, then 2, then 3). I felt safe the whole time and Brandon kept it lively with a lot of neat ideas to add more spice to the ride. Would highly recommend this to anyone and will absolutely book with H20 adventures in the future. #tinder6 read more

We did the South Fork American River full day trip with Blake as our guide and had an absolute blast! Blake was very professional - and hilarious! It was a fantastic day on the water and there was something for everyone. Also the lunch and brownies and the end were great! Highly recommend! read more

Most excellent day ever from start to finish. Absolutely fantastic, caring, helpful employees. Especially our raft guide Blair . We all felt very safe and well taken care of. The brownies after a day on the water was a perfect little special touch. A cooler of cold water bottles waiting for us before we got on the bus back, was a great touch! My family loved every second and I HIGHLY recommend this tour company read more

Great time and great people! I went on the fill day trip, worth every penny! The instructors are fun and know how to keep people entertained. You can tell they enjoy what they do and have fun with each and the other riders. I talked a lot of smack to the guy who ended up being my guide on the second half. They can dish it out as well as take the smack talk, which makes the adventure all the enjoyable. If I was more local, I would do it again. read more

Awesome , we had James as our guide and he was full of knowledge. We did a 1/2 day and it did not include lunch, but they did give us brownies that were delicious at the end. The ride was exciting and adrenaline pumping, our raft did flip, but the other boats were there to save us since they roll together I'm assuming just for this purpose. At no time do you feel like your in danger. Awesome company if your looking for a smaller company to roll with who's not rushing you down the river. read more

Had a FANTASTIC day on the river! Our guide, Nate, was very kind, upbeat, talkative, and so much fun! Couldn't have asked for a better day. Nate made the day very memorable, and we'd definitely book with H2O again! Thank you Nate!!! Alyssa, Skyler, Nare, Nina, "Mom" & "Dad" read more

Memorial Day we did our family adventure. Went down the rapids. Chose the gorge and it was amazing. We had the best guide TREVOR. We had a 5,9,15, and 17 year old boys and it was fun for all the ages. Totally recommend. read more

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Hands down, 5 STARS! We just spent this past Weekend camping & rafting with H20 Adventures and honestly one of the most memorable experiences my husband and I have had. We were invited along by some friends who happen go every summer and this year managed to round up right around 30 people to join in on the fun. The H20 adventure group campsite area sits right at the river's edge with plenty of trees and shade. It's actually a beautiful little piece of property and feels so serene. The showers, which were free by the way, (as in no coins needed) also have hot water. If you are a frequent camper, then you know hot water is absolutely an added luxury. We brought our own tent, but there where "Glamping" style tent/cabanas available to Rent as well and a little outdoor community kitchen set up available for campers use too. On our day of rafting we did the south fork, 21 mile trip. I believe they have a half day trip available as well. We did have a lot of children in the group and that specific trek was the family friendly option. I will say, that knowing it was kid friendly I mentally had envisioned it to be a bit more calm and thought it would be more equivalent to floating then white water rafting but I was pleasantly surprised at the level 3 rapids we tackled and how fast paced parts of the rover actually where. We had a couple man overboard moments (totally ok, and expected so don't panic) and then a few calmer sections where we would occasionally fall out of the raft intentionally to enjoy the water a bit. For the group of 7 of us that were on a raft together, we had Brandon as our guide. We freak'n LOVED him! He is exactly the person that belongs out there doing this job. He made sure we all got the most out of our experience and when we weren't paddling and crushing through rapids, we were all cracking up and just having the best time ever. It's actually fascinating how well these guides know ever turn, twist and rock on the river. There were quite a few other rafting company's out on the water and from my personal observation, it appeared that the people on those rafts were not Having even half of the fun that we were. Watching how clean ALL the H2O Adventure rafts Navigated through some of the trickier rapids in comparison to the others rafting tours on the water Saturday, It was actually very telling and clear to us the that we were absolutely in the best and most experience hands on the south fork as we possibly could be. Our large group was divide up onto 4 different rafts total and literally every single guide was Just so friendly, fun, knowledgeable and experienced. We personally enjoyed the the friendly banter, rivalry & sneak up attacks the guides had going with each other and with any of us that chose to participate in the shenanigans :) About halfway down our 21 mile trip, landed us back at the campsite where H2O Adventures provided lunch for all of their rafters. It was nice to sit and enjoy lunch & get a bathroom break before loading back up on the rafts. I think in whole, our day on the river went from about 9am- 4pm. We absolutely can not wait to go back again. If this is something you are considering doing, Take the family and go! You will not regret it. Biggest piece of advice I can give you would be to make sure you don't book with any other company but H2O Adventures. Once you are on the water you will see exactly what I'm talking about with the other companies just not even coming close to receiving the same experience. Oh, one more thing, brace yourself for a "Beautiful Day" If you know, you know read more

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We had an amazing trip with H2O and would highly recommend them to friends. I spoke to Tyler on the phone and he was patient answering all my questions. On the day of the trip, Jeremy started and ended the trip with us, and he was funny. My group was put into 2 boats and we love our guides Cassidy and Blair. Cassidy on my boat was very friendly, and she shared with us plenty of detailed knowledge about the river and the rapids. We love seeing another guide Keegan who jumped up and down in his boat and was always full of energy. You could feel how they much enjoyed being rafting guides. H2O is one of the smaller operations but they made sure customers all had a great experience. We took the South Fork American River full-day trip (Class II-III). I was a little nervous that it would not be exciting enough for our 5 first-time rafters ages 16 to 21. Turned out it was just fine. We look forward to returning to H2O for our next trip, likely in Class III and higher. read more

We went with H2O down the middle fork a few weeks ago and had a BLAST! I had been rafting before but not on the American and nothing quite this tough. We had so much fun we ended up booking again and did the middle fork again over the Labor Day weekend. The staff is down to earth and friendly, they make you feel comfortable and welcome. The guides are skilled and professional, and fun... you can tell they love what they do. The lunch spread was perfect, the equipment is clean and safe... just really a good experience. Last Saturday our guide was Dave and let me tell you... this guy is the man! He's awesome! I definitely plan on doing their Yuba River trip next spring and I will be requesting Dave again. It's nice to support a local business that just does a good job and really seem to enjoy what they do and appreciate your business. They have earned a repeat customer for sure :) read more

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Great company! Had a marvelous day! Everything planned out well!! 5 stars! Everything was well run, and we had a funny cheerful crew.

Awesome white water rafting day trips conducted by super friendly, professional guides. We went with H2O Adventures down the middle fork of the American RIver, and it was one of the best trips ever with the family. The guides are super skilled, friendly, and safety-oriented (thanks Ben!!!). The trip started right on time, the transportation was comfortable and covid-friendly, and when it was all over, the vans were waiting for us with cold refreshments. The thing we liked the most about our trip was that our guide Ben explained each and every part of the river as we were traveling along. Ben would tell us where and how we would drop into each white water rapid, and then he would expertly steer us through exactly as explained. On the trip, the guides pulled the boats over so we could jump from the rocks (safely) into the river. We plan to go again on other trips through H2O Adventures, and I highly recommend booking river trips through them. Ask for Ben as your guide! read more

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My friends and I had a fantastic time! Cassidy our guide was fun, great smile and kept us safe but also making sure we had the best experience. I felt other outfitters were carrying a ton more people whereas H2O only had 2 - 6 at most. They warm handmade brownies made by Tyler's mom on the bus ride back made for a sweet finish! read more

I highly recommend this if you're looking for looking to whitewater raft! This was very easy to book and even when we added more people, they were accommodating. Make sure your group signs the waiver online or sign & bring the paper! We arrived following the directions and it was easy to find. Parking lot is the first turn on the right in the front and they were already there expecting us. We did class 2/3, half day, on the south fork. If you're a beginner like me, this was not difficult and fun at the same time! Our tour guide, Ben, was very experienced and I felt safe with his guidance. We had a large group and we split up into 2 rafts but we stayed near each other the whole way down! They provide PFDs and helmets, come prepared with a lot of sunscreen, some snacks, and water! Water shoes or shoes with straps are recommended. They have a small lock box for any valuables such as keys and phones. I would also recommend bringing a change of clothes. Our raft didn't flip but keep in mind that there is that possibility! They gave opportunities to go in for a swim at some areas. Overall a chill and fun experience, I recommend this and will definitely be back to try the middle fork! read more

I have gone rafting a dozen times over the past ten years on the American River with a variety of companies and I am very impressed with H2O. They place extra focus on safety which is crucial to me. They spend the extra resources and money to have safety boats traveling along side you. (Not all companies do this.) They have better quality and newer equipment than many of the other companies I've used. They provide extras on their lunch deli sandwiches such as fresh fruit and avocado in addition to the common standards of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and chips. The owner, Tyler, is very involved and hands on and clearly cares about the quality of experience each of his customers receive. If you're trying to decide between different companies call them each up and talk with them. When I spoke with H2O I quickly experienced how much knowledge they have and their high level of customer service. read more

We had an absolute blast!!! First time rafting in a long time and I would go back again and again with H2O. The guides were not only incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, they went out of their way to make sure everyone was entertained and having the perfect day right at the edge of their comfort level :) Jeremy was the man!! read more

Thai was so fun! Our guide was Jeremy and Heath, and they were both so cool. Jeremy made sure we were able to stop and swim a bit and told us some interesting things about the river. Would definitely do this again. Highly recommend! read more

These folks are amazing. We were a private boater trying to make our way back to raft take out, but the lake level is very high. So that meant for a long 2 mile paddle back in 100+ degree weather. Many other jet skiers passed us by. H2O Adventures offered to tow us back, and even refused any tip/ money that we offered. It's great to know that there are kind people on the river! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to book a rafting trip! read more

Had an amazing time on our rafting trip. Steve was an awesome guide that got us through the rapids with such expertise. If you're looking for a heart racing adventure mix with history of the american river I would definitely recommend taking a tour with H2O adventure read more

We had a great time rafting today for my husband's birthday. Our guide Steph was the best! It was our first time white water rafting (2nd time for my hubby) and we did not go overboard. Lol. We'll definitely be back with the fam next time! Thank you Steph for taking the time to explain everything to us! read more

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What a great experience! Every employee we came into contact with was truly enthusiastic and sincerely cared that our experience was memorable. Our raft guide Ethan was such a pleasure! He motivated us to have fun outside of our comfort zone but was not pushy. As first timers We were so comfortable with him. With his 40 years of experience we felt very confident under his lead. He was so fun and positive. I personally enjoyed how he spoke so positively about each and every one of his coworkers. He had something nice to say about everyone and I found that as refreshing as the ride down the river. After our ride we were each given homemade brownies still warm baked by the owners mother. What a sweet ending to an amazing day! Till next time! Thank you Ethan and H2O! read more

Hi there! First time rafters here so I have nothing to compare but my own experience and I can tell you I will definitely be back! Tomorrow if I could! I wanted to be treated like it's a personal smaller operation and not a huge Amazon size company .. I wanted the individual attention because I had such a fear of white water rafting.. I've been a surfer since a child, huge waves in Hawaii , no fear, I scuba dive beyond 100 ft., sharks and all, no fear .. I'm an excellent swimmer but don't know rapids and rivers... I am so Impressed with Devyn,our guide and the H2O company... Fiona the lady who signed us up was so nice and we felt very well taken care of. The American river trip was magical! I felt very safe and we were taught so much about rafting.. so know Devyn did most of the work and he worked so hard . We did the half day and wished we had done a full day! I'm ready for more and we def will be back with H2O, no question . If I could offer 1 criticism if I must , I know Devyn was so nice and encouraging to everyone, but it is a learning experience and I think there was a missed opportunity on board they would have helped us all . There was 1 young man , not a kid and not disabled that was simply not oaring. He would barely dip his paddle in and was totally off rhythm and he was in the front, a power position ... he made barely an effort and there was only 4 of us in the raft . Maybe he just didn't get it ..and it may have been helpful to show him how to row... if he then continued to not row and help out... toss him overboard ! JK read more

We had so much fun!! It was a great trip and Brandon was a great guide! Highly recommend!

First timer here! We had Ann as our tour guide, she was funny, kind, taught us some history, and overall a great tour guide and teacher. She was very professional and did things the safe and professional way. We had a nice build your own sandwich style lunch along with fruits and chips. Also shout out to Tracy for the delicious brownies!!! They were amazing!!! read more

We LOVED doing the South Fork 1/2 Day Lower Gorge Run with Steve. H2O Adventures was one of the better priced rafting companies that we found and they made every step of the process super smooth and easy. We felt very safe with Steve as our guide. He was funny and really matched our group energy. He encouraged us to swim in the swimmable areas and made sure we had fun on the rapids. Near the end, we also got to climb on a cliff and dive off of it. Overall, the scenery was beautiful and the hot weather was very much appreciated with the chilly water. We're excited to book our next trip, and hopefully we'll get to hangout with Steve again. read more

Wanted to go whitewater rafting again since kids have grown (11yrs old now). There was no doubt I was going to schedule with H2O again. We decided to do a longer trip this time - all day 13 mile trip of the South Fork. Like our first time, H2O did not disappoint. A SUPER fun day was had by all in our 8 person raft party!!! Our guide was Dave from Coloma. He was super knowledgeable and safe on guiding us through some great class III rapids and also did some other fun stunts (riding wave, leaning on rock, jumping off rocks, etc)! One of my two boys did fall off the raft (which was a little scary for me) but he knew how to keep us calm and get him back on board with no problem whatsoever. The only thing our family would do differently next time would be to skip out on the all day 13 mile and instead do the half day or challenge ourselves and do the Middle Fork. Our friends who had never been whitewater rafting thought the 13 miles was good for them because the first 3 miles which were only class I & II rapids prepared them for the rest of the trip. I highly recommend H2O Adventures if you're looking for a great time on the water! read more

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Had a blast ! Family own business , i took the south fork class 4 with a friend ! Scary but fun

To say our trip was off the charts amazing would be an understatement. The entire staff is so well organized and safety conscientious. Our guides Lexi and Trevor were so well versed on the different rapids and how to approach, read the rapids, work together and work through each rapid. We felt safe and literally had the time of our lives. The best part was when they took a potential issue when my 81 year old father went over and Trevor and Lexi traversed the boats upstream to go and get him back in the boat. Mind you he is close to 285lbs and Lexi is about as big around as my pinkie. She and Trevor kept us all calm, paddling upstream and once everyone was safe they triaged the situation and kept the mood light and fun. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and will absolutely make this an annual trip. They are also fantastic at adapting rafting to meet the needs of the rafters. My youngest is blind but had a major blast! Trevor made sure he was in a safe spot where he could instruct him and intervene if needed. All and all the entire staff was accommodating, fun and thoughtful. You even get homemade brownies and ice water on the drive back. The day could not have been any better. We will absolutely be repeat customers. read more

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This trip was a Mother's Day surprise for me, which I have to admit, left me a bit concerned as I like to be mentally prepared for such adventures. Ethan (our guide) sensed this and remained upbeat in his attitude, highlighting the positive journey we were about to embark. Steve, our second guide, was awesome as well. Both detailed our trip, from water temp, to fun facts, to distance traveled. They were experienced, knowledgeable, and truly vested in us having a great time. Suffice it to say, they quickly snapped me out of my worries! Bottom line, I always felt safe with Ethan and Steve and knew that if anything happened, they would be right there in a heartbeat. And they were ... at one point, I fell off the raft and began to float a few feet. Within a second, Steve (who was on the second raft ahead of us for such instances), was right there and I was pulled out of the water quickly. They're a great team - ask for them by name! This excursion is fantastic and adventurous! The company genuinely cares about their customers and overall satisfaction. Worth every penny spent! Two must- knows: professional shots are taken (via another company) and I recommend you go check them out. And ....the homemade brownies - delicious!!! They're homemade by the owners mom, who makes them for the rafters after their trip ... something to look forward to! Do it! You'll have a blast! read more

5+ stars!!! Last weekend was our 3rd year in a row rafting with this company. They are absolutely the best. The owners Tyler and Fianna and all their guides are very professional and super friendly. This is a small company but they really go above and beyond to ensure everyone has fun and is safe. This time, since it was a bit cold, they gave us all splash jackets and wetsuits to make sure we were all comfortable. Our 6 and 7 year old kids had absolute blast. We are already planning our next trip read more

Great company, the guides are awesome and are funny. I have been twice so far and plan to go many more times. Choose H20

Staff was very friendly & helpful! You can really tell they love their jobs and they made sure we were safe and having a great time! Our guide was Emerson. She is very friendly & made sure each one of us had fun. Would definitely go back for more! read more

Had an amazing experience on the south fork american river chili bar half day trip. Class 3 rapids were exciting and adrenaline fueled, but not too scary. ASK FOR MIKE if you go. He was the most knowledgeable, friendly, and experienced guide we have ever rafted with. Fresh brownies at the end were awesome. If you are camping here, there is not much tent privacy as it is just one open area for everyone to set up.. on busy weekends, expect to be packed in with lots of kids runnin around. Kitchen area was a dream to have on a camping trip, full grills, tables, and dishwashing station. Bathrooms were a bit outdated but nice flushing toilets and hot showers. Would definitely go back. read more

3 years running with this company. As always, customer service, staff, safety, gear, price, and experience are always 100% amazing!!! I'd say, easily THE BEST of all the rafting companies I've been planning trips with. Once I found H2O there was no going back to any other company. Thank you again for always making sure myself and my group of friends have an amazing time and a AWESOME EXPERIENCE. read more

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Had a great time white water rafting with H2O adventures! Our guide Ben was very nice and supportive. He showed us really cool things about the river and made sure we were taken care of with plenty of food and water. The experience would not have been the same without Ben! read more

Tyler and Fianna and crew are amazing! A family run rafting business that goes the extra mile to ensure everyone's safety while rafting thru great sections of whitewater. highly recommend H20 as the way to go! Just rafted with H20 for a 4th time! Outstanding!! They have the best guides!! 5 different rivers! Amazing customer care!! Planning another trip soon! read more

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We had an amazing day on the river. Brandon was fun, knowledgeable and hilarious! We loved his care-free, confident attitude. Would definitely go again. read more

H2O Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lotus, California

We had an amazing trip on the Middle Fork of the American River with H2O Adventures. Our guide Steve was fun and knowledgeable. He is also a complete professional who knows the river like the back of his hand. Whole family had a blast! read more