Perfect day on the river. We went swimming and rode the boat all the way down to Suwabe's on the…read moreriver. Brought our dog. People are so nice. We will definitely do this again!

Amazing time! We went for a company event it we had a blast! We had 2 boats and we were able to do…read morewater gun wars!

Renting from them has become an annual summer tradition. Communicative and friendly and they make…read morethe whole process super easy.

Super friendly people! Made the whole renting experience easy and fun! The boat was super, clean…read moreand well maintained. Powerful engine! Pulled the kids tubing with 8 people on board!

I rented from this place in Aug 2024 to take jet skis to Lake Comanche. While we ultimately had fun…read moreon the water, the overall experience was frustrating and disappointing due to several issues before and after the rental: 1. No physical location - We waited over 45 minutes in 100-degree heat on the street in Rancho Cordova because there's no actual facility for pickup. That alone set a bad tone for the day. 3. No gas provided - We received empty tanks and had to waste time and money driving out to fuel up on a Friday evening. This should be clearly communicated or included in the rental process. In the end, expect to spend at least $250 extra on top of the rental for gas, cleaning fees, and unusable equipment. Skip this place for a better experience..

Thank you!! Had the jetskis at the river for the day, very glad I decided to give it a shot. Can't…read morewait for the next time

100% Best time my family and I have had in a long time!! Everything was amazing, The food was…read moredelicious and seemed never ending, The black light party was a blast, dancing congo line and all it was so much fun. All of the staff were so sweet and patient with all of us. Thank you so much, we can't wait to do it all over again!!

Let me just tell you. Everything they offer make the experience the best experience possible. from…read morethe bus ride to your spot to them giving you the directions and then let you go at your own pace to you pulling up to a camp spot setting up camp and then serving you a healthy portion steak and chicken dinner. that's not to mention the glow in the dark disco they have on a plateau along the river. this place is awesome and I fly from Seattle every year to make sure that I'm apart. I would recommend 10 out of 10 this is the fun thing I do every year.

Jaime was super cool and made the whole experience great. She made sure my whole family was geared…read moreup and ready to go. I would definitely recommend them and will make sure to squeeze in a few more before it's too late for the year.

Booked a half day rental at last minute & EVERYTHING was perfect! Received a call advising that…read morewind was expected in the morning. As a novice, the heads up was so appreciated. The private lesson prior to going out was excellent, boards & paddles were awesome. GREAT customer service!!! Don't wait, book here & enjoy a fabulous day out on the water today.

I booked the proposal package and it was perfect! Although we didn't have the best luck with the…read moreweather (low wind), the pilot was able to overcome that and provide us with an unforgettable experience with breathtaking views. The pilot is very skilled and knowledgeable, and had a ton of interesting stories about his hot air balloon experiences. His wife also came along and assisted with the proposal and took a bunch of great photos of me and my fiancée which was very appreciated. It was very apparent they enjoy what they do and that helped to add to the experience. I would highly recommended this for anyone trying to come up with a unique way to propose.

Holy cow! Weather and I seem to be perpetually at odds but let me tell you, it was ABSOLUTELY worth…read morethe wait! I did get cancelled on a few times, I was at first annoyed, instant gratification junky, but then realized they have no control over the weather AND safety comes first. That earned my respect right there. We met at the site at 6 am, not 6:01 or 6:12, 6am or before. Temperature plays a huge role in height and duration of flight. On time and safety are expected and delivered. At 6 sharp the ride started with tip over training, safety, and a brief roll call and waiver check and explanation. Important stuff! The balloon is beautiful and the pilots wife makes sure there are plenty of pics, she's super sweet and helpful. Takeoff is a bit disorienting, part helicopter, part jump. Once you hit the sky though, it's amazing. It is such a great feeling to float. Tim has a great sense of humor and can tell a story with gusto... between bursts of fire into the balloon. I have no idea how high we were but cows were hard to make out, they were that small. The morning couldn't have been more perfect. The landing was a bit bumpy, our training came in handy. Jarring like an old truck indoors a rough road, easy. As we waited for the truck to come and get us Tim gave us a wee history lesson on ballooning, with a champagne toast. I've been smiling all day. Independent and local, experienced and a perfect way to fly. Highly recommended is an understatement.

I'm the kind of person who only writes reviews if I have a great experience or something positive…read moreto say. After thinking and overthinking, I feel compelled to say that John is a JOKE. I couldn't stay silent about this. I love adventures, and if you're like me, don't waste your money and time. John said he would email us the night before to confirm the jump, depending on the weather. He sent the email confirming the jump, everyone knew it would be drizzling. It was a long drive for all jumpers (2-3 hours), and when we arrived at the confirmed location, he spent the entire time trying to convince us not to do the adventure. He kept saying it would be cold (today is 12/28/24 it was 52 degrees in Placerville) and wet (really? You knew it'd be drizzling since yesterday). And he said it wasn't dangerous and he has experience in all weather conditions...but since we were all women, apparently we were too weak, right John?! He asked if we'd be okay with the weather and all the women (four jumpers) said we'd be fine. However, he apparently wasn't happy with our response, so he continued trying to dissuade us. The guy with him, Ludo, was really cool, uplifting, and professional (Dude! If you're reading this, go start your own business; you're great). Anyway, after everyone reassured him about the weather, John asked me if we could talk privately. He then expressed his concern that I might not be able to do the adventure because I'm on the "heavier side." Just to clarify, I'm a 5'7" woman, 140 lbs, and very active. When I unzipped my jacket he goes : "-oh wow, you got a flat stomach, but you know what?? Are you sure your friends would be ok to be out there in the cold with you?" (I had two guests with me) With the other woman, he claimed she didn't have the right clothes and continued to discourage us for over an hour. Even when we said we were ready to go and do the jump, he said he'd cancel it. Furthermore, if you didn't know, he doesn't have a permit for his "adventures". Be careful, don't trust your life to this guy.

What an amazing experience! John and Don are great and put my mind at ease about the jump. They…read morewere very professional and have run thousands of jumps. They thoroughly answered any questions that my group had and were continuously asking if anyone had any questions or concerns. My group sprung for the whole picture, video, and GoPro packages and it was absolutely worth it! The GoPro in particular was able to capture our exact reactions when we fell and is a great way to look back on such a unique memory. (But as John warned, do not let the GoPro interfere with being aware during your jump). One of my group members has a history of back problems so they recommended going with the body harness instead of the ankle harness we all paid for. She immediately got her money back and I was reassured that I could switch harnesses if I ended up chickening out of the ankle one. However, I am so happy I went with the ankle harness as it truly felt like I was flying during the jump. You may choose to go forward or backward and let me tell you it is terrifying to turn around on the railing but definitely worth it!! The location we went to was breathtaking and peaceful. I cannot wait to return to jump again!

I really appreciated help from Lucas. He made sure our shuttle arrived to pick up my group. He was…read moredefinitely getting yelled at by another group but still handled him self professionally. I do believe the person at check in needed more assistance. There were only four groups ahead of us in line. It took an hour to get to the front of line. Our group reservation took 3 minutes tops but for some reason everyone else took 20 minutes? This then caused us to get on the water late and missing the last shuttle of the day. However, again Lucas noticed a lot of us still arriving and called for another shuttle. This made me want to give River Rat Raft another chance in the future. I hope to see the improvements next summer.

Was part of a huge group -- easy, no frills or too many rules, and lots of fun! It's a good 7 or 8…read moremile stretch down the river.