Had an amazing experience, had a young man help us carry a boat out bc it was to heavy and we were…read morealr running late ! thank you !

We enjoyed a fun day river rafting with our kids. All the staff were so pleasant and helpful. The…read moreextra delivery fee was 100% worth it. Special thanks to Cole H who helped bring our raft down to the river and load our cooler for us. Thank you Cole H and the rest of the staff at American River raft rentals. We had a blast!

We camped at the American River Resort and took part in the river rafting. It's $120/person for 4…read morehours session. The first two hours were kind of boring, we were just floating around the river, the last 45 minutes were really fun with lot of adrenaline. Our captain Luke from South Africa was fun and he even brought his speaker to entertain us with songs. The pictures taken by the prof were amazing, we're having fun.

Great time! Nice facilities friendly staff and will do it again…read more Bathroom and showers were clean and maintained well. You have to plan right and avoid waiting in line to shower. Meals were good typical choices for breakfast and nice Happy Hour beer chips salsa cheese then hamburgers hot dogs potato salad chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

Amazing trip down the Truckee River. Our adventure started at the parking lot across the highway…read morefrom River Ranch. We parked, checked in, and waited for the shuttle bus to take us to the starting point in Tahoe City. A 5 minute speech about the rules and what ifs was endured. On to the raft. These are sturdy rafts that can easily accommodate 6 or 7 people. They charge by the person not by the raft so you can take 2 rafts for more space. The river is flowing high so there were minimal protruding rocks and trees. The "rapids" at the end were pretty tame as well. We brought super soakers and had a few water fights with other boats and picnicking people. This has become an expensive outing.

We recently enjoyed an unforgettable day on the Truckee River thanks to the Truckee River Raft…read moreCompany, and I can't recommend the experience enough. My daughters (11 and 13) and I set out for a leisurely float that turned into one of the highlights of our summer. Seamless Start Parking was easy and free a rare treat (we are from Los Angeles) and the lot even had a restroom, which was super convenient for families. Check-in was smooth and well-organized: we received red wristbands and a boarding pass, then hopped onto the shuttle bus bound for the launch point. Easy Breezy Adventure Once at the river, staff gave a quick safety briefing and handed out life jackets before helping us launch our raft. From start to finish, every team member we interacted with was friendly, patient, and genuinely welcoming. The whole operation felt effortless. Gentle Float Meets Gorgeous Views We set off around 10:15 AM under sunny skies and a light breeze. The float itself was peaceful and beginner-friendly. My eldest had never rowed before, so it was a fun learning curve lots of laughs, some zigzagging, and plenty of drifting. Wildlife was abundant: ducks, geese, and chirping birds greeted us along the way. We snapped tons of photos and chatted with other folks enjoying the river. The occasional mild "rapids" added a dash of excitement but never felt intimidating. Lunch on the Water We brought a Yeti cooler packed with lunch, drinks, and snacks, which my youngest daughter absolutely loved. We stopped a few times to swim and explore some parts of the river are surprisingly deep while others are ankle-shallow. Towels, sunscreen, and water were essential. End of the Line, but Not the Fun The float ends at a restaurant where staff helps you disembark, and a shuttle conveniently takes you back across the street to your parked car. Such a thoughtful, full-circle setup. Tips The river water is cold, so prepare for that but once you're in, you adjust quickly. Also, bring lunch, sun protection, and don't forget the camera; this is a memory-maker. Overall, this experience was top-notch. Scenic, well-managed, and packed with gentle adventure. We'll absolutely be back.

Fun & safe for all age levels, a series of small rapids at the end to provide some excitement. We…read moregot stucked on rocks twice, took a little effort to free ourselves. We boarded the rafts directly behind the office, staff were nice college kids. The ride was 90% chill mix in with 10% of excitement as our craft stranded on rocks, twice. There are many places u can stop for snack break, feed the duck or to skinny dip. A few small but tricky rapids along the way, we saw other rafts stranded on rocks. The end was our fav part. Sun was brutal so bring sun screen.

Management really needs to improve their communication and customer service. I needed to remove one…read moreperson from my reservation, which should have been a simple request, but it ended up taking three days of back-and-forth communication to resolve. Throughout the process, I was repeatedly directed from one company to the other, with each company telling me to contact the other instead of taking responsibility. It was extremely frustrating, time-consuming, and inconvenient. What made the experience even worse was the difference in how the two companies treated us. The other company was much friendlier, more helpful, and genuinely seemed interested in resolving the issue. In contrast, this company's staff came across as rude and dismissive, and they continually redirected us elsewhere even though our original booking was made through them. Overall, the lack of accountability and poor customer service left a very negative impression. Based on my experience, I would recommend booking with the other company instead. They were far more professional, responsive, and pleasant to work with throughout the process.

Amazing experience with this company! My group and I went twice this summer season. We went to a…read moreclass 3 South Fork American | Gorge 1/2 Day with Amy and a class 4 Middle Fork American 1 Day trip with Shane. They were both super helpful and safe guides, but more importantly, they were fun and took us on side quests. Going twice in one season also gave us a nice return rider discount. Will definitely be back next season for more!

Jayden was a true pro as our guide. Her direction was always very direct, dead on accurate and…read morecalming to hear. We had young kids who were initially nervous but we felt safe in her hands. By the end, we all had an awesome experience thanks to her.

Had an amazing time with H2O Adventures on a full day trip on the South fork of the America River!…read more I highly recommend them! They were so friendly and helpful. Even when I screwed up our booking and accidentally forgot one person they quickly got us taken care of. Waylon was the best guide! He was great with both my kids, letting them know when they could ride the bull and when they could jump in to get wet. He knew a lot about the area and engaged in conversation with all of us. I highly recommend the full day trip as it lets you see the entire upper and lower parts. Lunch was amazing. They asked us what we wanted and had an amazing spread (burgers, toppings, chips, watermelon, lemonade, pasta salad & cookies). I certainly wasn't expecting it to be that good. But after a half day it was soooo yummy!!! Can't say enough nice things! Even when my oldest fell out at Hospital, everyone knew exactly what to do (she was holding onto the boat). They travel together which is great. There are lots of options, but you cannot go wrong with H2O Adventures! We are already planning our next trip- on the Middle Fork and we will most definitely raft with H2O!!

We had an awesome trip with our guides Connor & Nico!! Very exciting rafting tour down Middle Fork…read more(TunnelChute & Chunder Rapids) with level 4 rapids, history fun facts, and opt-in side quests like jumping from boulders and swimming down the rapids. Our guides were excellent, they made sure we were safe, well taken care of, and customized the ride to our group. You can tell they really love what they do. I was especially impressed with lunch. Super fresh delicious fruit and ingredients for a make-your-own wraps station. H2O was a great choice and we loved being able to support a great small, family owned business!!!

My family and I had such an amazing time being guided by Joey! For the 4/5 of us, it was our first…read moretime but the staff was very knowledgable and friendly throughout the whole process. Joey taught us all the techniques and made us comfortable by the time we hit the Class 3. None of us fell out AND we got to do cool tricks! I bought the photo package and I'm so glad I did because the shots were awesome. Thank you Sarah, Jake, and our new friend/guide Joey!

Our guide Jake was amazing and we had such a wonderful experience. Irie staff are down to earth and…read moreknowledgeable. They help create a memorable and fun experience. We highly recommend it!

We had a fantastic experience on a 1 day trip on the South Fork American River. We had three 11…read moreyear old kids in our boat and the guide (Parker) was so patient and friendly to them! The trip was just the right balance of excitement and feeling safe. Our guide was awesome and clearly an expert at navigating the river. Also highly recommend the campsite - nice flat sites and clean showers/bathrooms.

To be honest, they had me at "teachers raft free"! Cherry on top of a great summer break adventure…read more We were camping down the road at Hipcamp. (Highly recommend) and did the half day trip. We all loved it. Our guide was fantastic, navigated like a pro. The lunch at the end was nice, but just a cold beer would have been better! Highly recommend this outfit.

I was afraid to go Whitewater rafting because I get seasick very easily. But I tried it anyway, and…read morethere was absolutely no problem. No seasickness at all. Not to mention how wonderful our guide Gretchen was, and how beautiful the river was. I'm 66 years old and this was my first white water raft. I wouldn't call it scary but it was very thrilling and exciting.

I've rafted on the South Fork and Middle Fork several times times with various companies- I have…read morealways had a great experience- but the companies change names or stop doing middle fork- which is what led me to Whitewater Excitement this year- Everyone who works there from admin to guides to drivers etc are super helpful and nice!! My sister, nephew and I wanted to do Middle Fork this year and I remember it being an adrenaline rush and challenging but so fun- We picked a Tuesday so it was not crowded, but when it ended up being just the three of us in the raft with Juli, I was a little nervous, remembering how intimidating tunnel chute was- and I didn't have the security of a full raft of people to weigh down the raft and help paddle to build up speed. This just goes to show you how important a seasoned veteran rafting guide is Juli was amazing. He gave clear instructions, he was very calm, and he managed the raft like a pro. No no flipping over and no one fell out. So exciting! Now I want to go to Costa Rica and look up Whitewater excitement there and request Juli. Hope to do this at least one more time this year. If I lived closer, I would go more often. Ps- I read some people complaining that you have to pitch in to carry the raft from the water up to the trucks and from the trucks down to the water, I've only been with one company that did not ask you to do that. All the rest have always had the rafters help out in pitch-in.