They went above and beyond to undue the doodle by the third party who scheduled our reservation. Rather than telling us, "Too bad, so sad we got your money, not our problem," they stepped up and added us to another trip later in the day that was already sold out. They saved the day for my daughter's first CLASS IV trip. Thank you Daneya for running the show and taking care of us on our second trip in two days. You guys are the best! read more

Had a great time! The people who work here are awesome. Major shout out to our guide, Parker for agreeing to wear my go pro and giving us a great run through the rapids. I even left my drivers license at the shop and they offered to mail it to me. Strongly recommend this place! read more

Whitewater Voyages - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kernville, California

Amazing time on the Kern, and Brogan was an awesome guide! We did the Jungle Run, which was perfect for our family (and Brogan was very patient with my wild child). The staff overall made sure everyone was pumped - even the bus ride was fun. They give everyone a chance to swim plus a rock jump, and beverages are provided at the end. read more

It was an amazing experience with them, great way to spend our honeymoon. Absolutely legendary we had Michelle as our guide she was fantastic. It was a great experience and we will be coming back!! The lunch was in a perfect spot of our trip as well . Possum is my husband and I favorite spot:) read more

Whitewater Voyages - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kernville, California

My group (of about 12 teenagers and 8 dads) all recently took an overnight rafting trip down the Kern River with Whitewater Voyages -- and it was an absolute blast! The guides were friendly, fun and knowledgeable, ensuring everyone felt safe ... but equally importantly had a great time. They were all super personable, fun, and knew each of us by name by the end of it. I'd like to give a shoutout to Junior and Steph and the whole crew! Junior was knowledgable and super funny and what I appreciated about him as our guide on the river was one minute he could be having fun, splashing and joking, but when he needed to could quickly get us to understand it was time to focus on the rapid or work better together without ever feeling like we were being scolded for not knowing what we were doing, it was always in a positive fun way. If I returned I would 100% request Junior as our river guide again ... so long as you want to get wet and I think part of the fun are those oh sh*t moments while still being safe ... and he delivered on those :) Also, the meals were ... way beyond expectations. We are talking steaks, breakfast burritos, and more. If you're looking for adventure with great food, excellent guides and a magical night under the stars (this might have even been highlight for me -- getting to sleep under the stars and seeing the Milky Way - then this trip is for you! read more

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We were a group of 12 and had a great time celebrating a friends 55th birthday. We did Class 3 rapids which was adventurous but not overwhelming. Everyone was professional, safe, fun and Valdez was a fantastic guide. Highly recommend him as your guide and Whitewater Voyages! read more

The entire experience was well organized , our guide Luther was patient and amazing and we had so much fun! Our kids enjoyed it did we

Wow Amber and Ivan nailed the review for our day one with Michelle. Madi and I (Kurt) were the other two in the boat and had a fantastic adventure with the three boat excursion that day. We have over 12 trips in three countries and this crew and company shine above others in teaching, sharing and of course safety. It was fun for the honeymooners to experience their first rafting swim. Madi and i also did a second day on the same run, with Junior, we like to get at least two consecutive days on the river to ensure we maintain skills and with two days on the same 3-4 river we learn to read and understand the flows of the river. Both Michelle and Junior enhanced our knowledge and it's fantastic to share experiences with all. My real score is minus 3 points for lunch oreos not being traditional. I blame Junior. BTW I left our gear at the front door for an excuse to "drive back " up for another two days soon. Cheers and big water. Kurt and Madi read more

Absolutely top-tier experience. This is our 3rd time with Whitewater Voyages over the past 20ish years, and I wouldn't even consider going anywhere else. The experience was top-tier from start to finish, and our guide, Grant, was an all-star. He made sure that we got the full experience, but also made us feel very safe when doing so. I think the best part is, the kids (having never rafted before) were complaining about it the entire trip, and when we were finished, they were ready for more. I honestly hope we're able to come back again soon. read more

Wonderful trip down the Lower Kern: Jungle Run. We had a group of 20. Guides made our trip fun, safe and enjoyable. Most of the boys hadn't been rafting before and everyone made our run down the river fun. We will be back. read more

Whitewater Voyages - Fun down the Lower Kern: Jungle Run. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kernville, California

An Unforgettable Ride with Whitewater Voyages -- More Than Just a River Trip From the moment we arrived in Kernville, it was clear we were in the hands of masters of the river--but what truly set Whitewater Voyages apart was their blend of expert professionalism, deep local knowledge, and a genuine, joyful passion for the Kern. Every guide on our trip was not just highly trained and safety-conscious (which they absolutely were), but also incredibly human--sharing river lore, teaching paddle techniques with patience and humor, and creating a kind of floating camaraderie that's rare to find anywhere, let alone on a raging Class IV rapid. The Kern River itself is pure magic: rugged, raw, and untamed in the best way. But with Whitewater Voyages, it became something more--a living classroom, a thrill ride, and a spiritual experience all in one. Whether we were navigating churning whitewater or floating through quiet granite canyons, our guides knew when to amp up the energy and when to let the stillness speak. Shoutout to the entire crew for creating not just a trip, but a memory--one of those rare experiences that pulls you out of daily life and reminds you you're alive. If you're looking for a river trip that's equal parts adrenaline, beauty, and soul, this is it. I've rafted in half a dozen places across the U.S. and nothing touches the heart of the experience like Whitewater Voyages on the Kern. read more

Whitewater Voyages - Kiddo's scouting the rapids! They loved it!! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kernville, California

Great trip with my kids rafting down the Kern River for my 82nd birthday. Steve our guide was amazing. If you ever need an expert rafting guide, he's your man. The company was well organized and equipment was in very good condition. Nice array of cloths to purchase. Only knock was the photographer took poor photos and wasn't in a good location. Needed to be by class 3 rapid. read more

Whitewater Voyages - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kernville, California

Great experience overall We had 4 families on the 2 day with overnight camping trip on the Kern River trip. EB and Maxim were our guides on subsequent days. The were fun, informative and made the overall experience great! read more

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This is my second time rafting with Whitewater Voyages and my fourth trip rafting in general. I have been with several guides but Josh and Stephen were the most professional, friendly and knowledgeable guides I've been with! This year our party went at the end of the season and since we were the only group it was like having a private tour to ourselves. I would recommend Whitewater Voyages to anyone looking for a great rafting experience in Kernville. read more

Our Group of 9 were split between 2 rafts and we did the full day "Big Water" trip. We had 5 adults and 4 adolescents between ages of 14-17. Our guides KP and Steve were outstanding, they did an excellent job of communicating with us, providing safety, and reassurance for several beginners in our group. They had such an awesome first experience thanks to them, they are already talking about doing it again soon. The whole crew at Whitewater Voyages were down to earth and professional. The lunch that was provided was excellent and prepared well with snacks, drinks, and a sandwich spread that amazing! Can't thank them enough for the wonderful exp read more

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We have been going on white river rafting tours with this amazing company for the past two years, and each experience has been nothing short of incredible! From the moment you call to book your trip, the kindness and professionalism of the staff shine through. They take the time to explain everything thoroughly, ensuring you feel completely prepared and excited for the adventure ahead. The guides are a perfect blend of fun and responsibility. They make safety a top priority while still ensuring that the entire experience is an absolute blast. My 10-year-old daughter had the time of her life, and the guides were fantastic with her, making her feel confident and involved throughout the trip. Not only are the rafting trips exhilarating, but the guides also take the time to educate you about the river, its ecosystem, and the surrounding nature. This added layer of learning makes the adventure even more enriching and memorable. A special shout-out to the photographer who captures the most wonderful moments of the trip. The photos are stunning and truly worth every dime. They provide us with beautiful memories that we can look back on and cherish forever. We've decided that this will be a yearly tradition for our family, thanks to the exceptional experiences we've had. I highly recommend this rafting tour company to anyone looking for an unforgettable, fun, and educational adventure. Thank you to the wonderful team for making our trips so special! Chase was our instructor last year and he was so incredible so fun and kept us safe read more

Whitewater Voyages - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kernville, California

I had a great time with Whitewater Voyages! As a first time rafter, I was nervous but our guides, Stephen and Josh, were experienced and knowledgeable rafters who made the trip fun and enjoyable :) read more

Another amazing experience with Whitewater Voyages ! Kata was an amazing knowledgeable guide! We had such a great time and will never forget our trip! Highly recommend this business for your white water rafting. read more

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Was my friends birthday and we booked online rafting in advance. What I recommend other to do. They always busy. I'll be honest what I didn't like is that the didn't mention that we need to have some shoes on to go rafting. We had to purchase special water shoes next door since they didn't have right size for rental. Sam was excellent instruction and it was fantastic experience to ride with him in the boat. Would defiantly come back for more rafting. PS, make sure to have sunscreen, water and some snacks. The price for the pictures is $75. I wish they can make videos from them boat. Maybe in the future they will. Overall, awesome! read more

Whitewater Voyages - Rafting down the river - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kernville, California

David was an amazing raft guide. He was very knowledgeable about the river and did a great job maneuvering through the rapids. I recommend the Jungle Run trip for a balance of rapids and swimming. read more

I took my family of adults on the Big River tour with Mike as our guide. This program is very professionally run, with excellent equipment and guides. I was impressed with the entry speech from one of the land staff. She looked us over carefully and warned us what we'd be losing in the river if we didn't leave it behind so we headed out with just the clothes on our bodies and grins on our faces. Because my sons are all in their early 20s, we opted for the Big River Class IV trip and HOLY #*%$&! that is a fast, spooky tour! On the bus ride to the put-in, the lead guide introduced herself and the other guides and once we arrived, she gave explicitly detailed instructions. We had been on Class II and III before, and thought we would be prepared. This river is seriously fast. And we went overboard (had an "out of boat experience") during one of the early, larger rapids. We all got back into the boat relatively quickly but we're very able-bodied adults. There was another group with several minor children - having been under that angry, churning water, there is NO WAY I would take this tour with anyone under 18 for safety's sake. The lunch was pretty good for my meat eaters. I stated on the form that I'm vegan so my option was peanut butter and jelly (there was no world of safety from cross-contamination as everyone just went through the lineup and grabbed food bare-handed to create their own sandwiches - it's a post-covid world, folks.) They put out a bag of baby carrots and a small container of hummus and passed a tray of cut oranges and apples as the guides worked on setting up lunch. There was ample water, lemonade, and a bag of trail mix, but we were told we got one paper cup and that was it. A little better lunch planning would improve this tour. It would have been more efficient and sanitary if they had taken sandwich orders at registration and prepared them so they could quickly hand them out instead of trying to set up a self-serve sandwich bar. And for those with dietary restrictions, it's far safer. The little area we had lunch in was charming, with a flow of quicker water that you could float through without getting swept into the river. After lunch, there was a jump-off cliff that many of the rafters tried - made for a cool photo op but for some reason , none of the 5 people who tried it in our group were photographed so I have no proof, just memories. When we hit the Big Five I was so seriously spooked I feel like I dissociated. All I know is that when Mike said we were heading into the last one, I breathed a huge sigh of relief. Folks, it's a lovely river when it's flat but once those rapids hit, it's scary out there - this is not a trip for the timid or even the mild adventurer. When you're underwater in that river, you could die. There's a reason you sign a waiver. Each of my group of 6 had their own tale to tell from our time underwater, and we made indelible memories. I'm glad we did it but we're staying out of Class IV from here on out. Special shout out to Mike, our awesome guide. He kept us in check and after that first flip we remained super solid with his strong guidance. He's so knowledgeable about the area and has been doing this for over a decade so I truly felt we were in good hands. Thanks, Mike and thanks, Whitewater Voyages! read more

Whitewater Voyages - It's called whitewater for a reason!! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kernville, California

Amazing experience! As a first time rafter, I wasn't sure what to expect and was a little nervous about it. Bull, Matt, and Emily took care of us though! They made sure to teach us everything we needed to now before getting on the water and they did a good job starting easy and ramping up the difficulty as we got better. They cooked amazing food (we did a 2 day trip) at the campsite too, I couldn't believe it! Overall, just super chill people and a hell of a good time. Definitely looking forward to coming back read more

The crew was so nice and fun, we had a great time! Water was perfect and the run was easy enough for us first timers read more

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had a fantastic first time rafting with this company! I initially felt like it was a little pricey per person but for how long the trip is (we did half day, 8 am to about noon) and for everything that's included (gear, bus over to the location etc) I think it's fair! We went end of July, the day was HOT but water was still pretty cold, refreshing. We got a chance to float off the raft a bit and jump off a little cliff as well :) Actual trip was super fun!!! We had an awesome cutie guide named Isaac (unsure of spelling) who did an amazing job leading us, very friendly, sweet, and told us some fun stories about the river / the area / the job etc. We all felt very safe being led even through the trickier more intense rapids, I'm an anxious person at times and I felt very comfortable! Would definitely go again and maybe even try a harder class Route. Only cons I would say, is im assuming because the company doesn't want to hold responsibility, we couldn't really bring our phones and I feel like I totally missed out on photo opportunities. Photo I uploaded was taken by my friend, who DID bring her phone. I wasn't really clear on exactly what to expect in terms of where our stuff will be etc while rafting but now that I know, I would definitely have been fine bringing my phone in a little waterproof bag thing. Now the only photos would be the expensive ones they sell. Oh well. Next time! :) read more

Whitewater Voyages - rafting trip (on the water) - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kernville, California

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Jacob was our guide and he was fantastic. We had the best time and this being our first time it definitely will not be our last !!!!! Thank you so very much it was amazing I highly recommend this rafting company to everyone. Thank you to all of you we had a fantastic fun filled day read more

Went rafting today with Whiskey Flats Mayor/River Rat Ryan Merckle and our Tater Michelle as our guides and couldn't have asked for a better time!! It was my very first time rafting as well as my nieces and they took great care of us.. if rafting is something you're even just considering, this is your sign to do iiiiitt!!! Thank you Whitewater Voyages, thank you Merckle and thank you Michelle!! And for the life of me I cannot remember our bus drivers name (I'm sooorry) BUT thank you too!! You were fantastic and we appreciate the cold beverages at the end of our adventure... 10000000% would recommend this company to anyone and everyone!! read more

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1st time rafting. Had a great experience. Everything was very organized, groups were small and each guide took care of their own people. It was very personal, you got to know the other folks in your boat over the day, since you're all depending on each other. Our guide, Kirk, knew what he was doing and kept us all on the boat. He knew a lot about the river and the surrounding area, he lives just across the mountain from the river. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it to anyone interested. When we pulled out, the owner of the company was there to greet everyone and actually drove the bus back to the starting point. Great group of people working there! One thing I should warn you about: As you drive there, you will be looking at the river. Don't worry, the section you run is not the section you see driving up. We almost chickened out based on the water we saw driving there. We were later told that section is considered impassible by raft. Which I believe! read more

Whitewater Voyages - our group on the kern river 7/2023 - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kernville, California

You definitely want to go with Chris was the best guide ever! We were lucky to have him, Thanks so much we plan on coming again soon. Definitely recommend this company. Chris made our trip so fun!! read more

This was the most amazing trip of our lives for our 1st river rafting trip, we did the level 5!!! Brian, Chase & Sam are so experienced we felt comfortable they would keep us safe! That they did!!! Not flips or swimmers. This was Epic!!! You guys are The Rock Stars of the Rapids!!! Thank God for you three!!! read more

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My 10-year-old son, hubby, and I came with a group of 12 and did the 1/2 day Jungle Tour. It was my and my son's 2nd rafting trip within a month. We had our 1st trip in CO. The weather was around the low 90s so the water was refreshing when we got splashed and jumped in. We were allowed to hop off the raft to swim and I even jumped off a 16ft boulder into the water. Almost didn't do it bc it looks WAY higher once you're up at the top. But I did it! Our fabulous guide, (Captain) Kirk, was super chill, fun, and informative. Thank you so much for making my hubby's first rafting experience and my and my son's 2nd so fun. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is bc pictures are not included in the price (which is already pretty hefty, IMO) and they cost $20 a pop for JUST 1 digital copy of a picture. Maybe it's bc I'm spoiled since our CO rafting trip had the pics included (and there were at least 40 pics!) in the price and the rafting trip in CO was cheaper for a comparable rafting experience. Still a great time though! read more

The team at whitewater voyages was fantastic. If you get up to the kern river a rafting trip with WV is a must! They were so nice and helpful. My kids were a little nervous and everyone did a great job making them feel safe. They asked to go again before our run even ended. read more

Our guides was amazing! My family and I had an awesome time and lunch was yummy! thank you! read more

Whitewater Voyages - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kernville, California

We went out last week and had a blast. The wearer was cold but we were provided west suits and booties so we were.super toasty. The guides were amazing. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone that wants to go rafting. read more

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Be prepared for one of the best days ever. We did the big water trip, which was awesome from the start. Sean and Max were the best guides, they were very knowledgeable and helpful. The lunch was delicious and had a great options for everyone. We were worried about our 11.5 year old and the level of rapids, but she did great. I highly recommend this company and this trip. Make sure to take the cliff jump! read more

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Had an awesome time today with our guide Sean and safety guy Max. They made my family feel safe and welcome. They expertly guided us through class 3 and 4 rapids making sure our excitement was to the max. Lunch was amazing!! Great job!!! read more

Whitewater Voyages - Todechiney family - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kernville, California

What a day we had at Whitewater Voyages! Came with a group of 11 and did the 1/2 day tour and we all had a blast. The weather was around the low 90s so the water was just perfect to cool us off. T I P S : - Wear a hat, dri-fit long sleeve, and water shoes/sneakers - Bring sunscreen and chapstick with spf!! - Bring a water bottle/hydro The raft has a mesh bag to carry your essentials like water and sunscreen but you're more than welcome to bring your own waterproof bag to carry other belongings you wish to bring. We were allowed to hop off the raft to swim and even jumped off a 16ft boulder into the water. Our amazinggggg guide, Josh, was super chill, funny, and informative. Thank you so much for making our first rafting experience so fun. We definitely want to come back for a more advanced tour when the water levels are higher! read more

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Our guide Emily was amazing! Everyone was so friendly and just being on the river was wonderful. It was beautiful, fun, and a refreshing way to spend a hot afternoon. I hope we get an opportunity to come back and experience the upper Kern river too! read more

Whitewater Voyages - Our group having a great day on the Jungle Run trip in late July! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kernville, California

Just returned from their 2 day Sierra escape trip and it was 100% worth it. Had a group of 6 and we were all in agreement it was amazing, and worth everyone's time! Shoutout to Abbie and Ethan for being great people and making our trip special! We will 100% be back!!! read more

So much fun. Our guide Josh, Issac and Rose were great. My kids were talking about the day all the way home and are already planning our next trip. The office staff was really sweet (we had a small snafu with a weight of one of our kids) and even though he couldn't go, they really tried. Thanks for the day, we will definitely be back and be requesting Josh as he is great with kids. read more

Was a great experience for our first time rafting. The booking process was super easy and the price was very reasonable. The booking person recommended we rent a wet suit due to the cold water. Out of 25 people in the group, we were the only 4 who rented the wetsuits. We decided not to wear the suits and they refused to refund our money. Not cool...Our guide John was awesome. Very knowledgeable and very fun. He made the trip a great time. Thanks John. Would love to give a 5 star rating but the recommendation for us to rent the wetsuit knowing we would not need it and not issue the refund just left a bad taste. read more