Private Whitewater Rafting Experience with San Francisco Pickup

Duration10h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Whitewater River Rafting Thrills in California’s Gold Country!
Craving adventure? Embark on an epic full-day escape from San Francisco to experience the wild thrill of whitewater river rafting on the legendary American River—where California’s Gold Rush began!

Travel in comfort through the scenic Central Valley with a stop in a charming gold rush town for breakfast. Then head to the South Fork of the American River for an adrenaline-pumping ride through 8–10 miles of class III rapids—perfect for beginners and intermediate paddlers. No prior experience needed. (Min age: 8 or 80 lbs.)

After your rafting adventure, enjoy a picnic lunch (included), then explore James Marshall Gold Discovery Park, sip at local wineries, or stop at one of California’s largest outlets.

This custom private tour blends thrills, history, and nature for the ultimate day trip. Let’s turn your bucket list into reality—one rapid at a time!

Options

Private VAN Tour (minibus)

Private VAN Tour
Pickup included

Private SUV Tour

Private SUV Tour
Pickup included

What's included

Private transportation
Pickup/drop off anywhere in San Francisco downtown, Fisherman's wharf area, Presidio, Sacramento
Bottled water
Snacks
Rafting equipment and river fees included
Air-conditioned vehicle

Sorry, we cannot transport passengers with disabilities as our vehicles are not equipped for that
Tips/gratuities are voluntary payments to your guides as a gesture of appreciation for good service
Lunch

What to expect

Experience our Whitewater Rafting Thrills

Brief Description: Book our private 4X4 SUV or luxury van and enjoy our ultimate thrilling escapade that will take you to the American River to experience a unique whitewater rafting adventure all inclusive.

Our River rafting guided tour will take you from San Francisco to the American River that lies in the heart of the Gold Country. We will drive through the Bay Bridge heading east on highway 80 through Sacramento and Central Valley. A relaxing drive will take you through the agricultural valley where deltas, rivers and lakes meet in the middle of large and flat agricultural fields and pastoral lands. A break may take place in a charming old gold country town to enjoy breakfast in a rustic cafe.

We will then wind our road up to the South Fork of the American River, located at the Sierra Nevada’s Foothills where Gold was discovered back in 1848. Please do not under estimate the safety instructions that will be given to you by your tour leader, your safety is very important to us.

American River

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

-We offer complimentary pickup and drop off in San Francisco, in the East Bay (Oakland, Emeryville, Oakland and in Sacramento areas ).

Additional information

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Our policy regarding passengers with disabilities: Sorry, our vehicles are not equipped for passengers with disabilities and therefore, our commercial insurance doesn’t allow us to transport persons with any kind of disabilities for the sake of their own safety and well-being

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

From

$1,159.00 per person

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Operated by Golden Horizon Tours · Booked through Viator

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