Whitewater raft in the heart of the California Gold Country. Our Rafting and Wine Tasting Day Tour takes you into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Descend 8 miles of the American River down Class III rapids such as Meat Grinder, Triple Threat and Troublemaker. During the trip you will float past the historic gold discovery site of Sutter's Mill. After an exciting day of whitewater rafting you can enjoy a glass of California wine before heading back to the city by the bay.
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Pick-up
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Duration |
Price (USD) |
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06:15 |
12-13 hours
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Adult
$179 |
Student
$169 |
Tours depart daily from San Francisco Sunday, Tuesday, Friday May 25th-September 20, 2008 |
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Highlights |
Inclusions |
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Central Valley Agricultural Region Sierra Nevada Foothills 8 mile American River Descent Class III Whitewater Rapids California Gold Contry |
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off All Safety Equipment and Gear Riverside BBQ Lunch Wine Tasting (with proper ID) Transportation in biodiesel van |
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| Tour price does not include Gratuity nor Meals unless otherwise stated. | |||
| We reserve the right to cancel tours due to lack of participation, vehicle breakdown, weather or road conditions. | |||
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Name: Nuray Gercek
Date Posted: 09:51, 05 08 2006
Trip: americanriver
Message: What a wonderfull day. We had an excellent driver, Mercedes and superrafter Bull Dog. Thank you for everything.
Detailed Itinerary
The day begins with a pick-up from your lodging between 6 and 7 am and heading east across the Bay Bridge offering great views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Fisherman's Wharf.
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Raft
the Gold Country |
We stop for a quick breakfast in the Central Valley. Famous for its rich volcanic soil, the Central Valley is a booming agricultural region best known for Almonds, Grapes, Tomatoes, Peaches and Strawberries. After breakfast we continue our journey up through the cattle and horse ranching lands of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the American River.
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Class
III Excitement |
The Class III whitewater action begins immediately with Meatgrinder, followed by numerous rapids including Racehorse Bend, Rock Garden, Triple Threat and climaxed by a mad dash through the famed Troublemaker Rapid. Our trip ends as we pull ashore back at camp where your guides prepare a tasty BBQ lunch.
After lunch, there is time to play some beach volleyball and enjoy the river, then we unwind by tasting some fine California wines before heading back to the city. The tour ends with a hotel drop off between 6.00 and 6.30pm.
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Sierra
Nevada Foothills |
What Is Provided?
In April and May, the water is cold and the flow rate is higher. Though the weather is warm wetsuits/booties are provided. June thru September, the water is refreshing and the weather is hot so wetsuits are not necessary.
No Experience Necessary
Your safety is our main concern. A brief safety talk is given before anyone gets in the water. The South Fork of the American River is a Class III river system. This is ideal for beginners as well as intermediate paddlers. No prior whitewater experience is necessary though participants are required to have a minimum weight of 80lbs or 8 years of age (younger, lighter is acceptable with parental consent).
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