Rafting and Wine Tasting Day Tour

Whitewater in the California Gold Country

 
Whitewater Rafting

 

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 Time
Duration
Price (USD)
06:15
12-13 hours
Adult $179
Student $169

Tours depart daily from San Francisco

Sunday, Tuesday, Friday

May 25th-September 20, 2008

Highlights
Inclusions

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

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.

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.

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.

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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