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Tahoe Whitewater Tours

Go Whitewater Rafting in Lake Tahoe and Central California

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Introducing Our River Family To Yours

Join us as we go whitewater rafting in central California on 5 area rivers nearest Lake Tahoe and Central California. With offering 30+ years of guided whitewater river trips we offer rafting trips suitable for all ages and abilities. From first-time beginners, and intermediate thrill seekers, to expert whitewater enthusiasts. Go whitewater rafting on our Family Friendly Class II-III beginner & intermediate sections on the Truckee River, Carson River, and South Fork American River. Go whitewater rafting on Class IV+ adrenaline-pumping advanced river tours on the North Fork American and Middle Fork American Rivers. We would love for you and your group large or small to go whitewater rafting with us this summer in Lake Tahoe California and Central California on one of our guided river raft tours.

OTHER RAFTING TOURS

WHAT RIVER IS BEST FOR ME?

At Tahoe Whitewater Tours we want to find you the best adventure possible. Everyone’s adventure needs are different, so the best river adventure we offer is the one that meets your needs and more. We have grouped our rivers based on length (half day, full day, or multi-day), and the class (which describes the level of difficulty). So when asking yourself “Which river is the best for me”, consider how much time you have to spend, as well as ability level and adventurous nature of your group. Let us help you find the perfect trip for you.


a man in a raft on top of a rock
I’M A THRILL SEEKER LOOKING FOR AN ADRENALINE FILLED DAY

For those who are looking for high adrenaline, extreme fun, and for an adventure like no other, consider checking out some of the best whitewater stretches in California. These trips are filled with heart pumping whitewater that will be sure to leave you satisfied!!!

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I’M LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

For those who are looking for a adventure that the entire family will enjoy, or if there are members of your group that have not yet been rafting before consider going on one of our class II and III stretches. These trips are a great introduction to running rivers and have something for everyone to enjoy.

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I’M LOOKING FOR A SCENIC TRIP WITH MILD RAPIDS.HOT SPRINGS!

Many enjoy rivers in different ways, and for those who would like to experience some of the best scenery in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. What better way to do it than to travel down a naturally flowing river.
Come experience natural geothermal Hot Springs!

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I’M LOOKING FOR A SHORTER DAY TRIP

For those visiting the Tahoe Area and only have a limited time to explore, consider choosing one of our shorter day trips. We know Tahoe has many exciting activities and it can be tough to fit them all in during a vacation. Luckily we have just the right trips available for those who can’t dedicate a full day.

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I’M LOOKING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD ON THE WATER (MULTI-DAY) HOT SPRINGS!

If you ask any one of us here at Tahoe Whitewater Tours what we believe to be the best way to experience a river, we would all say an overnight camping trip. To be able to fully experience a river is to see it during the day, to spend a sunset on its banks, and to sleep under a star filled sky. Engulf the senses through an overnight camping trip on one of our beautiful rivers!

History and Experience

Tahoe Whitewater Tours has been in operations in the North Lake Tahoe region since 1994, creating smiles and lasting memories through whitewater adventures. Throughout the years we have prided ourselves on being the best in the business and continue each year to fine tune, hone our skills, and continue our practice at being a leader in the whitewater industry. With over 20 years of experience as whitewater outfitters we specialize in rafting, kayaking, float tube adventures and most importantly, good old fashioned fun.

From our founding days, we have focused on ensuring an unrivaled experienced for our guests. We believe an adventure outing is enhanced with knowledgeable, caring, and friendly staff, which is why we have chosen the most hospitable of employees to care for you during your time with us. Our goal is to give our guests the best experience possible creating an appetite for more.

HEAR FROM OUR PADDLERS!

Don’t miss out on this amazing experience!

Went with a group of 6 that had never went rafting before. Between the amazing views and our wonderful guide Ivan it was a fantastic activity that made us want to do more rafting afterwards.

– Shantina Z, TripAdvisor
Fun and exciting tour, even when bounced out of the raft!

Great staff, and our guide Suki gave us the best ride, quickly bringing the raft about when I was bounced out for a thrilling dunk in the class III rapids of "Pinball". I'm so glad I purchased the picture package from our trip: the action shots.are hilarious!

– Doug R, TripAdvisor
Wonderful!

We had such a great time! Class 1-3 rapids. Fun for adults and still safe for families. Our guide was amazing.

– Mary, TripAdvisor
Very Fun Experience!

Our guide David was so great! He made the trip super fun and we went on routes that had lots of interaction. He was also super knowledgeable on Lake Tahoe's surroundings, and gave great recommendations

– Angela Y, TripAdvisor
Amazing and Fun!

This was such a fun experience. You should take into account who you are with when rafting. If you are an adult with three children and on a raft it will be uneven. Make sure you have at least two adults and that they can listen well and paddle when asked. If not you will end up in the water! We had an even group and everyone that we had in our raft listened well and was able to paddle. So we had a great experience and our guide was top-notch! I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys being outdoors and is into an adventure on the water.

– May S, TripAdvisor