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Merced River
The mighty Merced river flows through Yosemite Valley, and we launch our trips just outside the Park. We offer both morning and afternoon 1/2 Day trips and Full Day trips daily. The Merced is a Class 3-4 river, suitable for both first timers as young as 7 (lower water levels), and also for seasoned rafters.
Trips Daily from April through June or July and sometimes into August depending on snow-pack. Only 1 hour and 30 minutes from Yosemite Village to our meeting spot.
Merced 1/2 Day
River Class | 3-4 Beginner/Intermediate |
River Miles | 11** |
Meals | None |
Age Minimum | 7-12* |
Price | $118 – $133 |
Merced 1-Day
River Class | 3-4 Beginner/Intermediate |
River Miles | 16 |
Meals | Lunch |
Age Minimum | 9-14* |
Price | $161 – $201 |
- Merced prices are per person and subject to an 8% Government access/service fee.
- Free use of wetsuits if needed. 5% discount for groups of 6-11.
- 12+ group rates for 12 or more, plus 1 free trip with 24 or more.
- *Youth ages dependent on water levels.
- **Late season 1/2 day trips cover 5 river miles
Kings River
The Kings River is a beautiful section of river that is an excellent wilderness experience near Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Parks. We offer 1/2 Day, Full Day, and 2-Day trips that include camping at our riverside base camp, as well as delicious Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner options. The Kings is a Class 3 river, and is great for families with kids as young as 7, as well as whitewater enthusiasts looking for fun rapids and clear, fresh water.
Trips from late April through mid-July or early August (depending on snow-pack). Trips meet east of Fresno at the TWIN PINES CAMP.
1/2 Day – BBQ Lunch
River Class | 3-3+ Beginner/Intermediate |
River Miles | 7 |
Meals | None |
Camping | None |
Age Minimum | 7 |
Price | $136 |
Kings Full Service 1-Day
River Class | 3-3+ Beginner/Intermediate |
River Miles | 7 |
Meals | Lunch |
Camping | None |
Age Minimum | 7 |
Price | $173 – $239 |
Kings 2-Day
River Class | 3-3+ Beginner/Intermediate |
River Miles | 20 |
Meals | 4 |
Camping | 1 Night in Camp |
Age Minimum | 7 |
Price | $173 – $239 |
Tuolumne River
The Tuolumne is our most rugged whitewater trip, and is near Yosemite National Park. We offer 1 Day, 2 Day, and 3 Day trips, that include riverside camping and meals. The Tuolumne is suitable for first timers looking for a challenge (including kids as young as 10), as well as seasoned rafters who want a technical whitewater experience.
Selected Days – April through early September, see trip details.
Tuolumne 1-Day
River Class | 4-4+ Intermediate / Advanced |
River Miles | 18 |
Meals | 1 |
Camping | None |
Age Minimum | 12 |
Price | $314- $349 |
Tuolumne 2-Day
River Class | 4-4+ Intermediate / Advanced |
River Miles | 18 |
Meals | 4 |
Camping | 1 Night on River |
Age Minimum | 12 |
Price | $548- $609 |
Tuolumne 3-Day
River Class | 4-4+ Intermediate / Advanced |
River Miles | 18 |
Meals | 7 |
Camping | 2 Nights on River |
Age Minimum | 12 |
Price | $764- $849 |
- Tuolumne prices are per person and subject to an 8% Government access and service fee.