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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 Class3-4
Beginner/Intermediate
River Miles11**
MealsNone
Age Minimum7-12*
Price$118 – $133

Merced 1-Day

River Class3-4
Beginner/Intermediate
River Miles16
MealsLunch
Age Minimum9-14*
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 Class3-3+
Beginner/Intermediate
River Miles7
MealsNone
CampingNone
Age Minimum7
Price$136

Kings Full Service 1-Day

River Class3-3+
Beginner/Intermediate
River Miles7
MealsLunch
CampingNone
Age Minimum7
Price $173 – $239

Kings 2-Day

River Class3-3+
Beginner/Intermediate
River Miles20
Meals4
Camping1 Night in Camp
Age Minimum7
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 Class4-4+
Intermediate / Advanced
River Miles18
Meals1
CampingNone
Age Minimum12
Price$314- $349

Tuolumne 2-Day

River Class4-4+
Intermediate / Advanced
River Miles18
Meals4
Camping1 Night on River
Age Minimum12
Price$548- $609

Tuolumne 3-Day

River Class4-4+
Intermediate / Advanced
River Miles18
Meals7
Camping2 Nights on River
Age Minimum12
Price$764- $849
  • Tuolumne prices are per person and subject to an 8% Government access and service fee.