Zephyr Whitewater Rafting

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California River Rafting Near Yosemite and Sequoia
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Kings River 1/2-day trips

Kids American
Book 1/2 day
Class 3-3+ — Beginner / Intermediate

An exciting 1/2 day of rafting. We raft the full 10 miles of the Kings river all afternoon.  Bring your lunch and eat in our base camp prior to boarding our bus to the launch area.

  • Meet at 11:30, back to your cars by 3:30 to 5:00 depending on water levels (the higher the water, the quicker the trip).
  • From $89 – $109. Min. age 6-10 depending on water levels

Trip and Price includes:

  • Free use of our wetsuits and paddle jackets for spring trips
  • All necessary river equipment
  • Beverages at days end
  • Parking and bus shuttle to the launch area
  • Full use of our Base Camp which includes flush toilets, rinse off shower (beach shower type), picnic tables, and beautiful views right on the river
  • 1/2 day trips do not include lunch. You are welcome to bring your lunch and eat in our Base Camp prior to your trip. Make sure that you have eaten well before your trip starts…you will need the energy!
  • Sorry, no camping is available at our base camp for 1/2 day express trips, unless prior arrangements are made through our office

Trip Itinerary:

  • Meet at 11:30, the day of your trip
  • If you brought a sack lunch, you can eat in our camp prior to boarding the bus.
  • 12:15 pm board the bus for the 45 minute ride to put-in
  • Launch rafts 1:15 pm…raft all afternoon with stops for swimming, water play, swimmers eddy.
  • Back to camp between 3:30 and 5:00.  The higher the water, the quicker the trip.
  • Snacks and cold beverages, view photos, free to leave for home

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    • Tuolumne River 1-day trips
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    • Tuolumne River Trip Details
  • Whitewater School 2020

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Please read our response to rafting in 2021 with COVID-19.

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Testimonials

This was our last event on our trip to Yosemite. We reserved the AM half day trip which turned out great considering it was the last day of rafting due to low water levels. Our guide, Gordy, was very informative and well experienced. We had an easy d… Read more
ErlynLos Angeles, CA
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Zephyr Whitewater Expeditions
P.O. Box 510
Columbia, CA 95310

Business Phone: 209-532-6249
Reservations Phone: 800-431-3636 (toll free in U.S.)
E-mail: raft@zrafting.com

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