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River Trips

Experience unforgettable rafting trips near Yosemite National Park, where world-class whitewater, dramatic granite canyons, and lush Sierra Nevada scenery come together for the adventure of a lifetime.

Just minutes from Yosemite’s iconic waterfalls and giant sequoias are two of California's best whitewater rafting destinations: exciting one day trips on the Wild and Scenic Merced River, and well as single day and overnight options on the world renowned Tuolumne River.

Yosemite whitewater rafting options are offered from April to September, space is limited, with advance reservations needed to secure your trip. Discover why these Sierra rivers are considered some of California’s premier rafting destinations.

April - Aug

Tuolumne River Rafting

California-Yosemite

Length

1, 2 or 3 days

Difficulty

Class IV+

Price per Person

Starts at $342

Tuolumne River Rafting River
Yosemite River Rafting

May-July

Length

5 days

Difficulty

Class III+ (one IV)

Price per Person

Starts at $1,749

Yampa River Rafting River
wild and free

May - August

Length

4 or 5 days

Difficulty

Class III

Price per Person

Starts at $1,399

Green River Rafting – Gates of Lodore River
Dinosaur National Monument

May - Sept

Length

12 days

Difficulty

Class IV

Price per Person

Starts at $5,798

Middle Fork/Main Salmon River Combination River
Wild and Scenic

June, July, August

Length

6 days

Difficulty

Class IV

Price per Person

Starts at $4,500

Selway River Rafting River
Wild and Scenic

May - Sept

Length

6 days

Difficulty

Class III+/IV

Price per Person

Starts at $3,099

Middle Fork of the Salmon River River
Wild and Scenic

June - September

Length

6 days

Difficulty

Class III (IV-)

Price per Person

Starts at $2,099

Main Salmon River Rafting River
Wild and Scenic

April - May

Length

4 days

Difficulty

Class IV+/V-

Price per Person

Starts at $1,899

Illinois River Rafting River
Wild and Scenic

April - Oct

Length

3, 4 or 5 days

Difficulty

Class III (beginner)

Price per Person

Starts at $1,449

Rogue River Rafting River
Wild and Scenic

April - June

Merced River Rafting

California-Yosemite

Length

1 day

Difficulty

Class III & IV

Price per Person

Starts at $190

Merced River Rafting River
Yosemite River Rafting

Jun - Sept

Length

1 or 2 days

Difficulty

Class III

Price per Person

Starts at $165

South Fork American River Rafting River
Whitewater Rafting

Jun - Jul

Length

6 days

Difficulty

Class III (beginner)

Price per Person

Starts at $1,799

Green River Rafting – Desolation Canyon River
Wild and Scenic

Fourteen Rivers, Infinite Possibilities!

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