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Our Signature Wine Tasting & White Water Vacation Packages are Back!

The Best Weekend Get-Away Vacation Package

Day 1 – Wine Tasting in El Dorado County

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Day 2 – White Water Rafting on the South Fork American River

Join Raft California for our Signature “Red Wine & White Water” 2 Day Trip. This vacation package includes:

2 nights camping at the Raft California American River Outpost & Campground in Lotus, CA (Canvas Tent Rentals available & RV’s welcome)
5 delicious meals starting with breakfast before going Wine Tasting
Day 1 – Chauffeured wine tasting tour to handpicked wineries in El Dorado county. Often including private tours with owners and winemakers
Day 2 – White water rafting Class 2-3+ rapids on the South Fork American River Upper Chili Bar run

Check out Two Doods Reviews

These fantastic folks joined us recently for our Wine & Rafting trip. We had a great time with this crew and look forward to more rafting adventures with them!

Canvas tent rentals are really the way to go for a stress-free vacation

Rent a 4 person canvas tent for $100/night ($200 additional cost for this trip for 2 nights). These are such a great way to enjoy your weekend by the river without the hassle of setting up a tent (or taking it down, cleaning it, etc…).

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Rafting Trip Update

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Sacramento Sportsmen’s Expo

Enter to win a $250 river rafting gift card! The Tributary team will be at the expo this upcoming weekend January 18-21 and we would

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Limited Middle Fork American River Rafting Days Summer 2022

Summer Flows on the Middle Fork American River The Middle Fork American River trips are guaranteed all summer long every year. The flows on this

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Our vision is to create a sustainable and equitable reality where our rivers are enjoyed and protected, a place where families and friends can be inspired and challenged.

Tributary Whitewater Tours has been running rivers since we were first founded in 1978. Since we opened 40+ years ago we have expanded to include Adventure Connection, Mariah Wilderness Expeditions, High Desert River Outfitters, Canyon Outfitters and are the parent company of Raft California and Raft Oregon. While some things have changed over the years, Tributary remains a family-run small business with the same passion for the river and the mission of leading others to experience it.

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Tributary Whitewater Tours is a permitted outfitter under the National Forest Service, the CA Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Nevada County, El Dorado County and Bureau of Land Management. Tributary Whitewater Tours is an Equal Opportunity Service Provider.