All Tahoe Whitewater adventures begin at the Tahoe Whitewater Boathouse just outside of Tahoe City at the bottom of Alpine Meadows Rd., where we will start a scenic drive downstream to begin your adventure.

Tahoe Whitewater Tours exclusively uses smaller specialized boats that can accommodate up to 6 guests to provide a more fun and personal adventure for your friends and family.

The Tahoe area offers miles of class I-IV rapids including the famous 'Boca Run'. It is an exciting, wet ride perfect for the entire family. We also offer a more difficult run on the Middle Fork of the American for the more adventurous guests, which includes 'Tunnel Chute' and 'Texas Chain saw Mama'.

All Tahoe Whitewater guides have extensive whitewater experience, and take our guest's safety personally. All Tahoe Whitewater guides are graduates of our intensive guide school and are certified in First Aid and CPR. They also receive extensive training in river rescue techniques and water-related emergencies.

Tahoe Whitewater Tours will provide all necessary equipment including life jackets, wet suits, dry/rain gear, helmet, etc. We ask that all clients dress in layers of synthetic clothing (fleece, polartec, poly-pro, etc), avoiding cotton if at all possible. You should wear your own athletic shoes or secure river sandals. You will get wet.

All adventures are offered daily from Mid May until late September, weather depending. Please feel free to call us to receive an updated weather report and advice on proper clothing. Guests may experience unpredictable weather in Late May and early June. Not to worry...the combination of high water and proper equipment guarantees a great adventure.

Half-Day Whitewater trips depart two times daily at 8:45 AM, and 1:15 PM from the Tahoe Whitewater Boathouse.

TRUCKEE RIVER

THE TRUCKEE RIVER was named for the Washoe Indian Chief who befriended and guided many early settlers through the area on their journey to California. Choose from 4 different trips:

THE BOCA RUN - Our most popular run is a half-day, Class III tour from Boca to Floriston. This tour starts gently, then the rapids build to an exciting finish in the Floriston Gorge. Just 25 minutes north of Lake Tahoe makes this river easily accessible.
$68.00 Adults
$58.00 for kids 7 - 12 years old

THE VERDI RUN - Just 20 minutes west of Reno, the Verdi run offers of Class II white water excitement with such rapids as "Gorilla Falls" and "Powerhouse." You pass by the site of the Great Train Robbery on this river run. Its closeness to Reno makes it an easy outing for those vacationing there. *Spring only.
$68.00
$58.00 for kids 7 - 12 years old

THE RENO RUN - A milder recreational half day tour can be taken into and right through downtown Reno. We run occasional diversion dams, which add excitement to this Class II stretch of white water. *Spring only.
$48.00

The Half Day Adventures allow guests to plan other activities in the area or make that special dinner reservation. These adventures last 2-4 hours.
All departure times are subject to change. Please call for up-to-date information and to explore the possibilities. 1-800-442-7238

Tahoe Whitewater full day trips take place on several of the local regions rivers.

The American River is California's classic Gold Country River. Its three forks rise in the High Sierra just west of Lake Tahoe and the Pacific Crest and flow west out of the mountains to merge with the Sacramento River in Sacramento. It's on the South Fork of the American River that James Marshall discovered gold in 1848 and started the 49ers California Gold Rush, which settled the California Territory during turbulent times. The American River is also the birthplace of whitewater boating in California. It's one of the most popular white water rivers in America.

The whitewater section between Placerville (starting at Chili Bar) and ending at Salmon Falls (Folsom Reservoir) is 21 miles of the most popular river found in the West. Depending on seasonal fluctuations and power releases, the water flows are normally at 1000 to 8000 cubic feet per second.

SOUTH FORK - CLASS III. We run two sections of the South Fork.

THE CHILI BAR RUN is a full day run on the upper part of the river, which is best accessed from the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. We give a full-day tour with a lunch provided at the Marshall gold discovery site. Such rapids as the "Meat Grinder", "Triple Threat" and "Troublemaker" make this a memorable run.
$115.00 with gourmet lunch on the river.
$95.00 for kids 7 - 12 years old

THE GORGE RUN is a full day run on the lower South Fork and is best accessed from the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Our full-day tour with lunch gives an exciting run in the lower gorge through such rapids as "Haystack Canyon", "Satan's Cesspool" and "Hospital Bar."
$115.00 with gourmet lunch on the river.
$95.00 for kids 7 - 12 years old

CARSON RIVER / East Fork

THE CARSON RIVER was named by John C. Fremont for Kit Carson who guided him across the Sierras in 1844. Choose from three trips UPPER EAST FORK - Silver Creek to Hangman's Bridge. *Spring only.
$68.00

Plan on about an hour's drive from South Shore. This stretch offers the more adventurous types seven miles of exciting continuous free flowing Class III white water with superb scenery. This is a spring fun run, and if the water is flowing fast enough and if everyone's time allows, our guides have been known to run this twice in one day. Yahoo!

MIDDLE EAST FORK - Hangman's to Rubenstroth Dam
$115.00 with gourmet lunch on the river.
$95.00 for kids 7 - 12 years old

For those who feel no guilt in relaxing and indulging all their senses, read on. Begin with a forty-minute drive from South Shore viewing beautiful mountain backdrops. At Hangman's Bridge (ask your guide how the bridge got its name), enter the world of Class II white water wilderness where stretches of quiet floats encourage you to breathe in the fresh air, view the spectacular snow-capped Sierra crest, and soak in the sun. Suddenly commands from your guide ordering "PADDLE!!" greet you as wave-train rapids slap walls of snow melt water into the faces of dreaming passengers and excited chatter mixes with the sound of rushing white water. At lunch natural geothermal hot springs invite you to sink to yet a deeper level of bliss as your guide prepares lunch. As a final coup de gras, a drive along the shores of Lake Tahoe awaits you on your ride home. Plan to release yourself into our care for eight hours. This exquisite escape into nature's wonderland is only available during snowmelt time--spring and early summer.

TRUCKEE RIVER

THE FARAD RUN - During higher water in the spring and early summer, a full day of Class III-IV water can be taken in the Lower Truckee Canyon below Floriston. This is a trip for adrenaline junkies who really want to go for it.
$125.00 with gourmet lunch on the river.

The High Adventure Trip is a full day including lunch on the Middle Fork of the American River - Class IV-V. This wilderness 16-mile run offers some of the best summer long advanced white water in the state. Rapids such as the famous "Tunnel Chute" blasted out of the granite rock so that miners could extract the river's gold, make this advanced run a trip you'll never forget. The High Adventure is catered to the guests looking for a little more action. Due to the nature of the trip, children must be 13 years old to participate.

Tahoe Whitewater guides are committed to showing the High Adventure Client the wildest ride available on the Middle Fork. During High-water Tahoe Whitewater provides a safety boat that will follow your group to ensure your safety. So be ready to get wet! The High Adventure Trips require a team effort; guests will be expected to exert high physical energy. If you are afraid to get wet, this is not the adventure for you.
Full-Day-$135 per person (includes gourmet lunch on the river)