Vacationing successfully with your family offers rewards that go far beyond the trip. Mariah Wilderness Expeditions enjoys offering special wilderness experiences for youth and their families. A two-day/two-night whitewater rafting trip with them offers a safe and supportive environment, both on and off the river, in which family members can have fun, learn, and experience a new activity together. These special trips are on the South Fork of the American River.
Mariah Wilderness Expeditions prides themselves on being the first rafting company to offer a special series of raft trips for the whole family. Having a professional storyteller along adds an exciting dimension to the entire two-day experience. Join other families for a fun, exciting and relaxing time.
Trip Details
Duration
2 Days/2 Nights
Location
South Fork of American River
Season
Every Thursday-Friday Late June through August
Trip Type
Paddle
Nearest City
58 Miles from Sacramento, CA
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
California, United States
Rated Classes
III
Guest Capacity
50
Minimum Age Limit
7
Distance Traveled
21 Miles
Additional Activities
Fishing, Swimming, Off River Hiking/Exploring, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Nature Trail, Ping Pong, Gold Panning
Dining
Five Meals Included
About Liquor
Beer and Wine Provided for Evening
Rates
$115.00 - $230.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Rafting, Campground Activities, Camping Arrive the evening prior to the trip for complimentary camping. On Day 1, wake to the aromas of breakfast cooking. Raft the 12 miles of the gorge, including stories told by your skilled storyteller at lunch. Back at camp enjoy Happy Hour, an excellent dinner, evening slide show of you rafting that day, and more enchanting tales told by your professional storyteller around the roaring campfire.
Day 2: Rafting, Storyteller, Campground Activities After a hearty breakfast, you will be driven up to the beginning of the river (Chili Bar) for the ten-mile raft down to the Mariah Campground. There you will have a barbequed lunch of hamburgers, hotdogs, and turkey and veggie-burgers. You will be ready to leave for your next destination by 3:00pm.
This Package Includes
Two Nights Camping
Two Days Rafting
Five Meals
All River Equipment
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