The Best Rafting in California
Since 1975, Whitewater Voyages has been the leader in California white water rafting trips enjoying an international reputation for excellence and proudly earning the admiration of our clients and the respect of other river outfitters and business partners.
We offer the widest choice of California rivers and rafting trip options from one hour of rafting to weekend getaways to private group trips, expertly-trained professional guides, gourmet camp cuisine - and an overall white water experience which is just plain more FUN.
From the Kern River in Southern California to the American River near Sacramento, Whitewater Voyages has more permits on more California rivers than any other rafting company allowing you optimal choices of rivers and rafting runs from beginner to expert.
Go to Top
With Rafting, There's Just No Substitute for Experience
Whitewater Voyages was the first commercial rafting company to run guided trips on the Forks of the Kern in Southern California, and on the Middle Fork and North Fork of the American River in Northern California. We have taken almost 500,000 rafters downriver in our 30 year history. We've learned a lot along the way and we share this knowledge with our professional rafting guides and office team every day, ensuring that your California rafting trip is top quality and first class - from put-in to take-out.
Go to Top
Our Guides ROCK
From their white water training on and off the water, their intuitive understanding of rafters at all levels of experience, to their ability to create a relaxed and trusting atmosphere from trip start to finish, we believe our guides are some of the best in the world of white water rafting. These professionals are truly multi-talented athletes being skillful guides on the water, culinary artists, engaging storytellers and friendly teachers. Their (sometimes) bad jokes aside, these men and women are a key ingredient in making your Whitewater Voyages rafting trip unforgettable.
Go to Top
After 30 years, we are proud of our client friendships and industry relationships
We take pride in our relationships with our clients, other river outfitters and those who refer clients to us. Our reputation within the white water industry has grown in part from our leadership track record including many white water safety guidelines and publications authored by Bill McGinnis, Owner and President of Whitewater Voyages. Many of these publications are in widespread use within the river community today.
Go to Top
We truly care about giving you a great trip - so let us worry about the details
Leave whatever is stressing you out behind and come join us on a rafting trip you will have fun telling your friends about. Our priority is that you have a really great time on your rafting trip whether it's your first - or your fifth. With state-of-the-art equipment, delicious river and camp cuisine, on-time shuttles and logistical support, we make it happen so you can just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Go to Top
Find out which river trip is right for you this year:
- All Our Trips at a Glance
- For First Timers and Beginners
- For Families
- For Groups
- See also River Comparisons for Snowpack Period, Minimum Age, Wet Suit, Personal Gear, Group Limit, Elevation, Gradient, Travel Distance
Go to Top
" We just did the Lower Kern last weekend with Heather as our fearless (and often flirted with) guide. It was endless fun, from the beautiful scenery, exciting rapids, the gazillions of stars out at night, to all the joking and water fights on the boats. Thank you Whitewater Voyages for a weekend well spent. We'll be back to do the Upper Kern soon! "
- Susan LeNoir
