River Rafting Down the American River and Wine Tasting - A fun 1 Day Trip departing from San Francisco

Day Trip Rafting the South Fork of the American River Plus Wine Tasting

The day begins with picking you up from your lodging between 6:30 and 7:00 AM and heading east across the Bay Bridge offering great views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Fisherman's Wharf.

We stop for breakfast in the Central Valley. Famous for it's rich volcanic soil, the Central Valley is a booming agricultural region best known for Almonds, Grapes, Tomatoes, Peaches and Strawberries.

After breakfast we continue our journey up through the cattle and horse ranching lands of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the American River.

Once in the foothills, we either meet up with the EarthTrek Expeditions bus or go straight to the put in for the Upper Chili Bar Run, a continuous thrilling 8 mile run of Class III rapids. The action begins immediately with Meatgrinder, followed by numerous rapids including Racehorse Bend, Rock Garden, Triple Treat and climaxed by a mad dash through famed Troublemaker Rapid.

Our trip ends as we pull ashore back at camp where your guides prepare a tasty BBQ lunch.

After lunch, there is time to play some beach volleyball and enjoy the river, then we unwind by tasting some fine California wines before heading back in the van to San Francisco, dropping you at your lodging between 6:00 and 6:30pm.

The American River, famous for its rapids and scenery, is also famous for the discovery of gold by James Marshall at historic Sutter's Mill in 1848. In April and May, the water is cold, with warm days, wetsuits are provided. June thru September, the water is refreshing and the air is hot. Whatever time of year you choose to raft the American River, we hope you'll be as impressed as most of our visitors!

Location:	Complimentary San Francisco Hotel Pick Up Not available from Airport Hotels
Schedule:	May 25 - September 21' 2008 Sunday, Tuesday & Friday at 7:00am

            

Typical Day of River Rafting:

6:00am - 6:45am: Hotel Pick up in Downtown San Francisco and Fisherman's Wharf

7:00am - 9:30am: Travel across the Bay Bridge heading through Berkeley and the East Bay. We travel through Gold Country, with a stop for a stretch and a snack as we head up into the Sierra Nevada foothills.

9:30am - 10:30am: Arrive at the river put in and receive the safety talk for river rafting.

10:30am - 1:30pm Ride and paddle the Class III rapids on the Chili Bar Run of the Upper South Fork of the American River. Splash, swim and enjoy the thrill of the ride with your guide and new friends.

1:30pm - 2:30pm: Hang out by the river, play a game of volleyball and enjoy a tasty, well-deserved BBQ.

5:30pm - 6:00pm Enjoy the skyline of San Francisco as we cross the Bay Bridge and return you to your lodging in time for dinner.

            

American River Rafting Trip Plus Wine Tasting Departs from San Francisco - Bio-Diesel Van or Mini Bus
May 25 - September 21' 2008
Sunday, Tuesday & Friday at 7:00am

            

What Is Provided:

In May, the water is cold and the flow rate is higher. Though the weather is warm wetsuits/booties are provided. June thru September, the water is refreshing and the weather is hot so wetsuits are not necessary.

No Experience Necessary:

Your safety is our main concern. A brief safety talk is given before anyone gets in the water. The South Fork of the American River is a Class III river system. This is ideal for beginners as well as intermediate paddlers. No prior whitewater experience is necessary though participants are required to have a minimum weight of 80lbs or 8 years of age, younger and lighter is acceptable with parental consent.

Complimentary Pick Up Information:

Please provide you hotel information on the order form. We pick up at hotels in the major tourist areas of San Francisco. Pick up is NOT available from the Airport and outlying areas. We can meet you at the 4th Street Caltrain Station and major hotels close to BART stations in San Francisco.

Hotel pick up commences at 6:00am - 6:45am from your hotel. To see a list of major hotels from which we offer pick up, click here: San Francisco hotel pick up & drop off. If your hotel is within the city limits and is not listed, please contact us to query if pick up is available.

Children and Seniors rates:

Discounts are offered for children under 12 years. The rate applies to infants as they will be occupying a seat of their own. Infants, by law, are not permitted to sit on their parents lap. If you have an infant who requires a child seat, please bring your personal child seat as Incredible Adventures does not provide child seats. There are no other discounts. No senior rate offered.

Languages offered:

The tour is conducted in English only

About our Vehicles:

Incredible Adventures promotes Green, sustainable tourism. They have a fleet of vehicles that operate on Biodiesel fuel to protect the natural areas they visit. THey are the first and only tour company in the United States dedicated to using Biodiesel as the primary source of fuel for their tour vehicles. This commitment helps keep our natural areas clean and green.

All of the vehicles have dual air conditioning, heat and custom stereo with PA systems. They are concerned with the environmental impact of the tours, because of this they utilize 15 passenger Biodiesel vans and small groups             

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected upon confirmation of your tour. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover CardsPayment in advance by major credit card; Visa, Mastercard, or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher

This tour must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print this voucher on you home/office printer and present SIGNED voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation Policy

Minimum 20% fee charged for any cancellations once the tour is booked. Cancellations less than 72 hours before trip departure are charged 30% of the total price. Cancellations less than 24 hours before trip departure are charged 50% of the total price. Cancellations less than 12 hours before trip departure and No-Shows are charged 100%.

No-Shows are not entitled to any refund and so are responsible for the full amount (100%) of the trip price. Customers are considered a No-Show if they cancel the morning of the trip, are not at the designated pickup location at the correct time, or for any other reason miss a tour without informing Incredible Adventures at least 12 hours prior to departure (such as not giving us their hotel info).

Incredible Adventures Tours assumes no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of the road and other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

Weather permitting. If seasonal fog obscures the view, tour route may be altered. Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included. Incredible Adventure reserves the right to change the size of the vehicle to meet demand for tours.

All company policies can be found at tourcorp.com, and a part of this tour purchase.

            

Other Popular Tours and Bay Cruises:

• Alcatraz PLUS City Tour by Motor Coach - Full Day
• Alcatraz PLUS Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Tour by Motor Coach - Full Day
• San Francisco City Tour by Motor Coach - Half Day
• Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Tour by Motor Coach - Half Day
• Wine Country and Muir Giant Woods - Small Van
• San Francisco Motorized Cable Car Tour - 2 1/2 Hours
• San Francisco Guided Waterfront Segway Tour - Day and Evening - 2 1/2 - 3 Hours
• Sausalito Guided Waterfront Segway Tour - 2 1/2 - 3 Hours
• Napa and Sonoma Wine Country - Motor Coach
• Catamaran Sailing Cruise on the Bay Day or Sunset
• Red and White Fleet Golden Gate Bay Cruise- 1 Hour
• Wharf Pass If you will be visiting Fisherman's Wharf buy a Wharf Pass. Save with this One Low Price Admission Pass to the best Wharf Attractions, Tours and Cruises.

            

Did you find all the information you need about this tour or activity?

Yes Somewhat No

What additional information is needed to assist you in the purchase of this product?

Email Address (Optional)

Type the text shown: