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Wilderness Adventures Day Trips

6045 Rafters Lane, Placerville, CA 95667
800-323-7238 ‎
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Ranked #1 of 1 tours in Placerville
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: Experience the Whitewater Rafting Adventure of a lifetime on one of our Whitewater Raft Trips, Guided Rafting Trips and River Rafting Trips by...... more » Owner description: Experience the Whitewater Rafting Adventure of a lifetime on one of our Whitewater Raft Trips, Guided Rafting Trips and River Rafting Trips by Wilderness Adventures‎. Rafting whitewater rapids and fishing charters since 1979. California's premier river trips, rafting and fishing outfitter. Call to schedule your wild water river rafting or fishing guide trip. Kayak lessons‎ mid week only ‎ « less
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Santa Cruz, California
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“Awesome company, awesome setting.. ripping experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2011

I have taken several trips with WA (cal salmon, pit river, middle and south fork american) and have been fully satisfied with each one. Equal parts professionalism, safety and fun make up this team of dedicated outdoor enthusiasts. The owner Bryan seems like a super fun, goofball dude, but with tons of professional adventure tourism experience here as well as... More

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Santa Cruz
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“When do I get to go again!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

This was my second trip with wilderness adventures and both expeditions have left me yearning for more. Both the middle fork and south fork of the American River are guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. For those of you who desire larger rapids I suggest the middle fork (be prepared to hold on). The guides were more than entertaining and... More

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Sacramento, California
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“Great Experience!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2011

It's unfortunate to read the tripsntraps review because I came away from the rafting trip with a completely positive experience. First of all, if you're afraid of river water on a cutting board, you probably shouldn't go white-water rafting. You probably suck twice as much water when rafting, and not using plates, napkins, and using one knife is a plus... More

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Tracy, CA
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“Wholly Unsatisfying - Shop Around!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2011
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We booked a full day rafting trip on the lower fork of the American River with Wilderness Adventures through a Groupon coupon. We were sent an email that said the entire adventure would go from 10am - 4pm, but were back in camp by 2:45 pm (with a 20 minute stop at the photo store). When we brought it up... More

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