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A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville
Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Auburn to Placerville with this affordable audio tour.
• Find out the history of the California Gold Rush as you visit the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma, where gold was first discovered in January 1848
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories
• Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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• Find out the history of the California Gold Rush as you visit the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma, where gold was first discovered in January 1848
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories
• Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Duration: .
South Fork, American River: Chili Bar (Class III+ Whitewater)
Experience the thrill of a lifetime on one of California’s most popular rivers! This exhilarating 9-12 mile journey offers whitewater excitement through the picturesque golden foothills. Feel invigorated and refreshed by the cool mountain water splashes as you navigate the rapids.
In 1848, the South Fork of the American River made history when gold was discovered in its stream bed, sparking the California Gold Rush. Today, the region draws adventurers for its thrilling whitewater rapids rather than its gold. Challenge yourself with Class III rapids like the “Meat Grinder”, “Triple Threat”, and “Troublemaker”. The morning is filled with fun Class II rapids, each bend revealing a new adventure.
Join us on the extraordinary South Fork American- Chile Bar run. With stunning foothill scenery and exciting rapids in a historically rich area, this river trip is the perfect escape on a hot summer day.
Duration: 4 hours.
In 1848, the South Fork of the American River made history when gold was discovered in its stream bed, sparking the California Gold Rush. Today, the region draws adventurers for its thrilling whitewater rapids rather than its gold. Challenge yourself with Class III rapids like the “Meat Grinder”, “Triple Threat”, and “Troublemaker”. The morning is filled with fun Class II rapids, each bend revealing a new adventure.
Join us on the extraordinary South Fork American- Chile Bar run. With stunning foothill scenery and exciting rapids in a historically rich area, this river trip is the perfect escape on a hot summer day.
Duration: 4 hours.
South Fork American River - PM Gorge Rafting Trip (Class 2-3+)
Fun afternoon half day trip
Great for families & groups!
Camping available!
Explore the Marshall Gold Discovery Park
Duration: 4 hours.
Great for families & groups!
Camping available!
Explore the Marshall Gold Discovery Park
Duration: 4 hours.
South Fork American River Rafting Express Trip
Need a quick adventure fix? This classic California whitewater rafting trip on the upper 8-mile Chili Bar stretch of the South Fork of the American River offers several hours of rafting for novice and experienced rafters alike. You’ll maneuver through boulder gardens, dodge sneaky holes, and drop into exciting Class III rapids like Meatgrinder, Triple Threat, and Troublemaker (which definitely has the potential to live up to its name). In the calmer stretches, simply bask in the beauty of the scenic Sierra Foothills, or take the opportunity to hop off of the raft and feel the rush of swimming a “swimmer’s rapid.”
About an hour from Sacramento, and just an hour and a half from Lake Tahoe, this quick getaway has you rafting on the American River in the morning and back in time for lunch and plenty of time to venture on to your next destination.
Duration: 4 hours.
About an hour from Sacramento, and just an hour and a half from Lake Tahoe, this quick getaway has you rafting on the American River in the morning and back in time for lunch and plenty of time to venture on to your next destination.
Duration: 4 hours.
Thrilling Whitewater Rafting Outdoor Adventure Picnic lunch included
This whitewater rafting thrilling outdoor adventure is bucket list vacation destination and family adventure – this is the ideal and most popular summers’ getaway for all ages. Join us now and experience the thrills and excitement of our Whitewater Rafting. Book this rafting adventure and experience our ultimate American Whitewater expedition. This 10-hour day adventure is the ultimate thrilling escape that will take you from San Francisco to the American River for an all-inclusive .Our river rafting adventure will start at 7 am with a complimentary pick-up at your hotel , will end at 7 pm back at your hotel. An exciting and thrilling River Rafting adventure is waiting for you; prepare yourself for 8 to 10-mile exhilarating rafting down the American river that flows throughout the Sierra wilderness. This River Rafting trip qualifies as class III rapids and are accessible to beginners and intermediate paddlers. No prior whitewater experience is required.
Duration: 10 hours.
Duration: 10 hours.
Private Whitewater Rafting Experience with San Francisco Pickup
Whitewater River Rafting Thrills in California’s Gold Country!
Craving adventure? Embark on an epic full-day escape from San Francisco to experience the wild thrill of whitewater river rafting on the legendary American River—where California’s Gold Rush began!
Travel in comfort through the scenic Central Valley with a stop in a charming gold rush town for breakfast. Then head to the South Fork of the American River for an adrenaline-pumping ride through 8–10 miles of class III rapids—perfect for beginners and intermediate paddlers. No prior experience needed. (Min age: 8 or 80 lbs.)
After your rafting adventure, enjoy a picnic lunch (included), then explore James Marshall Gold Discovery Park, sip at local wineries, or stop at one of California’s largest outlets.
This custom private tour blends thrills, history, and nature for the ultimate day trip. Let’s turn your bucket list into reality—one rapid at a time!
Duration: 10 hours.
Craving adventure? Embark on an epic full-day escape from San Francisco to experience the wild thrill of whitewater river rafting on the legendary American River—where California’s Gold Rush began!
Travel in comfort through the scenic Central Valley with a stop in a charming gold rush town for breakfast. Then head to the South Fork of the American River for an adrenaline-pumping ride through 8–10 miles of class III rapids—perfect for beginners and intermediate paddlers. No prior experience needed. (Min age: 8 or 80 lbs.)
After your rafting adventure, enjoy a picnic lunch (included), then explore James Marshall Gold Discovery Park, sip at local wineries, or stop at one of California’s largest outlets.
This custom private tour blends thrills, history, and nature for the ultimate day trip. Let’s turn your bucket list into reality—one rapid at a time!
Duration: 10 hours.
