Explore the charm and hidden treasures of American River through tailored tours with Tours To Go. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or revisiting the city, we create unforgettable experiences with customizable itineraries. Reserve your California tours today for an insider’s perspective on the top sights and attractions!
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.
Duration: 120 to 150 minutes.
• 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: 120 to 150 minutes.
South Fork Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip from Lotus (Class 2-3+)
With all the wildflowers, trees, wildlife, and sunshine keeping your senses occupied, it’s easy to forget that you are getting ready to paddle into some of the best whitewater rafting in North America. The American River offers attendees so much, it might as well have been designed in a Hollywood studio.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.
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 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.
Private Whitewater Rafting Experience with San Francisco Pickup
“This unique destination is a bucket-list vacation package for nature lovers- A world of wonders where dreams come to life”
• Choose quality over quantity; we are 100% local, reliable with 16 years of experience and excellent reputation.
• 100% Glowing Feedback Including TripAdvisor, BBB + A rating & More 100% Peace of Mind
• 100% Trusted, Licensed and Bonded Local Tour Operator Since 2004 100%
• Tailor-Made Custom Tours & Freedom to Customize a La Carte
• Unique Itineraries & Lifetime 5-Star Experiences Guaranteed
• High Level & First-Class Services - No hidden Fees & Satisfaction Guaranteed
• Outstanding Awards Including TripAdvisor, BBB A+ Rating, Gold Award of Business Credibility Trust + SF Travel & Convention Bureau Award.
• Family-Friendly Tour Operator + Local Passionate & Fun-loving Multilingual Tour Guides
• Luxury Vehicles, Go Where You Want to Go & Travel at Your Pace
• High-Profile VIP Clients; Top Travel Custom Services Specialist
Duration: 10 hours.
• Choose quality over quantity; we are 100% local, reliable with 16 years of experience and excellent reputation.
• 100% Glowing Feedback Including TripAdvisor, BBB + A rating & More 100% Peace of Mind
• 100% Trusted, Licensed and Bonded Local Tour Operator Since 2004 100%
• Tailor-Made Custom Tours & Freedom to Customize a La Carte
• Unique Itineraries & Lifetime 5-Star Experiences Guaranteed
• High Level & First-Class Services - No hidden Fees & Satisfaction Guaranteed
• Outstanding Awards Including TripAdvisor, BBB A+ Rating, Gold Award of Business Credibility Trust + SF Travel & Convention Bureau Award.
• Family-Friendly Tour Operator + Local Passionate & Fun-loving Multilingual Tour Guides
• Luxury Vehicles, Go Where You Want to Go & Travel at Your Pace
• High-Profile VIP Clients; Top Travel Custom Services Specialist
Duration: 10 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.
