Originating high in the mountains of central California near Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Park, the Kings River boasts the largest watershed of any river in the Sierra Nevada range. Un-dammed and un-spoiled, the Kings river truly is one of the most scenic rivers in the West, and provides for an excellent whitewater rafting trip experience.
Because the Kings is free-flowing, big water in the spring, and lots of fun even as the water level drops. The longed for conditions of heavy snow pack and warm weather combine to create some big whitewater, not unlike some of the hydraulic (waves, holes, and currents) runs of the Grand Canyon. In the spring, the Kings is a big water river without the technical difficulty of the Merced or Tuolumne, The Kings is suitable for both the first time rafter and the experienced paddler.
The river bed is wide and not very obstructed, so even at high flows the Kings is not particularly hazardous. Class III (beginning whitewater) rapids roll through the canyon in exciting wave trains (a series of waves), creating a wilderness roller coaster ride of gigantic proportions! The exciting ten mile run rushes through Banzai, Fang Tooth and Sidewinder rapids on the way to our take-out at our base camp.
Our beautiful 5 acre riverside base camp has sandy beaches for campsites, picnic tables and BBQ's for preparing your own dinner the evening before your trip, and a volleyball court for off-river play. Park your car in the parking area above camp for easy access.
Camping the night prior to your trip: Camping with us the night prior to your trip and breakfast the morning of your trip is included. Our beautiful 5 acre riverside base camp has sandy beaches for campsites, picnic tables and BBQ's for preparing your own dinner the evening before your trip, and a volleyball court for off-river play. Park your car in the parking area above camp for easy access.
The day begins at 8 A.M. with a delicious breakfast which can include pancakes, omelettes, fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, juice, fresh coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Let us know if you have a special diet. By 10 A.M. we have gathered at the picnic tables for the Trip Orientation, a thorough, 30-minute presentation given by your Head Guide. He/she will go over the safety features of the trip, and demonstrate paddle techniques.
You will be introduced to your guides, board our river vehicle and drive up to the Put-In at Garnet Dyke. Here you will launch your boats and begin rafting a couple of fun and easy rapids which will get you warmed up for Bonsai Hole, a large Class III+ rapid! After that, the rapids are continuous, and the current is swift.
About noon we stop for a hearty and nutritious picnic lunch on the banks of the river. Lunch includes a variety of deli meats, cheeses, breads, condiments, vegetables, fruit, chips, cookies, lemonade, ice tea, and water. After lunch, we re-board our boats and continue rafting through several more Class II and III rapids.
The scenery is beautiful, you will see very few other people on the river, and by the time we get to the take-out you feel pleasantly tired and ready for the next activities of the day. We will load the boats onto our trailers, and board the Kings vehicles for the 10-minute drive back to camp.
Back at camp, our photographer will present the slide show of the day’s rafting. You may buy a souvenir t-shirt, and say farewell to the new friends you've made on California’s Kings River rafting trip. You should be ready to depart for your next destination by 4:30 P.M.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
- Minimum deposit: $50.00
- Min. age: 7
Price Includes:
- 1 day of rafting
- 1 night of camping (night prior)
- 2 meals (breakfast and lunch)
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