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Truckee River: Boca to Floriston Run (Class III Whitewater)

Truckee River: Boca to Floriston Run (Class III Whitewater)

Overview

The Boca- Floriston Run on the Truckee River has everything a first-time rafter, as well as a seasoned rafter, could want! Containing technical intermediate rapids, relaxing pools to swim in, and beautiful Tahoe National Forest scenery.

Being the first company to run commercially guided trips down the Truckee, our experience on it is unmatched!

This half-day tour begins at the historical town site of Boca. The run starts off with easy rapids through boulder gardens creating a perfect setting to introduce first-time rafters to the river. Between the rapids, long flat swimming areas are perfect to cool off on a hot summer's day. Class III+ rapids build toward an exhilarating finish in the Floriston Gorge.

For those who are looking for a great introduction to whitewater join us for an amazing day on our most popular run. You’ll find it’s the perfect adventure for everyone in your group! This trip is the best whitewater rafting on the Truckee River in the Lake Tahoe region.

City: Lake Tahoe

Sat 19 Oct

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Starting at $90.00

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Sat 19 Oct

Starting at $90.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Wetsuits and Splash Jackets included with cold weather

Price includes PFD, helmet and transportation from meeting place.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
7 years old is minimum age.
Weight limit of 250 lbs per person. Call our office for details if guests are above this weight.
What to wear:
We ask that all guests dress to get wet! We recommend beach apparel: bathing suit, t-shirt, shorts. Quick drying, non-cotton clothes are preferred. You need to wear shoes that securely strap or tie to your feet: tennis shoes, water shoes, or river sandals (NO flip flops).
During Spring, Fall, or cold weather trips we may provide wet suits and splash gear. Its recommended for you to also bring along a warm layer. Fleece, polypropylene, wool, and Under Armor are all good options.
If anyone in your group is over 250lbs please contact our office.

What To Expect

Lake Tahoe (California)

Today, as far as river trips go, the Boca- Floriston Run on the Truckee River has everything a first time rafter as well as a seasoned rafter could want! Containing technical intermediate rapids, relaxing pools to swim in, and beautiful Tahoe National Forest scenery, the Truckee has it all. Being the first company to run commercially guided trips down the Truckee, our experience on it is unmatched! This half day tour begins at the historical townsite of Boca, now home to Boca Reservoir. The run starts off easy with slow moving water through boulder gardens creating a perfect setting to introduce first time rafters to the river. Following that are long flat swimming areas perfect to cool off in on a hot summers day. The rapids continue to build towards an exhilarating finish in the Floriston Gorge. For those who are looking for a great introduction to whitewater join us for an amazing day on our most popular run. You’ll find it's the perfect adventure for everyone in your group!

Truckee

This trip takes place just outside the historic town of Truckee California.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (34)

MPG007

Aug 2018

My family had the opportunity to take a whitewater rafting trip with Tahoe Whitewater Tours and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. We were lucky enough to have Ivan as our guide. He was great fun and very engaging, keeping our two daughters (11 and 10 years old) interested and involved throughout the journey. The time went very quickly and was a great combination of steady gentle currents downriver, where you could enjoy the beautiful scenary, and fun and technically challenging rapids. All the guides we experienced were both highly professional and focused on giving all participants a great time. We have been fortunate enough to go whitewater rafting on a number of rivers around the US and this experience was up with the best of them.

hasyed

Aug 2018

My wife doesn't know how to swim but we went for it. It was the most fun we as a family had. Timmy is an awesome guide. He is funny and made the whole trip enjoyable. We jumped in the water a few times when we were in the calm waters.

bikefan54

Aug 2018

My husband and I were first-timers doing whitewater rafting and were a bit nervous at first. Thanks to our wonderful guide Adam, we quickly learned how to manage the whitewater and had great fun doing it. The scenery on the river was breathtaking and for the most part, the water was fairly easy to navigate with Class I and II. The Class III water was at the end of the trip. It was definitely challenging but with Adam’s instructions, we navigated through “Jaws” and “Pinball” successfully. The guides are real pros! We would highly recommend Tahoe Whitewater Tours!