My friends and I had great time rafting down the river with our guide Dakota! We were nervous at first because this was our first overnight trip, but it was such a cool and fun experience to be sleeping under the stars. We enjoyed having the extra time to explore other parts of the river, an opportunity that we would never have had if we didn’t do the overnight trip. All the guides were really nice, take care of you, and feed you well! Shoutout also to the other guide Aaron and Christian who kept our gear afloat! Can’t wait to book our next trip!
We rafted with a family group of 7 and 3 novices. Despite some trepidation our guides assuaged all fears. The scenery and rapids were absolutely breathtaking. The guides (Dusty and Fred) were masterful and highly experienced. It was an action packed day of teamwork, exhilarating fun and incredible landscapes. This trip out surpassed all expectations. We felt safe at all times and enjoyed the adrenaline rush of the higher grade rapids. (We live in a town called Grand Rapids in Michigan! - a far cry from the majesty of the Tuolumne River!!) Outstanding organization, a nice lunch and a running commentary on the topography, geology, nature and history of the river. Plus a few bad jokes from Dusty :). Thank you for the highlight of our Yosemite vacation.
great trip, awesome guides, food was very good, just a terrific experience, would highly recommend
We had a wonderful day on the river. The guides are fun and knowledgeable. The water was refreshing and exciting. It was the first time for my adult daughter and she loved it. We can’t wait to go again next year.
Three days on the Tuolumne is an unmatched outdoor vacation. Fantastic guides, tasty food, fun day excursions. I highly recommend this one.
My husband & youngest daughter & I had a fabulous river rafting trip. The guides & AllOutdoor Company were excellent. It was time & money well spent.
Dear All-OutdoorsTeam,
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for the incredible rafting experience we had with your company. From start to finish, everything was exceptionally well-organized, and the entire team was professional, friendly, and attentive.
Scott and Kent, our guides, made sure we were safe while ensuring we had an exhilarating adventure. Their knowledge and enthusiasm added so much to the overall experience, making it both fun and educational. The equipment provided was top-notch, and the entire trip was an unforgettable adventure.
We will definitely recommend your company to friends and family, and we look forward to joining another trip with you in the future.
Thank you once again for a memorable day on the river!
Best regards,
Tatiana B
Took my adult daughter, with whom I've done a handful of AORafting trips these past few years, to try the Tuolumne for our first times. Circumstances beyond AORafting's control regarding damaged roads required a 2+ mile hike (downhill) to the put-in spot, but they did a good job informing us days in advance, explaining proper footwear for the hike vs. rafting and then during the hike stopped multiple times to make sure nobody was left behind. The Tuolumne is considered one of the more advanced rivers so AORafting equips their rafts with large rowing oars to give the guides more control. This admittedly took away from the perceived "thrill" of the more advanced rapids, but it also paid off in the few stretches of calm water that the guides took upon themselves to row us through. On that note, for an 18 mile run, the density of rapids is very good; Lots of fun whitewater to ride. As I've come to expect from past trips, AORafting does a great job with the picnic lunch and times it well within the day. The end of the day had a long (~1hr) tow via motor boat from the mouth of the river across a large section of Don Pedro Lake to the take-out spot. After that, there's a long winding drive up the mountain back to their site; If you came on rte. 120 east to get there, you'll have been made familiar with that stretch of the ride.
With the guides using rafts with oars, I think families could get away with slightly younger children (tweens and young teens) going on this river without concern, but check with AORafting. I have younger children that I would now consider taking after the experience.
I have yet to have reason to give AORafting anything less than 5 stars. From booking to the intros by the friendly guides at check-in through the trip, they do a great job taking care of their rafters. I'm looking forward to my next trip with them.
This rafting trip was a great experience. I went with a group of eight friends on the 3 day Tuolumne River trip in early June. Our guide, Zach Rowland, was awesome! He was very knowledgable, patient, and friendly. Zach and the rest of the guides did an amazing job providing a memorable and fun experience. I would definitely recommend this rafting company and these guides.
Hands down the trip of a life time. 20 friends rafting down the T River. The crew at AO made this trip one for the record books. From the staff that helped with the booking to the guides that navigated us down the river… they all were top tier humans. The guides knowledge of the river and its history was unbelievable. They also knew some epic hikes to take us on after we got to the beach to set up camp for the day. All in all the AO team gets a 100000000000 star review. Definitely booking with them again for a Cherry Creek big boy rapid trip.
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