Truckee River: Boca to Floriston Run (Class III Whitewater)
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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.
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.
Inclusions
- Price includes PFD, helmet and transportation from meeting place.
- Wetsuits and Splash Jackets included with cold weather
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lake Tahoe (California), Lake Tahoe (California), 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!
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Truckee, Truckee, Lake Tahoe (California), California
This trip takes place just outside the historic town of Truckee California.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lake Tahoe (California), Lake Tahoe (California), 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!
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Truckee, Truckee, Lake Tahoe (California), California
This trip takes place just outside the historic town of Truckee California.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- If anyone in your group is over 250lbs please contact our office.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
1972happydog
August 2022
Would love to give the a 5 but I had one person in my party test positive for covid the night before the trip and was forced to cancel. Company refused to give me a credit for the cancellation.
Would love to give the a 5 but I had one person in my party test positive for covid the night before the trip and was forced to cancel. Company refused to give me a credit for the cancellation.travel-addictDetroit
August 2018
This is my second trip to Tahoe in the past three years and my second time going with Tahoe Whitewater Tours. The first time around, we were three girls and our guide made our trip so informative and fun. We felt very safe and pretty much had an uneventful trip. However, this time there were 6 of...
This is my second trip to Tahoe in the past three years and my second time going with Tahoe Whitewater Tours. The first time around, we were three girls and our guide made our trip so informative and fun. We felt very safe and pretty much had an uneventful trip. However, this time there were 6 of us, 3 big guys and 3 girls, plus our guide. We had one member of our party fall overboard and all got stuck on a rock on the last rapid. However, we were well prepared with the instructions offered to us and the expertise of our guide. Our man overboard we safe as the rest of the guys safety pulled him into the raft as instructed. When were stuck on the last rapid, we never felt scared and all remained calm as Whit and the rest of the crew came to our assistance and brought us to shore. We completed the rapids on the river without a hitch. We never laughed as hard as we did on this excursion. It was peaceful, beautiful and exhilarating, all at once. Definitely check it out. And remember, the lighter the raft, the more control your guide has in controlling what happens. The heavier, like us, the more difficult. Also, if you have a large party, or even if you don't, it's totally worth purchasing the pictures ahead of time. It comes on a memory stick so its easy to share. For less than $50, you will have memories of a lifetime to remember.Dean T
July 2018
My wife and I were in town for the memorial service of a dear friend who passed away unexpectedly and suddenly, and were looking for something to lift our spirits. We decided to take a rafting trip and had a blast. We didn't want to do it all day, so took a half day trip from Boca to Floriston, a...
My wife and I were in town for the memorial service of a dear friend who passed away unexpectedly and suddenly, and were looking for something to lift our spirits. We decided to take a rafting trip and had a blast. We didn't want to do it all day, so took a half day trip from Boca to Floriston, and that was just right. Our guide, Witt, was a ton of fun, as well as knowledgeable and safety conscious, even though as I understood it, it was only his first year with the company. The rapids were back-end loaded toward the end of the run, and that made the finish very enjoyable. Highly recommended to lift your spirits when things are blue.Charles H
July 2018
We had a fantastic time! Felt safe, well instructed, and had lots of fun with our two teenage daughters. Our guide, Adam, was experienced, kind and full of cool info about the surrounding area. We would definitely do it again and recommend it as a great family experience.
We had a fantastic time! Felt safe, well instructed, and had lots of fun with our two teenage daughters. Our guide, Adam, was experienced, kind and full of cool info about the surrounding area. We would definitely do it again and recommend it as a great family experience.vicki1971
July 2018
We had Teresa as our guide. She was a lot of fun and led us through so many bumps and never tipped. Hard work but worth all the adrenalin.
We had Teresa as our guide. She was a lot of fun and led us through so many bumps and never tipped. Hard work but worth all the adrenalin.Louisemf
July 2018
Wonderful experience... we had a wonderful afternoon with this group. It was a large group, but the whole experience was safe and fun and we were quite spread out. The guides were experienced and great company (we had Ivan as our guide). We felt safe the whole way. There were places to jump off t...
Wonderful experience... we had a wonderful afternoon with this group. It was a large group, but the whole experience was safe and fun and we were quite spread out. The guides were experienced and great company (we had Ivan as our guide). We felt safe the whole way. There were places to jump off the raft and swim and just the right amount of exciting rapids.