THE 10 BEST Lotus Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities in Lotus
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Multi-day Tours • River Rafting & Tubing
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What travellers are saying
- dlt218Sacramento, CA16 contributionsAs promised we came back in 2023 with my brother, sister in law, 3 nephews (below 17 yrs old) and a 10 year old cousin.
We had so much fun. I’m writing this review 6 month later so don’t remember the name of our guide and I’m a lesser person for that
Every rapid was incredible. Has become an annual event.Written 3 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Joe3 contributionsThis was great. Our family of 5 had the best time on the Lotus Run. Perfect for all the children (3, 11 and 13). Trevor was a great guide and great with the kids. Would definitely recommend.Written 14 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KingsmomCalifornia51 contributionsThis trip was amazing! We just returned from the American River 2 day, South Fork/Middle Fork rafting trip and can't wait to return. OARS does a wonderful job of offering an exciting adventure along the river. We had an absolute blast. Tom was our guide and he really did a great job of getting to know us and understanding our comfort levels. We had some adrenaline junkies and some anxious first timers (me!) in our group of 6. We all felt extremely safe under his guidance. Day one on the South Fork was a nice introduction and great way to hone our skills. It started out fairly calm and by the end of the day we were rafting Class III rapids. Day two on the Middle Fork started out fast and furious. It was great that we had the same guide both days (Yay Tom!) and we were ready to hit the rapids immediately. The Middle Fork was an experience I won't forget any time soon. I highly recommend choosing OARS (and Tom!) for your rafting experience. We are all ready planning our next OARS adventure!Written 5 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- steven d1 contributionBlake was an amazing guide! we had such a blast. The whole entire crew made it such a fun family experience!!Written 25 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PCohenLos Angeles, CA226 contributionsHad such a great day of rafting the Middle Fork American River. Our guide, Nacho, was so good that as a first timer I managed the class IV rapids with no trouble. He provided great instructions and kept it light and fun the entire day. Delish lunch spread too. Will be rafting with Tributary again for sure.Written 25 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tammy D1 contributionWe took the youth from our church on a 4-day summer camp adventure and it was the best decision we have ever made! Our children were blessed the moment they set foot on the grounds. The staff were amazing and all of us made a connection with our counselor, Shelby. So much so, that they haven't stopped talking about her and are excited to go again next summer (we already booked our dates). All of the adventures were wonderful! Some stretched our kids and brought them out of their comfort zone, which was great to witness. The staff came along side of them and encouraged them when they were hesitant but were never pushy to make them do something they didn't want. We feel so blessed to have been able to go to this camp and highly recommend it to anyone that wants a great Christian Camp experience.Written 26 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- metoliusSan Francisco, CA36 contributionsWe recently had a father-daughter camping trip with MotherLode, and had a great time. The food was excellent, the guides were great, and everything was extremely well-organized. The girls had a blast on the ropes course and the Leap of Faith.Written 22 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mimi1 contribution5 Stars for sure! My family and I had the BEST time rafting with our guide, John. He made it so exciting for us that we want to return less than a month later!! Definitely choose River Runners for the most skilled guides who are kind and into giving you and your family the best experience!Written 25 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jess KSan Leandro, CA4 contributionsThis place is amazing! I did a 2-day trip with coworkers and both the camping and the rafting were so much fun. My group was lucky enough to raft with Ryan who I would highly recommend if you get the opportunity to choose. He was very experienced, answered our endless questions, enjoyed lightheartedly teasing us, and kept it really fun the entire time. We were pretty sure we had the best guide. :) Our tents were set up right along the river which was really relaxing to listen to at night. The tent was nice and dry (it rained a little the first night) and the bathroom was clean and convenient. I can't wait to come back!Written 30 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chris20 contributionsOur guide was Michael and he was fantastic all day , very knowledgeable and funny and made all the family feel welcome. Constantly letting us know where we are , a bit of history and a few bad jokes. Food was good on the riverbank , make your self a sandwich and crisps when the team lay it all out .
Some good rapids and Joey did a back flip for his last day on the river !!
Excellent day and will return . A great team of peopleWritten 15 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KingsmomCalifornia51 contributionsJust returned from a wonderful 3 night adventure staying at Earth Trek. Jerry and his team provide an amazing experience. The campground is absolutely gorgeous and extremely well maintained. We reserved 3 of the platform tents next to the river and were lulled to sleep by the rushing water.
The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and the rafting was out of this world! Earth Trek partners with OARS Rafting which is literally located next door to the campground. It was super convenient. We are already looking forward to our next adventure with Earth Trek and OARS. I highly recommend.Written 5 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Christopher RExeter, UK15 contributionsMy family and I spent two days with ARTA on Sunday 13th and Monday 14th August 2023. We rafted on the South Fork of the American River. On the 13th we did the upper section and the lower section on the 14th. Both days were great. I got to float along the water in a stretch of rapids, jumped off rocks into the water, did 'ride the bull' where you sit at the front of the raft holding onto a rope as it shoots some rapids, and generally simply had a great time in the rapids getting soaked. My family and I requested vegan food and this was not a problem when lunch was provided: humous, tortilla chips, huge slabs of watermelon, lots of salad vegetables such as red peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, and to round things off there was popcorn and lemonade. I would like to give a special mention to Jordan (the correct spelling, I hope) who was our tour guide on both days (her parents run/own ARTA, I believe.) She was warm and funny, and she made a real effort to get to know everyone on both days, genuinely interested in them and their stories. Jordan: you are a star! Living in England probably means we won't be able to visit again, but we would dearly love to raft with ARTA once more. Thank you so much for two unforgettable days.Written 14 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Florentine_GourmetWashington DC, DC76 contributionsI have now been on two Grand Canyon trips with Phil, Mary, Sami, and their gang. Both trips were absolutely magical!
Fun whitewater, spectacular hiking, excellent food, and flawless logistics. They really know how to run this trip... Can't wait to go on some of their other trips, such as the Rogue or Bhutan.Written 22 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - fcrodrigues3Antioch, CA9 contributionsBryan our guide was the best and we had a fun safe run down the south fork of the American River. well done.Written 5 July 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lotus
- These places are best for outdoor activities in Lotus:
- Sierra Whitewater Rafting Inc.
- H2O Adventures
- OARS American River Outpost
- Raft California
- Action Whitewater Adventures
- These are the best places for kid-friendly outdoor activities in Lotus:
- Sierra Whitewater Rafting Inc.
- H2O Adventures
- OARS American River Outpost
- Action Whitewater Adventures
- Rock-N-Water Christian Camps
- These are the best places for couples seeking outdoor activities in Lotus:
- Sierra Whitewater Rafting Inc.
- H2O Adventures
- OARS American River Outpost
- Raft California
- Action Whitewater Adventures
- These are the best places for groups seeking outdoor activities in Lotus:
- Sierra Whitewater Rafting Inc.
- H2O Adventures
- OARS American River Outpost
- Raft California
- Action Whitewater Adventures
- These are the best places for budget-friendly outdoor activities in Lotus:
- Sierra Whitewater Rafting Inc.
- H2O Adventures
- OARS American River Outpost
- Raft California
- Action Whitewater Adventures
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- These are the best places for adventurous outdoor activities in Lotus:
- Sierra Whitewater Rafting Inc.
- H2O Adventures
- OARS American River Outpost
- Raft California
- Action Whitewater Adventures
- These are the best places for adrenaline seekers looking for outdoor activities in Lotus:
- Sierra Whitewater Rafting Inc.
- H2O Adventures
- OARS American River Outpost
- Raft California
- Action Whitewater Adventures