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Sierra Mac River Trips

Tuolumne's First Outfitter

Contact Us BOOK NOW 209.591.8027

Rates & Dates

Jump to: Main Tuolumne • Cherry Creek • Combo Trips • Merced • Yosemite Float

Main Tuolumne

Class IV • 18 Miles • Max group size 22 • For beginner to advanced padders

Main Tuolumne Rafting Trips

1 DAY MAIN TUOLUMNE

Adult $349 • Under 18 $314
Group Discount 6+ $332 | 12+ $324 | 21+ $297
Trip Time 8:30am – 5:30pm
Meals Included Lunch • Season April-September
Book online or call 209-591-8027


2 DAY MAIN TUOLUMNE

Adult $609 • Under 18 $548
Group Discount 6+ $579 | 12+ $548 | 21+ $518
Trip Time 8:30am – 5:00pm Day 2
Meals Included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
Season
April-September
Book online or call 209-591-8027


3 DAY MAIN TUOLUMNE

Adult $849 • Under 18 $764
Group Discount 6+ $807 | 12+ $764 | 21+ $722
Trip Time 8:30am – 5:00pm Day 3
Meals Included 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners & 2 Breakfasts
Season April-September
Book online or call 209-591-8027


  • All prices are per person include meals (lunch first day thru lunch the last day), wetsuit & splash jacket as needed.
  • Prices are subject to 8% Government Use & Service Fee.
  • Add ons: camping and tent rental option, custom video Reservation Details.
  • Authorized by Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest permits.

Cherry Creek/Upper Tuolumne

Serious Class V • 9 Miles • Training seminar required and included at trip start.

Cherry Creek / Upper Tuolumne Rafting

1 DAY CHERRY CREEK / UPPER TUOLUMNE

Adult $399 • Under 18 $359
Group Discount 4+ $379 | 8+ $359 | 16+ $339
Trip Time 6:00am – 2:30pm
Meals Included
Breakfast & Lunch
Season April-September
Book online or call 209-591-8027


  • All prices are per person including meals (breakfast and lunch), wetsuit, and splash jackets when needed.
  • Prices are subject to 8% Government Use & Service Fee. Reservation Details.
  • Authorized by Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest permits.

CHERRY CREEK/UPPER T + MAIN TUOLUMNE COMBO

Combines the Cherry Creek/Upper Tuolumne section with Main Tuolumne.
Serious Class IV-V • 27 Miles • Training seminar required & included at trip start.

Combination Trips

2 DAY CHERRY CREEK/UPPER T + MAIN TUOLUMNE COMBINATION

Adult $829 • Under 18 $746
Group Discount 4+ $788 | 8+ $746 |16+ $704
Trip Time 6:00am – 5:30pm Day 2
Meals Included 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
Season April – September
Book online or call 209-591-8027


3 DAY CHERRY CREEK/UPPER T + MAIN TUOLUMNE COMBINATION

Adult $1069 • Under 18 $962
Group Discount 4+ $1016 | 8+ $962 | 16+ $909
Trip Time 6:00am – 5:30pm Day 3
Meals Included
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinner
Season
April – September
Book online or call 209-591-8027


  • All prices are per person including meals (breakfast first day thru lunch the last day), wetsuit, and splash jackets when needed.
  • Prices are subject to 8% Government Use & Service Fee.
  • Add ons: camping and tent rental option. Reservation Details.
  • Authorized by Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest permits.

Merced – 2023 Season Starts April 1st

Class III+ • Max group size 30+ • For first-time and Intermediate paddlers. 

Merced River Rafting

MERCED AM HALF-DAY M-F 8:00am – 1pm
MERCED PM HALF-DAY M-F 1:30pm – 6:00pm


Adult $123 • Under 18 $113
Group Discount 6+ Adult $117 • Under 18 $107 | 12+ Adult $113 • Under 18 $103
Book online or call 209-591-8027


MERCED AM HALF-DAY WEEKEND 8:00am – 1pm
MERCED PM HALF-DAY WEEKEND 1:30pm – 6:00pm

Adult $128 | Under 18 $118
Group Discount 6+ Adult $122 • Under 18 $112 | 12+ Adult $118 • Under 18 $108
Book online or call 209-591-8027


MERCED 1 DAY M-F 9:30am– 5pm • Includes Lunch

Adult $181 | Under 18 $166
Group Discount
6+ Adult $172 • Under 18 $158 | 12+ Adult $166 • Under 18 $151
Book online or call 209-591-8027


MERCED 1 DAY WEEKEND 9:30am – 5pm • Includes Lunch

Adult $191 | Under 18 $176
Group Discount 6+ Adult: $181 • Under 18 $167 | 12+ Adult $176 • Under 18 $161
Book online or call 209-591-8027


  • All prices are per person. Lunch on 1-Day Trips only.
  • Prices are subject to a 8% Government Use & Service Fee.
  • Authorized by BLM and Stanislaus National Forest permits.
  • Half-Day Trip Length: Normal Season 11 miles • Late Season 5.5 miles (Similar Time on Water)

Yosemite Valley Float

Please refer to link for availability. Season Average is May-June. Some seasons not at all.

Self-guided rafts on Yosemite Valley’s Merced River are available seasonally on a first come – first served basis. Raft rentals in Yosemite National Park are operated by park concessionaire. For details go to: the Yosemite Park Rafting page.

Class II, 3 Miles • 4 persons per raft

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