Yacu Amu Rafting and Kayaking is a specialist operator run by experts in whitewater rafting and kayaking. We do what we love and we love what we do. Rivers are our life's passion. That passion drives a commitment to consistently run the safest and highest quality trips available. So whether you think us blinkered or you consider us focussed there's no disputing we remain the best at what we do because we only do what we do best.

Whitewater rafting is a sport whose participants journey by inflatable boat down a river valley. Along the way, rapids are encountered. The raft rises over tall waves and plunges down steep drops. Paddlers pull as a team to steer the raft clear of boulders, logs, bridge abutments, and dangerous hydraulics.

From a "lazy day of summer" on the a Tom Sawyer Float Trips on the South Fork American to the "adrenaline rush" of Cherry Creek, All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting offers a river trip to satisfy every individual's needs. We welcome anyone, young or old, in reasonable physical condition. Each river has a usual minimum age requirement- during summertime flows, children between ages 8 and 12 may participate on a whitewater rafting trip on the South Fork of the American.

CP contracts our whitewater rafting activities with an independent rafting outfitter. We will book rafting trips during your experience from our office. Groups raft on the Ocoee River in rapids up to class IV! All levels of experience can participate as each raft has an experienced guide leading the descent. Due to state law, all participants must be at least 12 years old in order to raft on the Ocoee River.

The answer in most cases is; Yes! As long as cold and high winds do not become a major factor. Thunderstorms are short lived and offer a wonderful perspective on nature. Sun streaming through clouds is a part of the outdoor experience. You are going to get splashed anyway so enjoy the added ambience and beauty weather can bring. Save extra film for that rainbow. It just may be the most memorable Whitewater raft trip of your life.

Yes. State fishing licenses should be obtained before the trip. You should bring a small folding type rod that can be stored easily when not in use. Many outfitters have specific trips just for fishing and the time it requires. Many areas are catch and release. Ask your outfitter about specific trips.

While there is no “best time” to go rafting, there are seasonal changes that make for varying conditions on the river. May & June trips have higher water levels, cooler temperatures, and chance of rain. July and August trips are normally hot and sunny with occasional afternoon showers and the water levels are more stable. At higher water flows, some sections may be unavailable and we will do our best to place you on the best available trip.

All of our trips include the following: well-trained personable guides, river and safety equipment, and transportation to and from the river. Full-day trips include a delicious deli-style buffet lunch. Multi-day trips include meals and beverages. Variations in meals and camping arrangements may be made according to your group's interest for your Colorado rafting trip.

That depends on your group. Generally, novices and experienced boaters alike enjoy the family class whitewater of the isolated pocket wilderness of Brown's Canyon. For those rafting Colorado with some experience or who have done Brown's before or who want fewer people around, Wildhorse Canyon (the Narrows) is a good bet. It starts out more technically so there is less warm-up time, more trees, fewer canyon walls, and great views of the high peaks.

Safer than driving your car and statistically safer than skiing or golf! We have taken folks 86 years old rafting and quadriplegics. Our experienced staff of guides and drivers are all well-trained, conscientious individuals who place your safety above all else. However, as a participant in our trips, you must realize that certain hazards do exist in any adventure activity such as rafting, wilderness travel, and related transportation.

Short trips: Wear clothes that dry quickly--shorts, bathing suits, tennis shoes or river sandals--polypro shirt, sunglasses with strap, sunscreen, wool sweater or fleece, and a change of dry clothes and dry shoes. Try to avoid wearing cotton garments on the river. Cotton, when wet, will make you colder. No drugs, alcohol or electronics on trips. (Alcohol in non-glass containers can be consumed in reasonable amounts in the evenings on overnights).

Despite its reputation as an extreme sport, whitewater rafting can be as safe as snow skiing and many other outdoor sports. Most injuries are minor (scrapes, bruises, sore muscles). When accidents happen, they generally occur on more difficult sections of rivers or at higher than normal water levels. You can minimize your exposure to risk by choosing a river section which contains rapids appropriate to your skill level and experience.

Usually, people begin a raft trip with expectations and pre-conceived ideas about what the trip will be like. Sometimes these expectations increase the apprehension level at the beginning of the trip. As everyone gets comfortable in the raft and running rapids, the apprehension disappears and is replaced with excitement. Most of the time, fear is more determined by what our minds perceive than the actual danger involved in the activity.

You will be active, but if you are in moderately good physical condition, the challenge will not strain you. There is little danger if you follow the safety rules in Whitewater rafting, do what your guide tells you and don't try to swim or paddle beyond your skills.