Top Sacramento Extreme Sports

If you’re looking for a fun family day and want to hit the outdoors, theme parks and other attractions can be extremely overcrowded. Instead, prebook this South Fork American River Whitewater Rafting Trip from Lotus and go whitewater rafting under the supervision and safety of a guide. Float down class II and III rapids while taking in beautiful sights of Lotus, Coloma, and other California foothill towns.

The Granite Adventure unlocks a world of excitement at the quarry, where you can select from six thrilling activities. After a 30-minute Gear Up & Orientation, dive into 2 hours of exhilarating fun with options like Aerial Adventure, Climbing Walls, Free Fall, Rappel, Via Ferrata, and Ziplines. Perfect for those who want to customize their experience, this allows guests to typically complete two or three adventures in the timeframe, ensuring an unforgettable day filled with adrenaline and exploration at every turn.

Experience free-fall conditions with winds of up to 175 miles per hour (282 kilometers per hour) without jumping out of a plane with this Sacramento indoor skydiving experience In Roseville. Enter a vertical wind tunnel that simulates a skydive, complete with equipment. Your guide is on-hand at all times as you experience simulated free fall, making this tour a great introduction to skydiving for novices.

Explore the great art and food of Midtown Sacramento on a 3.5-hour walking tour. See colorful murals and hear about their history, stop into galleries, learn about the city’s architecture, and sample dishes at favorites eateries in this lively district. You might taste locally made sausage, seasonal salads, stir fry noodles, and delectable sweets, along with drinks such as craft beer.

The Gold Adventure offers an action-packed day at Quarry Park Adventures, blending outdoor excitement with unparalleled experiences. After a 30-minute Gear Up & Orientation, dive into 4 hours of thrilling activities, including Aerial Adventure, Climbing Walls, Free Fall, Rappel, Via Ferrata, and Ziplines. This is perfect for those seeking to conquer multiple challenges, for an action-packed day. Ideal for both solo adventurers and families, ensure an unforgettable outing while playing outside.

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Placerville to Jackson with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the hard-rock mining era of the California Gold Rush which began in the 1850s, shortly after the area’s placer mines began to run dry • Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories • Do it all in 150 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Jackson to Angels Camp with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the California Gold Rush from a miner’s prospective and learn the history of the Miwok Native Americans who lived in the area long before early pioneers • Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories • Do it all in 150 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Ideal for travelers interested in extreme water sports, this private experience provides everything needed for spending half a day wakeboarding, wakesurfing, or kneeboarding on the Sacramento River. Meet directly at the Sacramento Waterfront public dock and get on the water without needing your own gear or boat. Includes the use of boards, gear, safety equipment, and a wakeboarding boat with a 2-person crew.

Guided tours are relatively expensive and can follow rigid itineraries with tight schedules. This self-guided audio tour of the Sierra Foothills, an epicenter of California Gold Rush history, helps travelers save money and explore completely at their own pace. Follow your downloaded map app through Auburn, Placerville, Coloma, and many historic sites. Start, stop, and pause the tour whenever you’d like.