Our guide Kyle provided a safe and fun rafting trip. He was very informative about the history of the river. On our full day trip, we traveled 12 miles down the river and hit 8 level 4 and several level 3 rapids. I'll be back again next season.
September 2023
My son went on a river rafting adventure with his scout troop and they all had an amazing time. Luke was a great guide, he loved the food too.
August 2023
We had such a great time rafting on tbe Kern River. My 9 year old son came as well and they were so great with him. Our guide was very informative and we felt safe with him. Definitely going to go back.
Raft or kayak the wild and scenic Kern River!
Sierra South has been in business 35+ years and offers whitewater rafting trips on the iconic Kern River. We run short, half, full, and two day trips daily on Class 2-5 whitewater, perfect for families to expert rafters. Our kayak school is the oldest & largest program in Southern California. We offer recreational kayak trips on Lake Isabella, rock climbing courses at local climbing areas, standup paddleboard (SUP) rentals & classes, and river tube rentals & shuttles at the end of the whitewater season. We also have a brick-and-mortar outfitters store stocked with gear, clothing, and gifts for paddling & mountain sports adventures.
