Since 1974, American River Raft Rentals Inc. a family business has become the largest and most experienced rafting company in the world offering self guided raft trips on the Lower American River. This class l and II river flows through the scenic American River Parkway. With all of the Parkway's natural beauty you would never guess you were just a few miles east of downtown Sacramento. We offer organized rafting trips for groups of any size, and have a picnic area filled with shady oak trees to enjoy your lunch under.