Bei all den Wildblumen, Bäumen, Wildtieren und dem Sonnenschein, die Ihre Sinne beschäftigen, kann man leicht vergessen, dass Sie sich darauf vorbereiten, in eines der besten Wildwasser-Rafting-Rennen in Nordamerika zu paddeln. Der American River bietet den Teilnehmern so viel, dass er genauso gut in einem Hollywood-Studio entworfen worden sein könnte.

Dieser 17-Meilen-Abschnitt des Flusses der Mäander durch die kalifornischen Ausläufer mit aufregenden Stromschnellen, einschließlich der weltberühmten Tunnelrutsche. Kein Wunder, dass dieser Flussabschnitt als einer der besten im Westen gilt.

Steigen Sie auf das Sacramento Brew Bike, ein Partyfahrrad für 15 Passagiere, das aufregende 2-stündige Touren durch die Barszene von Downtown Sacramento durchführt. Treten Sie mit diesem großen Brew Bike durch die Straßen von Midtown oder lehnen Sie sich zurück und entspannen Sie sich, während Ihr Reiseleiter Sie auf eine Tour durch 2 der besten Bars von Sacramento führt. Jede Haltestelle dauert ungefähr 30 Minuten, wo Gruppen ein köstliches Bier, Cocktails oder Getränk ihrer Wahl genießen und dann wieder auf das Brew Bike steigen und zur nächsten Haltestelle radeln können. Diese rollende Pedal-Party ist der perfekte Weg, um die Stadt zu erkunden und dabei Getränke zu sich zu nehmen. Die Tour beinhaltet Ihre Sitzplätze auf dem Fahrrad, einen ausgewiesenen Reiseleiter / Fahrer, der Sie sicher herumführt, und ein Armband für ausgewählte Getränkerabatte in den Bars, die wir besuchen werden. Speisen und Getränke sind nicht im Preis inbegriffen ... aber vergessen Sie bitte nicht, Ihr eigenes Bier/Wein/Selzer auf dem Brew Bike mitzubringen (max. 3 Getränke pro Person/keine Glasbierflaschen/keine Spirituosen erlaubt).

Möchten Sie die ganzen 21 Meilen an einem Tag sehen? Nun, das ist Ihre Reise! Sie werden Stromschnellen wie Troublemaker, Satan's Cesspool und Hospital Bar erobern, während Sie die Erfüllung eines ganzen Tages genießen, der die South Fork des American hinuntertreibt. Die Fahrten treffen sich um 8:15 Uhr und Sie sind in der Regel gegen 16:00 Uhr wieder bei Ihren Autos. Mittagessen und Erfrischungen werden auf unserem Campingplatz am Flussufer bereitgestellt.

Ready to upgrade your pasta skills and unleash your inner Italian nonna? Join Chef Maggie for a fun, technique-packed cooking class focused on two timeless pasta favorites: pappardelle and ravioli. You’ll learn how to make your own pasta dough by hand, mastering essential techniques like kneading, rolling, and shaping. Chef Maggie will guide you through crafting perfect pappardelle noodles and expertly stuffed ravioli filled with a vibrant, herb-infused ricotta and tofu blend. You’ll also whip up a flavorful aglio e olio sauce using olive oil, garlic, and Italian herbs, topped off with plant-based Parmesan and fresh parsley. It’s a celebration of traditional Italian cooking with a modern, plant-based twist. What to Expect: - Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense. - A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills. - Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game. - Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.

Step into a world of color, creativity and buttercream bliss in Sacramento. This hands-on cake decorating class with Chef Birdie transforms a simple mini cake into your own frosted showpiece. You’ll begin with a behind-the-scenes look at how to make rich, fluffy buttercream frosting using heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla and just the right pinch of salt. Chef Birdie shares practical tips for achieving smooth texture and stable structure — secrets that elevate your cakes at home. Next, it’s time to decorate. Using pre-baked mini cakes, you’ll practice crumb coating, piping and layering techniques before finishing with bright sprinkles, playful candies and eye-catching designs. Throughout the session, you’ll receive personal guidance in a relaxed, social setting at a trendy local venue in Sacramento. All ingredients, tools and your completed cake are included, making this creative experience both delicious and confidence-boosting.

Discover how to balance sweet, savory and spice in a comforting Thai classic. In this interactive class, Chef Lina breaks down the essential techniques behind restaurant-quality Thai chicken yellow curry. Start by learning how to properly bloom curry paste and build layers of flavor before adding chicken, potatoes, carrots and onion. Then, stir in creamy coconut milk and adjust the seasoning with palm sugar and fish sauce for perfect harmony. As your curry develops depth, prepare jasmine rice to complement the bold sauce. Chef Lina offers personalized guidance throughout, ensuring you leave confident recreating this vibrant dish at home. With hands-on instruction, premium ingredients and a full meal included, this Sacramento cooking experience delivers both technique and unforgettable flavor in every bite.

Swap the usual “what should we do today?” debate for a fun, hands-on candle making class hosted at a trendy local wine bar in Sacramento. In this hands-on experience, Instructor Gladys will guide you step by step as you design and pour your own custom candle. You’ll explore different scents, learn how fragrance, wax and wicks work together and create a candle that feels completely personal. And the best news? No experience is needed. Get ready for an experience that is creative, relaxing and way more memorable than sitting through another average happy hour. This class is ideal for couples looking for a unique date night, friends planning a girls’ night out, solo guests who want a calming creative escape and travelers searching for a local activity beyond the typical sightseeing list. Come for the cozy atmosphere, stay for the joy of making something with your own hands and leave with a custom candle that feels totally you.

This hands-on cooking class with Chef Lina transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy bowl of wonton noodle soup. You’ll begin by preparing a savory pork filling, blending Chinese seasonings for depth and balance. Then, learn the proper folding technique to seal delicate wontons into neat, flavorful parcels. As your dumplings rest, you’ll build a fragrant broth and prepare fresh components including egg noodles, bok choy and julienned carrots. Chef Lina walks you step-by-step through timing and assembly, showing you how to layer textures for a vibrant, nourishing finish. Finally, simmer your wontons to tender perfection and ladle everything together into a steaming bowl. Hosted at a trendy Sacramento venue, this beginner-friendly experience includes all ingredients, professional tools and a complete meal you’ll prepare and enjoy yourself.

Ready for a night that’s equal parts laughter, creativity and cocktails? Join this hands-on paint and sip class in Chicago, hosted through us, and rediscover how fun it feels to just make something. Your local instructor keeps it light and easy while you sip, swirl and paint your way to a surprisingly awesome masterpiece — even if you swear you can’t draw a stick figure. Everything’s included (canvas, brushes, paint, apron), and every class takes place in a cool local spot like a brewery or bar. Whether it’s a casual date, a team hangout or your solo night of self-care, this experience guarantees good vibes, great drinks and a painting you’ll actually want to show off.

Think gnocchi is too complicated to make at home? Think again. In this interactive class with Chef Maggie, you’ll master the Roman-born pasta that’s low-cost, filling and endlessly satisfying. Start with potatoes, flour and a pinch of seasoning to form a soft dough, then roll and cut it into delicate dumplings. As they cook, whip up one of two classic sauces: a nutty basil pesto with Parmesan or a rustic marinara with tomato, onions and peppers. Chef Maggie makes the process approachable and fun, so you’ll leave with the confidence to add homemade gnocchi to your weekly dinner rotation — no restaurant required. What to Expect: - Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense. - A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills. - Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game. - Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.

This is not your average pasta night. In this playful cooking class with Chef Maggie, you’ll make fresh rainbow pasta from scratch at a stylish local venue in Sacramento. It’s colorful, hands-on and much more exciting than opening another box of noodles. Start by mixing pasta dough with flour and olive oil before creating natural colors with turmeric for orange, spinach for green and beets for magenta pink. Chef Maggie will teach you how to knead, roll and cut the dough into ribbons before cooking it to tender perfection. While the pasta boils, you’ll make a bright farm-fresh tomato sauce with garlic, basil, olive oil and Parmesan. By the end, you’ll sit down to enjoy a homemade rainbow pasta feast that tastes as good as it looks.