Spend The Summer On The River

Your destination for canoeing, tubing, rafting, kayaking, camping and fishing on the James River in Central Virginia.

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Note: Waivers are done electronically through FairHarbor

Trip Details

Our 3 mile river tube trip winds through beautiful rural countryside, and has a nice set of novice rapids as well as several great islands to stop and enjoy.

The trip lasts 1-4 hours, depending on river conditions and your activity while on the river.

Easiest and most relaxing trip!

We provide a great trip briefing before every trip so you know what to expect.

Departure Times

All tube trips depart on the half hour between 10:00AM and 2:00PM on weekends. On the hour on weekdays.

If river levels are below 3.2 feet, the last trip will go out at 1:30PM.

Be sure to arrive 20 minutes prior to your trip to allow time to check in and load shuttle.

We do our best to forecast weather but trips are subject to last minute cancellations as weather develops.

Pricing

$28
/ person

Group rate: $26/person for 25+ people

Cooler Tube
Sub-item

$10

/ per cooler tube

Cooler tubes do NOT include a cooler. Coolers available to rent for $10, or bring your own with snacks & drinks. No Styrofoam coolers allowed.

Price is per individual trip

Payment by cash, check, traveler’s check, or card (tax applies)

One form of payment per reservation, have group pay you ahead

Payment link in Confirmation Email can be forwarded to group

Participants must be age 6+ for rafts, inflatables, and tubes

Minors must be with an adult; age verified by parent/guardian

Trips may change due to weather or group size

Safety and guidelines

General Rules

Price is per individual trip

Minors must be with an adult; age verified by parent/guardian

Trips may change due to weather or group size

Booking Tips

Large groups must book under one reservation

Call to add guests — do not make separate reservations

Age & Group Requirements

Minimum age: 6 years

Adults (18+) must accompany minors

No solo tubers — 2-person minimum per trip

Swim & Gear Requirements

Capable swimmers only

Footwear required on and off the water

Essentials

Must Have Items

  • All patrons must be capable swimmers

  • Footwear must be worn and secure at all times on and off the water. NO FLIPFLOPS!

  • Participants must be age 6 and up for tubing, rafting and other inflatables. All minors must be accompanied by and adult at all times on and off the river with age verified by parent of guardian.

  • All participants must sign a waiver/rental agreement prior to trip

  • All equipment must be returned by 6pm. If equipment is not returned by 6pm a $40 late fee per person will apply.

Recommended Items

  • All patrons must be capable swimmers

  • Footwear must be worn and secure at all times on and off the water. NO FLIPFLOPS!

  • Participants must be age 6 and up for tubing, rafting and other inflatables. All minors must be accompanied by and adult at all times on and off the river with age verified by parent of guardian.

  • All participants must sign a waiver/rental agreement prior to trip

  • All equipment must be returned by 6pm. If equipment is not returned by 6pm a $40 late fee per person will apply.

Arrival & End Time

  • All patrons must be capable swimmers

  • Footwear must be worn and secure at all times on and off the water. NO FLIPFLOPS!

  • Participants must be age 6 and up for tubing, rafting and other inflatables. All minors must be accompanied by and adult at all times on and off the river with age verified by parent of guardian.

  • All participants must sign a waiver/rental agreement prior to trip

  • All equipment must be returned by 6pm. If equipment is not returned by 6pm a $40 late fee per person will apply.

Prohibited Items

  • All patrons must be capable swimmers

  • Footwear must be worn and secure at all times on and off the water. NO FLIPFLOPS!

  • Participants must be age 6 and up for tubing, rafting and other inflatables. All minors must be accompanied by and adult at all times on and off the river with age verified by parent of guardian.

  • All participants must sign a waiver/rental agreement prior to trip

  • All equipment must be returned by 6pm. If equipment is not returned by 6pm a $40 late fee per person will apply.

Cancelation Policy

  • All patrons must be capable swimmers

  • Footwear must be worn and secure at all times on and off the water. NO FLIPFLOPS!

  • Participants must be age 6 and up for tubing, rafting and other inflatables. All minors must be accompanied by and adult at all times on and off the river with age verified by parent of guardian.

  • All participants must sign a waiver/rental agreement prior to trip

  • All equipment must be returned by 6pm. If equipment is not returned by 6pm a $40 late fee per person will apply.