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    Daily Boat, Tube, and Equipment Rentals

    Rent boats or tubes for the day and run your own shuttle and transport plan

    From$40incl. taxes and fees

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    Duration

    for the day

    Includes

    Boat, life jacket, paddle

    Highlights

    Rent a canoe, kayak, SUP, or tube for the day and plan your own outing on the Rivanna. You pick up, transport, and return the equipment to RRC headquarters with no shuttle included.

    • Pick up your rental at your selected time
    • Load, transport, and return equipment on your own
    • Choose from kayaks, canoes, SUPs, and tubes
    • Launch using RRC facilities where allowed
    • Return gear by the required return window

    What's Included

    • Boat or tube rental
    • Life jacket
    • Paddle

    Things to know

    No shuttle or equipment transport is included. Returns are required by 5:00 pm the same day or between 8:30 and 9:30 am the following day; no after-hours returns without express permission from RRC staff. On weekends, only one additional person in the same car may launch using their own equipment due to limited space.

    Cancellation Policy

    Self-guided trips: full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation; no-shows are charged the full price. Guided trips or unique/custom trips must be cancelled or changed at least 72 hours in advance to receive a refund. Trips run rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe; if RRC cancels due to dangerous weather or unforeseen circumstances, you receive a full refund.

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    RRC headquarters

    Experience provided by Rivanna River Company
    Experience provided by Rivanna River Company

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Single Sit on Top Kayak

    $40.07

    Our preferred boat on the Rivanna River

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    Single Sit in Kayak

    $40.07

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    Tandem Kayak

    $51.20

    Must have 2 people per tandem kayak

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    Stand Up Paddleboard

    $46.75

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    Canoe

    $51.20

    Our most dangerous vessel, previous experience required. 2 paddlers per canoe.

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    Tubes

    $18.92

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    Cargo Tube for Your Cooler

    $16.70

    Add a Cargo Tube that attaches to your tube and can hold up to a 36 qt. Cooler or other gear

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    Why book through Greetwell?

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      This experience meets our quality and safety standards

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    • Flexible Cancellation

      Plans change? Most experiences offer flexible cancellation

    Review summary

    Rivanna River Company offers a surprisingly diverse range of activities that guests consistently rave about. The sauna and cold plunge experiences at Riversong Saunas are clearly the standout, with visitors praising the beautifully designed facilities, thoughtful amenities like essential oils and lavender towels, and the incredible riverside setting. The staff earns repeated mentions for being welcoming, kind, and accommodating. Beyond the sauna offerings, you'll find kayak and tube rentals for lazy river days, with reliable shuttle service to pickup points. What makes this spot special is the genuine vibe people describe. Reviewers use words like "magical" and note it feels transported to somewhere cooler than its actual location. The little touches matter here: complimentary ginger lemon tea, cozy gathering areas with fire pits between sauna sessions, and staff who make group experiences memorable. One reviewer mentioned the venue also hosts concerts and bluegrass shows, adding another dimension to the property. The river itself runs calm and slow, perfect for relaxing float trips with a cooler in tow.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    magical place, better people

    Photo of Yohannes Worku

    Yohannes Worku

    December 25, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    magical place, better people

    Photo of Yohannes Worku

    Yohannes Worku

    December 25, 2025

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