Rent boats or tubes for the day and run your own shuttle and transport plan
for the day
Up to 14 people
Boat, life jacket, paddle
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.
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.
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.
Pick up and return all equipment at RRC headquarters (1520 E. High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902). The location is behind Hogwaller Brewery: turn into the Hogwaller Brewery parking lot and follow the gravel road out back to park in the field (do not park in the lot near the street).
No. This reservation is for the boat/tube, life jacket, and paddle only. Customers load, transport, and return the equipment themselves, and there is no shuttle or equipment transport included.
Return the equipment by 5:30 pm the same day, or between 8:00 and 9:00 am the following day. No after-hours returns are allowed without express permission from RRC staff.
Rivanna River Company, 1520 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
This riverside spot in Charlottesville has built a loyal following around a surprisingly diverse mix of activities, from sauna and cold plunge sessions to kayaking, tubing, paintball, and live music. The common thread across all of it is genuinely warm, attentive staff who seem to care about making each visit memorable. Thoughtful details like essential oils, ginger lemon tea, lavender towels, and a gathering fire between sauna sessions show real intention behind the experience. The sauna and cold plunge offering draws especially passionate reviews, with couples and groups alike calling it deeply relaxing and beautifully designed. The setting along the Rivanna River adds a natural backdrop that elevates even the simpler activities. Paintball gets a shoutout for being a great outlet for high-energy groups, though fair warning from regulars: long sleeves and pants are a must. With a near-perfect rating across a large number of reviews, this place clearly delivers consistently and is worth adding to your plans.
An absolutely fantastic group of people running a wonderful natural escape. Amazing location and excellent outfitters, we will absolutely be back for another tube adventure!
Kurt Riesbeck
June 21, 2026
An absolutely fantastic group of people running a wonderful natural escape. Amazing location and excellent outfitters, we will absolutely be back for another tube adventure!
Kurt Riesbeck
June 21, 2026
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