Paddle the Rivanna on a short float with shuttle included
1 hours 30 min
Full service trip, Shuttle
Explore the Rivanna River on a shorter self-guided paddle from Darden Towe Park to Riverview Park. Start on calm water, take on smaller rapids, and float through rock-garden sections.
Minimum age is 6. You must be able to swim, and everyone is required to wear a life jacket while on the water. No alcohol, glass containers, dogs, or electronic music devices such as Bluetooth speakers.
Full refund with 48 hours notice for regular self-guided trips; no-shows charged full price. Guided or custom trips must be cancelled/changed at least 72 hours in advance for a refund. Full refund if RRC cancels due to dangerous weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: E7XYGC
Plan to get wet. Wear a bathing suit or shorts, a shirt with sleeves for sun protection, and a hat with a brim. Wear water shoes, old tennis shoes, or sturdy sandals with a heel strap—no flip flops or bare feet.
Bring water and snacks, plus sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. Bring one cell phone per group for safety. Consider insect repellent and any medications you might need (for example, an epinephrine auto-injector or inhaler).
You must be able to swim. Everyone must wear a life jacket at all times while on the water. Children 13 and under are required by law to wear a life jacket at all times while on the water.
Unless otherwise specified at the beginning of this email you should arrive at our shop location (1520 E. High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902,), 20 minutes prior to your scheduled trip time.
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.
We rented kayaks and SUPs at the end of August with our kids. It was such a great time! Great set up, pretty setting, convenient, friendly staff. Also they have delicious popsicles for after the water. We are from out of state, but if we return to Charlottesville, we will be back!
Heather G
August 22, 2026
We rented kayaks and SUPs at the end of August with our kids. It was such a great time! Great set up, pretty setting, convenient, friendly staff. Also they have delicious popsicles for after the water. We are from out of state, but if we return to Charlottesville, we will be back!
Heather G
August 22, 2026
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