Company Outings

Please Note: The special pricing in this program  is for Weekday Group Outings Only. Swimming ability is required for all river trips (not required for flatwater trips)

Guided  River Kayaking Trips

• Option 1:  Rivanna Sampler Trip…2.5-hour program

• • Pricing: $600 Minimum covers up to 12 participants, $40/person per additional participant; includes bottled water and light snacks
  • Location: Darden Towe Park to Riverview Park (Trip meets at RRC headquarters)
  • Description: This trip is a great introduction to kayaking and the Rivanna River. After learning to launch in our beginner-friendly Sit-On-Top Kayaks, participants  have a nice slow pool to get familiar with their equipment. Next comes a stop at a beach to picnic, wade around and swim. After the break, a Class I rapid offers the first taste of whitewater paddling. Beginning paddlers will enjoy this stretch as an introduction to the interest and challenge of river trips.

• Option 2: Rivanna Adventure Paddle...6-hour program

  • Pricing: $875  Minimum covers up to 12 participants, $60/person per additional participant. Includes bottled after and light snacks. Add $15/person for lunch and drinks to be provided.
  • Location:  We offer several different river section  options and depending on river conditions, the experience level of the group, and the overall amount of time available for transportation. (Trip meets at RRC Headquarters)
  • Description: Your group will enjoy a day spent enjoying the natural beauty of a scenic river and excitement of paddling Class I and II rapids. These trips are suitable not only for people with some paddling experience but also for novices who consider themselves adventurous and are up for a challenge. We find beautiful places to stop for lunch. These are fun, memorable and restorative days.

• Option 3: Best Weekday Afternoon, Ever…3-hour program

• • Pricing:
    • Self-Guided: $650 Minimum covers up to 12 participants, $50/person per additional participant; includes post-trip hang out, with adult beverages, described below.
    • Guided: $800 Minimum covers up to 12 participants, $50/person per additional participant; includes post-trip hang out, with adult beverages, described below.

• • Location: Darden Towe Park to Riverview Park (Trip meets at RRC headquarters)
  • Description: Modeled after our ever-popular “Paddle to Pints” trips, these experiences make great low-key company outings. Usually beginning between 2 and 5 pm, the program starts out with a 2-mile kayaking trip (see Rivanna Sampler above)  that can be guided or self-guided (see pricing note above). At the end of the trip, we shuttle your crew back to our shop where a fire pit, comfortable chairs, and picnic tables await. We supply a cooler of local beer and light snacks for a relaxation session. A cornhole set, frisbees, footballs, and a volleyball court (upon request) are available for serious fun. Your crew has the run of our 2-acre riverside property up until 8 PM. Enjoy the evening air, hang out down at our river launch, go for a swim, relax in a hammock, or establish dominance on the volleyball court….it is choose your own adventure all the way.  An RRC staff member will be on site throughout to help with anything that comes up. If you want to include dinner, we can help you out with a pizza order from Fabio’s which is right across the street or take-out from any local restaurant.

Please Note: The special pricing in this program  is for Weekday Group Outings Only. Swimming ability is required for all river trips but is not required for flatwater trips. Life jackets are provided and required. 

Guided Flatwater Paddling Trips

• Option 1: Intro to Kayaking or Canoeing….2.5-hour program

• • Pricing: $600 Minimum covers up to 12 participants, $45/person per additional participant
  • Locations:  South Fork Rivanna Reservoir, Beaver Creek Reservoir, Ragged Mountain Reservoir or Walnut Creek Reservoir
  • Description: Our most beginner-friendly, gentle option.  Your guide will teach basic paddling techniques before leading a tour around the one of our scenic local reservoirs.  These peaceful experiences are conducive to great conversations and quiet reflection, and offer just the right amount of adventure for some groups.  You can choose between kayaks and canoes or a mix of both. We have solo and tandem kayaks available.

• Option 2: Intro to Stand-up Paddleboarding…2.5-hour program

• • Pricing: $600 Minimum covers up to 12 participants, $45/person per additional participant
  • Locations:  South Fork Rivanna Reservoir, Beaver Creek Reservoir, Ragged Mountain Reservoir or Walnut Creek Reservoir
  • Description: Stand-up Paddleboarding is lots of fun, and easier than you might think. Our beginner-friendly equipment and great instructors will have everyone standing up and cruising around in no time. This program is a very popular option for company outings, with a good bit of fun and humor mixed in as everyone tries out a new challenge together.

 Rivanna River Tubing…2-3-hour trip

• • Pricing: $24/person  Please Note: The special pricing is for Weekday Group Outings of 10 or more people. 
    
  • Location: RRC Shop to Riverview Park
  • Description: This is the most casual and relaxing activity we offer. It is also the most affordable. Our vinyl river tubes are designed for your comfort and relaxation on the river. Kick back and enjoy a few hours floating down the river. Tubing provides great opportunities for conversation amongst groups large and small, and is one of the most popular activities we offer to the public.

A few caveats specific to tubing: Varying river and wind conditions will affect the total time of the tip, which can last from 2 to 3.5 hours. Tubing trips work best for flexible schedules and groups without too many Type A personalities….you will be ‘going with the flow’. Life Jackets provided but not required for adults. Before planning a tubing trip for your staff, you may want to consider if everyone would be comfortable wearing swimwear in front of their coworkers; we are aware of some companies that eschew tubing as a group activity for this reason.

• “Paddle to Pints!” Looking for an easy and fun 2 hour activity for your team to do in the 3pm-7pm timeframe on a weekday? We’ve got a great option for  you. We pick your team up, take them on a quick river trip right here in Cville, and then deliver everyone to a local brewery for post-trip pints and food truck grub. Everyone goes home happy. Contact us for details.
• Turn your trip into a Community Service event by requesting a river clean-up option. We supply gloves and trash bags and your team helps the environment and improves the scenery. Some leaders find this mission-driven trip type to be the perfect fit for their active and motivated teams. Generally the clean-up option extends trip times, sometimes significantly depending on how thorough the crew gets! Contact us for more information on the specific details and options.
• Self-Guided trips are available for groups with some paddling experience. RRC offers special options and pricing to provide everything (custom trip timing and schedule, pick-up at your location, food and drinks and cooler supplied, etc.), except the guide. All our trips include a Pre-Trip Briefing and Safety Talk before launching. Please contact us to find out more.