A 6-mile river trip which takes about 2.5 to 3 hours to paddle with class I & II rapids!

Rates

Rates - All Rates Per Person

Customers in a Canoe (price per person) - $38
Sit-on-Top Single Kayak - $42
Sit-Inside Single Kayak - $42
Customers in a Tandem Kayak (price per person) - $38
Customers in a Raft (price per person) - $38
Private Boater (shuttle passenger only, bringing own boat) - $25

Included in price: Rental of boat, paddles, life jackets, safety orientation, river maps, use of dry bags, and all required shuttles.

Duration

Total trip experience is typically around 2.5 to 3 Hours, plus time for orientation, launching, and return shuttle. Return shuttle times: 4:00PM, 4:30pm, 5pm, & 5:30pm only. All trips must end by 5:30, no exceptions.

Trip Summary

Featuring a fun & exciting river section with good current and numerous Class I & II rapids. Short but fun afternoon trip. Trip departs from our Buchanan riverfront location paddles downstream to the Breeden Bottom Arcadia Campground by the Arcadia James River bridge. As this trip ends downstream it requires a return shuttle. This trip is more challenging than the Springwood float.

Trip Requirements

All participants must be able to swim and not be afraid of the water.
Footwear is required.
All participants must be at least 6 years old.
No alcohol is allowed on the river per Virginia State law.

Please keep in mind that there is inherent risk in all outdoor activities and our trips may not be suitable for everyone.

Buchanan Canoeing Adventures