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| - Tubing on the river was a BLAST! I'd really recommend this as a relaxing family or friend activity for the warmer summer months. It'd probably be ideal for May - June or September, but might be too hot for the July/August monsoon season.
You MUST check out their website or call in advance to make sure you have all the info before you go. The important highlights are:
- Cash only. They'll give you change but its $17 per tube rental (which also includes the bus ride).
- Sunscreen is your best friend. Put it on before you leave home, before you get on the river, and at Point 2 if you're floating on the whole thing.
- If you don't want to be on the river forever, check the height/flow before you go. We thought going from point 1 to 2 was the perfect length (about 2 hours, river was at 1100).
- Bring a cooler with water (and your non-glass beverages of choice, but only IN ADDITION to water). You'll have to rent another tube for the cooler, but it's worth it.
- Bring string/rope to tie your tubes loosely together. They don't recommend this but I would, only if you do it loosely. You don't want to be too close in the event that one of you gets stuck on a rock on the rapids and you all go under.
- Bring a sheet to cover your tube (fitted sheets work well). The tubes are black and get incredibly hot in the sun, and they don't have any kind of bottom for you to rest on, so the sheet provides a nice seat.
- Don't wear flip flops. You're practically guaranteed to lose them at one point or another.
The only reason for docking them a star is because I feel like the price is a little high and you definitely have to do your homework before you go. Even if you bring your own tube, you still pay $14 for the bus ride.
Definitely recommend this place for a fun weekday activity on a hot day!
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