Best Half Day Grade 5 (Class 5) White Water Rafting

What you need to Bring:

Towel, Swimsuit and a thirst for adventure

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You just cannot beat this environment with these people and the energy.
The one thing that I think probably stands in the way of a lot of people coming to River Valley is it is in the middle of nowhere. Mostly you need to be in the know about it or have been told about it to get here.

But when you do get here, it is worth it!

It’s worth the ride into the wilderness!

But for me, the rafting is what it’s about, it’s awesome.

The river can be scary. You’re in a boat with other people that you have to trust.

You need to listen to your guide but it’s worth it to keep your eyes open to see the other faces as well. Everyone reacts really differently.

Most of all though, I just loved the feeling of being on or near the river.

I’ve done the trip three times and every time it’s been completely different. Today, we had a higher river level meaning that everything looked changed from a couple of days ago.

It’s also the place itself. The environment is awesome. Out in the middle of nowhere, and you can hear the river flowing at all times. The staff too are amazing, everyone is so warm and friendly and open.

You just cannot beat this environment with these people and the energy.

I would really recommend River Valley. There are so many people who never really experience the outdoors. They don’t get to breathe fresh air and the air here is so pure. You can even drink the water in the river.

Just come visit and enjoy River Valley.

Paula Byrne
County Gallway
Ireland

Hey Brian,

Feel free to quote anything I’ve said, unfortunately words and photos never quite do an experience like that justice.

My biggest obstacle in doing a Grade 5 white water rafting trip with River Valley was a previous negative kayaking experience. As it turned out, if I had had the cash and time I would have done a second trip the next morning!

Having now done the trip, I find that I have developed a craving for water and rafting, thanks to Tom, and what a brilliant adventure.

It was no specific feature that really made the experience for me, rather a combination of the scenery, the river, the atmosphere, the roast that night, in fact everything.

The other things I found with this experience is that it got me “out of my seat”, out of the city and into a fabulous combination of spectacular scenery, great company and an unforgettable adventure.

I would definitely (and already have) recommended River Valley, the Grade 5 trip, and Adventure Lodge to anyone that will stop and listen.

Thanks to Tom, Brian and the Adventure Lodge team for giving us a great weekend! I only regret that we didn’t have enough time to go out again on Sunday!

If ever you guys set-up in Europe let me know, I’ll be there in a flash.

Neil Duxbury

Hi there

I just wanted to say thank you all for such a wonderful weekend last weekend 17/18 September. I was a member of the Form 2 Class Reunion from Plimmerton School party that stayed at the lodge.

While all aspects of the weekend were amazing, of significance for me was the white water rafting trip. Had someone said to me that I would fall out of the raft and then later on the raft would capsize I would have absolutely refused to go – no questions asked. Indeed when Sam was telling us what to do if and when something happened I was just watching him in disbelief and horror that something might happen. However once I was a part of it all and it was happening it was simply magnificent.
Thanks Sam and the other two guides – you really know how to build up a rapport that engenders complete trust in your abilities. Anyway, the raft trip – an awesome thing to do that has made me realise how sedentary my life is. So much so that a number of major decisions that before now were bothering me have now been made without too much further hand wringing at all. Thanks.

The food is also brilliant. Very satisfying. The rooms are very comfy – mind you I had an ensuited one so I can hardly complain. But it was very nice. The heated floor is a wonderful trick and the shower just perfect. The communal showers a device of the devil I fear. I attempted to use one after the raft experience.

And, of course all of you wonderful people. Friendly, helpful and obviously enjoying your work. Great stuff.

Yep, I’ll recommend you to others, already my experiences have been retold a number of times. I am sure that the stories belonging to the weekend will only be embellished with time – but hey what the hell.

So ,thank you once again.

Regards

Jon Dimock

Dear Brian and Nicola,

I just wanted to thank the whole team at River Valley for such an enjoyable stay with you over Queens Birthday.

Both Agnes and I had such an amazing time for the two days that we were there, and neither of us wanted to leave on the Sunday.

We will definitely be back again sometime. A special thanks to the rafting crew (Chopper & co) for making the trip so enjoyable. We both look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Regards

Timothy Nagel

Hi guys,

Along with a group from work, I did your Grade 5 white water rafting trip yesterday afternoon. It was tremendous fun, one of the most exhilarating things I have ever done. I was also very impressed with Arnie as a guide, he was extremely capable and professional.

“Guide” is a bit of an understatement really, he had total control of the whole thing. Many thanks for a fantastic experience! As a bit of an “old fart”, I am recommending to my boys that they do this trip and not leave it as late as I did.

Thanks again, and best wishes to you all for Christmas and the future.

Cheers,

Jim Greenwood.

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