Falls of the James
Our signature whitewater rafting trip down the Falls of the James through Richmond’s urban forest. It combines the Upper section (smaller rapids) and Lower section (bigger rapids) of the river for the full experience... with lunch on the river included!! Tackle the only Class III-IV white water rapids in the U.S. running through the heart of a city center.
We’ll put-in around the Pony Pasture section of the James River Park and get the chance to see bald eagles, great blue herons, turtles, gar, and other wildlife as we enjoy a gourmet boxed lunch from Cafe Zata on one of the many river islands. Then, as we turn the corner at Belle Isle, we’ll emerge from what seems like a secluded forest into the skyline of downtown Richmond. Get ready to shoot the big water and surf the gnarly waves! We’ll end the trip at the 14th St. Takeout by historic Shockoe Slip…at that point we'll be back at the Riverside Outfitters shop for a beverage and some front porch sittin’…a great way to end a great trip!
*Professional photos of your trip will available for download at riversideoutfitters.smugmug.com. Smile!!
*Minimum trip size is 4 people but we combine parties to meet that minimum if needed. If the minimum can't be met we'll reschedule or refund
*For Guided Raft Trips use Google maps to find our downtown raft shop in the "Park 14th" lot at 325 S. 14th St. Richmond, VA 23219. Find a "Reserved for Riverside" parking spot in our lot, check in at the front desk and we'll take care of the rest
*Weekdays: Groups of 10-19 ppl $89/person; Groups of 20+ ppl $84/person
*Weekends: Groups of 10-19 ppl $93/person; Groups of 20+ ppl $88/person
Pony Pasture to 14th Street
3-4 hour duration
Class II-IV
Beginner
9+ (Subject to change based on river conditions)
Take advantage of this unique offering to enjoy RO's Lower River Raft trip amid a beautiful RVA evening. Awash in the gold, orange and pink of a gorgeous summer evening sky, we'll plunge through the lit-up cityscape of downtown.
| Reedy Creek to 14th Street | |
| $76/person- No other fees | |
| Min. age 9 (may be higher in high water conditions) |
Each year we consider ourselves lucky to get to show over 4,000 customers why Richmond is the best river city in the U.S. Come play with us!
Providing award-winning adventures since 2005
Top shelf, customer-focused guides and staff
Email us, phone us, or just swing by the shop. We'll answer all your questions as best we can
We invest in top-of-the-line rafts & expedition equipment
Commitment to the environment, our river and our community is why we still love our job after 19 years.
Our location and ability to deliver you a super-fun and convenient experience is second to none
