Your Adventure Awaits in the Palmetto State.
Tube the Lower Saluda River
So you want to go tubing in Columbia, SC but have no idea where to start?
You’ve come to the right place.
Reserve online by midnight the night before, or bring CASH ONLY for walk ups the day of the event.
Tubing offered May-September, weather and water levels permitting.
Tubing Guide
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Walk Up or Reservation
-Reservations are not required, but suggested on weekends or Summer Holidays.
-We accept walk ups the day of.
-Reserve online and save time at check in.
-Online reservations close midnight the night before the event.
-CASH ONLY walk ups the day of the event.
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Where to Meet
-All tubing trips meet at the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater (just off of the Gervais Street Bridge).
-The address is 131 Alexander Road West Columbia, SC 29169.
-Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your shuttle time.
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Shuttle Times
-Shuttles are offered 7 days a week during Memorial Day through Labor Day (weather and water levels permitting).
-Shuttles depart at the top of every hour :
Saturdays from 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM (hourly)
All other days from 12:00 PM -3:00 PM (hourly).
-Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to find parking and check in.
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Type of Tube
-Double Tube- Seats 2 people, mesh bottoms, and space in the middle for a cooler.
-Star Tube- Lightweight and roomy, mesh bottom and D ring for easy tethering.
-Deluxe Tube- Most popular, cloth cover around tube, mesh bottom, and D ring.
-Standard Tube- Durable vinyl, two handles, open bottom.
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What to Expect
-Float under Spanish Moss and through rushing rapids on this 3 hour adventure.
-This section of the Lower Saluda River stretches from just above the Riverbanks Zoo down to the Gervais Street Bridge (known as Z to G by the locals).
-Adventurers only: this trip contains class II rapids, children must be at least 10 years old and guests must be moderately active.
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What to Bring
-Everyone must have some type of foot protection (flip flops are ok but something that straps to your foot is best).
-Bring sun protection (hat, sunscreen), water, snacks, and bag for any trash.
-Leave a pair of dry clothes and dry towel in the car for after your trip.
-No glass bottles or styrofoam coolers.
Before Your Trip
Review our River Checklist to prepare for your river adventure.
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Parking
-All shuttles for tubing trips leave from the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater (131 Alexander Road West Columbia, SC 29169).
-Parking at the West Columbia Riverwalk is extremely limited. We encourage using a ride share service like Uber or Lyft.
-There is additional River District parking at the following locations:
Carraway Park– 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, SC
West Columbia Free Parking Garage– 310 Court Avenue, West Columbia, SC
Capitol Square- 475 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC (5 minute walk)
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Cancellation Policy
-Cancellations made more than 30 days before the date of your trip will receive a full refund, minus a 10% convenience fee.
-Cancellations made by 12:00 PM noon 48 hours prior to the date of your trip, will receive store credit good for one year from the trip date, minus a 10% convenience fee.
-No-shows on the day of the activity and cancellations made after noon 48 hours prior to your trip date will not be considered for store credit or a refund.
-Refer to the Terms & Conditions page or give us a call at 8034048254 for any questions.
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Weather
-All trips go rain or shine.
-Late afternoon showers are common during the summer.
-Take an early shuttle to avoid the late afternoon showers.
-No refunds are given the day of the event.
-If there is possible bad weather the day of your trip, we suggest reaching out at least 48 hours prior in order to receive store credit (minus a 10% administrative fee).
-Refer to the Terms & Conditions page regarding refunds and store credit.
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Age Limit
-Children must be at least 10 years of age to participate on our full length tubing trips.
-This trip has a class II rapid, which has the ability to capsize a tube.
-For families with younger children, we suggest our Three Rivers Rental.
-Our Three Rivers Rental takes place at the West Columbia Riverwalk, and includes only a tube and a life jacket (no shuttle). Walk upstream via the West Columbia Riverwalk, like a natural water park, and float downstream, exiting at the Gervais Street bridge. Walk up and float down as many times as you’d like.
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Cooler Policy
-Glass bottles and styrofoam coolers are not permitted on river trips and will not be allowed on the shuttle bus.
-We cannot see any consumption of alcohol before or after your trip.
-It is illegal to have an open container of alcohol in the West Columbia Riverwalk. No drinking in the park before or after your trip.
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Footwear Required
-Everyone must have some type of footwear to participate on our river trips.
-No bare feet.
-Flip flops are ok, but something that straps to your foot is best.
Don’t forget to check out our FAQ page.
Before your adventure, make sure to read over our extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions. Important information about your trip can be found there.