Dates/Rates:
You may either use the Book and Float page for tours or send an email to randy@ripariantours.com and we can work out the details. Rates charged are for full and half day trips with boat occupancy of one or two guests. Amenities of the trips are snacks and beverages for half-day trips and lunch, snacks and beverages for full day trips, as well as shuttle fees for trip.
Larger Parties:
If you want to book a full day trip on the McKenzie or Willamette river with more than two guests, please send an email to randy@ripariantours.com or call 541-225-7195. I can leverage my guide community to add additional boats and a guides to accommodate four and possibly six guests. Larger parties bookings are for the full day trips only.
Cancellation Policy:
Due to the nature of my business with commitments to shuttle service, food vendors and other tour possibilities, all payments are non-refundable if cancelled within seven days of tour. If I must cancel a trip due to weather or river conditions that are unsafe, you will be refunded in full.
Rates
Eugene City Float
$150
The Eugene City Float includes meeting at Alton Baker boat landing near the Cuthbert Amphitheater and being driven to Island Park, the starting boat landing, with Randy. From there we’ll begin our float around the islands near west Springfield, into the Whilamut Natural Area, under the Autzen footbridge and onto our take-out at Alton Baker. This tour will take about two hours and cover three river miles. Snacks and beverages will be provided in the boat. This is wonderful nearby nature float through our city and great for those new to guided river tours.
Full Day
$400
A full day of floating the Willamette or McKenzie river includes meeting at the take-out boat landing, being driven to the put-in boat landing by Randy, provided a safety talk, lifejacket and becoming acquainted with the boat and river expectations. We will then push off and make our way downriver with multiple stops in eddies, side channels, islands and areas of interest. Snacks and beverages will be available throughout the trip and we'll stop for a lunch break on an island, the bank or at other optional spots. The full day float will be five and a half to six hours in duration.
Half Day
$200
A half day of floating the Willamette or McKenzie river includes meeting at the take-out boat landing, being driven to the put-in boat landing by Randy, provided a safety talk, lifejacket and becoming acquainted with the boat and river expectations. We will then push off and make our way downriver with multiple stops in eddies, side channels, islands and areas of interest. Snacks and beverages will be available throughout the trip. The half day float will be three and a half to four hours in duration.