mgm3430 Posted November 19, 2008 #1 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Can someone tell me if the river tubing @ white river is strenuous. How far to walk to get to river and back etc. Just got out of the hospital and trying to get my strength up for the cruise in 2 weeks and was wondering if it's a lot of walking, etc. We're also going to DRF first but I'll be walking the stairs next to the falls. Any opinions would be great! Thanks!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgm3430 Posted November 19, 2008 Author #2 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Anybody with advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgm3430 Posted November 19, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Anybody with advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Sunsets Posted November 20, 2008 #4 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hi, I leave on this Saturday (yeah!) and one of our stops will be Ocho Rios. We are doing a private tour that includes river tubing. I'll be glad to give you an update when I return. We aren't doing DRF's. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J & G Posted November 21, 2008 #5 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Can someone tell me if the river tubing @ white river is strenuous. How far to walk to get to river and back etc. Just got out of the hospital and trying to get my strength up for the cruise in 2 weeks and was wondering if it's a lot of walking, etc. We're also going to DRF first but I'll be walking the stairs next to the falls. Any opinions would be great! Thanks!:) Hope your recovery is going well! There are LOTS of stairs at DRF...may be a bit tough while recovering from a hospital stay. DRF is a LONG climb...... Tubing the White River is very relaxing....not strenuous at all. You have to walk down a set of stairs that take you down a hillside to the river. There are a couple of places where there are teensy bits of very mild "rapids", but the guides make sure that you are positioned correctly and they will even hold onto you if you let them know you want that. It is one of our favorite things to do in the Caribbean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNEmommy Posted November 24, 2008 #6 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I'm considering this trip with my family. Since Carnival says the age limit is 2, I can't imagine that it is at all strenuous. If toddlers are allowed on the tour I know I'm not in for much drama - at least not from the river :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasue Posted November 25, 2008 #7 Share Posted November 25, 2008 DH and I did it in September with Chukka Cove... it wasn't the slightest bit strenuous (we're both seniors)... it was probably the best excursion we've done!! You don't have to walk with tubes like you do in Belize.... they're there, waiting for you!!! The guides were very professional... and a lot of fun!!! Go for it.... you'll be fine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JSR Posted November 25, 2008 #8 Share Posted November 25, 2008 How long and how steep are the stairs? We are trying to figure out if we could get a wheelchair down the steps. Thanks, JEan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J & G Posted November 29, 2008 #9 Share Posted November 29, 2008 How long and how steep are the stairs? We are trying to figure out if we could get a wheelchair down the steps. Thanks, JEan I would say no to the wheelchair down the stairs......they are narrow and irregular, as I recall...... Here are a couple of pics....the stairs to the river are sort of in the background of the first pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeFamily Posted November 29, 2008 #10 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Oh heavens no, on getting a wheelchair down those steps! I don't recall a ramp or any wheelchair access along the falls, but there may be something AWAY from the falls that will just get you to the beach area. I really don't know, though. And the river tubing is very relaxing. There are maybe a couple of spots where the water runs a little fast, but the guides are right there in the water helping to guide your tube along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christapie Posted December 1, 2008 #11 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Can a very large man app. 360 lbs. go river tubing???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J & G Posted December 1, 2008 #12 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Can a very large man app. 360 lbs. go river tubing???? I think so.....you could contact one of the tour guides and ask. E-mail Trevor Hudlin and ask him cooltrevh@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judynorth Posted December 1, 2008 #13 Share Posted December 1, 2008 How cold is the water and how much of the trip is in the sun? From the pictures that I have seen, there is a lot of shade and not much open sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J & G Posted December 2, 2008 #14 Share Posted December 2, 2008 How cold is the water and how much of the trip is in the sun? From the pictures that I have seen, there is a lot of shade and not much open sun. It was a mixture of sun and shade, as I recall......maybe 40% shade, 60% sun. You are in and out of the shade so you don't have time to get cold. We were very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JSR Posted December 7, 2008 #15 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I would say no to the wheelchair down the stairs......they are narrow and irregular, as I recall...... Here are a couple of pics....the stairs to the river are sort of in the background of the first pic. Oh heavens no, on getting a wheelchair down those steps! I don't recall a ramp or any wheelchair access along the falls, but there may be something AWAY from the falls that will just get you to the beach area. I really don't know, though. And the river tubing is very relaxing. There are maybe a couple of spots where the water runs a little fast, but the guides are right there in the water helping to guide your tube along. Thanks for the help. The pictures are great,the stairs look fine. I should have said that I am middle age mom but on cruises I am fairly adventurous. I decided I wanted to do the zip lines in Costa Rica so I was repelled 100 feet in the air to get to the top of the platform. Then some guys carried me around and hooked me up and off I went with a helper. I have been dog sledding in the Juneau ice fields. Our tour guide contacted the fellows the work the tubing and they said as long as I do not mind being carried down the stairs they had no problem so off I go. Again, everyone thanks for the help. Jean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judynorth Posted December 7, 2008 #16 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Thanks for the help. The pictures are great,the stairs look fine. I should have said that I am middle age mom but on cruises I am fairly adventurous. I decided I wanted to do the zip lines in Costa Rica so I was repelled 100 feet in the air to get to the top of the platform. Then some guys carried me around and hooked me up and off I went with a helper. I have been dog sledding in the Juneau ice fields. Our tour guide contacted the fellows the work the tubing and they said as long as I do not mind being carried down the stairs they had no problem so off I go. Again, everyone thanks for the help. Jean Wow! I am impressed - not only by your adverturous spirit but by the tour guides who have made all those advertures possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J & G Posted December 7, 2008 #17 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Thanks for the help. The pictures are great,the stairs look fine. I should have said that I am middle age mom but on cruises I am fairly adventurous. I decided I wanted to do the zip lines in Costa Rica so I was repelled 100 feet in the air to get to the top of the platform. Then some guys carried me around and hooked me up and off I went with a helper. I have been dog sledding in the Juneau ice fields. Our tour guide contacted the fellows the work the tubing and they said as long as I do not mind being carried down the stairs they had no problem so off I go. Again, everyone thanks for the help. Jean You will love it! I admire your can-do attitude! You are teaching your children an invaluable lesson......if you want to do something, don't let anyone tell you there is no way. You can find a way to make it happen.....with help, of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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