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Riverboarding Getaway
Overview
Why not turn your day of riverboarding into a total getaway? Take advantage of everything that Esprit has to offer by combining your day of riverboarding on the Ottawa River with accommodation, meals and all the amenities and entertainment at Esprit's riverside lodge. Enjoy spectacular sunsets, riverside campfires, live music, great food and the relaxed atmosphere chillin' on the main deck. The Esprit "Getaway Package" is the perfect escape!
All "Getaway" packages include one full day of activity (rafting, riverboarding, or canoeing), 2 nights camping, 2 breakfasts, 1 riverside picnic lunches 1 ultimate bar-b-que dinner, top quality equipment, après activity beer, juice or soft drink, complimentary use of all base camp facilities, internationally certified guides.
Availability & Costs |
| June 1 - October 15 |
Adults |
| * Monday - Friday |
$155.00 |
| * Saturday - Sunday |
$200.00 |
(Without Hostel Upgrade) |
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(With Hostel Upgrade) |
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| * Price refers to your activity day. |
Riverboarding Getaway Itinerary
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| Day 1 |
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Arrive at Esprit anytime – check in with the front office and get settled into your hostel room or campsite!
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| Note: If you are arriving after office hours, please see bar staff for check in procedure. |
| Day 2 |
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The Esprit 2-Channel Day Trip: |
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7:00-8:30 am |
Breakfast served in dining hall |
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7:45 am |
Meet your guides and fellow adventurers in the dining hall |
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9:00 am |
Safety briefing and instruction given enroute to put-in |
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9:30 am |
Begin riverboarding on the Middle Channel of the Ottawa River |
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12:15 pm |
Lunch |
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1:00 pm |
Transport back to put-in |
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1:30 pm |
Begin riverboarding of the Main Channel of the Ottawa River |
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4:30 pm |
Take out and return for photo and video presentation of your day |
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7:00 pm |
Ultimate BBQ served outside on the Sundeck |
| Day 3 |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
Breakfast served in the dining hall |
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11:00 am |
Check out of the Hostel/Campground |
| * After checking out you are still welcome to remain at the basecamp and use our facilities for the remainder of the day! |
| Note: Trip timing may vary depending on water levels. |
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Optional Add-ons
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| Shuttle: |
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| Ottawa/Gatineau shuttle service |
$20.00 |
| Accommodation: |
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Hostel upgrade:
Additional nights of accommodation:
Camping
Hostel
Cabin Tent |
$30.00
$10.00
$25.00
$10.00 |
| Additional Meals: |
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Breakfast
Basecamp Lunch
Ultimate BBQ |
$8.00
$12.00
$25.00 |
| Wetsuits: |
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Half Wetsuit (top or bottom)
Full Wetsuit
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$10.00
$15.00
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| Photos & Videos: |
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Photo CD
DVD Video
Photo/DVD Combo |
$55.00
$55.00
$85.00 |
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What you should bring with you for the day
All your mandatory safety equipment is provided for you, therefore, all you need to bring with you are some personal items to help make your day even more enjoyable. We recommend that you bring a pair of shoes or sandals to wear on the river (they will get wet!), your swimsuit and/or shorts, sunscreen, water bottle, towel and a change of clothes.
Testimonials
Hear what others who have experienced an Esprit Getaway Package have to say:
"Esprit is awesome, staff are awesome, food is brilliant and your place rocks! Thanks for a wonderful weekend."
Anastasia
"Thank you for a super stay - I extended it because I enjoyed myself so much. A wonderful location, great food, good company and above all the whitewater was fantastic! Your guides are great - so professional and, at the same time, so human!"
Olly, Enlgand
"Awesome time! Great way to spend a weekend!"
Andrea, St. John's NFLD