IS RAFTING SAFE ?

Whitewater river rafting involves taking certain risks, this is what makes it so exciting. There are a number of things that Adventure in Indiadoes to minimize this risk. Safety is paramount at GIO. It begins when you call our office. We'll help you select a trip that matches your experience and abilities. We are licensed by the Department of Tourism, Uttaranchal. Our guides are professionally trained in river safety, river rescue, first aid, and CPR. Before every trip we have a safety orientation and outfit you with a Personal Floatation Device and helmet.

Many of our guides raft year round, this is their profession. They have all run class II to class V water and are experts at not only running the river, but at making your day trip or camping expedition a memorable event. We are proud of our excellent safety record.

WHICH TRIP IS BEST FOR ME, MY GROUP OR MY FAMILY ?

When you call Adventure in Indiaand speak with the staff, we will ask you questions about your group, the ages, experience level and about what you are expecting in a whitewater rafting trip. We will then determine what we think the water levels will be at the time of your trip and make the best recommendation possible. Our goal at Adventure in Indiais to see that you and your group have the best and safest possible river rafting trip that we can offer.

DO WE HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO SWIM ?

You do not have to swim to go river rafting! Life jackets are worn at all times on the river and are designed to float you face up. The guides instruct you before the trip on what to do in the small chance (more likely on higher adventure trips) you fall in the river.

WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AGE LIMITS ?

With more than 15 different trip options for people ages 8-80, you are sure to find the trip that is right for you. All trips have recommended age limits. These age limits do fluctuate depending on the water level.

I'M NOT PART OF A GROUP. DO YOU HAVE A TRIP FOR ME ?

Absolutely! Just call our office and we'll make arrangements to include you with other single bookings or small groups so you can experience the excitement of whitewater rafting tour.

IS PRIOR RAFTING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY ?

No. Minimum ages apply for each river (beginning at 10 years), no maximum age limit. Normal health is advised. Non-swimmers welcome. A desire to have fun is a necessary prerequisite.

CAN YOU CUSTOMIZE A TRIP FOR US ?

Yes we can. We try to be as flexible as possible with our groups. All you have to do is call up our office and pass on details of your requirements. Accordingly we will offer you a few options.