- IS RAFTING SAFE?
White water river rafting involves taking certain risks;
this is what makes it so exciting. There are a number of
things that GIO does 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. 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 GIO and speak with the staff, we will ask
you questions about your group, the ages, experience level
and about what you are expecting in a white water 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 GIO is 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 white water 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.
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