We took a trip down the River with Whitewater rafting on September 5th, 2026. Our group of 5 had a…read moregreat time. We received safety instructions prior to the trip from the knowledgeable and professional guides. The guides were always visible and helpful throughout the trip. Our group took the EZ whitewater rafting trip as we had a couple novice rafters.

The guides gave a thorough safety and intro talk before our drive to the launch…read more once on the river they guide you as to which side to stay on. It is important to stay on certain sides to avoid bigger rocks and your team has to work together. there are simple showers but you need to supply your own towel, soap and shampoo. We were a group of older adults and had a great time!

People were great, river was pretty. Plenty of wildlife. Would have been better if the river was…read morerunning as normal, lack of rain dropped the water level enough that I had to get out and drag the canoe a couple of times. Of course, Northbrook has no control over the rain !

I love this place. The best time to go is when it's extremely hot. It's so relaxing, kid-friendly…read moreand safe. You can take your time and enjoy nature. We typically canoe over rafting. This will not disappoint.

We were a group of 15 and decided to try tubing down the Delaware River after hearing so many great…read morethings about it. We were able to get a reservation for the last weekend of the 2026 season on September 12, and we chose the 1:30 PM time slot. Since we live about an hour away, we made sure to leave enough time for parking, checking in, getting a locker, choosing our tubes, and getting our life vests, which are mandatory. They also have portable changing rooms and portable bathroom facilities. I paid a few extra dollars for the Deluxe Tube, which is blue, and I definitely recommend it. It has a backrest, which made it much more comfortable to lean back, relax, and enjoy the ride. Because there were 15 of us, we actually ended up with our own school bus! You bring your tube onto the bus with you, and the staff drives you several miles up the road to the starting point. Once you get off, you cross a small bridge and walk down a fairly steep flight of stairs to the river. A few important tips: WATER SHOES OR OLD SNEAKERS ARE A MUST. I ALSO RECOMMEND WEARING A BIG T-SHIRT OVER YOUR BATHING SUIT BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO PUT A LIFE JACKET ON . There are plenty of rocks, and in some areas the water was fairly shallow. You also need to be able to carry your tube and handle the stairs. I also highly recommend buying a waterproof phone pouch that hangs around your neck. They're inexpensive on Amazon and make it so easy to take pictures without worrying about dropping your phone into the Delaware! Waterproof bags are also great for anything else you want to keep dry. You can rent a small floating raft to attach to your tube for snacks, drinks, or personal items. Keep in mind that, as of 2026, coolers are no longer allowed, and you cannot bring disposable plastic bottles. Reusable drink containers or thermoses are the way to go. We chose the longer tubing trip, approximately 4.5 miles, which takes around three hours or a little longer depending on the river conditions. They also offer a shorter trip of a little over two hours, but the longer one was perfect for us. Once you're in the river, you're basically on your own. There isn't a guide floating with you, although staff occasionally come by in boats to make sure everyone is doing okay. Since we had such a large group, some of us brought rope and bungee cords and connected our tubes so we could stay together. That made it even more fun. The river was beautiful and very calm the day we went. The water temperature was perfect, not too cold and not too warm, and floating down the Delaware surrounded by nature was incredibly relaxing. One of the coolest surprises was the floating hot dog stand about halfway down the river! You can pull your raft or tube over, order food, get out of the water, and sit on a little sandy area. It was such a unique and fun stop. We also saw people kayaking, rafting, swimming, and just having a great time. I would recommend arriving at least 15-20 minutes before your scheduled time, and probably even earlier if you have a large group. Overall, we had an absolute blast. It was relaxing, beautiful, different, and so much fun to do with a group. We would definitely go back. They are now closed for the 2026 season, but if you're looking for something fun to do when they reopen next year, I highly recommend giving Delaware River tubing a try!

I've been going tubing twice a year since 1985. Always a great time. Dan even assisted my double…read moreleg amputee sister numerous times!

Honestly, I don't know why this place got such few stars? The four stars that I've assigned as well…read moredeserved. I visited on a weekday and perhaps that made all the difference in the world. My experience form beginning to end was fantastic. I think one thing that seems to bother most people is the BBQ lunch. The BBQ lunch was apart of my package and when I arrived they were just loading the buns to be taken out on the river. I'm getting a little ahead of myself here but you'll understand in a minute. When I arrived, there were already several eager adventurous folks checking in, buying waterproof items for sale, collecting their water rafts and some even already on the water. I checked in with my Groupon and as directed, I left my keys - collected my Kayak and proceeded to the bus. Please note, the rule is, everyone must wear a mask until you're actually on the water; great rule as it gets crowded in the shop as well as on the bus. It keeps everyone safe. I chose the kayak experience which was awesome but the real fun is in a tube. After my journey down the river, I immediately purchase another Groupon just so that I could come back and have a tubing experience. So, back to the BBQ lunch. By the time I paddles my way down (a few signs for the waters edge for direction) to the BBQ shack on the water, they were still setting up. I guess I paddle too fast. I decided to keep moseying down the river as I had already packed a lunch just in case after reading the reviews about the BBQ shack not being up and running. Oh well, next time I'll enjoy a burger. Again, this is the perfect mid week escape. The ride outside of NY is quick and there's plenty of parking. Although it says Delaware tubing it's actually located in New Jersey; well at least the border between the two. I would recommend going early and taking as much time as you like in a tube with family and friends. I would also recommend bringing children as they will develop a lifelong love of being on the water. I'm a big fan now and I can't wait to return in a few weeks. P.S. I was told by my bus driver, they offer a fall foliage experience where they only allow kayaks on the river.

Our family has enjoyed tubing on the delaware every summer for years. It's a great way to spend an…read moreafternoon in nature

We were scheduled to do a 1/2 day ice hike at Ricketts Glen. I had spoken to the owner Dave and…read morelet him know of my disabilities. He asked a few questions, then determined that it should be OK for me to go on the hike. Shortly before the hike we received an email from Dave saying that because of the warm weather the trip would not have as much ice as it normally does. He offered to reschedule or refund our money if we wanted, but also said we could go if we wanted. We wanted. When I got there Dave and the guides were fantastic. Very personable. They were helpful but without being intrusive. One of them carried one of my forearm canes in his backpack in case I needed it. (This was to have one hand free for the ice axe.) The hike was great. At the end of the hike I asked one of the guides if he thought I could do the repelling they offer... he conferred with the owner and the lead repeller guide, and they agreed that I would be allowed to do that in the Spring. I highly recommend Valley to Summit for a great time. I look forward to a full day ice hike in February.

Intro to Rock Climbing with Valley to Summit on September 18, 2022…read more This was my second trip to Chickies Rock with VTS and it was wonderful! There were only 5 of us, so plenty of time to climb. Our Guide, Bob, was so patient, engaged and informative. I learned a lot of great things that I had not known before about clothing, ropes and technique. Bob was so patient with me and was there with his " green pointer" to help me over the tough spots. You should know that I am 74 years old and tho I have climbed indoors for a few years, my stamina was not that of the youngsters who were there! Nonetheless, it was a great time! I highly recommend Valley to Summit, this being my 3 rd trip with them. They Rock!

Really nice people, always tasty basic dogs & burgers. A tradition to stop in the tubes and grab a…read moresnack. Super convenient on the river and really makes the day for us as a little rest stop.

Great hot dog, hot temperature, friendly staff, speedy service and great selection of water toys…read more Location, location, location.

Our group had so much fun! Twin Rivers is very relaxed and gives you a lot of freedom. It was a…read morevery straightforward set up - check in and get your life vests, take their shuttle bus to the starting point on the river, get whatever style tube you paid for (we chose tubes with backrests and one cooler tube), and get out on the water! We slowly floated down the river, listened to music on our small portable speaker, swam around, made a short stop along a rocky bank at the edge of the water, and got to the end point after just over 3 hours. We got the shuttle bus back to the Twin Rivers office to drop off the life vests, then went back to our car in the parking deck right across the street. Very simple, and lots of fun!

HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend! Had the best time ever. I had a Groupon glitch but TWIN RIVERS was more…read morethan helpful and beyond kind. Then there's the tubing experience... soooo relaxing, soooo peaceful... soooo fun! Jet ski staff stayed on alert ensuring our safety everything was perfect. AND then to top it off, we dined nearby with a TRT discount on our meal. Thank you TRT for a much needed excursion... life is good!

So well run. Get there at your slotted time and then do all the things to get ready to have a fun…read moreday - pick up lunch, get wetsuits if it is cold, listen to the safety instructions. Feel free to bring your own lunch - we ordered from them and wish we had brought our own. Make sure you tuck your toes under the seat in front of you because otherwise you will pop out. Our picture at the end only had 3 people because one had popped out into the river. This was on the 6 hour tour. The guides were nice but in an emergency, which we had where two boats emptied their passengers, it was a little hairy. All in all a great day on the river. Super fun!

I have booked with White Water Challengers before and was excited to return because of the great…read moreexperiences I have had in the past. Unfortunately, our recent trip with a group of six was extremely frustrating due to the organization and scheduling. Our original time slot was changed because there were not enough groups, which we understood. However, our new 10:20 time slot was expanded to accommodate additional groups, and we were then required to wait an extended period for a very large group that arrived late. As a result, we did not begin rafting until after 12:15, and the safety review had to be rushed because of the delay. Throughout the trip, our group was repeatedly forced to stop and wait for the late group, who frequently fell out of their raft and struggled to follow the safety instructions. I estimate we spent close to an hour collectively waiting along the river. Even the group scheduled after ours eventually passed us, and we did not return to the bus until shortly after 5:00. I want to emphasize that Olivia, Bailey, Kristen, and Sid were excellent guides and did their best under difficult circumstances. My frustration is entirely with the organization and scheduling of the trip. Additionally, while this was outside of anyone's control, we paid for Class II and III rapids, but the river flow that day was approximately 820 CFS, making the experience much closer to Class I and II. I hope you will take this feedback seriously, as this experience was significantly different from the positive experiences that led me to book with White Water Challengers again.