Tippecanoe 5-Mile Trip (Our Most Popular Float)

Ages 5+ (50 lbs and up). • 3-4 Hours or All Day until 6:00 pm

About

Explore the pristine, undisturbed lower Great Miami River.

  • 2 and 3-person Canoes, Tandem Kayaks & Single Kayaks! The last trip departs at 3 pm daily. You must be off the river by 6 pm
  • If an option is greyed out, it is sold out. But it is always a good idea to call and check

Rates

Weekdays: Wednesday - Friday (Non-Holiday):

  • Single Kayaks - $40 ($40 per person)
  • Tandem Kayaks - $80 ($40 per person)
  • 2-person Canoes - $80 ($40 per person)
  • 3-person canoes - $80 ($40 per person) third person ages 5 through 10 add $15 for ages 11 and up add $25
  • Bring Your Personal Kayak - $25 shuttle service will be provided to the entry point. It is the owner of the personal watercraft's responsibility to make sure their Kayak is secured to the trailer
  • Tubes - $25 are only available to rent as an add-on to kayaks, tandems, canoes, and 6-person rafts. Currently Not Available
  • 6-person Rafts - $40 per person with a minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 with a weight limit of 1200 lbs or 200lb per person, average of up to 1500 lbs. Which is a 250lb per person average Currently Not Available
  • Cooler Carriers $10

Weekdays,Weekends: Saturday & Sunday and Holidays:

  • Single Kayaks - $40
  • Tandem Kayaks - $80 ($40 per person)
  • 2-person Canoes- $80 ($40 per person)
  • 3-person canoes $80 ($40 per person) third person ages 5 through 10 add $15 for ages 11 and up add $25
  • Bring Your Personal Kayak - $25 shuttle service will be provided to the entry point. It is the owner of the personal watercraft's responsibility to make sure their Kayak is secured to the trailer
  • Tubes - $25 are only available to rent as an add-on to kayaks, tandems, canoes, and 6-person rafts. Currently Not Available
  • 6-person Rafts - $40 per person with a minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 with a weight limit of 1200 lbs or 200lb per person, average of up to 1500 lbs. Which is a 250lb per person average. Currently Not Available
  • Cooler Carriers $10

Duration

  • Approximately 3-4 Hours or all day if you choose

What to Know

  • All children must be at least 5 and weigh 50+lbs. to accompany parent/legal guardian in a kayak, canoe, or raft
  • Life Jacket rating for children starts at 50 lbs.
  • We do not carry life jackets for anyone under 50 pounds
  • Customers must be at least 11 to rent a boat with their parent
  • Customers must be at least 11 to rent a tube with a parent
  • Customers must be 15 to paddle their own boat without -accompanying a legal guardian, with signed parent/legal guardian waiver, on-site safety training, and proof of age photo I.D.
  • All boaters under 18 must always wear their PFD (life jacket) while on the river.
  • We encourage everyone to wear their life jackets at all times. This is a river and does have strong undercurrents -All customers MUST sign a waiver before participating.
  • All minors, 5-17 years of age, MUST have a parent or guardian's signature before participating.
  • Please check in daily to be sure river levels are in the safe range to enjoy the river that day. Unfortunately, beautiful weather does not guarantee we are open.
  • Our Facebook Page always has the most up-to-date information about the livery.
  • Reservations must be made online through our website only.
  • Dogs are permitted, please keep them on a leash and away from other dogs.
  • As a reminder never tether your dog to the kayak/tandem kayak/canoe/raft
  • We allow personal watercraft and you must pay for our shuttle service.
  • Personal boat owners are responsible for ensuring their kayak is secure on our trailer.
  • We TKT are not responsible for damages that occurred during the transport

About

  • This 5-mile Trip is a great way to spend a half day to a full day on the river and have a chance to relax, take in the sights and sounds and sun, and do a little fishing. The trip is mostly flat with a few rapids and good current. The last trip departs at 3:00 pm.

More Info

  • ALL PRICING IS PER PERSON
  • All Rentals are good for all day 9:30 am - 6:00 pm or anytime in between
  • The last trip of the day leaves at 3:00 pm
  • For your safety and out of respect for our staff, you must be off the river by 6:00 pm
  • When renting a Canoe, experience is preferred

What to Bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen & hat
  • Plenty of water to stay hydrated
  • Water-appropriate water shoes
  • Dress appropriately for a day in the water
  • A change of dry clothes back in your car
  • Waterproof bags (for important items) which we sell
  • Trash bags

Operated by

TC River Adventures

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