Inflatable Kayak Your boat. Your line.
Inflatable kayaks, called "duckies," put you just inches above the waves. You steer and paddle; a professional guide follows in a separate boat to coach, rescue and point out the best lines.
Updated · Independent guide, not the outfitter
The Inflatable Kayak trip lets you paddle your own "ducky" down the Chattahoochee in Columbus, GA through rapids up to Class III+, with a professional guide following in a separate boat. It lasts about 2 hours, requires guests to be 12 or older, and needs no kayaking experience.
What you will run
Lively
Ambush
Your first real test: read the rock wall and set your line early.
Pemberton Falls
The technical boulder drop. Follow your guide's line through the rocks.
Waveshaper & Good Wave
Splashy, fun waves by the RiverWalk where you will likely end up swimming at least once.
Rapid difficulty on this course changes with dam releases. See each feature at low and high water on the rapid map.
Who it is for
- Solo travelers and couples who want to paddle their own boat
- People thinking about learning to kayak
- Fit teens and adults comfortable swimming
What to wear & bring
- Quick-dry clothes or a swimsuit. Skip cotton, it stays cold and heavy.
- Shoes that stay on: water shoes, sandals with a heel strap, or old sneakers. No flip-flops.
- Leave valuables in the car. Small lockers are available to rent at the outfitter.
- Cold months: wetsuits and splash jackets are provided free.
Common questions
Is an inflatable kayak hard to paddle?
Can two people share an inflatable kayak?
Is this the same as kayak lessons?
What water level does the ducky trip run at?
Keep planning
Grab your date on the river
Walk-ins are welcome when there is space, but holidays and summer weekends fill up. Reserve ahead to guarantee your spot.