You’re keen to try rafting, or you’ve done it before and you can’t wait to go again. You’ve asked your family and your friends, but no one is available and/or interested. So what do you do? Simple. You go rafting! While some highly advanced rafters do head downriver by themselves, there’s nothing wrong with joining a group rafting trip as a solo rider. Although you may be going there by yourself you certainly won’t be going down the river unaccompanied. A day of whitewater river rafting comes with a ton of unexpected benefits, and there’s no reason to miss out on the outdoor fun just because you’ll arrive on your own. Prepare yourself for a great day of connecting with nature and with your new raftmates, who might just become new friends.

Face Solo Adventure Head-On

Sometimes things happen and people have to pull out of an activity at the last minute. Other times you have different interests or tastes. But actively seeking solo adventure is a uniquely rewarding experience. If you’re used to always doing activities with a buddy, embrace taking a step out of your comfort zone. If you’re the independent type and like to try things by yourself, then there is nothing different when it comes to heading out rafting. Going at it solo doesn’t define you as an introvert or an extrovert. But there are benefits to be had all around. At the end of the day, you’re making a conscious decision to say yes, I’m going rafting because I want to.

You’re Not Really Alone

Rafting is a collaborative sport, so between you, the other rafters, and your guide, you’ll work as a team to make it the best experience possible. While you may be a solo rider, you most definitely will not be alone. During your day of rafting you’ll instantly bond with the other rafters, who may or may not have gone unaccompanied themselves! By the end of the trip, you’ll have laughed, shrieked with joy, supported each other, and most importantly had a great time together. Be open to the connections you may make, even if they are circumstantial to the trip, those people are part of the rafting experience, so embrace it. Who knows, you might walk away with a new set of rafting buddies!

Focus on Your Personal Experience

Sometimes when we head out with a loved one we become more focused or concerned on them having a good time that we forget about our own enjoyment. With the so-called freedom, shift your focus on how you’re feeling and everything going on around you contributing to the great experience. Not having anyone else to “worry” about might entirely shift your perception. Let the natural world be your companion and take the time you may have spent chatting to soak in its beauty.

Don’t Say No Because You’re Solo, Say Yes Because You Can!

Walk away with an experience that has been uniquely yours. When you go rafting with another person, they intrinsically become part of that experience. That’s great, we’ve said it before that rafting is a perfect way to bond in nature. Doing something on your own, however, provides you with a different perspective and its own unique value. So head outside, embrace a day of rafting as a solo rider, and join us on either our half-day or full-day rafting trips.