We did the Middle Yough though White Water Adventures for a part of my brother's bachelor party…read more We had a group of 15 with ages ranging from 12 to 45. The set up was easy online. The communication was great throughout. Our guide was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and on top of the responsibilities of the tour. This is a great activity to push yourself, but not in a way that you will regret it the next day. A great time had by all! I would highly recommend this company or use them again if I was to book a trip like this.

We had a great time with white water adventures. We did the middle youch because of the ages of…read moresome of our paddlers. It was a pleasant first time for most of them. The river is generally calm. Some bumps but no big waves. Lunch was smoked ham and turkey wrap. A cookie and an apple. Guide tried to make it more fun using the rafts as a slide, and also showing us a jumping rock. We had a great time. I'd love to try the more advanced rapids sometime!

Fun night on the water! Finding the Venture Outdoor downtown boat launch was easy with their…read moredirections (below the Convention Center). Note: there is no restroom on site. Our guides Matt and Sophie were wonderful. They reviewed the mechanics of kayaking including posture of straight torso with loss hips. They gave a safety briefing and made sure our life jackets were properly secured. And then we hit the water in time to enjoy the sunset. Their rental equipment (kayak boats, paddles, and life jackets) is in great condition. And for the night paddle, the kayaks were outfitted with glow stick lights (in addition to the required standard boat green/red lights). There was other River traffic but there was only one wake encountered during the whole two hours. I'm a beginner level kayaker and it was an easy paddle for just the right duration. Tip: if there are two of you together, I advise getting your own kayak so see more of each other and don't have to coordinate your strokes). There was a Pirates baseball game that night and it was cool to hear the roar of the crowd. The route that night also included The Point waterfall and the Science Center submarine. The only thing that could have made this outing better is if the Pirates had won and we could have watched the celebration fireworks from the water.

Review 200! Yeah! I was reserving this milestone review for somewhere special. I recently had a…read morepretty rocking birthday weekend full of wonderful places to fill this slot but I had to go with one that truly embodies my physical lifestyle, so naturally I had to choose Kayak Pittsburgh. Being a newbie I wasn't sure what to expect, other than I was pretty sure it was going to be awesome. The prices to rent are very affordable and definitely worth the experience. We didn't spend as much time on the river as we would have liked to, do to some upcoming reservations later in the day, but now that I have gotten a taste of it I am dead set on going back as much as I can. We started by heading up the river, but there are much more scenic views down river. Cruising down past the stadiums than over to the point to get a victorious picture of me hoisting my oar in front of the fountain. Such a wonderful way to see the city. Since we were on a tight schedule there wasn't much time for relaxing so it was basically nonstop paddling. This is a serious upper body workout. Heading back up the river was challenging at times, but still so much fun and a great workout! Can't wait to go back.

My family of 6 had a great time! Class 3-4 rapids, but Hayley was FANTASTIC!!! In fact, I tried…read moreto adopt her after our trip! The other guide, Gary, and our safety kayakers, Phil and Trout, were also very fun and handled my daughter's abuse like pros:). I highly recommend!

Calvin our guide was perfect. Full of historical knowledge and kept us safe (unlike the unguided…read moreblue rafts we saw tip approximately twenty people in the river) . The staff start to finish (especially on the phone during booking) were friendly & professional. We did a private 4 person with lunch tour and it was well worth the extra cost. Highly recommend this company.

Trip was amazing! We were blessed to have Caleb as our raft guide. He is the best. Knowledge and…read morefriendly. This raft trip was definitely a highlight of our trip on the East Coast.

Well organized, awesome guides (Cole you rule), great gear - this place is FANTASTIC!! Cannot…read morerecommend OTP enough for rafting. We had some last minute chamges that they adapted to really well too - and it was all smiles. Can't wait to go back.

Last minute weekend plans went great! The people here are super nice and helpful. Very thorough in…read moreexplaining markers along the route. Decent price for a lovely day on a pretty stretch of river!!

Such a great day! We did the 2 miles tubing trip, and I can't wait to come back. We will probably…read moretake a longer trip next time.

Ian is incredible @ SurfSUP Adventures. My husband and I drove from Wisconsin to meet Ian and…read moresurf and SUP on a river in Johnstown, PA. Yes, you read that correctly, we surfed on a river in Pennsylvania. Ian's skills in surfing, SUP and teaching produce an experience you will never forget. We were on surf boards "catching a wave" and SUPs navigating the river and when we tired from that we let the river current and eddy take us on a relaxing ride. Ian had everything we needed from booties to helmets. He made all of us comfortable from the moment we met him and assured us we would be safe, we'd catch a wave and have fun doing so; he was right on. A few days later we signed up for the SUPing on the Allegheny River with Ian. Paddling around the Allegheny islands all the way to a large dam. Pretty darn thrilling. Ian's knowledge of the area made the trip educational as well, who knew there was so much to learn about the Allegheny Islands. Thank you Ian for an adventure we will never forget, and all the photos you captured of us as well.

Ian has best business ever with Surfsup! It is so much fun. He offers paddle boarding tours by…read moreOakmont and at moraine state park. He is so helpful to those who are newbies at the sport. At first it might seem intimidating but Ian makes you want to come back for more. He's very knowledgeable about the area and will give you a bunch of fun facts along the way. By the end of the tour, you'll be a pro too!

TL;DR: everyone stayed safe and had fun!…read more Our family did this as an activity on vacation. It was easy to book online, and thankfully the weather was beautiful. What could have been better: communication about what to bring or not to bring (yes to a way to secure your glasses, no to water bottles or a dry bag for water /snacks /sunscreen); where to park (across the bridge near the beer store or at the public park); and that the "snack" after the trip is a full meal (pulled pork, hot dogs, sides). The restroom-changing facilities are fairly primitive on site (women's side includes a single curtained toilet, single shower stall, a chair behind a screen, and an open area with a bench, a chair, and an uncovered window that overlooks the take-out site). What was great: the emphasis on safety, quality materials, communication between the team members, THE RAPIDS. My favorite one was whatever one we had just finished. I never buy the ride photos, but I did this time because we wanted to commemorate a great afternoon, and to reward the team for good work. Two fit 70-year-olds were able to do this with their 30s to early 50s children. Can recommend!

Great experience with a wonderfully run professional guide service. Safety was obviously paramount…read more Our guide, Matt Esq., was great, knowledgeable, skilled and fun leader. A definite good place to experience this thrilling adventure.