Things to carry while camping at Riva
- Slippers
- Towels
Things to avoid while visiting or camping at Riva
- Littering – Do not throw bottles or plastic waste into the river or camp ground.
- Plastic carry bags/covers, balloons, plastic/flex bunting or banners.
- Smoking in camp area
Terms & Conditions
The terms and conditions for campers are given below.
- We reserve the right of admission. We only accept responsible guests that are considerate to fellow campers/guests and be respectful of the environment.
- All children must be closely supervised by an adult due to the close proximity to the river and inland water bodies.
- You will be liable for any damages or excess cleaning caused to any of our property and will be charged.
- Please take off your shoes before entering the tent at all times.
- For your own safety, once you exit the tent please dust your shoes before wearing them (insects like to get cozy in the warmth of our footwear)
- Always make sure muddy or wet shoes are left at the entrance of your tent; you can always pack a pair of comfy slippers to use around the campsite.
- Please zip up the tent every time you enter or exit it. You do not want insects flying into your tent and creating a nuisance for you at night
- Do NOT go in the river/backwaters- it is a restricted area
- Keep the campsite premises clean, neat and hygienic
- Do not eat food or snacks inside the tent. Keep the tent clean.
- Take care of your valuables (phones, cameras, laptops etc.) The campsite doesn’t take responsibility for loss of any items.
- No smoking or drinking inside the tent. The tents are highly inflammable, hence a small spark will cause the tent to burn down completely.
- Strictly NO USE OF DRUGS in any kind or any form in the campsite premises.
- Drunk, disorderly or abusive behavior will not be tolerated towards us or other guests. We reserve the right to ask you to leave should this occur.
Check in is not before 16:00. You must vacate your chosen accommodation by 10:30 on your departure day promptly, unless a late check out has been granted by prior agreement, please ask the site management.
Safety Precautions for Kayaking
Any time you head out on the water, bringing the essential gear and clothing is important. A few additional safety measures are also in order on a kayaking tour:
- Always go along with a guide. When you go kayaking, you should always go with our campsite guide who can summon help or provide assistance.
- Stick to the group. A guide who paddles off out of sight or earshot won’t be much help.
- Know your distance limit. If you haven’t had rescue training, never paddle farther from shore than you’re easily able to swim. (Near-shore areas are more interesting anyway.)
- Do your hazard research. Ask a knowledgeable local paddler or our guide about places to avoid, as well as currents, tides and weather forecasts..
- Check your PFD. Make sure it fits tightly and is only loose enough so that it won’t interfere with your breathing. If temps heat up and you need to remove a layer, paddle to shore first—never remove your PFD on the water.
- Don’t forget your whistle. The universal distress signal is three long blasts.
Tips for Your First Time Kayaking
- Choose a small, calm body of water. Lakes or ponds with little or no powerboat traffic are ideal.
- Find a gently sloping sandy beach to launch. Steep, mucky and rocky shorelines will be more challenging.
- Go on a sunny, windless day. You’ll keep complications low and comfort high.
- If it’s breezy, start out by paddling into the wind. Paddling into a headwind on your way back is a struggle; paddling with a tailwind is, well, a breeze.
- Plan on an outing, not an expedition. For an optimum fun to fatigue ratio, keep your paddling time under two hours.