FAQ

CHILDREN must be 4 years old or older and should be accompanied by an adult at all times. Life jackets are recommended for all children ages 8 years and younger, as well as for all weak, inexperienced, or non-swimmers. All non-swimmers and anyone who is afraid of the channel should NOT go tubing. You must exit the channel yourself, by following safety signage to move to the right after the 3rd bridge. There are NO LIFEGUARDS, enter and exit the channel at your own risk.

Last tube leaves the Coyote Den at 5PM. Last shuttle pick up is 7PM.

You’ll start at 215 Riverside Drive, Penticton. Once you arrive, come on up to ticketing (north building) to purchase your tube/bus ticket. Then head over to the Coyote Den (south building) to sign our waiver and pick up your tube. You can choose between single and double tubes or 4, 8, or 12-person party islands. We sell 5L Dry bags as well as waterproof iPhone bags for your valuables.

Times vary depending on channel water flow. As of July 1, the water is flowing fast, and only taking 1 hour 15mins to get to end. (Further into the summer as the water flow slows it may take up to 3.5 hours).

You’re about to enter the water so all items SHOULD BE STORED IN A DRY BAG. We sell 5L Dry bags as well as waterproof iPhone bags for your valuables.

NO. Tubers tying themselves into a big flotilla can be very dangerous around our bridges. Accidents on the channel from tying tubes together has resulted in near-drowning and deaths.

Last pick up is 7PM. If you are one of the last tubes out, don’t stop at the midpoint on the way down, or you will miss the last shuttle.

Yes we can if you have a pre-purchased wristband/ticket from our starting point at 215 Riverside Drive. Our bus drivers cannot accept payment.

It runs constantly from 11:30AM onwards. Turn around time for the shuttle is around 30-35 minutes, with stops at the end point, mid point and a return to the start. *Times may vary in 2020 due to COVID-19 safety spacing.

YES! Skip the line and book online. When you book online you can head straight to the tube shack. If you’d prefer to do same day, then reservations are not needed for singles or doubles. If you are renting 4, 8 or 12-person party islands you will need to book in advance through our online booking software.

CHILDREN must be 4 years old or older and should be accompanied by an adult at all times. Tubers between 15-18 must have a parent sign a waiver for them.