We had a great time on the half day whitewater trip! Our guide Dominic was excellent - he was fun and also shared tips about visiting the area, stories about local history, and info on wildlife all while effortlessly keeping the raft on course. The whitewater sections were splashy fun, and I think even if you have never gone rafting before you will be fine - nothing too crazy. Dominic told us when and how to paddle and we all stayed in the raft (other than those who wanted to jump out for a quick dip at the swim spots). My husband and I really enjoyed our trip!