cos24 Posted November 26, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I enjoy the warm over the cold, but would like to try this adventure. But I want to be able to enjoy it without "feeling cold" the whole time. For those who have been there, would you recommend wearing a full wetsuit? Do people do that there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted November 26, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) You just get in and get wet. By the time you exit the gorge, the water doesn't feel cold at all. And then there's the hot spring mini-waterfall when you're getting out. It isn't frigid. It's cold, but, like I said, just get in and get wet and you'll be fine. No wetsuit needed. Edited November 26, 2013 by NCTribeFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnD25 Posted November 26, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 26, 2013 We were just there this past Wednesday with Levi Baron of Bumpiing Tours. We were told the water was about 70 degrees, which does feel a bit chilly when the air temperature is in the mid 80's. Like a fellow Tribe fan just mentioned, jump in the water quickly and you are acclimated almost immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbscoot Posted December 6, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Yeah, its cold! Youre best to just do the jump in. Its not really a long time in the water , unless its crowded and you have to wait to move on back....which is what we did....about halfway back you can go over to the edge and theres a ledge that you can stand on if you need to wait to swim back to the falls. Word of advice...stay in the water...don't have to go through the process of getting back into the cold water again. Its loads of fun though...very cool (no pun intended lol) place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted December 8, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Agree it's very cold and very worthwhile swim. Not worth bothering with a wet suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5MNtravelbugs Posted January 6, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 6, 2014 invigorating!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted February 19, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Water is chilly when you get in and wear water shoes to protect your toes from stubbing on the rocks. Not too cold, but there is a hot spring where you get out to warm up at. Not much changing facilities there, so wear your suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolslc Posted February 20, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Yep - I agree with the others. Wear water shoes, but no, wetsuit not needed. We live in Utah. To me, it wasn't any colder than an unheated swimming pool around here in the summer. It was very cool, but you're having fun and it's not a problem. Everyone in our group agreed that it wasn't as cold as we thought it would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted February 23, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Titou Gorge where part of Pirates Of The Caribbean 2 was filmed. It was an easy 10 minutes walk to the Gorge, where we got into cold mountain water and swam a short distance through a cave to a waterfall. (If you go, don't wimp out. It's worth the chill). We instantly warmed in the sun upon exiting and got toasty in a nearby hot spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackswife Posted March 4, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I totally agree with other posters. It is cold, but is so worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunt Tina Posted March 10, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Just returned from a cruise yesterday- the Bumpiing "wet" tour was the best tour I have taken in the Caribbean. I swim in the Finger Lakes in New York State- the gorge water isn't any colder than swimming in our lakes in June/ and early July. They currently have several feet of frozen ice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenlwarren Posted April 1, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Definitely don't let the cold stop you! It's a really cool place, unlike any where I have been before. We took our 1 year old in the water (not through the cave) and he did fine. The warm water fall will encourage you to get in :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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