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Family Rafting in the New River Gorge National Park

Family Rafting in the New River Gorge National Park

Overview

Enjoy fantastic family-friendly rafting in America's newest national park! Enjoy a gentle float with:
- National Park scenery and beauty.
- Class I/II family-friendly rapids; just enough bounce and ripple to have fun.
- Suitable for children ages 5+, perfect trip for multi-generational family outings.
- Buffet-style lunch along the river (9 AM trips only); have special dietary requirements? Just let us know 48 hours prior to your trip!
- Have bigger kids or teens? Want some parent-child teamwork? Let us know, and we'll provide inflatable kayaks that you can try out for part of the trip.
- Like the water? This section of river provides plenty of opportunity to cool off by floating or even swimming a gentle rapid if you'd like to go all in.

City: West Virginia

Sat 19 Oct

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Starting at $79.20

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Sat 19 Oct

Starting at $79.20

Make a reservation

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What's Included

9 AM Trips Only - Buffet lunch typically including build-your-own sandwiches, fresh fruits and veggies, chips, beans, potato salad, coleslaw, hummus, desserts, beverages.

Professional guide in your raft

Local taxes

Personal flotation device (life vest), helmet, paddle.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Recommended for ages 5 and up
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Call to discuss disability or service animal accommodation.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Advise guide of any relevant medical conditions prior to trip start. Consult physican regarding any medical concerns prior to rafting.
Groups will be in their own raft with their guide. Groups will not share raft space with other groups.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (81)

172christyp

Aug 2022

What a fun family trip. Did the Upper New River in July 2022 . Our guide Patrick was Awesome! He was so knowledgeable about the river and the area's history. We had two children with the youngest 7 and we all felt very safe and had a blast. I highly recommend this trip and guide. We will definitely plan on going back next summer for the lower trip, and hopefully we can have Patrick as our guide again.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We are so happy to hear everyone had a blast! Thank you so much and we are lucky to have Patrick as apart of our guide team! We can make sure he can be your guide again when you all come back. Just let us know when you know the date and we will make it happen! We will look forward to hearing from you all!

David_F

Aug 2022

Had a great time swimming and jumping off the rocks with my grandkids! Our tour guide, Cassie M., was wonderful! She was knowledgeable and fun and the perfect person for our group. I would highly recommend (and ask for Cassie)!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words! Cassie does great work on the water and is a valued member of our team. We hope to see you all back again for some more fun on the river!

julielG8557BB

Aug 2022

Randy and Cassie are fantastic guides!! This was our first time rafting and we are looking forward to doing again! We had a blast!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We cannot wait to have you all back for some more whitewater fun! Thank you so much for the kind words and I will make sure to pass them on to Randy and Cassie!