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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $79.20

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

jpzelasko

Aug 2022

The crew at West Virginia Adventures is first class all the way. Cassie and Tristan were amazing guides and made sure that our family trip was so much fun. If you're looking for a fun trip down the river, please visit West Virginia Adventures!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you so much! We love what we get to do and are lucky to get to share it with great people like you all. Please come back again and see us!

378bethany

Jul 2022

Such a blast for our family of 6 (9 yr -46)! Cassie was an incredible, competent captain! Request Cassie for a funny, memorable trip. I was anxious with high waters but feel like we’d be able to go up a notch on our next trip! 5+ stars!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Fun for the whole family! Thank you so much for the kind words and we look forward to see you all back to take it up that next step to the Lower New River!!

645ginav

Jul 2022

This was the first rafting trip for everyone in our group, and I was a little nervous about it, especially having my 6 year old son with us and hearing the instructions about “if you fall out”… Our guide Randy “Wolfman” was very knowledgeable, and I felt much more at ease after we passed the first areas of rapids and saw they were no big deal. There were a few areas of rapids where I held on tight, but it was completely calm and gentle for 80% of the trip. We enjoyed looking at waterfalls and watching the wildlife. We even saw a bald eagle! My son loved it, and we would definitely do it again in the future.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We are so excited to hear you all enjoyed your experience! The upper new is such an incredibly beautiful section and it always adds to it when you see the eagle. Randy greatly appreciates the kind words and we look forward to see you all again!