Lower New River Whitewater Rafting Trip

Overview

With the help of an expert guide, your crew will navigate the most exciting stretch of the New River. The Lower New is one of the most popular river trips in the country with over 25 rapids rated class I-V. Between rapids, enjoy calm and relaxing pools, stories about the area’s old coal towns and beautiful scenery. The ever changing water levels offer a different and exciting trip every time. The Lower New is the perfect first-time rafting trip balancing adrenaline and fun. Riverside lunch and equipment included. Minimum of 2 guests required to book. Maximum 8 guests per raft.

City: West Virginia

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $130.77

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $130.77

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What's Included

Professional guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Lunch

Beverages

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 12 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Need guests' permission to combine groups on activity.

What To Expect

Adventures on the Gorge

Meet your rafting trip leader at the departure point. You will listen to a brief orientation and get your gear (personal flotation device, helmet and paddle). Then, you will have a 30-minute ride on a school bus down to the river put-in. Your guide will go over additional instructions once you get in the raft. The trip begins with a few smaller class I-III rapids as you ease into paddling and working as a team. Then, you hit some bigger rapids rated class IV-V. About half way through the trip, your trip will pull over and eat a deli-style lunch on the shore. After lunch, you will continue downstream into the heart of the Gorge. Here you’ll go through several rapids rated class III-V. Between rapids, there is time for swimming, floating and maybe (based on water levels) jumping off of rocks. The trip ends just past the New River Gorge Bridge.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (119)

Brian B

Jul 2019

I've been on excursions around the world and this comes in as top 5 for me. Pete was our guide and did an exceptional job for us. I also enjoyed his overall knowledge of the river-system and all things nature...It was a wonderful day on the water and I won't forget it! Great Job Adventures on the Gorge!

idiazsantiago

Jul 2019

It was the most exciting thing we did! We are planning for the return now that we are more nowledgeable of what's available in the area.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you, idiazsantiago! Hope to see you again soon!

Shazammmmm

Jul 2019

White water rafting was on our “bucket” list. We are so very glad we went with Nate as our guide - he was wonderful! We had a fabulous time and plan to go back in the future!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We appreciate the positive feedback. See you again soon, Shazammmmm!