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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $130.77

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Tue 24 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)

KC2001

Jun 2019

We booked the evening river dash for our family of two adults, two teens and a tween. One adult and child had been rafting before, the rest of us were anxious beginners. We did struggle to find the location - some additional signage would have been helpful. After arrival, from start to finish, everything was perfect. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and fun. We stopped at a large rock after practicing paddling for a bit in the calm waters. All were able to climb up onto the rock to jump in the water. Our kids loved this! After that, we set off on our ride through the rapids. There were three rapids in our trip, the first being the most exciting. The guide told us exactly when to paddle and didn’t get upset if we didn’t do so well following instructions, being newbies. One child wanted to get out and swim through the calm areas and he was allowed, and the guide helped him back in the raft. There was filtered water on board for anyone who needed it. The bus ride to and from the trip was almost as exciting as the trip itself, and there were sodas and beer to enjoy as well on the ride back. Excellent experience. We will try a longer trip next time. Thank you!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for the feedback, KC2001! We are glad you and your family had a good time with us!

DaltonOH

Jun 2019

A group of 10 of us went whitewater rafting. Six of us were in one raft and 4 in another. Our group of 6 had a guide by the name of Daniel. At the onset, Daniel appeared to be very personable. However, after lunch and getting through a rapid which in our groups opinion went well, Daniel began his belittling of our group that we were not listening to his instructions of paddling, used the "F" word that this was no Disneyland trip, etc. Never in my life have I been spoken to like this. Very unprofessional!! Completely changed the experience for all of us.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Oh, no! Dalton, I'm so sorry. I promise, this is not the norm. Can I put you in touch with our guest services manager? I'm he'd love to know more. Please shoot me an email: jay(at)onthegorge(dot)com

Cristy B

Jun 2019

Adventures on the Gorge is always a great place to visit. They have great food at their resturants & great souvenirs to purchase to remember your trip. They have many choices for lodging such as camping,renting a cabin, to home rentals. Their pool is very nice. Rafting is ALWAYS fun no matter which trip you decide to go on.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thanks so much, Cristy!