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)

christieb1967

Jun 2022

Great adventure. Guides are awesome. Cater to the crowd. Safety training was very helpful. We did the full day spent time swimming, some jumped off the cliff and one in our group got tossed out (me) but all ended well. They provided lunch and lots of information along the tubing route. Beverages at the end and an Opportunity to watch the video and socialize.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you, Christie!

Bulag

Jun 2022

From the lodging to the guides...and the weather. Everything was perfect, relaxed and fun. Your lodging has fire pits, easy parking and they allow dogs. While the restaurant food isn't what you come here for, it will get you by if you don't want to shop at the stores in the area. However, the whitewater trip was perfect. We had some folks who were strong swimmers, but still nervous and the guides were superb. There were 4 rafts in our trip and the weather, humor and skill of the guides made this trip one to be repeated.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

We take full credit for the good weather. Thank you, Bulag!

KrishnaManjeera_C

Jun 2022

It’s an amazing experience with wonderful people and an experienced guide! This includes cliff jumping, number of class V rapids and even swimming through a very safe class I rapid. Definitely recommend this when in WV!