National Park Whitewater Rafting in New River Gorge WV | La Vacanza Travel

National Park Whitewater Rafting in New River Gorge WV

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: United States, West Virginia, West Virginia
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  • 6 hours
  • West Virginia
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Real deal guided whitewater rafting through the spectacular New River Gorge National Park. Another notch on your bucket list - or become a whitewater frequent paddler! Class III/IV rapids provide excitement and a trip you will never forget. Amazing scenery, high adventure, no experience required, trips run March through October each year. Day trips meet at 9 AM and include a riverside catered lunch break at the halfway point. Short on time? Try the Afternoon Express run, meeting 3 PM daily.

Itinerary

Rafting excitement in New River Gorge National Park with our highly experienced guides. Class III/IV rapids. Amazing scenery, includes catered lunch break on the river at the halfway point (no lunch on afternoon express trips).

You will start the day by checking in at our BaseCamp, and meeting the Trip Leader and your Guide. We will answer any questions or concerns you have, and outfit everyone in your party with a paddle, PFD (flotation/lifejacket), and helmet. On the short bus ride to the river, we will go over safety instructions, get you ready for what to expect, and usually keep you laughing.

At the river, you will get into the raft with your group and your Guide and, after a few practice strokes, you will get the rush of your first rapid! The scenery through the national forest is spectacular, from remnants of old coal mining operations tucked into majestic mountains and rock formations, to birds of prey, water birds, and even bald eagles.

You will complete your river adventure under the New River Gorge Bridge, the longest single-span arch bridge in the world when it was built. The bridge is 3000 feet long, 876 feet above the river, and the 3rd tallest bridge in the US.

Stop At:

• New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, 104 Co Rte 25/9, Glen Jean, WV 25846

Inclusions
  • Professional guide in your raft
  • Local taxes
  • Lunch - 9 AM Trips Only - Buffet lunch typically including build-your-own sandwiches, fresh fruits and veggies, chips, beans, potato salad, coleslaw, hummus, desserts, beverages.
  • Personal flotation device (life vest), helmet, paddle.

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • DVD/video/photos (available to purchase)
  • Wetsuits, paddle jackets, water shoes also available to rent.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Recommended for ages 11 and up
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Call to discuss disability or service animal accommodation.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Advise guide of any relevant medical conditions prior to trip start. Consult your physician about medical concerns prior to rafting.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

231 Wood Mountain Rd, Glen Jean, WV 25846, USA


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours


User's Reviews

Muhammad_W

15 Apr, 2024

Its a fun experience. The crew is nice and professional. Our Boat guide Crock was great. He ride the boat well. Would definitely want come back for more intense/fun ride.

Diane D

04 Apr, 2024

Highly recommend this small operation! Very personal crew and they customize to your group, I just don’t think you get that from bigger companies. There were 8 of us ranging 13 to adult and our original date ended up having tornado warnings & watches and they gave us the option to refund or rebook. We hesitantly rebooked for the next day even though temps dropped from 70’s to 50’s (hence the tornado), we were in WV and wanted this experience. Well it did not disappoint!! They suited us all up with wet suits & paddle jackets. I wore a stocking cap, & wool socks…. and was fine! We did the Lower New River express run. YOU WANT “CROCK” & Keegan as your guides! Crock has so much experience and just does an awesome job leading your raft and providing historical info of the river on your journey and Keegan is your rescue guide in case anyone falls out and also took some great pics & video. We LOVED this experience and highly recommend to anyone wanting this adventure! Our kids all want to go back! Also, their pricing was better than any other company around!

Emily D

04 Apr, 2024

My family (including children 9, 11 and 13) loved our “gentle float trip.” We hit some fun rapids and even though it was 40 something degrees the kids never complained. WV Adventures made sure we were warm and safe on our trip. We will definitely be back in the future to try the lower part of the river!

LRowl

03 Apr, 2024

Forget all the touristy big companies and come here if you want kind, funny, friendly, safety-conscious knowledgeable guides who care about you and your family having a great time. Keegan gave a great tour: he knows so much about the river and the history of the area, and Croc (Dale) will tell you jokes so bad you can’t stop laughing. Steve & the other guide in the safety boat as well as Terry were friendly, informative and fun to talk to. They all took pictures and shared them with us afterward ; the staff made this experience fantastic— despite the crazy weather of the day— and the beautiful stretch of the lower new was well worth seeing. They also gave us wetsuits given the water temp. Hint: Bring cash for tips and t shirt purchases! Hope they get Venmo soon-

Dana_K

02 Apr, 2024

We had the river to ourselves on an early season ride. The New River Gorge is God’s country and I can’t think of a better way to spend Easter Sunday. Thank you Croc and Steve for expertly guiding us and making it a trip to remember. We’ll be back!

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