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Lower New River Whitewater Rafting Trip

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Lower New River Whitewater Rafting Trip

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Experience the thrill of navigating the Lower New River with the help of expert guides. This white-water rafting trip offers an adrenaline-pumping adventure through class I-V rapids, combined with relaxing pools and stunning scenery. The ever-changing water levels create an exciting and unique journey every time. With a maximum of 8 guests per raft, you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. Enjoy a riverside lunch and all necessary equipment for this unforgettable excursion. This is the perfect first-time rafting trip, as it balances excitement and fun. Meet your trip leader at the departure point, receive a brief orientation and gear up. Then, embark on a 300-minute journey filled with exhilarating rapids and moments of leisure. End your trip just past the iconic New River Gorge Bridge. Grab your friends and join this unforgettable rafting experience today.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 5 hours
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • "Navigating the most exciting stretch of the New River"
  • "Over 25 rapids rated class I-V"
  • "Calm and relaxing pools to enjoy between rapids"
  • "Hearing stories about the area's old coal towns"
  • "Beautiful scenery along the river"
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

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Introduction

Experience an exhilarating adventure like no other with the Lower New River Whitewater Rafting Trip. Led by an expert guide, you'll embark on a thrilling journey down one of the most popular river trips in the country. The Lower New River boasts over 25 rapids rated from class I to class V, guaranteeing an adrenaline-pumping experience for both beginners and seasoned rafters. As you navigate the rapids, take in the breathtaking scenery, and hear fascinating stories about the area's old coal towns. With ever-changing water levels, each trip down the Lower New River promises a unique and exciting adventure.

What to expect?

During this unforgettable rafting trip, expect to spend around 300 minutes of pure excitement. Your journey begins at the meeting point, where you'll meet your experienced trip leader and receive all the necessary gear, including a personal flotation device, helmet, and paddle. After a scenic 30-minute bus ride to the river put-in, your guide will provide additional instructions before you hop in the raft. You'll start with smaller class I-III rapids, gradually building your confidence and teamwork skills. As you progress, prepare to conquer some exhilarating class IV-V rapids. Halfway through the trip, you'll enjoy a delicious deli-style lunch on the shore, refueling for the heart-pounding rapids that await you.

Who is this for?

The Lower New River Whitewater Rafting Trip is perfect for adventure-seeking individuals and groups who crave a thrilling experience in the great outdoors. Whether you're a first-time rafter or an experienced paddler, this trip caters to all skill levels. Don't miss out on the opportunity to challenge yourself and make unforgettable memories with friends, family, or even coworkers. The Lower New River welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels, providing an inclusive and invigorating adventure for everyone to enjoy.

Why book this?

Embark on this incredible whitewater rafting trip for an adrenaline rush like no other. Feel the rush of conquering challenging rapids, immerse yourself in the stunning natural surroundings, and let the experienced guide lead you through an unforgettable journey. The Lower New River offers the perfect balance of excitement and fun, providing an ideal first-time rafting experience. With a maximum of 8 guests per raft, you can expect personalized attention and a close-knit group dynamic. This trip includes a riverside lunch and all necessary equipment, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable adventure from start to finish. Book now and get ready for an experience that will leave you with lifelong memories.

Good to know

When embarking on the Lower New River Whitewater Rafting Trip, remember to bring a sense of adventure and a willingness to embrace the unknown. Be prepared to get wet and enjoy swimming and floating between rapids. Depending on water levels, you may even have the chance to jump off rocks, adding an extra thrill to your journey. Please note that a minimum of 2 guests is required to book this trip. With safety as a top priority, you can rest assured that experienced guides will be there every step of the way to ensure an unforgettable and safe adventure.

Reviews

Customers rave about their experiences on the Lower New River Whitewater Rafting Trip. They praise the knowledgeable and friendly guides who create a fun and safe atmosphere throughout the journey. Many describe the thrill of conquering the rapids, feeling a sense of accomplishment and excitement. The stunning scenery, delicious riverside lunch, and the opportunity to swim and float between rapids are also highlighted as amazing aspects of the trip. Whether it's a family outing, a team-building adventure, or a solo excursion, reviewers agree that this whitewater rafting trip exceeded their expectations and left them with incredible memories.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

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.

Reviews

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Gianmarco_S

This was such a fantastic experience from start to finish. We did the 1/2 day lower new river. Eric was extremely kind and accommodating and our guide Braiden was knowledgeable and was fantastic at helping us navigate the river. From start to finish we had a great time. I can’t recommend adventures on the gorge enough. If you have options to book adventures on the gorge is the way to go. The bus ride back and hanging with the guides was awesome while we were laughing and talking about our experience with our raft mates.

173scottr

The New River White Water Rafting trip was fantastic! Our family of 5 adults rafted with one of the best guides on the river, Greg. The crew did a great job preparing us for a wonderful trip. Ark was very informative and funny on the bus ride. Patrick created a fantastic video that will allow us to remember this great experience. Highly Recommend Adventures on the Gorge! Huge Thank You to Greg for the great conversation and guiding us through the great rapids (keeping us safe), getting soaked and allowing us to fist bump Patrick multiple times. Hopefully we will be back next year!

lexuhbooz

We did a full day trip on the Lower New River, and Ark was our guide. Not only were the rapids so much fun (and getting to jump off that huge rock), but he was probably the best guide I’ve ever had on any type of guided outdoor adventure I’ve done so far. Not only was he funny, but his knowledge of the river and especially the history of the mining towns and the area and West Virginia in general was simply unmatched!!! So great to be in amazement of the rapids and the gorge AND the history as well while on the calmer parts of the river. Amazing and unforgettable experience.

E5686CNwilliamd

Absolutely one of the best experiences of my life!! I totally recommend jumping off the rock as it was exhilarating! Aaron was the best guide and he created an epic whitewater experience, especially for this who had never rafted before!

sierrao261

Super knowledgeable and kind River guides that make you feel so excited and safe! Definitely so glad I went.

Insomniatraveler

We did the Family Lower New River trip and could not have had a better experience. We rafted as a family of 5 with 3 kids including a 10 year-old and 2 teenagers. There was a thorough safety briefing before going out on the water and I felt safe throughout the trip. We encountered a great mix of energizing rapids and calm waters where we could just float and take in the beauty all around us. The scenery was stunning but the people we encountered at Adventures on the Gorge made the experience truly special. We had the very best guide, Doug. I was a little outside of my comfort zone but Doug had a way of encouraging and guiding that inspired confidence. He knew the history and ecology of the area, which gave us a great opportunity to learn from someone who has spent a lifetime on the river. His extensive repertoire of good natured jokes kept everyone laughing. Amazing family memories!

keltnerhomes

We are returning customers and we love AOTG ! Each time we say it’s our favorite , and this time is no different ! Accommodations: We stayed on site in a sportsman cabin and it was awesome ! Clean & comfortable. Amenities: too many to list & all are fun , very well maintained. We always visit the pool & it’s effortless . The greet you and give you a towel , plenty of seats, Access to food and drinks & bathroom , friendly staff that works hard . Rafting - we did the full day lower new river with Ark as our guide . He was the best we have yet and we will be requesting him our next trip . Ark grew up in West Virginia & has been on this river since he was a child . He was extremely aware of the river , our raft & all other rafts in our group , making us feel as safe as you can expect while WWR , while delivery an epic run complete with a record “surf” for us . His knowledge on West Virginia and local history was amazing . We can’t thank y’all enough for sharing your beautiful hometown with us , we had a wonderful time and returned with amazing memories .

OzzieinNJ

If you’re close to the New River do this run, if you’re in WV do this run, if you’re on the eastern seaboard of the US work out how to get here and do this run. We’ve whitewater rafted in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and none of them were as much fun and well run as the Lower New River trip run by Adventures on the Gorge. Why, quite simply because this run will give you more moments of thrill than the runs we did in those other locations. Our leader Aaron succeeded in scaring my wife from going on the run during the bus ride to the start of the run, but then our guide, John Weekly, succeeded in getting her on the water. John was great at explaining what to expect ahead of each section of the rapids and where to go to if something went wrong - which never happened, but knowledge is power and Weekly delivered on all fronts as a guide in empowering my wife to have one her best days on the water ever. WV has to be the most under rated place to visit and we will be coming back as a family to experience all that it has to offer. Stay on site at AOTG as it is right in the heart of the park.

Leann_M

We had a great time rafting the lower new river. The gorge is beautiful! Our guide, Jared, shared a lot of history with us. The provided lunch was yummy. We felt safe but also had a lot of fun!

lisacJ6379VY

BEST place for New River Gorge activities! We stayed on property and took full advantage - we had all super positive experiences! For rafting John was our group leader and Lindsey was our raft guide. Both were very careful about individual and the group safety. Lindsey was awesome in ensuring everyone in our boat had a great experience and was also able to talk about features along the river. Our group also did the canopy zip line, adventure course, fishing excursion, and rock climbing. All of the excursions were well organized with professional and fun guides. It was great to be able to use one company for a vacation of fun!
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-06 08:55
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