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New River Gorge 6-Hour Small-Group Rafting Tour with Lunch

Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in West Virginia at New River Gorge National Park. The New River is one of the oldest in the world — a rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons — carving the deepest and longest river gorge in the Appalachian Mountains. The park itself covers more than 70,000 acres of land along the river. Rich in cultural and natural history, it offers a wide variety of scenic and recreational opportunities. On this 6-hour adventure, challenge Class III and IV rapids while taking in the spectacular scenery: forests, cliffs, wetlands and rimrock habitats, featuring endangered mammals and rare birds and amphibians. In the water, look for native fish, mussels, crayfish and plenty of other aquatic wildlife, like rare amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. At the halfway point, there will be a riverside lunch, catered by local Rezan's at Wood Mountain. Amazing scenery, local wildlife, high adventure and great food — this whitewater rafting excursion has it all.

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A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in west virginia at new river gorge national park. the new river is one of the oldest in the world — a rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons — carving the deepest and longest river gorge in the appalachian mountains. the park itself covers more than 70,000 acres of land along the river. rich in cultural and natural history, it offers a wide variety of scenic and recreational opportunities. , on this 6-hour adventure, challenge class iii and iv rapids while taking in the spectacular scenery: forests, cliffs, wetlands and rimrock habitats, featuring endangered mammals and rare birds and amphibians. in the water, look for native fish, mussels, crayfish and plenty of other aquatic wildlife, like rare amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. , at the halfway point, there will be a riverside lunch, catered by local rezan's at wood mountain, amazing scenery, local wildlife, high adventure and great food — this whitewater rafting excursion has it all.

Includes

  • Local taxes
  • personal flotation device (life vest), helmet, paddle.
  • professional guide in your raft
  • lunch

Excludes

  • Dvd/video/photos (available to purchase)
  • gratuities
  • wetsuits, paddle jackets, water shoes also available to rent.

Other

  • Call to discuss disability or service animal accommodation.
  • operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • recommended for ages 11 and up
  • please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • advise guide of any relevant medical conditions prior to trip start. consult your physician about medical concerns prior to rafting.

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Elannah_V
• Sep 7, 2026 10:13:06 AM
Summary: Such an awesome company you will not regret going rafting with these guys. The group we went with was a bit smaller than other companies we saw on the river (3 boats vs 6/7) which is so nice because it felt very personable and relaxed. We were well advised on safety, what to do if we fell out, but also how to not fall out in the first place. On the river, we were able to get out and swim, go jumping off a big rock, and also enjoy a nice lunch by the water without any chaos. The three guides Sam, Kristin, and graham were all so amazing, and worked well together to quickly rescue people who fell out of the raft (only 2). We were in graham’s raft and I cannot recommend him as a guide enough. He was hilarious, knowledgeable about the history and ecology of the gorge, and so good at navigating choppy waters. We felt incredibly safe under his guidance and he made sure we had a great time and learned a bit along the way. If you use this company, you’ll have a blast no matter what, but graham’s boat is the place to be. Also shout out to the bus driver Jerry who navigated some tight turns and illegally parked cars like a true professional.
maxwellc655
• Aug 23, 2026 11:10:19 AM
Summary: The Ascend Program put together a rafting trip in conjunction with West Virginia Adventures - camping, rafting, lunch, & swimming! We had an absolute blast! Our guide, Dan, was awesome too. The rapids were a little bigger than I’d imagined, but his expertise, skillset, & knowledge proved for the trip to be safe & fun. Will 100% be back!
lauriecZ1664UY
• Aug 23, 2026 10:20:28 AM
Summary: Highly recommend this trip for 2 reasons. First they were amazing. I was terrified but all was good and now I'm dying to do it again, maybe a little wilder. We had Rad and Roscoe to guide us and couldn't have been happier with them. It was a really good time. Second it's one of the few rafting companies not owned by large corporations. Skiing is lost, but whitewater rafting hasn't totally lost so let's support the little guy especially when they're doing such a great job!!

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Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the New River Gorge 6-Hour Small-Group Rafting Tour with Lunch are as follows: A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time. Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the activity description.
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