West Virginia White Water Rafting Trips

Ready for a West Virginia Rafting Adventure?

Start planning your wild, wonderful West Virginia vacation and get the most authentic experience at an affordable price with River Expeditions as your host. Count on us to provide all the elements of an exciting adventure vacation getaway while balancing your schedule, budget and interests. Take advantage of our great whitewater rafting rates and area adventure vacation packages while making the most of your visit to the scenic New River Gorge National Park. There's nothing like it!

Choose a high-energy white water rafting adventure, a relaxing retreat, or something in between. Diverse recreation, lodging and meal options guarantee there’s something for everyone to enjoy – whether you’re traveling with your family, friends, co-workers or a group. Rafting experiences range from moderate, low-impact to exhilarating, high-impact adventures while accommodations vary from primitive camping at our basecamp and along the river to rustic, deluxe and brand new luxury cabins on site, local hotels, bed and breakfasts, state park lodges and nearby resorts. Let us create your custom West Virginia vacation package.

Discover the excitement of rafting America's Best Whitewater®! Experience the history, culture, nature and fun of New River or challenge yourself on the wild and scenic Gauley River - fall releases create world-class whitewater. Trips are available for beginner to advanced rafters.

River Expeditions goes the extra mile by providing online tools to make preparing for your trip easier with helpful West Virginia Vacation FAQ's, downloadable brochure/adventure guide and rafting forms, testimonials submitted by past guests, and an online newsletter to keep you informed about upcoming deals. For up to the minute information, follow us at Twitter.com/raftinginfo or become a Fan at Facebook.com/raftinginfo

Welcome to the Fall Gauley River Season

2010/09/09

At long last, it’s here – the Fall Gauley River Season has finally arrived!  It’s hard to say who is more excited about it, the guests or the guides.  We welcome back many friends who make the annual pilgrimage to raft the top ranked Gauley River each year.  Each trip is a unique, new experience with ever-changing dynamics like the guides, the crew, the weather, the water, etc.  It’s true that no two river trips are ever the same. 

The Upper Gauley is wild and unpredictable – that’s why we highly recommend previous rafting experience.  You have to be able to react quickly and respond properly in any given situation that may arise.  It’s okay to get another notch on your whitewater belt on the Lower Gauley as a refresher before tackling the intense Upper Gauley.  Don’t let your friends talk you into something you may not be ready for.  And don’t underestimate the Lower Gauley River either.  It’s a fun and challenging experience also and possibly a little more forgiving.  Bottom line, choose your river trip wisely and have a ball!