Fall Season Whitewater Rafting
Fall is fabulous, as leaves turn brilliant hues of red, orange and yellow along the walls of the New and Gauley River gorges. Great whitewater remains a constant in September and October, as temperatures cool and rafting heats up. Beginning the Friday after Labor Day, the Fall Gauley River season begins and runs on selected days for six weeks. We run the New River during the off-days during this time.
2010 Fall Gauley Release Dates:
September 10 - 13; 17 - 20; 24 - 27
October 1 - 4; 8 - 11; 16 - 17
Experience West Virginia's best festival, plus get two days of rafting on two great rivers during the third weekend in October. This action packed adventure is an opportunity to discover the best of West Virginia.
Full Gauley River Marathon
This trip is for those who want to experience the Upper and Lower Section of the Gauley River in the same day. You'll be paddling 24-miles of whitewater; taking a break in between for lunch at our exclusive Sweet's Falls Overlook. This trip requires excellent physical condition, stamina and previous rafting experience is recommended. Trip includes lite breakfast, riverside lunch and beverages after rafting. You can add camping and dinner to make a complete adventure package.
Rafting and Basecamp Camping Packages Include:
- 1 Day Rafting
- 2 Nights camping
- Lite Breakfast each Morning
- Round-Trip River Shuttle
- Delicious Riverside Deli Lunch
- Complimentary Beverages after Rafting
- Hot Showers
- Deluxe Dinner Cookout after Rafting
| Full Gauley Marathon | Weekday | Sun | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basecamp Camping | $205 | $220 | $265 |
| Rafting Only | $175 | $195 | $230 |
| Minimum Age: 16 | |||
| *Requires a Minimum of 6 Rafters to book. | |||
Gauley River Double Upper Basecamp Overnight Package
This package includes rafting the top river segment in the country - the famed Upper Gauley River - twice in one day! After the second run of the day, you'll set up camp at our exclusive riverside overnight location and enjoy a cold beverage and a cozy fire. Your guide will prepare a delicious dinner over an open flame that you're sure to devour after working up an appetite paddling all day. After dinner you can relive the day's adventures around the campfire before falling asleep underneath the stars. The next day you will enjoy a hearty riverside breakfast before catching the shuttle back to reality. This is a premium wilderness adventure package. This trip requires excellent physical condition, stamina and previous rafting experience is recommended.
Rafting and Basecamp Camping Packages Include:
- 1 Day Rafting
- 2 Nights camping
- Lite Breakfast each Morning
- Round-Trip River Shuttle
- Delicious Riverside Deli Lunch
- Complimentary Beverages after Rafting
- Hot Showers
- Deluxe Dinner Cookout after Rafting
| Double Upper Overnight | Weekday | Sun | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basecamp Camping | $210 | $225 | $305 |
| Minimum Age: 16 | |||
| *No minimum group size required to book basecamp packages. | |||
Gauley River Double Upper Riverside Overnight Package
This package includes rafting the top river segment in the country - the famed Upper Gauley River - twice in one day! After the second run of the day, you'll set up camp at our exclusive riverside overnight location and enjoy a cold beverage and a cozy fire. Your guide will prepare a delicious dinner over an open flame that you're sure to devour after working up an appetite paddling all day. After dinner you can relive the day's adventures around the campfire before falling asleep underneath the stars. The next day you will enjoy a hearty riverside breakfast before catching the shuttle back to reality. This is a premium wilderness adventure package. This trip requires excellent physical condition, stamina and previous rafting experience is recommended.
Riverside Overnight Packages Include:
- 2 Days Rafting
- 1 Night Riverside Camping, 2 Nights Basecamp Campingli>
- Lite Breakfast each Morning at Basecamp, 1 Hot Breakfast Riverside
- Round-Trip River Shuttle
- Delicious Riverside Deli Lunch on the River Each Day
- Complimentary Beverages after Rafting Each Day
- Hot Showers
- Deluxe Dinner Cookout after Rafting First Day
- Minimum of 8 People Required
| 2-Day Upper/Upper Gauley River Overnight | Fri-Sat | Sat-Sun | Sun-Mon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Camping | $355 | $355 | $290 |
| Minimum Age: 16 | |||
| *Requires a Minimum of 8 Rafters to book this riverside overnight package. | |||
Lower / Upper Gauley River Reverse Riverside Overnight Package
This premium trip includes two full days of rafting - warm up the first day on the Lower Gauley and then challenge the Upper Gauley on day two. After the first day, you'll set up camp riverside and relax with a beverage before dinner is served. Make memories with friends around the campfire after sharing a delicious meal, prepared by your guide-turned-gourmet-chef. Fall asleep under the stars to the river's gentle rhythms and wake refreshed before having a hearty riverside breakfast and setting out for day two and the Upper Gauley River. After rafting on day two, you can camp overnight at River Expeditions basecamp and enjoy another lite breakfast before heading home. This is a great way to enjoy all the Gauley River offers.
Raft the Lower Gauley on day one, then take on the world-famous Upper Gauley River!Riverside Overnight Packages Include:
- 2 Days Rafting
- 1 Night Riverside Camping, 2 Nights Basecamp Campingli>
- Lite Breakfast each Morning at Basecamp, 1 Hot Breakfast Riverside
- Round-Trip River Shuttle
- Delicious Riverside Deli Lunch on the River Each Day
- Complimentary Beverages after Rafting Each Day
- Hot Showers
- Deluxe Dinner Cookout after Rafting First Day
- Minimum of 8 People Required
| 2 Day Reverse Overnight | Fri-Sat | Sat-Sun | Sun-Mon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Camping | $350 | $350 | $300 |
| Minimum Age: 16 | |||
| *Requires a Minimum of 8 Rafters to book. | |||
Lower Gauley River Rafting
The fall Lower Gauley is considered a moderate adventure and combines exhilarating rapids with magnificent scenery from start to finish.
This high adventure trip feels like a watery roller coaster ride - a favorite among intermediate paddlers. It is set in a pristine wilderness which allows you to marvel at the rugged canyon walls and grandeur between rapids.
Indulge your passion for adventure. This trip is often the next step after rafting the New River, although it is suitable for adventurous beginners (age 12 and up). The Lower Gauley is the perfect prelude to the intense Upper Gauley.
| Lower Gauley River | Weekday | Sun | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafting Only | $100 | $110 | $145 |
| Camping Package | $130 | $140 | $175 |
| Hotel Package (Starting At) | $195 | $225 | $265 |
| Minimum Age: 12 | |||
| *Overnights Require a Minimum of 6 Rafters to book. | |||
Lower New River Rafting
How many times can one river trip take your breath away? How high can you count? The Lower New River is one of the most popular whitewater trips in the country and is certainly River Expeditions signature trip. No two trips are ever the same, so each day and each experience is new, different and exciting.
The Lower New River Gorge is commonly referred to as ‘The Grand Canyon of the East’. This trip blends classic whitewater excitement with the elements of history and natural beauty to create a truly amazing adventure.
This unique experience features moderate to difficult rapids as a high volume of water constricts through the narrow gorge strewn with giant boulders. You’ll encounter huge holes, roller coaster waves and house-size rocks plus extras like “Jump Rock”, “Swimmer’s Rapid” and even ‘surfing’... West Virginia style!
This trip is appropriate for beginners (age 12 and up), as well as experienced paddlers. The Lower New River alternates from Class II - V (mild - wild) rapids to pools, allowing paddlers a break between the action. It’s exciting, refreshing, invigorating and always unforgettable. You’ll even take out beneath the world famous New River Gorge Bridge on this trip.
| Lower New River | Weekday | Sun | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafting Only | $95 | $95 | $120 |
| Camping Package | $125 | $125 | $155 |
| Hotel Package (Starting At) | $180 | $210 | $240 |
| Minimum Age: 12 | |||
Upper / Lower Gauley River Overnight Package
This premium trip includes two full days of rafting on the Gauley River. Day one you'll be on the intense Upper Gauley section and the adventurous Lower Gauley on day two. After the first day, you'll set up camp riverside and relax before dinner is served. Make memories with friends around the campfire after sharing a delicious meal, prepared by your guide-turned-gourmet-chef. Fall asleep under the stars to the river's gentle rhythms and wake refreshed before having a hearty breakfast and setting out for day two and the wild and scenic Lower Gauley River. After rafting on day two, return to camp at River Expeditions basecamp overnight and enjoy another lite breakfast before heading home the following day. Make the most of all the Gauley River offers on this premium two-day rafting expedition.
Traditional overnight whitewater rafting trip....Riverside Overnight Packages Include:
- 2 Days Rafting
- 1 Night Riverside Camping, 2 Nights Basecamp Campingli>
- Lite Breakfast each Morning at Basecamp, 1 Hot Breakfast Riverside
- Round-Trip River Shuttle
- Delicious Riverside Deli Lunch on the River Each Day
- Complimentary Beverages after Rafting Each Day
- Hot Showers
- Deluxe Dinner Cookout after Rafting First Day
- Minimum of 8 People Required
| 2 Day Upper & Lower Overnight | Fri-Sat | Sat-Sun | Sun-Mon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Camping | $305 | $305 | $255 |
| Minimum Age: 16 | |||
| *Requires a Minimum of 8 Rafters to book. | |||
Upper Gauley River Rafting
The legendary Upper Gauley River is the top rated single-day trip in the country. This high impact adventure features monstrous whitewater and the most nonstop action you’ll find anywhere. The Upper Gauley can be tempermental and feisty - the ultimate whitewater experience.
Big, technical rapids which demand precise maneuvering and test your teamwork are hallmarks of the famed Upper Gauley. You’ll encounter steep drops, narrow chutes and rocky ledges that heighten your senses and keep your adrenaline pumping.
Due to the intense nature of this trip, previous rafting experience is highly recommended (minimum age of 16). The Upper Gauley demands physical and mental stamina and beckons only serious whitewater enthusiasts.
| Upper Gauley River | Weekday | Sun | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafting Only | $115 | $135 | $165 |
| Camping Package | $145 | $175 | $205 |
| Hotel Package (Starting At) | $215 | $245 | $285 |
| Minimum Age: 16 | |||
| *Overnights Require a Minimum of 6 Rafters to book. | |||
Upper New River / Upper New River Family Overnight Trip
Family Overnight trips combine the fun and excitement of being on the river two days with the incredible experience of camping out along the riverbank underneath the stars. This trip features rafting on the magnificent Upper New River, a playful and mild section of the New River Canyon. Here you can use our inflatable kayaks, called 'duckies', for even more fun on the water. After a great day on the river, pull over and relax while dinner is being prepared by your guide. After dinner, gather around the cozy campfire for a sing-a-long and a marshmallow roast. The next morning you'll enjoy a delicious hearty breakfast before taking on the Upper New River for the second day. This is the ultimate family bonding trip - perfect for families with children ages 6 and up.
Riverside Overnight Packages Include:
- 2 Days Rafting
- 1 Night Riverside Camping, 2 Nights Basecamp Campingli>
- Lite Breakfast each Morning at Basecamp, 1 Hot Breakfast Riverside
- Round-Trip River Shuttle
- Delicious Riverside Deli Lunch on the River Each Day
- Complimentary Beverages after Rafting Each Day
- Hot Showers
- Deluxe Dinner Cookout after Rafting First Day
- Minimum of 8 People Required
| Double Upper Overnight | Fri-Sun | Mon-Thurs |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Camping | $235 | $200 |
| Minimum Age: 6 | ||
28th Annual Ice Breaker Weekend
April 10, 2010 - April 11, 2010Whitewater Season Opener
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