Family Rafting Vacations
These family rafting trips offer a playful introduction to rafting featuring easy to moderate whitewater (Class I – III), tranquil pools, and amazing scenery. This trip is great for families with young children or older adults who want a low-impact adventure. Single and two-person duckies (inflatable kayaks) are also available on this trip for added adventure.
Wouldn’t it be great to spend a few days playing and laughing with your kids? River Expeditions has a strict ‘No Child Left Inside Policy’ in place. We believe the joy of adventure is made for sharing. Here you’ll be surrounded by nature, where your entire family will share exquisite family time together. There has never been a better place to discover the fun and excitement of rafting.
The Upper New River is a great beginner trip for families of all sizes and ages (6 and up). This trip is characterized by gentle waves, calm pools with a few mild rapids and a glorious glimpse of nature at its best. Here you’ll have plenty of opportunities to swim, play, paddle, spot wildlife, take photos and just relax.
River Expeditions’ guides are enthusiastic, patient and genuinely committed to showing your family a fantastic time on the river. They share their love for and knowledge of the river with each guest. Your children will love rafting - an adventure the entire family can enjoy together for years to come.
On this mild section River Expeditions offers one- and two-person ‘duckies’ or inflatable kayaks for an added challenge and increased maneuverability. Get hands-on instruction in paddling and ‘surfing’, while the refuge of a guided raft is never far away. We encourage everyone to give it a try at least once. The Upper New is the perfect prelude to the Lower New River trip.
The use of oar-powered rafts on this adventure section allows guides more control, with less physical impact on you. So, if you have been reluctant to try this adventure, you can select this option and feel confident that it won’t be too physically demanding.
Upper New River - Family Class Rafting
The Upper New River is a playful introduction to rafting for families of all sizes and ages (6 and up). This trip is characterized by gentle waves, tranquil pools with a few mild rapids and a glorious glimpse of nature at its best. Here you'll have plenty of opportunities to swim, play, paddle, spot wildlife, take photos and just relax and take in the beauty of your surroundings.
On this mild section River Expeditions offers the use of one and two person 'duckies', or inflatable kayaks, for an added challenge with increased maneuverability. Get hands on instruction in paddling and 'surfing', while the refuge of a guided raft is never far away. The Upper New River is the perfect prelude to the Lower New River trip. This is our most popular scenic family class adventure trip.
| Upper New River | Weekday | Sun | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafting Only | $80 | $80 | $110 |
| Camping Package | $115 | $115 | $145 |
| Hotel Package (Starting At) | $170 | $200 | $230 |
| Minimum Age: 6 | |||
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
- 2 or 3 Nights Lodging (depending on package)
- Lite Breakfast each Morning
- 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 | $230 | $195 |
| Minimum Age: 6 | ||
