The 4 Best West Virginia Rafting Tours

1.National Park Whitewater Rafting in New River Gorge WV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Spend about six hours rafting the Lower New River through New River Gorge National Park. Guides such as Samuel, Crock, Richard, and Nick lead small groups through Class III and IV rapids, with a riverside buffet lunch on 9 AM trips. Gear is included, while wetsuits and water shoes cost extra.

“White water rafting with 2 newbies and 2 people who had not been in 20 years. Best experience ever!! Instructions were precise, guide Eli was very knowledgeable and the trip down the Lower New River was absolutely breathtaking. One of the best days ever! We will be back. Soon. Highly recommended company!”

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2.Lower New River Whitewater Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $153

Paddle the Lower New River with a professional guide from Adventures on the Gorge. After a 30-minute bus ride and safety briefing, you’ll face class I-V rapids, enjoy a riverside deli lunch, and pause to swim or float before finishing near the New River Gorge Bridge.

“Amazing! The whole experience was phenomenal. Awesome guides. Nice riverside lunch. Even the bus ride was pleasant. When can I return?!?”

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3.Family Rafting in the New River Gorge National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $85Best value

Spend about five hours rafting the Upper New River with a professional guide such as Heather, Allison, Cassie, or Trent. Expect Class I and II rapids, swimming, rock jumping, coal-mining history, wildlife, and lunch on the morning trip. Ages 5 and up are welcome.

“Had a great time swimming and jumping off the rocks with my grandkids! Our tour guide, Cassie M., was wonderful! She was knowledgeable and fun and the perfect person for our group. I would highly recommend (and ask for Cassie)!”

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4.Lower Gauley River Whitewater Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $163

Join Adventures on the Gorge in Lansing for a six-hour Lower Gauley rafting trip. You’ll ride a bus to the river, learn from a professional guide such as Tri, tackle Class III to V rapids, eat a grilled riverside lunch, and return with drinks.

“Had a wonderful trip down the Lower Gauley. Our guide, Tri, was outstanding and gave clear instructions throughout the trip, and entertained with many great stories from his rafting experience. Everyone we dealt with from Advertures on the Gorge was very friendly and helpful. The lunch was delicious. I highly recommend using Adventures on the Gorge for a rafting trip. They were extremely well run, professional, and courteous. It was just a perfect trip and day.”

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