West Virginia White Water Rafting 8 options
New River Gorge Whitewater Rafting WV: Class III/IV Rapids & LunchWhitewater rafting through New River Gorge National Park with Class III/IV rapids, riverside lunch, and professional guides. Full-day trips start 9 AM. No experience needed.Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · From age 11★ 4.96 (558)6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Lower New River Whitewater Rafting: Class IV-V Rapids & LunchNavigate 25+ rapids on West Virginia's Lower New River with an expert guide. Class I-V whitewater, riverside lunch, and all gear included. Small groups, 12+.Next departure: 12 Jun 2027 · From age 12★ 4.87 (188)5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 153per person
New River Gorge Family Rafting: Class I-II Rapids & LunchFamily rafting on West Virginia's Upper New River with kids ages 5+. Class I-II rapids, lunch included, professional guide, all gear provided.Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · From age 5★ 4.95 (176)5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
New River Gorge Whitewater Rafting: Half-Day Class V RapidsHalf-day whitewater rafting through New River Gorge National Park with 15 Class V rapids, professional guide, and transport included. 8–12 miles, no lunch stops.Sat · 13:00 · Season until 31 Oct · From age 12★ 4.93 (44)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Lower Gauley River: Class IV-V Whitewater Rafting & LunchLower Gauley River whitewater rafting in West Virginia with 55 rapids, professional guide, riverside lunch and shuttle included. 22 release dates yearly.Next departure: 11 Sep 2027 · From age 12★ 4.81 (36)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 164per person
New River Gorge Whitewater Rafting: Full Day Class V RapidsFull-day whitewater rafting in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. 15+ Class V rapids, 8-12 miles, professional guide, riverside lunch and transport included.Next departure: 4 Jul 2027 · From age 12★ 5.00 (28)6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 139per person
Gauley River Class V Whitewater Rafting WV FallClass IV/V whitewater rafting on West Virginia's Gauley River with expert guide, catered lunch, and Sweets Falls drop. Fall season only, ages 16+.Next departure: 2 Oct 2027 · From age 16★ 5.00 (13)6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 225per person
New River Gorge: Private Whitewater Rafting & Hotel PickupPrivate whitewater rafting at New River Gorge National Park. Class III–IV rapids, 6-hour adventure with hotel pickup, guide and gear included.Every day · 07:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup9hEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 1,372per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge Whitewater Rafting WV: Class III/IV Rapids & LunchOur pick | US$ 125 per person | 6h | 4.96★ · 558 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| New River Gorge Whitewater Rafting: Half-Day Class V RapidsBest value | US$ 109 per person | 4h | 4.93★ · 44 | Sat · 13:00 · Season until 31 Oct | English |
| Lower New River Whitewater Rafting: Class IV-V Rapids & LunchAlso recommended | US$ 153 per person | 5h | 4.87★ · 188 | Next departure: 12 Jun 2027 | English |
| New River Gorge Family Rafting: Class I-II Rapids & Lunch | US$ 125 per person | 5h | 4.95★ · 176 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Lower Gauley River: Class IV-V Whitewater Rafting & Lunch | US$ 164 per person | 6h | 4.81★ · 36 | Next departure: 11 Sep 2027 | — |
| New River Gorge Whitewater Rafting: Full Day Class V Rapids | US$ 139 per person | 6h | 5.00★ · 28 | Next departure: 4 Jul 2027 | English |
| Gauley River Class V Whitewater Rafting WV Fall | US$ 225 per person | 6h | 5.00★ · 13 | Next departure: 2 Oct 2027 | English |
| New River Gorge: Private Whitewater Rafting & Hotel Pickup | US$ 1,372 per person | 9h | — | Every day · 07:30 and 09:00 | English |
West Virginia White Water Rafting at a glance
- Our pick: New River Gorge Whitewater Rafting WV: Class III/IV Rapids & Lunch, US$ 125 (6h, 4.96★ · 558).
- Best value: New River Gorge Whitewater Rafting: Half-Day Class V Rapids, US$ 109 (4h, 4.93★ · 44).
- Also recommended: Lower New River Whitewater Rafting: Class IV-V Rapids & Lunch, US$ 153 (5h, 4.87★ · 188).
Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 109–US$ 1,372 (median US$ 139). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 7 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 1 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.