Tackle a full 16 miles (26 kilometers) of whitewater rafting during this special full-day seasonal excursion on West Virginia’s Gauley River. Enjoy a private experience, with a catered lunch and your own personal guide alongside you and your travel companions in the raft. Spot historical landmarks and listen to local stories along the way. Equipment and safety gear are included.

• A private full-day Lower Gauley whitewater rafting experience with lunch
• Seasonal special: this excursion only runs for 6 weeks each fall
• Experience history-filled terrain and enjoy a catered lunch buffet along the river
• Get hands-on assistance and listen to informative stories from your guide

What To Expect

A special trip down the Lower Gauley, which only runs a few weeks each year. Our highly experienced guides will navigate you through Class III/IV rapids that most people never see. Beautiful history-laden terrain. Includes catered lunch break on the river.

At the river, you will get into your group's raft with your Guide, and after a few practice strokes and getting comfortable in the raft, you will get the rush of your first rapid! This trip is filled with history, from the Native Americans, Civil War battles, and the creation of Summersville Dam (including the flooding of the Village of Gad).

About halfway through the day we will stop along the banks for a delicious buffet lunch, with build your own sandwiches, fresh fruit, snacks and dessert. (If you have special dietary needs, please let us know at the time you make your reservation so we can accommodate them.)

Refueled, you will complete the second half of your river adventure, ending in the quiet rolling countryside, before boarding the bus that takes you back to BaseCamp.