Lower Gauley Fall Rafting Special in WV
Overview
This Lower Gauley trip only runs for 6 weeks each Fall, making it a highly sought after experience! You can look forward to all the usual whitewater fun, plus:
- An expert guide in your raft
- Catered lunch
- A full 16 miles of scenic whitewater rafting
- Historical landmarks and stories and artifacts throughout
What's Included
- Lunch Buffet lunch typically including build-your-own sandwiches, fresh fruits and veggies, chips, beans, potato salad, coleslaw, hummus, desserts, beverages.
- Personal flotation device (life vest), helmet, paddle.
- Local taxes
- Professional guide in your raft
- Wetsuits, paddle jackets, water shoes also available to rent.
- DVD/video/photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
286 Sunday Road
Hico, WV 25854, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Advise guide of any relevant medical conditions prior to trip start. Consult your physician about medical concerns prior to rafting.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Recommended for ages 11 and up
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: Will I get seasick on Lower Gauley Fall Rafting Special in WV?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-18198P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Lunch. Buffet lunch typically including build-your-own sandwiches, fresh fruits and veggies, chips, beans, potato salad, coleslaw, hummus, desserts, beverages.
- Personal flotation device (life vest), helmet, paddle.
- Local taxes.
- Professional guide in your raft.
- Wetsuits, paddle jackets, water shoes also available to rent.
- DVD/video/photos (available to purchase).
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 11. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lower Gauley Fall Rafting Special in WV is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Advise guide of any relevant medical conditions prior to trip start. Consult your physician about medical concerns prior to rafting.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lower Gauley Fall Rafting Special in WV will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchBuffet lunch typically including build-your-own sandwiches, fresh fruits and veggies, chips, beans, potato salad, coleslaw, hummus, desserts, beverages.
- Personal flotation device (life vest), helmet, paddle.
- Local taxes
- Professional guide in your raft
- Wetsuits, paddle jackets, water shoes also available to rent.
- DVD/video/photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Advise guide of any relevant medical conditions prior to trip start. Consult your physician about medical concerns prior to rafting.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Recommended for ages 11 and up
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operated by a business
