2 Day Upper/Upper Gauley (Riverside)
INCLUDES 3 NIGHTS OF CAMPING (1 NIGHT RIVERSIDE, 2 NIGHTS BASECAMP)
This package includes rafting the top river segment in the country – the famed Upper Gauley River – two days in a row!
Advanced
16+
2 Days
September - October
Package Rate
Any Day: $350
2025 FALL GAULEY RIVER RELEASE DATES (TENTATIVE):
September: 5, 6, 7, 8; 12, 13, 14, 15; 19, 20, 21, 22; 26, 27, 28, 29
October: 3, 4, 5; 11, 12; 18 (Bridge Day) & 19 (Last Day)
Extreme Class
- Advanced – Extreme
- Class III – V+ Rapids
Experience Recommended - Minimum Age: 16
Are you looking for the perfect getaway? Two days on the river and a night camping under the stars riverside might be just the ticket. Explore the possibilities of an authentic wilderness rafting and camping experience. River Expeditions blends adventure with comfort and style on our premium riverside overnight rafting adventures.
After the first day, you’ll set up camp at our exclusive riverside overnight location and enjoy a cold beverage and a cozy fire. Your guide will prepare a delicious dinner over an open flame that you’re sure to devour after working up an appetite paddling all day. After dinner you can relive the day’s adventures around the campfire before falling asleep underneath the stars. The next day you will enjoy a hearty riverside breakfast before rafting the Upper Gauley again on day two. This is a premium wilderness adventure package. This trip requires excellent physical condition, stamina and previous rafting experience is recommended.
Trip Details
Trip Length: 2 Days, 3 Nights
Riverside Overnight Package Includes:
- 2 Days Rafting
- 1 Night Riverside Camping, 2 Nights Basecamp Camping
- Lite Breakfast each Morning at Basecamp, 1 Hot Breakfast Riverside
- 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
What is Extreme Class?
Extreme Class Trips (min. age 16) are the most technical and difficult whitewater runs offered. Because of the steep drops, wild water and rapids that rate up to Class V+, World Class Trips are recommended for advanced paddlers with previous Adventure Class rafting experience.
Small Raft Upgrades
River Expeditions offers the option to upgrade to a smaller raft, allowing you the flexibility to choose EITHER a more challenging ride OR a more “personal” raft to maintain closeness with only those in your party. Small rafts upgrades are available as an add-on to any river trip we run. Two small raft options include: 7-person maximum (Wildside) or 4-person maximum (Extreme Wildside).
For those who seek to test your limits and an even bigger adrenaline rush, smaller rafts provide higher performance and increased maneuverability. This aggressive approach is for experienced, enthusiastic paddlers who want to see the river from a new perspective. On the Gauley River, this trip is recommended for those over the age of 18, with prior class V+ rafting experience, excellent health and the ability to calmly respond to adverse and difficult whitewater situations.
For those who seek to experience the river in a more personal setting, without the added challenge, smaller rafts can offer the feel of a “private” raft. This option is great families or groups who want to stay together in their own raft. When reserving a small raft, please specify whether you want a more thrilling ride or want to maintain closeness with those in your group. Small raft upgrades are available on any trip offered on the New River or Gauley River, based on availability. Some restrictions may apply.
RATES
| SMALL RAFT UPGRADE | GUESTS PER BOAT | NEW RIVER | GAULEY RIVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildside | 7 | $140* | $210* |
| Extreme Wildside | 4 | $140* | $180* |
* Small raft prices are per boat per, day. An additional $20 per person applies to these upgrade rates on Saturdays and Holiday Sundays. No Small Raft Upgrades on the first two Saturdays in September.
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