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April – October

TERRIFIC WEEKDAY DEALS:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Buy one, get one half price – Lower New River; single day trip only.

April 27, 2019
Extreme College Weekends

Take a road trip to the New River Gorge and enjoy great spring whitewater rafting and good times with friends… and fellow co-eds!  Package price includes rafting, BBQ cookout after rafting, 2 nights camping and lite breakfast daily.  Join the party featuring music, dancing, games and fun at The Red Dog River Saloon & Grill along with complimentary beverages.

The New River in spring is the largest volume Class V whitewater in North America. Spring rafting is a thrill ride with typically higher water levels, making the waves, holes and rapids more intense. Weather temperatures average 65 degrees in April and 71 degrees in May.

$89 Saturday; Save $10 Sunday – Friday

May 4, 2019
Spring Fling Weekends

Take a road trip to the New River Gorge and enjoy great spring whitewater rafting and good times with friends.  Package price includes rafting, BBQ cookout after rafting, 2 nights camping and lite breakfast daily.  Join the party featuring music, games and fun at The Red Dog River Saloon & Grill along with complimentary beverages.

The New River in spring is the largest volume Class V whitewater river in North America. Spring rafting is a thrill ride with typically higher water levels, making the waves, holes and white water rapids more intense. Weather temperatures average 65 degrees in April and 71 degrees in May.

$99 Per Person; Raft Sunday – Friday, Save $10

May 11, 2019
Spring Fling Weekends

Take a road trip to the New River Gorge and enjoy great spring white water rafting and good times with friends.  Package price includes rafting, BBQ cookout after rafting, 2 nights camping and lite breakfast daily.  Join the party featuring music, games and fun at The Red Dog River Saloon & Grill  along with complimentary beverages.

The New River in spring is the largest volume Class V whitewater river in North America. Spring rafting is a thrill ride with typically higher water levels, making the waves, holes and white water rapids more intense. Weather temperatures average 65 degrees in April and 71 degrees in May.

$99 Per Person; Raft Sunday – Friday, Save $10

 

May 18, 2019
Spring Fling Weekends

Take a road trip to the New River Gorge and enjoy great spring whitewater rafting and good times with friends.  Package price includes rafting, BBQ cookout after rafting, 2 nights camping and lite breakfast daily.  Join the party featuring music, games and fun at The Red Dog River Saloon & Grill along with complimentary beverages.

The New River in spring is the largest volume Class V whitewater river in North America. Spring rafting is a thrill ride with typically higher water levels, making the waves, holes and white water rapids more intense. Weather temperatures average 65 degrees in April and 71 degrees in May.

$99 Per Person; Raft Sunday – Friday, Save $10

May 25, 2019
Memorial Day Madness

Celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer and make the most of this long weekend in West Virginia. This special package includes a single day of New River rafting Saturday OR Sunday, plus BBQ cookout after rafting, 3 nights camping and lite breakfast daily.

$135 Per Person

B.O.G.O. Bonus:  Raft on Memorial Day Monday and buy one single day trip, get one free – $110!

June 20, 2019
West Virginia Day Celebration

On this day in 1863, West Virginia became an independent state and the rest is history.  Celebrate West Virginia’s Birthday, along with 51-Years of Rafting, with a special Lower New River Express Rafting Expedition for only $51 – morning and afternoon departures available. (Not valid with other offers or discounts.

July 4, 2019
Independence Day Celebration – Fourth of July

Celebrate your Independence on the river and spend July 4th Weekend at River Expeditions, plus enjoy local fireworks displays around the New River Gorge.

Package includes rafting on the Lower New River Saturday OR Sunday with lunch, BBQ cookout after rafting, 3 nights camping and lite breakfast each morning.

$150 Per Person

July 21, 2019
Boy Scouts of America Jamboree

Join thousands of International Scouts and their families for the 24th Annual World Scout Jamboree, July 22 – August 2, 2019.  This event’s theme: promoting peace, mutual understanding and respect.

The 2021 National Boy Scout Jamboree will be held at The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, here in Fayette County. Dates to be announced.  Contact River Expeditions for special Scout adventure packages and rates during these exciting events.

 

#wsj2019

August 3, 2019
Totally Awesome 80’s Weekend

Join the biggest bash of the summer with our Totally Awesome 80’s party, hosted by West Virginia’s best entertainment company.  The 80’s was a unique era full of loud colors, extreme fashion, sky high hair and forever defining music.  Dance to your favorite music videos at The Red Dog River Saloon & Grill.  Prizes for best costume, best dancer and classic 80’s trivia.  Package includes Saturday rafting, BBQ cookout after rafting, 2 nights camping, lite breakfast daily and all access to the party!

$160 Per Person

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August 5, 2019
Homeschoolers Week

Be part of the first Homeschoolers Week at River Expeditions!  We welcome homeschool groups to join together in exploring West Virginia’s New River Gorge including its history, nature, culture and of course, adventure!  Package includes 3 nights camping, 2-days on the river (Monday – Thursday) with lunch, dinner after first day rafting and lite breakfast daily.  Plus enjoy a welcome reception at the Fire Creek Lodge with a National Park Service Ranger led presentation.  Other activities include a scavenger hunt and visit to the local Youth Museum for an immersive experience in literacy.

$175 Per Person

Float trip on Upper New River

August 31, 2019
Labor Day Celebration

Pay tribute to the workers who made America great! Take a break from your own hectic pace and enjoy this special package including New River rafting on Saturday OR Sunday, BBQ cookout after rafting, 3 nights camping and lite breakfast daily. Enjoy the last blast of the summer with family and friends during this long holiday weekend.

$150 Per Person

B.O.G.O. Bonus: Raft Monday, Labor Day – buy one single day trip and get one free; $110!

 

September 6, 2019
Gauley Savings Galore

Tremendous savings on weekday Fall Gauley River whitewater rafting trips. Buy one trip at regular price, get the second trip for half price! (Single day trip only.)  This special is valid for the wild, intense Upper Gauley River or the fun, scenic Lower Gauley River only on Fridays and Mondays.

Save up to 50% – Weekdays in September & October

 

October 12, 2019
Halloween Party

Discover spooky savings of 25% on all Gauley River Rafting Trips and Gauley River Rafting/Camping Packages during this next to last weekend of the 2019 season.  Celebrate Halloween early with a costume party in The Red Dog River Saloon & Grill Saturday night with Karaoke and the area’s best DJ.  Plus contests, prizes and drink specials, as well as discounts up to 75% on select merchandise in the Outfitter’s store.

Save 25%

October 19, 2019
Bridge Day Blowout

Enjoy West Virginia’s best festival AND the final weekend for rafting in 2019!  River Expeditions is a proud sponsor of #OfficialBridgeDay.  Raft the New River on Saturday and watch BASE Jumpers leap 876 feet from the world famous New River Gorge Bridge.  On Sunday, raft the Gauley River for the last time this year.

Package includes rafting, 3 nights camping, BBQ cookout after rafting and lite breakfast daily. Don’t miss tremendous savings in the Outfitter’s Store (up to 75% off) and the area’s best Bridge Day After Party at The Red Dog River Saloon & Grill, featuring a live, local band and amazing drink specials!

  • Lower New (Sat only) $150 per person
  • Upper Gauley (Sat only) $200 per person
  • Lower New / Lower OR Upper Gauley (Sat/Sun) $215 per person
  • Lower Gauley / Upper Gauley (Sat/Sun) $250
  • Lower Gauley OR Upper Gauley (Sun only) $165 per person

December 2, 2019
Cyber Monday

Double Your Money Cyber Monday is like a sale on money – whatever amount you choose to spend on Cyber Monday, we’ll match it!

Spend $100 and get $200 credit; spend $250 and get $500 credit; spend $500 and get $1000 credit – you get the idea.  You don’t have to know your trip date or even the type of trip, just call and let us know how much you want to spend and we’ll double the value of your purchase on rafting, float trips, zipline tours and cabin rentals.

 

Bonus Offer: Spend $1000 and you’ll be registered to win a 2-night stay in a luxury cabin!

 

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