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Summer Overnight Packages

enews_specials_buttonNew River Camp Package

Imagine the thrill of whitewater and the cheers of your fellow rafters as you embark down the deep canyon of the mighty New River… the ultimate fun for all ages!  Choose from our mildest canyon adventure or our most popular river trip.

*     All Day Whitewater Rafting on the Upper or Lower New River… your choice
*    Hearty Breakfast, Hot Lunch and Buffet Dinner Day of Raft Trip
*    1 – 4 Hour Adventure Play Pass at ACE’s Adventure Play Park
*    2 Nights Rustic Lodging at ACE
*    Season:  May - October

Upper New Rafting – rafts/duckies(trip #7)
Minimum Age: 6

 

Lodging             
Type                    

Youth
Sun-Fri      

Youth
Sat            

Adult
Sun-Fri

Adult
Sat              

Camping $75.00 $85.00 $135.00 $155.00
Family Tent $85.00 $95.00 $139.00 $159.00
Cabin Tent $105.00 $115.00 $159.00 $175.00

 

Lower New Rafting – 8+ person raft (trip #4)
Minimum Age: 11

Lodging
Type                
Youth
Sun-Fri          
Youth
Sat               
Adult
Sun-Fri           
Adult
Sat               
Camping $105.00 $129.00 $135.00 $159.00
Family Tent $115.00 $139.00 $139.00 $165.00
Cabin Tent $135.00 $159.00 $159.00 $180.00


Lower New Rafting – 6+ person raft (trip #1)
Minimum Age: 14

Lodging
Type                 
Youth
Sun-Fri         
Youth
Sat              
Adult
Sun-Fri       
Adult
Sat         
Camping $115.00 $139.00 $145.00 $169.00
Family Tent $125.00 $149.00 $149.00 $175.00
Cabin Tent $145.00 $169.00 $165.00 $189.00

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2-DAY PACKAGES

 

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Twin River Rafting Package

Make every second count by tackling two river canyons in two days. This adventure will get your adrenaline going and make your pulse soar!  Day one, it’s the big volume of the Lower New River.  Day two, jump on the tight and technical Gauley River.  Make sure you bring your “A” game!

*    2 All-Day River Trips on the New and/or Summer Gauley – options below
*    2 Hearty Breakfasts, 2 Hot Lunches and Buffet Dinner
*    2 – 4 Hour Adventure Play Passes at ACE’s Adventure Play Park
*    2 Nights Rustic Lodging at ACE
*    Season:  April – August

Upper New – duckies/rafts & Lower New - 8+ person raft (trip #7, #4)
Minimum Age: 11

Lodging
Type

Youth
Sun-Thu

Adult
Sun-Thu
Youth
Fri/Sat
Adult
Fri/Sat
Youth
Sat/Sun
Adult
Sat/Sun
Camping $155.00 $230.00 $180.00 $255.00 $165.00 $250.00
Family Tent          
$165.00           
$239.00        
$189.00         
$260.00       
$175.00       
$255.00       
Cabin Tent $185.00 $255.00 $210.00 $279.00 $195.00 $270.00

 

Lower New & Summer Gauley Intermediate – rafts/funyaks - 8+ person raft (trip #12, #4)
Minimum Age: 13

Lodging
Type                    

Youth
Sun-Thu       

Adult
Sun-Thu       

Youth
Fri/Sat        

Adult
Fri/Sat        

Youth
Sat/Sun      

Adult
Sat/Sun     

Camping $199.00 $249.00 $225.00 $275.00 $225.00 $275.00
Family Tent $210.00 $255.00 $235.00 $279.00 $235.00 $279.00
Cabin Tent $229.00 $275.00 $255.00 $295.00 $255.00 $295.00

 

Lower New & Summer Gauley Advanced – rafts/funyaks  - 6+ person raft (trip #11, #1)
Minimum Age: 15

Lodging
Type               

Youth
Sun-Thu       

Adult
Sun-Thu     

Youth
Fri/Sat       

Adult
Fri/Sat        

Youth
Sat/Sun     

Adult
Sat/Sun     

Camping $229.00 $259.00 $255.00 $285.00 $255.00 $285.00
Family Tent $239.00 $265.00 $260.00 $289.00 $260.00 $289.00
Cabin Tent $259.00 $280.00 $280.00 $305.00 $280.00 $305.00

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Rocks & Rafts

Traverse the base of our private, Middle Earth Climbing sites on this guided, half-day climb. Further elevate your spirits with a second day of rafting in the New River Gorge.

*    Day 1: All Day Whitewater Rafting on the Upper or Lower New River… your choice
*    Day 2: Half-Day Upper New River Gorge Climb (trip #51)
*    2 hot and hearty breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner buffet
*    Lunch at ACE’s Bear’s Den Day 2
*    3 – 4 Hour Adventure Play Passes at ACE’s Adventure Play Park
*    Season: April – October & Upper New Raft/Duckie  May - October

 

Day 1 Options                       

Min
Age       

Youth
Sun-Fri        

Youth        
Sat           

Adult
Sun-Fri       

Adult        
Sat          

Lower New –
6+ Person Raft
14 $169 $195 $199 $220
Lower New –
8+ Person Raft
11 $159 $185 $189 $210
Upper New -Rafts/Duckies
8 $129 $139 $189 $205

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Whitewater Funyaks to Rafts

On day one, get your feet wet rafting the waves of the New River.  Day two, experience a full day of whitewater kayaking instruction without the pressure of learning to roll. Under the guidance of our expert instructors, learn about the basic paddle strokes, eddy hopping, ferry angles and even surfing.

*    Day 1: All Day Whitewater Rafting on the Upper or Lower New River… your choice
*    Day 2: Beginner Rapid Funyak Instruction (trip #159)
*    2 hot and hearty breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner buffet
*    4 – 4 Hour Adventure Play Passes at ACE’s Adventure Play Park
*    Season: June - August

 

Day 1 Options                        

Min
Age      

Youth
Sun-Fri       

Youth
Sat         

Adult
Sun-Fri      

Adult
Sat        

Lower New –
6+ Person Raft
14 $179 $199 $220 $240
Lower New –
8+ Person Raft
11 $169 $190 $210 $235
Upper New -Rafts/Duckies
8 $139 $145 $210 $229

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Pedals & Paddles

On your first day, enjoy the refreshing rapids of the New River for an unbelievable whitewater rafting adventure.  Your second day, take a guided mountain bike tour exploring the New River and the historic town of Thurmond - 95% downhill with drinks and a shuttle to bring you back.

*    Day 1: All Day Whitewater Rafting on the Upper or Lower New River… your choice
*    Day 2: Half-Day Scenic New River Bike Ride (trip #118)
*    2 hot and hearty breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner buffet
*    3 – 4 Hour Adventure Play Passes at ACE’s Adventure Play Park
*    Season: April – October & Upper New Raft/Duckies  May – October

 

Day 1 Options                       

Min
Age       

Youth
Sun-Fri       

Youth
Sat          

Adult
Sun-Fri       

Adult
Sat          

Lower New –
6+ Person Raft
14 $169 $190 $199 $225
Lower New –
8+ Person Raft
11 $160 $185 $190 $215
Upper New -Rafts/Duckies
8 $129 $139 $190 $210

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Rafts & Reins

Day one is an exciting day of whitewater rafting.  On day two we saddle up for a 2.5-hour scenic horseback trail ride... open meadows, spectacular canyon vistas, and lush rhododendron highlight a ride to the rim of the New River Gorge.

*    Day 1: All Day Whitewater Rafting on the Upper or Lower New River… your choice
*    Day 2: 2.5-Hour Scenic Overlook Horseback Ride (trip #33) 
*    Times: 9:30 am / 1:00 pm / 3:30 pm
*    2 hot and hearty breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner buffet
*    3 – 4 Hour Adventure Play Passes at ACE’s Adventure Play Park
*    Season: April – October & Upper New Raft/Duckies  May – October

 

Day 1 Options                      

Min
Age        

Youth
Sun-Fri         

Youth
Sat          

Adult
Sun-Fri       

Adult
Sat        

Lower New –
6+ Person Raft
14 $155 $179 $179 $205
Lower New –
8+ Person Raft
11 $149 $170 $169 $195
Upper New -Rafts/Duckies
8 $115 $125 $169 $189

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Day one is an exciting day of whitewater rafting.  On day two we take to the air and soar like a bird through the trees on the exciting cliff-top canopy tour.  With a series of zip-lines, suspended more than 50’ above the forest floor, you will enjoy spectacular and unique views within nature’s aviary.  

*    Day 1: All Day Whitewater Rafting on the Upper or Lower New River… your choice
*    Day 2: Cliff-Top Canopy Tour (trip #220) -  ½ Day Trip
*    2 hot and hearty breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner buffet
*    3 – 4 Hour Adventure Play Passes at ACE’s Adventure Play Park
*    Season: May – October
*    Minimum of 4 people  *Minimum age is 12

 

Day 1 Options                       

Min
Age       

Youth
Sun-Fri      

Youth
Sat          

Adult
Sun-Fri    

Adult
Sat       

Lower New –
6+ Person Raft
14 $169 $190 $199 $220
Lower New –
8+ Person Raft
12* $159 $185 $189 $210
Upper New -Rafts/Duckies
12* $129 $139 $189 $205

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Battles & Paddles

Day one is an exciting day of whitewater rafting.  On day two you get to battle it out on the Paintball fields for the ultimate victory for supreme fun.  Teams must use strategy and communication to defend the flag and to clear a way to capture your enemies. 

*    Day 1: All Day Whitewater Rafting on the Upper or Lower New River… your choice
*    Day 2: Mountain Top Paintball (trip #88) - ½ day of action  
*    2 hot and hearty breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner buffet
*    3 – 4 Hour Adventure Play Passes at ACE’s Adventure Play Park
*    Season: May – October
*    Minimum of 4 people  *Minimum age of 12

 

Day 1 Options                          

Min
Age       

Youth
Sun-Fri       

Youth
Sat         

Adult
Sun-Fri      

Adult
Sat        

Lower New –
6+ Person Raft
14 $155 $179 $185 $205
Lower New –
8+ Person Raft
12* $145 $169 $175 $199
Upper New -Rafts/Duckies
12* $115 $125 $175 $190

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Day one is an exciting day of whitewater rafting.  Day two is a gas!  Be in charge of your own all-terrain vehicle on a New River Gorge backcountry tour.  Traversing through dense forests, open meadows, crossing rocky creeks and slinging mud all over the place is always a great time.

*    Day 1: All Day Whitewater Rafting on the Upper or Lower New River… your choice
*    Day 2: ATV Tour (trip #230) – ½ day tour 
*    2 hot and hearty breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner buffet
*    3 – 4 Hour Adventure Play Passes at ACE’s Adventure Play Park
*    Season: April – October & Upper New Raft/Duckies  May – October
*    Minimum of 2 people - Limited supply of ATV’s per tour – *ATV Tandem Rider minimum age 12 – Solo Rider minimum age 18

 

Day 1 Options                            

Min
Age        

Operator           

Tandem
Rider Adult        

Tandem
Rider Youth         

Lower New –
6+ Person Raft
14 Sun-Fri $245
Sat $269
Sun-Fri $185
Sat $205
Sun-Fri $160
Sat $185
Lower New –
8+ Person Raft
12* Sun-Fri $239
Sat $260
Sun-Fri $175
Sat $199
Sun-Fri $150
Sat $175
Upper New -Rafts/Duckies
12* Sun-Fri $239
Sat $255
Sun-Fri $175
Sat $190
Sun-Fri $120
Sat $129

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3-DAY PACKAGES

 

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Follow the River...  an Historic Journey

Retrace the epic journey of Mary Draper Ingles, who at the age of 23, and pregnant, was captured by Shawnee Indians in Virginia and taken to an Indian village in Ohio with her two young sons in 1755.  She subsequently escaped, leaving her three children behind, and made her way back home through a trackless wilderness, a distance of more than 500 miles.  Her battle of survival had only just begun; she was determined to get her children back.  Join us for this truly unique experience as we follow part of her trail through the New River Gorge, rafting and camping along the river.  Our professional story teller will bring this historic adventure alive, retelling this wonderful story for all ages that truly captures the essence of the human spirit that can only be truly experienced by rafting and walking in her footsteps.

Exclusive Dates: 6/28/09-6/30/09, 7/19/09-7/21/09, 7/26/09-7/28/09, 8/2/09-8/4/09

*    Day 1: Check-in after 3pm – 1 Night of Complimentary Camping, 2 – 4 Hour Adventure Play Passes to ACE’s Adventure Play Park, and Dinner at the Dining Lodge
*    Day 2: Hearty Breakfast, Full Day of Rafting on the Prince Canyon of the Upper New, Lunch on the River, Camping at ACE’s Private Riverside Camp Site with Grilled Dinner
*    Day 2 Evening Event: Dramatic Retelling of Mary Draper Ingles by professional storyteller Karen Vuranch
*    Day 3: Hot Breakfast at Camp, Full Day of Rafting on Surprise Canyon of the Upper New River, Grilled Riverside Lunch

 

  Min
Age       

Youth
6-12          

Youth
13-17     

Adult
Upper New -Rafts/Duckies
6 $189 $199 $259       

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5-DAY PACKAGES

 

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Don’t send the kids away to Summer Camp – join them - for an unforgettable Family Adventure!  Experience the wild and wonderful mountains West Virginia... rafting through the “Grand Canyon of the East” with its magnificent natural wonder, rappel down sandstone cliffs, mountain biking through lush forests and rhododendron thickets, and much more.  It's about quality family time, discovery, and lots of family FUN!

 

Week Day     

Trip #     

Itinerary – mild to moderate                             

Length    

MON #7 Upper New River Trip – rafts or duckies 1 Day
TUE #51 Upper Gorge Climb/Rappel 1/2 Day
WED #70 Mountain Bike Rental and Adventure Play Pass 1 Day
THU #4/103 Lower New River Trip – 8+ person raft
or Kids’ Camp (ages 8-10)
1 Day
FRI #33 Scenic Gorge Horseback Ride

2.5 Hours

Lunch is included with each day of your adventure (Tue, Wed & Fri lunch will be at the "Bear's Den").

  Min
Age 

Youth
<17      
Youth With
Kids Camp
Adult      
Almost Heaven PKG          
8       
$285        
$269 $359    

 



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Venture out-of-the ordinary! It's time to escape to West Virginia for this week long adventure vacation deal, rejuvenate your spirit, and reunite with family and friends. Gain access to the remarkable natural beauty and awesome quiet of a mountain lake, take to the sky rappelling from steep cliffs, and brave new worlds in the deep river canyons of the New and Gauley. It's all here, waiting for you to enjoy!

 

Week Day         

Trip #          

Itinerary – exciting to challenging              

Length         

MON #53 Upper Gorge Climb/Rappel 1 Day
TUE #159 Whitewater Rapid Funyaks - Beginner 1 Day
WED #118 Scenic New River Bike Ride
Adventure Play Pass
1/2 Day
THU #4 Lower New River Trip – 8+ person raft 1 Day
FRI #33 Scenic Gorge Horseback Ride 2.5 Hrs

Lunch is included with each day of your adventure.

  Min
Age                

  Youth
13-17               

Adult               

Wild & Wonderful PKG .
11                  
  $340           
$395        

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Build Your Own Adventure Package - save up to 20%

Adventure Add-On Activities

Need an excuse to stay a few more days in the wilds of West Virginia? 
After starting with our 2-day adventure packages, extend your stay with these GREAT deals. SAVE up to 20% on your 3rd, 4th, and 5th days. The following fun-filled adventures are a great way to get the New and Gauley “River-to-Rim” experience you’ve been dreaming about.

 

Trip #             
Trip Descriptions                                                             
Trip Length               
Adult Rate              
Discount Rate            
118

Scenic New River Mountain Bike Ride

1/2 Day $79
$69
51

Upper New Climb & Rappel

1/2 Day $75
$69
220

Zip-Line Canopy Tour

1/2 Day $75
$69
88

Paintball

1/2 Day $59
$49
90

Mud Obstacle Team Course

1/2 Day $59
$49
         
108

Follow the Gauley Mountain Bike Ride

1 Day $115
$99
53

Upper New Climb & Rappel

1 Day $120
$99
12

Summer Gauley Rafting

1 Day $120
$99
141

Kayak Tour on Summersville Lake

1 Day $99
$89

*Excludes Saturdays; minimum numbers apply

 

Meal Package

Want us to do all the work and you "SAVE" even more money?   Just add-on our daily meal package - they are available anytime.  Package includes our piping hot country-style breakfast and home-cooked dinner banquet.

 

Dining                            
Youth             
<11
Youth            
<17
Adult           
1 Day Package
$10.95 $15.95 $21.95