

Sunset, Rapids & Riverside Dining – The Ultimate Evening Escape
Experience an unforgettable evening on the river with our Sunset Dinner Trip! Available Friday through Sunday all summer, this unique adventure kicks off at 4:00 PM as you raft through the stunning New River Gorge National Park. You'll take on thrilling Class III-IV rapids and soak in the scenic beauty of the Gorge like never before.
Midway through, we’ll stop for a gourmet riverside dinner featuring an appetizer, fresh salad, hearty pasta, and dessert. As the sun sets, you’ll paddle beneath the legendary New River Gorge Bridge—a breathtaking finale to an incredible evening on the water!
- 3-4 hours
- Includes dinner: appetizer, salad, hearty main dish, and dessert
- Class III-IV rapids
- Ages 18+
- Prices start at $146
FAQs
- About the New River About the New River Did you know the New River is said to be the second-oldest river in the world? Over millions of years, its whitewater has carved the New River Gorge and left us with large shelf drops and boulders–a perfect combination of waves and hydraulics that make for world-class rafting. The Lower New River provides adventurous rafting, while the Upper New River is typically tamer.
- What’s Included What’s Included
Transportation is covered from the resort to the river and back again. We’ll also provide all your rafting equipment (helmet, personal flotation device or PFD, paddle, and boat). On this half-day trip, you'll enjoy a riverside dinner with an appetizer, salad, a main course, and dessert!
Admission to the pool is included on the day of your trip.
- What to Bring What to Bring Bring any medication you need throughout the day, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a change of clothes to keep at the resort to change into after your trip. Guides carry small, waterproof bags to stow necessary medications. Depending on the time of year and the weather, you may also want a synthetic layer. If necessary, wetsuits and splash jackets are available for rent. Call us to book those, too.
- Trip Time Trip Time
This is a half-day trip.
Depending on the day’s water level, you’ll spend between 2-3 hours on the water, plus shuttle time to and from the river. Trip length and intensity vary based on water levels, which change throughout the season.
- Your Boat & Guide Your Boat & Guide
Our standard, 16-foot rafts comfortably seat eight rafters and one river guide. Upgrades to 14-foot and 12-foot rafts are available to reserve. Your river guide sits in the back of the raft, where they’ll give instructions for when and how to paddle through each rapid and share their expertise about our rivers and region. Learn more about our guides.
- Requirements and Limits Requirements and Limits
The minimum age for this trip is 18 years old. Our PFDs (personal flotation devices) have a maximum chest capacity of 56 inches. All adventurers on the trip should be able to swim.
- Group Reservations Group Reservations Custom quotes are available for groups of over 15. Call us to learn more!
- Safety Safety Our trip leaders and river guides will talk through specific guidelines and requirements on site before you head for the water.