Quick Details
Embark on a private journey down the Lower Youghiogheny River with your guide, meeting at 8:00 am for an exclusive adventure. As you navigate the Class III and IV rapids together, surrounded by mist shrouded mountains, each twist and turn offers moments of exhilaration and tranquility. From crashing waves to peaceful stretches, this personalized experience promises unforgettable memories shared between you and your guide. Bring your camera, in a waterproof case, of course. There will be plenty photo ops between the action.
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Beginners to experienced rafters, and everyone in between!
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This section is Class II through IV.
Class II: Easy rapids with slightly larger waves and disturbances. Clear channels that are obvious without scouting.
Class III: Rapids with higher, irregular waves. Narrow passages that often require precise maneuvering, stronger currents
Class IV: Long, difficult rapids in turbulent water. Often requires complex maneuvering, constricted passages and obstacles
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April – October. The Lower Yough is dam-controlled. We have plenty of water all year unlike other geographic areas.
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Trips run for 7.5 miles and take approximately 3 1/2 hours.
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Yes, there will be a guide in your raft.
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No. All activities run regardless of the weather conditions unless we deem conditions to be unsafe. River activities still go in case of thunderstorms as well. We monitor river conditions constantly. We reserve the right to reschedule any trip to an alternate section of the river or to a different river if conditions warrant. We may also change the length of the trip, raft size or number of guests per raft. If we must cancel a trip due to conditions, a full refund will be given.
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Please note that when you make a reservation, we forfeit the right to sell your spaces to others. Since we do not overbook our trips and trip size is limited we strictly enforce our cancellation policy.
You may receive a 90% refund if you cancel at least 15 days prior to trip. Refunds do not include the convenience fee amount for online booking as this is remitted to a Third Party processor. Reservations made less than 15 days prior to trip date are nonrefundable, once payment is received. We regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies, late arrivals, or inclement weather.
Please consider adding Trip Protection for greater flexibility in cancellations. See tab below.
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Add trip protection for 10% extra on your rafting trip. Cancel up to 48 hours before with a full refund, minus the trip protection and booking fee. NOTE: TRIP PROTECTION CANNOT BE ADDED AFTER CHECKOUT. It doesn’t cover cancellations within 48 hours, late arrivals, no shows, or inclement weather.
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We ask all guests to arrive promptly at the scheduled trip meeting time listed on your confirmation. It is your responsibility to arrive on time and we reserve the right to leave at our scheduled departure time. There will be no refunds given for guests that are more than 30 minutes late or that do not arrive for their scheduled trip.
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White water rafting is a physically demanding activity; including some dangers and inherent risks. Special safety equipment must be worn in order to participate. The equipment does not fit all body shapes and sizes. Please consider all aspects of your physical condition before making reservations. We can assume no responsibility for personal safety or loss of personal property. We will ask you to sign a liability release/assumption of risk form before you make the trip. All minors must have permission from a parent or legal guardian written on our standard release form. You travel at your own risk. No drugs or alcohol are permitted. We reserve the right to refuse service (with no refund) to anyone we deem unfit to participate in white water rafting. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items while visiting White Water Adventurers, Inc.
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Children under 10 years of age are not permitted on this section. We do monitor waivers prior to guest arrival. We reserve the right to refuse service with no refund if we discover a participant under minimum age. Please don’t disappoint your child by scheduling them for an inappropriate section.