West Virginia Packages, Specials and Events

One Day Packages

1 Day River Packages

Limited on time? Just driving through? If so, our 1 Day River Packages combine the thrill of whitewater rafting with hearty meals and lodging so that even those who are pressed for time can enjoy their stay in the New River Gorge. And best of all, our packages include a one-day pass to the Adventure Park & Lake.

• Full day of whitewater rafting featuring (16’/8+ person raft)

• Upgrade to the 6+ person high-adventure raft for only $5

• Two nights lodging – see options below

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner the day of your river trip

• One day pass to the Adventure Park & Lake*

Upper New River - Min Age 6

Lower New River - Min Age 11

Pressed for time? Save $30 per person on half day Lower New Package! **Savings off of full day Lower New package pricing

*Minimum ages listed are based on an 8+ person raft. The minimum age in a 6+ boat on the Lower New is 14

Summer Gauley - Min Age 13

*13 is min age for Lower G - 15 is min age for Upper G.
*Boat size and trip length change according to water level.

Fall Upper Gauley - Min Age 15

Check out the Gauley River Release Dates

Fall Lower Gauley - Min Age 12

Check out the Gauley River Release Dates

Minimum ages listed are based on an 8+ person raft. The minimum age in a 6+ boat on the Lower Gauley is 15.

*Adventure Park & Lake passes can be split into two 1/2 days and are non transferable. No refunds will be given for unused time.

**All rates are per person and do not include taxes and fees. They are based on a required minimum number of guests in each lodging unit.

Two Day Packages

2 Day Adventure Packages

Sometimes referred to as “The Weekender”, these packages combine whitewater rafting along with our most popular adventures, meals and lodging. Throw in the added value of two full day passes to our Adventure Park & Lake, and you’ve got yourself a long weekend filled with back-to-back fun. Simply choose a rafting trip, one other adventure and the lodging type that meets your needs. We’ll take care of the rest.

Packages Include:

• Day 1 - Full day of whitewater rafting featuring (16’/8+ person raft)

• Upgrade to the 6+ person high-adventure raft for only $5

• Day 2– Half day adventure of your choiceTwo nights lodging – see options below

• • Rock Climbing
  • Zip Line Tour - add $30 per person
  • Lake Kayak Tour
  • Paintball
  • Team Mud Obstacle Course
  • Team Challenge Ropes Course
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Horseback Riding (2 hours)
  • Bridge Catwalk Tour
  • Mountain Biking
  • ATV Tour - add $70 per person

• Breakfast and lunch both days with dinner on day one

• Two day passes to the Adventure Park & Lake*

Upper New River - Min Age 6

Lower New River - Min Age 11

Pressed for time? Save $30 per person on half day Lower New Package! **Savings off of full day Lower New package pricing

Minimum ages listed are based on an 8+ person raft. The minimum age in a 6+ boat on the Lower New is 14

Summer Gauley - Min Age 13

13 is min age for Lower G - 15 is min age for Upper G.
Boat size and trip length change according to water level.

Fall Upper Gauley - Min Age 15

Check out the Gauley River Release Dates

Fall Lower Gauley - Min Age 12

Check out the Gauley River Release Dates

Twin Rivers Packages

Having one of the most beautiful rivers in America that just happens to be full of whitewater is a blessing. Having two of them is a miracle in itself. Our Twin Rivers Packages allow us to share this miracle with you. For over 30 years we have been the industry leader on these rivers, pioneering new trips, designing new rafts and perfecting the river experience. Why you might ask? Well, because we want you to love them too, to join us as their stewards and have them live in your hearts forever. You'll see how easy it is to fall in love with Mother Nature when you're surrounded by the uninhabited beauty of these National River Gorges.

Upper New River & Lower New River

Lower New River & Summer Gauley River

Fall Triple Play Package

Three days of rafting on some of the best whitewater in this country is a pretty amazing vacation if you ask us. Throw in the fact that we've combined these 3 trips into a package with HUGE savings and well it just became even more amazing…if that's possible. The Triple Play Package unites the Grand Canyon of the East (otherwise known as the New River) with one of the world's most popular rafting attractions, the Gauley River. 3 Days on the river is just what the doctor ordered! Stress will melt away, worries will wash down the river and you'll go home with a fresh mind and some pretty big bragging rights.

Specials

Spring Rapid Run Special

March & April 2013

 Catch the warmest part of the day on a half-day trip down the Lower New River Gorge Rapid Run in ACE's Classic, 16-foot, 8+ guest raft.

• March $49 Per Person
• April $59 Per Person
• Minimum numbers may apply

Upgrade to a High Adventure 14' raft for just $10 per person! Our most popular boat size!
 For April Trips - Fri/Sat/Sun only or raft any day with a minimum of 10 guests.
 **Off of regular rates - Not available with any other discount per item
**Minimum numbers may apply

Spring Double Dare Package

April 1 - June 5, 2013

 The New River Gorge is an ancient waterway filled with primeval energy daring to be conquered. With this package, you get two shots at it in one day. Brace yourself for the raging waters of the Lower New River Gorge, when its relentless power are unleashed this spring! Surround yourself with whitewater fury and thundering rapids and hold on as your raft bucks with the force of these mighty rapids.

• 2 Nights of camping 
• Double Lower New full day, 16' raft
• 1 Lunch, 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

April $139 Per Person
May 1- June 5 $169 Per Person

Upgrade to a High Adventure 14' raft for just $10 per person! Our most popular boat size!
For April Trips - Fri/Sat/Sun only or raft any day with a minimum of 10 guests.
May - Excludes Memorial Day Weekend.
**Off of regular rates - Not available with any other discount per item **Minimum numbers may apply

 SpringFest Package – Lower New River

April 1 - June 5, 2013

Imagine the rush of whitewater and the cheers of your fellow rafters as you embark down the deep canyon of the mighty New River, the ultimate in high-water excitement!

• 2 Nights of camping
• Lower New full day, 16' raft
• 1 Riverside lunch, 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

April $109 Per Person
May 1- June 5 $149 Per Person

LIVE MUSIC EVENT - MAY 4th ROCKIN' RIVER WEEKEND!

Upgrade to a High Adventure 14' raft for just $10 per person! Our most popular boat size! For April Trips - Fri/Sat/Sun only or raft any day with a minimum of 10 guests.
May - Excludes Memorial Day Weekend.
**Off of regular rates - Not available with any other discount per item
** Minimum numbers may apply

Spring Rapid Run Special

March & April 2013

 Catch the warmest part of the day on a half-day trip down the Lower New River Gorge Rapid Run in ACE's Classic, 16-foot, 8+ guest raft.

• March $49 Per Person
• April $59 Per Person
• Must have 6 to go

Upgrade to a High Adventure 14' raft for just $10 per person! Our most popular boat size!
 For April Trips - Fri/Sat/Sun only or raft any day with a minimum of 10 guests.
 **Off of regular rates - Not available with any other discount per item
**Minimum numbers may apply

 Spring Add-Ons

April 1- May 14, 2013

 Already whitewater rafting with ACE this spring? Squeeze the most from your visit by adding a 1/2 Day Adventure to your itinerary and see the New River Gorge from the trees, trails or rocks! Or, if you've got a whole day, add on a Full Day Summer Gauley run. You'll never regret having more fun.

Choose Between:

• FULL DAY SUMMER GAULEY!! (May 1-14 only)
• 1/2 Day Canopy Tour
• 1/2 Day Rock Climb
• 1/2 Day Mountain Bike
• 1/2 Day Paintball

April $59 Per Person
May 1-15 $69 Per Person

**Minimum numbers may apply
**Off of regular rates
Not available with any other discount per item

Mothers Day Special

May 12, 2013 Only

 Choose Between:

• Any New River Rafting Trip - 1/2 day or full!
• 1/2 day Canopy Tour
• 1/2 day Rock Climb
• 1/2 day Mountain Bike

Mom Goes Free with Paying Guest

**Off of regular rates - Not available with any other discount per item
**Minimum numbers may apply
**Only 1 free trip per Mom

Memorial Day Weekend

May 25-27, 2013

 If you have a case of cabin fever, pack your bags for West Virginia. The New & Gauley rivers have once again rumbled to life for some of the greatest surf east of the Mississippi. And with ACE's never-ending quest for the ultimate ride, we guarantee a great time Memorial Day Weekend!

Save $20 per adult off any 2 day Adventure Package
Save $30 per adult off any 3 day Adventure Package

Save $10 per youth off any 2 day Adventure Package
Save $20 per youth off any 3 day Adventure Package

**Off of regular rates - Not available with any other discount per item

Memorial Day Monday Madness

May 27, 2013 Only

As fun as a handlebar mustache may be, rafting is way more fun. So rather than shout at you like a snake-oil salesman sporting said mustache we thought we'd just let you know that when you book a whitewater rafting trip for one on Memorial Day Monday (May 27) at our regular Monday rate, the second person goes for free.

Upper*** or Lower New River
Buy one trip at regular Adult price and get the second free!

**Off of Monday rate! Others charge Saturday rate!
**Off of regular rates - Not available with any other discount per item.
***Upper New - discount not applicable off of youth rate - they are already 1/2 off!

 Father's Day Special

June 16, 2013 Only

This Father's Day tell Dad you'll cover the trip and we won't tell him he goes free with one paying guest. You'll come out smelling like, well, the great outdoors. Give Dad the gift of fresh air and fun.

Choose between:

• Any New River Rafting Trip -
• 1/2 day or full!
• 1/2 day Zip Line Tour
• 1/2 day Rock Climb
• 1/2 day Mountain Bike

Dad rafts FREE with paying guest

**Minimum numbers may apply
**Off of regular rates - Not available with any other discount per item
**Only 1 free trip per Dad

August All-In-A-Day Special – Buy One, Get One Half Off

Just because it’s time to head back to school, doesn’t mean all the perks of summer are gone. Seize the moment and take advantage of ACE’s hot summer deal: Buy One All-In-A-Day Package, Get One at Half-Price

Choose from one of the following half-day activities, add in a half-day at the lake, and you have yourself a full day of summertime fun. Package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

         
$125 per person
Prefer to plan your own meals? Package price is $99 per person
Buy One All-In-A-Day Package, Get One at Half-Price

Lap of Luxury Lower Gauley Package!

Fall Gauley Season 2013

We know some whitewater rafters are all about being tough. But for those of you who question the sanity of these Team Extreme rafters and think, “No way! Not for me,” we have just the solution. You still need to bring your battle face for the rafting trip, (class v whitewater isn’t for sissies), but who says you can’t be comfortable? Once you hit the takeout on the river, it’s time to shed the wetsuit, helmet and PFD for warm, dry clothes and refreshments. No wet ride back to ACE for you— you’ll be cruising in comfort.

• Lower Gauley rafting trip - the 14-foot raft is a must-have on the Gauley. Just because you want to be comfy doesn’t mean you don’t want the wild ride!
• Late trip departure time – by having the last departure time of the morning, you can catch some extra Zzz’s so you’ll be well-rested and ready to paddle.
• Hot grilled lunch on the river – a great way to reenergize and get pumped up for the 2nd half of the trip.
• Wetsuit, splash jacket & booties – the best protection there is from rocks and the elements.
• Dry clothes waiting for you as soon as you step foot onto dry land – that’s right, at the take out! You’ll ride the bus back to ACE in dry clothes!
• Separate changing tents for men and women

Lower Gauley
Saturdays Only: $239… seats are going fast!

Marathon Monday Madness

Every Gauley Monday

 What better time to catch the Gauley Marathon challenge than on 2-for-1 Mondays. Tackle towering waves, bust through crashing surf and navigate a maze of giant boulders, slots, and steep drops for the best single day of whitewater to be found.

It's two for the price of one!

• 23 Miles of Adrenaline-Pumping Whitewater Action
• 70+ Big-Water Rapids
• Hot-Grilled Lunch at Sweet's Falls
• Two Raft for the Price of One

**Off of regular rates - Not available with any other discount per item
***This applies to 16' and 14' rafts only

Winter Deluxe Lodging Special

November 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013

Take in a breath or fresh air, and inhale the simplicities of the great outdoors during the quiet months at ACE. Enjoy a leisurely hike for a close-up look at local wildlife. Try your hand at ATV trail riding or take a zipline tour. After a day of play, your private cabin and bubbling hot tub await.

• 2 nights in a Deluxe Cabin
• Total control of the television remote
• Stay up as late you want – no alarm clocks, no phones
• Hours of lounging in your very own outdoor hot tub (pace yourself to minimize pruning)

Stay One Night, 2nd Night FREE.

Special offer does not apply to the weekend before Valentine's Day.

The Pampered Package

November 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013

 48 hours of seclusion in the comfort of a cabin nestled in the mountains of West Virginia? What more would anyone want? Top it off with a professional massage you never have to leave your cabin for and you have found paradise.

• 2 nights in a Cozy Park Cabin
• 1 hour massage in the comfort of your own cabin
• 48 hours of peace & quiet long soaks in your very own hot tub

Weekday Stay: $229 (price based on double occupancy)
Weekend Stay: $299 (price based on double occupancy)

Winter Group Lodging Special

January 1, 2013 – March, 31 2013

Sleeping up to 12 campers each, ACE's Bath and Bunk Houses make the perfect base camp for winter recreation. Try out our ATV tours, or canopy tours at ACE or the local ski resort for skiing, snowboarding and tubing, only 45 minutes from ACE.

Only $99 Per Night

Tarzan and Jane Package

November 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013

 Come fly through the trees this winter at ACE Adventure Resort! Our Zip-Line Canopy Tour is the perfect way to feel like a 12 year old again. After your adventure, come back to your very own private cabin where relaxation comes easy.

• 2 nights in a Cozy Park Cabin
• ½ day Canopy Zip Line Tour for 2 people
• Jane gets to soak in the hot tub
• Tarzan gets to hold the remote

Weekday Stay: $299 (price based on double occupancy)
Weekend Stay: $379 (price based on double occupancy)

Minimum rates apply

Cure for Cabin Fever Package

November 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013

 Enjoy a wild winter weekend exploring ACE's backcountry slopes by ATV. Winding trails, steep hill climbs and rocky creek beds on tap. Complete your stay with two nights in a Cozy Cabin with outdoor hot tub.

• 2 nights in a Cozy Park Cabin
• 2 hours of back-country exploration
• As much solitude and privacy as you can stand Bubbling hot tub at your beck and call

$399 based on dbl occupancy, Sun-Thu
$499 based on dbl occupancy, Fri/Sat

2 night stay in an ACE Cozy Cabin based on double occupancy and 2.5-hour ATV tour

Events

Gristmill Grinder Half Marathon and 5K Fun Walk

Dates: April 13, 2013

The Babcock Gristmill Grinder is a half marathon trail race on a truly spectacular trail course through the rugged terrain of Babcock State Park. This event will challenge you with single track trails, double track, and occasional short road sections. This course will also reward you with spectacular overlooks, and occasional green moss ferns, rhododendron tunnels, waterfalls and more. The last few miles will take you along the old Sewell dirt road besides the beautiful Glade Creek, and up to and past the famous Gristmill.

The Fun Walk is on the road and you can expect beautiful scenery and little to no traffic. Starting at the same start/finish area as the run, we are walking to the Gristmill and back. If you are here with someone doing the run, this is a great alternative. So come out and enjoy the day with a great walk in the park.

www.GristmillGrinder.com

Lewisburg Chocolate Festival

Dates: April 13, 2012

A celebration of all things chocolate takes Lewisburg by storm. Chocolate tastings, chocolate bake off, pastry demonstrations, mousse eating contest, theatrical perfomances and live music will fill the day's festivities.

304.647.5667
www.LewisburgChocolateFestival.com

Trail Maintenance Weekend

Dates: April 27-28, 2013

What would you do for a FREE two-night stay in an ACE Cozy Cabin? OK, free might be a stretch. We need your help and are offering a handsome reward.

Simply donate some of your precious time and maybe break a sweat to help the ACE crew maintain its biking and hiking trails, and we supply a cabin complete with satellite TV, full kitchen and private hot tub. Mother Nature is not always kind to the West Virginia hills so we like to rally the troops to clean things up before the season starts.

As a weekend crew member, work starts on Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, the crew works from 9 a.m. - noon. At the end of each day, we'll take a mountain bike ride to give you a preview cruise of your efforts.

This is a great way to kick-start the season. Call 800-787-3982 to make your reservation.

A $25 deposit is required to hold your cabin for the weekend. It is refundable upon completion of your trail work. If you find you are unable to attend, this deposit is refundable by contacting us at least two weeks prior to your arrival date. Per the security agreement deluxe cabins require a credit card on file.

Rockin' River Weekend

May 3 - May 5, 2013

Join ACE for a non-stop rockin' weekend jam-packed with whitewater and dance-'til-you-can't- favorites by The Naked Karate Girls.

New River Birding Festival

Dates: April 29 - May 4, 2013

The New River Birding Festival and Nature Festival takes place in and around the New River Gorge National River. This bird watching festival highlights more than 100 species of birds on various birding tours. This weeklong event features guided birding excursions, classes, seminars, and world-class speakers.

www.Birding-WV.com

New River Festival

June 7 - 9, 2012

Join us for the New River Clean Water Alliance's New River Festival featuring a Friday night Wild & Scenic film festival, Saturday live music, River Kids educational activities, puppet parade, liars contest, exhibitors, art & food vendors, Saturday morning field trips, and on Sunday you can choose to go down the New River in a rafting trip that also benefits the Clean Water Alliance.

All proceeds from the festival benefit the nonprofit members of the New River Clean Water Alliance working to protect and enhance the New River and her tributaries.

Admission: $10 individual and $15 family. Or you can become a Friend of Clean Water for $20 that includes festival registration and receive updates and information regarding progress of the New River Clean Water Alliance.

Check out the details at www.NewRiverFestival.org 

Daniel Vineyards Annual Spring Wine Festival

12th Annual ACE New River Gorge-ous Trail Run & Walk

August 24, 2013

Join ACE Adventure Resort for the 12th Annual New River Gorge-ous Trail Run. There are three race options, a 13.2 or 7.5 mile run, or a 4.5 mile walk. All of the course wander through deep hardwood forests and offer spectacular views of the New River and the historic town of Thurmond. And yes, prizes are awarded.

More Information

First Day of Gauley Season

September 6th, 2013

For die-hard white water enthusiasts, the level of excitement and anticipation for the first day of Gauley season just might rival that of a 6 year old on Christmas morning. Starting the Friday after Labor Day, the Army Corps of Engineers provides a series of twenty-two controlled releases from the Summersville Dam. These releases create incredible levels of water that draws people from around the world. Who wouldn’t want to take a ride on a wet, wild, and wonderful river that is recognized by paddlers as one of the top ranked rivers in the world? The Gauley winds through three sections: the Upper, Middle and Lower, featuring different difficulty levels and amazing scenery. Each season, more than 60,000 paddlers take on world-famous rapids such as "Insignificant," "Pillow Rock" and "Sweet's Falls."

Check out all of the deals and specials we have going on throughout the season! http://www.aceraft.com/fall-west-virginia-rafting-specials

Gauley Fest

September 20-21, 2013    Summersville, WV

Be a part of American Whitewater’s biggest fundraiser! Started in 1983, Gauley Fest has grown to become the largest river festival in the world. It brings together thousands of white water enthusiasts and the top vendors in the community for a weekend of paddling, live entertainment, raffles and a silent auction.

All proceeds from the festival support river conservation and access works throughout the nation.

Entrance Fees

• Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: $25
• Friday and Saturday: $20
• Saturday only: $15

For more information, visit:http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley:events_gauley?

BUT, this is also one of ACE’s busiest weekends with plenty to offer right here on our grounds! This is our de-facto reunion where guides, guests, and everyone in between comes back for a wild weekend full of rafting and reminiscing.
Drop by the Lost Paddle Bar & Grille on Saturday September 15th and hear Now You See Them from Ashville, NC!

Fall Gauley Season Live Band Schedule

September and October 2013

Schedule Coming Soon     

Bridge Day

October 19th, 2013       Fayette County, WV

Bridge Day—the largest extreme sports event in the world—is held annually on the third Saturday in October in Fayette County, West Virginia. Hundreds of BASE (Building, Antenna, Span, and Earth) jumpers and nearly 80,000 spectators are expected to attend the event.

The 876' tall New River Gorge Bridge is the launch site from 9 AM to 3 PM for legal BASE jumps. This is the only day of the year that traffic is shut down and spectators can walk across the world's second longest single arch bridge.

If you want the sweetest spot to watch the jumpers, check out some of our Bridge Day deals! You can raft the Lower New and watch the BASE jumpers from your boat, or drive there and watch from the bridge and then come back to ACE for a pig roast dinner and live music featuring The Boatmen. We even have 2-day packages for you to both raft the New and go to Bridge Day, or even raft both the New and the Gauley! For more details, go to http://www.aceraft.com/fall-west-virginia-rafting-specials

And for more general information on Bridge Day, go to http://www.officialbridgeday.com/