Adirondack whitewater rafting & river trips

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Compare Hudson Gorge whitewater, two- to four-day river camps and a gentler five-mile tubing float from North Creek.

Raft, float or stay overnight.

North Creek guides and guests paddle a red raft through Hudson River whitewater

The Hudson Gorge

Hudson River Gorge Rafting

Seventeen miles from the Indian River into the Hudson Gorge. Big waves, wilderness scenery and a freshly prepared riverside lunch.

17 miles Class III–IV $120 per person

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North Creek rafts beside a riverside campsite in the forested Hudson River Gorge

One night on the river

Hudson River 2-Day Overnight

Two river days and a night beside the Hudson. Guides handle the meals and camp chores; you settle into the Gorge.

17 miles Class III–IV $2,400 per raft

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Rafts and camping equipment along the Hudson River shore in the Adirondacks

Two nights in the Gorge

Hudson River 3-Day Overnight

More time for whitewater, a trail or a quiet campsite. Choose a Hudson route with your crew and the guides.

17 or 26 miles Class III–IV $3,200 per raft

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A river camp with North Creek rafts along the Hudson River in the Adirondacks

Three nights off the road

Hudson River 4-Day Overnight

Four days of river travel with time to hike, fish and make camp. The route is planned around water levels and your group.

17, 26 or 29 miles Class III–IV From $550 per person

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Three guests with red river tubes and safety gear beside the Hudson River

A gentler river day

Lazy River Tubing

A five-mile Class I float for a different pace on the river. Check the calendar, then confirm the details for your crew.

5 miles Class I Check current rate

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Confirmed published trips — rates and requirements to check before booking
Trip / river	Difficulty	Distance / duration	Season	Eligibility / experience	Published rate	Availability
Hudson River Gorge Rafting Hudson River + Indian River	Class III–IV Moderate to challenging whitewater	17 miles About 6 hours	April–October	Age 6+ in summer with an adult; call for conditions Experience generally not required on the Hudson, except extremely high water.	$120 per person · $840 private raft (4–8 people)	Check calendar
Hudson River 2-Day Overnight Hudson River	Class III–IV Moderate to challenging whitewater	17 miles 2 days / 1 night	April–October	Call to confirm ages and requirements for your route Experience generally not required on the Hudson, except extremely high water.	$2,400 per raft · up to 8 people	Check calendar
Hudson River 3-Day Overnight Hudson River	Class III–IV Moderate to challenging whitewater	17 or 26 miles 3 days / 2 nights	April–October	Call to confirm ages and requirements for your route Experience generally not required on the Hudson, except extremely high water.	$3,200 per raft · up to 8 people	Check calendar
Hudson River 4-Day Overnight Hudson River	Class III–IV Moderate to challenging whitewater	17, 26 or 29 miles 4 days / 3 nights	April–October	Call to confirm ages, group size and route requirements Experience generally not required on the Hudson, except extremely high water.	$650/person for 4 · $600/person for 5 · $550/person for 6+	Call to confirm
Lazy River Tubing Hudson River	Class I Gentle float	5 miles Call for trip timing	Call for current dates	Call to confirm age, swimming and trip requirements Confirm tubing-specific requirements.	Current price is shown in the booking calendar	Check calendar

Prices above are the published operator rates, not a promise of real-time availability. Use the current booking calendar to confirm dates and final checkout totals. Age and experience guidance must be checked for the water level and your crew. The two-day page also describes a 16-mile North Creek-to-Thurman route as an alternate itinerary.

Choose by the river — not just the name.

For the main whitewater day, start with the Hudson River Gorge trip . It combines the Indian River with the Hudson and puts the whole group in a guided raft. Summer is often the family choice, while spring is a higher-water trip. The season does not remove the need to check requirements.

For a slower pace, look at Lazy River Tubing , the published five-mile Class I float. For more time away from the road, compare the overnight trips . Guides cook, handle camp chores and work with your group on an itinerary suited to the river.

A private raft is available at the published Hudson day-trip rate for 4–8 people. The two- and three-day prices are per raft, up to 8. For four days, call to discuss the route and group-size pricing. This helps you compare the right unit — a per-person price is not the same as a private-raft price.

What do the river classes mean?

Class I · Beginner: very easy water with small, regular waves and riffles.
Class II · Novice: easy rapids and waves that require some maneuvering.
Class III · Intermediate: moderate difficulty, larger waves and features that require skilled maneuvering.
Class IV · Advanced: powerful rapids and hazardous features that require precise maneuvering.
Class V · Expert: very difficult, long rapids with strong turbulence and obstacles requiring expert maneuvering. The operator’s Moose River guidance requires prior experience.

American Whitewater calls its scale a rough guide, not a substitute for first-hand information. Ratings and danger can change with flow, cold water, downed trees, floods and weather. Read its International Scale of River Difficulty ↗ . The Hudson Gorge’s published spring and summer ratings differ. See the rapid-by-rapid guide and ask the team which trip matches your group.

Looking for a different section or a ducky?

Ask us before treating these as separate scheduled offers. The current published trip list does not include an independently bookable Middle Hudson day trip, Lower Hudson Gorge day trip or standalone inflatable kayaking trip. The overnight descriptions do mention Lower Hudson route options and inflatable kayaks on a suitable upper section.

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