Hudson River Whitewater Rafting in the Adirondacks, NY

2021 Hudson River Rafting Rates

  • Minimum group size is THREE
  • $499 for a private raft with 3 or 4 passengers
  • $79 for each additional person in
    the raft, and
  • 8th person in the same raft is free.

Check out the group leader benefits!

Enjoy 15 miles of action and dozens of breathtaking rapids on this world-class whitewater adventure. Located in Upstate NY’s Adirondack Mountain Region, the Hudson River is the perfect place for your next adventure!

  • Class 3-4+ whitewater rapids
  • 4-6 hours rafting on the river, 7-8 hours total of your day
  • Includes an on-river snack and complimentary wetsuits.
  • Minimum age: 18 and up in April; 12 and up from May 1 until Memorial Weekend; and age 7 and up from Memorial Day through October.

Thanks to whitewater dam releases from Lake Abanakee, extra water is added to the Hudson River all season. Visit in the spring for a more intense experience, featuring the wildest whitewater rafting ride along the river. For an exciting yet tamer whitewater rafting experience book a trip in summer or fall. 

Whitewater rafting trips are available through the Hudson River Gorge every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, April through October.

Please Note: Whitewater rapids, on-river time and total time can vary based on weather and 
water conditions.

*All trips operated by ARO.

Hudson River Group Rafting in the Adirondacks

Group Leader Benefits

  • Free rafting trip for group leaders by booking for 8 people or more
  • Second free rafting space by reserving for a group of 20 or more
  • Additional free space for each individual 8 spaces reserved
  • Earn a free return rafting trip voucher to be used on any Whitewater Challengers rafting trip in NY or PA by reserving for 25 people or more.

Aerial Zip Course

Explore a guided ropes course designed with a series of aerial obstacles including ziplines. A must-do adventure when you are in the Adirondacks!

Please Note: Aerial Zip Course operated by ARO.

Aerial Zipline Course in the Adirondacks

Nearby Lodging and Dining

Are you staying the night in the Adirondack Mountain Region? We’ve compiled a list of nearby hotels, B&Bs, restaurants and more in the surrounding area to make your stay even more enjoyable.

Cancellation Policy: A full refund applies for cancellations two weeks in advance; 50% refund for cancellations one week in advance; and no refund thereafter. A voucher equal to the full value of the trip is issued for late cancellations or no shows – subject to a $15 per-person rescheduling fee. A full refund is issued up until 24 hours before the trip if the cancellation is due to COVID.