Whitewater Rafting

Lehigh River Poconos Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking Adventures

The best valued, most adrenaline pumping, most challenging Pocono whitewater rafting and kayaking adventures on the Lehigh River are with us! In cooperation with the PREMIER VIP whitewater rafting and Lehigh River Outfitter in the Poconos we provide the most satisfying and affordable Pocono whitewater rafting and kayaking experience there is.  Call now for more information and to book your Poconos whitewater adventure: 570-899-5025.

We run the most personalized VIP Rafting and Kayaking trips on the Lehigh River in the Poconos. We use a unique format of limiting the trip sizes and with extra highly trained river guides this allows you, the guest, to be safer, see more wildlife, learn more history and have way more fun! Get ready for the best day you’ll have all year! 

Our Poconos whitewater rafting and kayaking guides are professionally trained, have been guiding, teaching kayaking and whitewater rafting for over 40 years on the Lehigh River and elsewhere! You will have the best service, most value and the thrill of your life! Pocono Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking trips are available daily but some of the biggest Poconos whitewater thrills fall on the weekends throughout the season when there are dam releases. These sell out quickly so please book ahead. 

Whitewater RAFTING Guided:

     12:00 PM ONLY Midweek
     -Adult/Youth(5+) $39.95
     (Family style- Apr. 20th - Oct. 29th, 4 person min.)

     11:00 AM AND 1:00 PM Weekend
     -Adult/Youth(5+) $49.95 
     (Family style - Apr. 21st - Sept. 2nd, 2 person min.)
     -Dam Release - Adult/Youth(7+) $54.95 
     (Class 3 RIPPIN' RAPIDS - DAM RELEASE, 2 person min.)

     NEW FOR 2018! - FALL FOLIAGE WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR
     -12:00 PM Weekend FALL FOLIAGE TOUR 
     -Adult/Youth(5+) $49.95  
     (Family style - Sept. 3rd.- Oct. 29th, 4 person min.)

Whitewater KAYAKING Guided:

     Solo Inflatable Kayak
          12:00 PM ONLY Midweek
          -Adult/Youth(10+) $69.95
          (Family style - Apr. 20th - Oct. 29th, 4 person min.)
 
          11:00 AM AND 1:00 PM Weekend
          -Adult/Youth(10+) $74.95 
          (Family style - Apr. 21st - Sept. 2nd, 2 person min.)
          -Dam Release - Adult/Youth(12+) $79.95 
          (Class 3 RIPPIN' RAPIDS - DAM RELEASES, 2 person min.)
     Tandem Inflatable Kayak
          12:00 PM ONLY Midweek
          -Adult/Youth(10+) $59.95/pp = $119.90
          (Family style - Apr. 20th - Oct. 29th, 4 person min.)

          11:00 AM AND 1:00 PM Weekend  
          -Adult/Youth(10+) $64.95/pp = $129.90
          (Family style - Apr. 21st - Sept. 2nd, 2 person min.)
          -Dam Release - Adult/Youth(12+) $69.95/pp = $139.90  
          (Class 3 RIPPIN' RAPIDS - DAM RELEASES, 2 person min.)

We are the go to outfitter for inflatable kayak rentals on the Lehigh River. Try out our one of our Aire Tributary Tomcat Solo Inflatable Kayaks! These kayaks are super stable in whitewater, easy to maneuver and are the best way to experience the Class 3 Rapids of the mighty Lehigh River! Grab a friend, sibling or maybe have some first date fun on a Tandem Kayak in the Pocono Whitewater!

Got a group of friends that love the outdoors; well then, RENT a RAFT! Bachelor parties, youth groups, families alike all can have an action filled day without all the time constraints and influence of other guests. By renting a raft and going at it yourselves you can take your time or fly down like your on a log flume! (These Pocono whitewater kayak and raft rentals are for experienced boaters ONLY. 2 person min.)

Whitewater RAFT and KAYAK Rentals:

     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
     -Midweek Kayak/Raft - N/A
     -Weekend Adult/Youth(12+)
          Solo Kayak $69.95 
          Tandem Kayak $99.95
          Raft (6-8p) $249.95
          (Raft and Kayak Rentals are limited.)

Call now to book a wet and wild outdoor adventure! 570-899-5025.

2018 Francis E. Walter Dam – Whitewater Dam Release Schedule

The Lehigh River, Francis E. Walter Dam release schedule includes these dates with the potential for additional releases if sufficient water storage is accumulated in the reservoir. (For more info check: Francis E. Walter Dam Daily Flow Gauge and Release Levels)

• May 12, 19, 26-27
• June 9-10, 23-24
• July 7-8, 21-22, 28-29
• August 4-5, 11-12, 20-21, 25-26
• September 1-2
• October 6
  • (Bold Blue indicates confirmed release dates.)

This high demand activity needs to be reserved in advance and is subject to availability. For more information and to find out how to make a Poconos whitewater rafting reservation, call now: 570-899-5025 for the best rafting experience of your life! (2 person min.)

Mountain Biking and Pocono Whitewater Rafting Combo Trips

Enjoy Poconos Mountain Biking in the Lehigh Gorge State Park on the world famous Lehigh Gorge Trail, then go Whitewater Rafting in the Poconos on that very same river! You are guaranteed the lowest pricing to see spectacular wonders of nature combined with some of our nation’s most cherished historical remains! Over 3 hours of fun on the Pocono whitewater and 3 hours biking on one of our modern Sport Bikes! (Add $5 to upgrade to a Comfort Bike or $10 for an Expert 29er Mountain Bike.) This is the lowest Bike/Raft Combo Price in the Poconos and offers a big day out of fun for the most value and excitement!

Choose a Bike/Raft combo:

-1 Day Bike/Raft $99.95 Weekends - $89.95 Weekdays
-1 Day Bike/Kayak $119.95 Weekends - $109.95 Weekdays
-1 Day Bike/Tandem Kayak $109.95/pp Weekends - $99.95/pp Weekdays 
 (Ask about our Antonio's $10 Box Lunch Deal, call 570-899-5025 for availability.)

If you are going to try this adventure it is a 9:00 AM PROMPT Start Time! Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.  – BONUS: After you finish biking and before the rafting portion you may have time for lunch and sight see in the famously historic coal mining and railroad town of Jim Thorpe, PA. This event begins in Bowmanstown and includes either a shuttle North to Glen Summit, White Haven or Rockport and some points of access require additional costs described below. Must be booked in advance please call for availability and custom invoicing.

Choose from multiple Pocono biking tours:

1. Lehigh Gorge Trail - White Haven to Jim Thorpe (26 miles)

2. Lehigh Gorge Trail - Rockport to Jim Thorpe (15 miles allows for more time in Jim Thorpe) (+$20/pp)

3. D&L Black Diamond + LGT - Glen Summit to Jim Thorpe (36 miles must be avid cyclists) (+$30/pp)

This action packed activity needs to be reserved in advance and is therefore subject to availability. For more information and to find out how to book this Pocono Whitewater Rafting and Lehigh Gorge Trail Biking Combo Package you can contact us daily at: 570-899-5025 or use our contact us form. A same day booking fee of $10/person may apply (without a timely advanced reservation) at our discretion.  (2 person minimum on weekends and 4 persons midweek.)

For the more adventurous; you can explore other White Haven, PA, Pocono biking trails with killer climbs leading to bomber single track downhills, just give us a call to schedule a private VIP guided mountain biking tour!

After you try whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River, you can go hiking, and or play disc golf at Hickory Run State Park!  For more information about these types of tours check out our Pocono Fun page and then give us a call to learn more!

If you need a quick guide to: the most frequently asked questions, want to learn about our specials, Lehigh Gorge Trail or the logistics behind the Glen Summit, Rockport or Jim Thorpe VIP Shuttle Service.

For those of you who have a Google account, and, had the pleasure of taking part in the Pocono Bike Rental experience we appreciate your great Google+ reviews! Our tripadvisor review module has become a useful tool for new customers to quickly document and share their visit to the Poconos, AND the feedback we get from our facebook page is awesome! For more info you can call: 570-899-5025 or use our contact us form.

Pocono Bike Rental’s Whitewater Rafting Partner is Extreme Adventure Travel and they operate with a permit from East Penn Township inside the newly upgraded Riverview Recreation Park and Campground. You will see large shuttle vans near the right side of the parking lot by the new bathrooms. This newly redesigned East Penn Township Riverview Park has a Cool Playground, Disc Golf, Public Boat Launch, Campground and the D&L Bike Trail. It’s located just off of Launch Road at this location:

Google Map “address”: Riverview Park, Launch Road, Lehighton PA 18235

GPS Coordinates: 40.792255, -75.657188

Yahoo Map: http://maps.yahoo.com/extreme-adventure-travel

More detailed directions, to change or modify your reservation please contact our Premier Rafting Partner at: http://www.extremeadventuretravel.com/directions

Check out our Lehigh Gorge Trail Biking Videos to see exciting Poconos biking footage of the Lehigh Gorge State Park.