"White Water Rafting ...
it's the most fun you'll have all year!"
Whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River in the Poconos of northeastern Pennsylvania ... this is rafting just the way you want it, with rafting trips ranging from easy to exhilarating. A visit to Whitewater Challengers means real fun, real rapids, and real adventure! Come rafting for the whitewater ... or come for the scenery. Either way, the Lehigh River is the perfect close-to-home whitewater adventure that feels a world away! Make this year's whitewater get-away an eco-friendly vacation adventure!
Lehigh River Dam Releases - Improved for 2008!
Our most popular whitewater rafting adventure has gotten even better! This year, be sure to discover...
- New dam releases - Spring, Summer and Fall - Lehigh River rafting at its very best!
- The very best whitewater in the tri-state area!
- Five whitewater rafting trips that are perfect for all ages ... easy to exhilarating!
- Spectacular river gorge scenery that'll make you feel like you're out west!
- The best values anywhere -- free trips, free camping, free gifts, free shopping spree!
- Special discounts, hot deals and Raft & Stay packages!
- The closest whitewater rafting to most of the mid-Atlantic region!
- The best bus shuttles ... no long hike-in / hike-out!
- The most complete rafting and camping facilities at the Lehigh River!
- The most environmentally friendly eco-vacation ever!
Dam release rafting on the Lehigh River is less than 2 hours from New York City, most of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and much of the mid-Atlantic area. While you're here, stay an extra day to enjoy our other adventures like rails-to-trails biking and whitewater kayaking. Or, you can set your sights on upstate New York for worldclass whitewater rafting at the Hudson, Black and Moose Rivers!
Whitewater Rafting Season at the Lehigh River: We go rafting every day, April 5 through October 31. Spring (April-May) and Fall (September-October) usually feature the highest natural flows of the year, but you'll also want to check out our new summertime whitewater rafting dam release weekends, listed below.
Whitewater Rafting Dam Release Schedule for 2008: On these whitewater weekends, extra water will be released from the Francis Walter Dam to make a great rafting trip even better:
May 10 |
June 7-8 |
July 5-6 |
August 2-3 |
August 30-31 |
September 27-28 |
May 24-25 |
June 21-22 |
July 19-20 |
August 16-17 |
September 13-14 |
October 11-12 |
So let's get started! First you'll want to pick out your rafting trip. (If you need help choosing, call us, or take the Adventure Quotient Quiz to see what's ideal for you and your friends.) Choose from these 5 Lehigh River rafting trips:
Then it's as easy as 1-2-3. Just ...
- Organize your group of family and friends.
- Pick out a date.
- Give us a call at 800-443-8554, or send your reservations request on-line.
We'll take care of all the rest. And as our thanks for whitewater rafting (or biking, or kayaking) with us this year, we'll be showering you with free rafting trips, free meals, free camping, free photos, free gifts and discounts ... plus a fabulous free shopping spree in our rafting outfitter shop! Check out these incredible group leader offers:
"The Best Group Leader Benefits in the Universe!"
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Bring this many to the Lehigh... |
And you'll earn ... |
Plus our 2008 Shopping Spree (4) Worth:
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6 or more |
One free rafting river-lunch (1) and one night free camping (2) for you, the group leader. |
$6.00 |
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10 or more |
The stuff above (river-lunch and camping) plus a free souvenir whitewater rafting T-shirt and free (next day) bike rental and shuttle! (2) |
$10.00 |
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15 or more |
Everything above plus a free rafting space for you on the trip ("Thanks for being the organizer!") and a free souvenir photo of a raft -- preferably yours -- shooting the rapids! |
$15.00
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20 or more |
Everything above ("Whew!") plus our rafting group discount for all your friends (3) plus a free one night ($48 value!) bunkhouse rental (2) (Excludes per person camping fee.) |
$20.00
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25 or more |
It gets even better! Everything above plus a voucher to visit us again at any of our spectacular whitewater rivers -- up to a $75 value! |
$25.00
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30 or more |
Everything above plus a second free rafting space for your spouse, significant other, or designated assistant -- you know, the one who really did all the hard work helping you get this trip organized! |
$30.00 |
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45 or more |
Everything above (can you remember it all?) plus another free rafting space! |
$45.00 |
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60 or more |
Everything above plus yet another free rafting space. (That's four altogether!) |
$60.00
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1. Please remember to pick up your free rafting river-lunch at the rafting center before boarding the whitewater shuttle bus. There's no helicopter drops on the river!
2. We sometimes run out of space, so these particular freebies are subject to availability and need to be reserved ahead of time.
3. They don't really need to be your friends. Just pretend they are and they'll get the discount. (Discounts not available on July and August dam release Saturdays.)
4. Valid on-site for store merchandise. Excludes food items.
Five Fabulous Choices for
Whitewater Rafting at the Lehigh River:
Rafting Trip |
Recommended Minimum Age |
Seasons |
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8 (Summer)
10 (Spring and Fall)
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Spring, Summer, Fall |
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6 (Summer)
8 (Spring and Fall)
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Spring, Summer, Fall |
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Summer |
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10 |
Spring, Fall |
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10 |
Spring, Fall |
Reserve Now - Space is Limited
EXHILARATING Whitewater Rafting Trip
(Spring/Summer/Fall)
Class I - II - III - III+ Whitewater |
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In Spring, the Lehigh River runs full and fast, when snowmelt and Spring rains combine to create some of the fastest natural whitewater of the year. These same conditions are recreated in the Summer and Fall each year, thanks to special dam releases provided for whitewater rafting. You'll laugh, splash, scream and be thrilled by this 3 to 4 hour whitewater extravaganza. Any season of the year, this Exhilarating Whitewater trip is our most popular outing, a "must do" in the world of whitewater. |
Adventure Center at Whitewater Challengers
2008 Exhilarating Whitewater Rafting Schedule: |
Spring (High Water) Season:
Daily -- April 5 through June 22
Spring/Summer/Fall Dam Release Schedule:
May 10, 24-25; June 7-8, 21-22; July 5-6, 19-20;
August 2-3, 16-17, 30-31, September 13-14, 27-28, October 11-12
Fall Foliage Season:
Daily -- September 13 through October 31
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Recommended Minimum Age |
Trip Duration |
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10 years old: April 5 - June 22, Sept 1 - October 31
8 years old: June 23 - August 31
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3 to 4 hours | |
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Rate Per Person |
Group of 20 or more** |
Youth Group of 20+
on Weekends** |
Youth Group of 20+
on Weekdays |
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$56.95 * |
$51.95 * |
$45.95 * |
$32.95 * | |
*Rafting Rates are subject to 6% local taxes and fees plus $2/person insurance charge.
**No group discounts on Dam Release Saturdays in July & August. |
Reserve Now - Space is Limited
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EXCITING Whitewater Rafting Trip
(Spring/Summer/Fall)
Class I - II - II+ Whitewater |
When the Lehigh River is running full and fast, our Exciting Whitewater trip features fun-filled rapids at a fabulous price. Less intense than Exhilarating Whitewater, this trip is great for groups, families and youngsters, April through October. |
Adventure Center at Whitewater Challengers
2008 Exciting Whitewater Rafting Schedule:
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Spring (High Water) Season:
Daily -- April 5 through June 22
Spring/Summer/Fall Dam Release Schedule:
May 10-11, 24-25; June 7-8, 21-22; July 5-6, 19-20;
August 2-3, 16-17, 30-31, September 13-14, 27-28
Fall Foliage Season:
Daily -- September 13 through October 31
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Recommended Minimum Age |
Trip Duration |
8 years old: April 5 - June 22, Sept 1 - October 31
6 years old: June 23 - August 31 |
2.5 to 3.5 hours |
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Rate Per Person |
Group of 20 or more** |
Youth Group of 20+
on Weekends** |
Youth Group of 20+
on Weekdays |
$49.95 * |
$47.95 * |
$45.95 * |
$32.95 * |
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*Rafting Rates are subject to 6% local taxes and fees plus $2/person insurance charge.
**No group discounts on Dam Release Saturdays in July & August. |
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FAMILY-STYLE Whitewater Rafting Trip
(Summer)
Class I - II Whitewater |
Real rapids! Real Adventure! Real Fun! Reduced summer rates make this trip really easy on the wallet, but still rich in scenery, loaded with laughter, and full of wet, wonderful family-style whitewater fun. |
Adventure Center at Whitewater Challengers
2008 Family-Style Whitewater Rafting Schedule: |
Summer Season:
Daily -- June 23 through September 12
(Excluding Summer Dam Releases)
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Recommended Minimum Age |
Trip Duration |
5 |
3 to 4 hours |
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Rate Per Person** |
Group of 20 or more ** |
Youth Group of 20+ on Weekends |
Youth Group of 20+ on Weekdays |
$36.95*/adult
$26.95*/child |
$32.95*/adult
$25.95*/child |
$27.95* |
$27.95* |
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*Rates are subject to 6% local taxes and fees plus $2/person insurance charge.
** Child rate applies to ages 5 through 14.
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MARATHON Whitewater Rafting Trip
(Spring/Fall)
Class I - II - III - III+ Whitewater |
Our Marathon trip is one of the longest whitewater rafting trips in the East, featuring nearly 25 miles of dawn-to-dusk adventure. Space is limited, so sign up early for this exciting whitewater extravaganza. |
Adventure Center at Whitewater Challengers
2008 Marathon Whitewater Rafting Schedule:
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Spring (High Water) Marathon Season:
Daily -- April 5 through May 22
Fall Foliage Marathon Season:
Daily -- September 13 through October 31
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Recommended Minimum Age |
Trip Duration |
10 |
7 to 8 hours |
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Rate Per Person |
Group of 20+ |
Youth Group of 20+
on Weekends |
Youth Group of 20+
on Weekdays |
$89.95 * |
$79.95 * |
$76.95 * |
$59.95 * |
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| *Rafting Rates are subject to 6% local taxes and fees plus $2/person insurance charge. |
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TWO-DAY Whitewater Rafting Trip
(Spring/Fall)
Class I - II - III - III+ Whitewater |
Enjoy two days of back-to-back rafting excitement on our popular Weekend of Whitewater adventure. Overnight camping (or bunkhouse) accommodations are available right at our rafting center, with free shuttles to and from the river each day. And with so many more dam release weekends on the rafting schedule this year, there are plenty of great opportunities to see the entire Lehigh River Gorge, in all its scenic splendor. |
Adventure Center at Whitewater Challengers
2008 Two-Day Whitewater Rafting Schedule:
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Spring (High Water) Two Day Whitewater Season:
Daily -- April 5 through May 22
Fall Foliage Two Day Whitewater Season:
Daily -- September 13 through October 31
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Recommended Minimum Age |
Trip Duration |
10 |
3 to 4 hours
each day |
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Rate Per Person |
Group of 20+ |
Youth Group of 20+
on Weekends |
Youth Group of 20+
on Weekdays |
$99.95 * |
$89.95 * |
$86.95 * |
$64.95 * |
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| *Rafting Rates are subject to 6% local taxes and fees plus $2/person insurance charge. |
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Raft & Stay Packages
Each of our Lehigh River Raft & Stay Packages can be purchased with either a camping or
hotel option. Also, an exceptional Rafting Center meal package consisting of a full, hot breakfast,
box lunch (to take on the river) and dinner buffet, can be added to most weekend packages
at just $16.95 per day! |
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PACKAGE 1 |
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1 Day Whitewater Rafting |
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1 Night Accommodations |
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Raft/Camp |
$63.95*/person |
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Raft/Hotel |
$129.95*/person |
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3 Meal Option |
$16.95*/person | |
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PACKAGE 2 |
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1 Day Whitewater Rafting |
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1 Day Mountain biking |
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1 Night Accommodations |
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Raft/Bike/Camp |
$97.95*/person |
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Raft/Bike/Hotel |
$169.95*/person |
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6 Meal Option |
$33.90*/person | |
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PACKAGE 3 |
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2 Days Whitewater Rafting |
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1 Night Accommodations |
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Raft/Camp |
$119.95*/person |
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Raft/Hotel |
$179.95*/person |
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6 Meal Option |
$33.90*/person | |
Each of these whitewater rafting packages requires a minimum of 2 guests. Camping equipment, such as tents or sleeping bags, is not included. Hotel packages are quoted based on double occupancy, but can also be quoted for single, triple or quad occupancy.
*Rafting Rates are subject to 6% local taxes and fees plus $2/person insurance charge.
Experience the Excitement and Beauty of
White Water Rafting on the Lehigh River
By far one of the most popular places for an outdoor adventure, the Lehigh River offers a unique rafting experience, unlike any other in the East! Spring, Summer or Fall, our guests are never disappointed by Lehigh white water rafting. Familes and groups look forward to visiting this scenic river gorge year after year.
At Whitewater Challengers, we offer adventure-lovers great deals on Lehigh River rafting trips. There are options available for visitors of all ages and experience levels, so you'll be certain to find a trip that will provide fun and fond memories for your entire family. The scenery alone will captivate you, and help you escape the rigors of everyday life.
Whatever kind of getaway adventure you seek, Lehigh River whitewater rafting will exceed your expectations, and leave your whole family laughing, screaming, and soaking themselves silly!
With Whitewater Challengers, you can easily make your reservations for Lehigh River whitewater rafting here online, or by calling us at 800-443-RAFT. One of our knowledgeable crew members will be more than happy to help you with your trip reservations, and answer any questions you might have about what's included, and how you can best prepare for rafting on the Lehigh River. Our FAQs page and Pre-Trip Checklist can also be important tools in planning for your group trip.
" So get up, get out, get going ... and treat yourself to the most fun
you'll have all year! We can't wait to see you! "
How do we reserve? Click below to reserve a reservation online, or call us at 800-443-RAFT to speak to one of our helpful reservationists.
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For Reservations & Information Contact:
Adventure Center at Whitewater Challengers
PO Box 8
White Haven, PA 18661
(800) 443-RAFT
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Directions to Lehigh Adventure Center:
Whitewater Challengers
288 N. Stagecoach Road
Weatherly, PA 18255
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