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2008 Special
Offers / Discounts Available Every Day / Parties
- 2008 Tubing Season Gold Pass
Exclusive benefits and get all the tubing you crave. [Click here] for benefits.
- North Branch Package Trip, May 3-4
A North Branch package trip with a C&O Canal biking tour and camping is available at $113 per person, with a rustic cabin $120 per person, or the Holiday Inn in Cumberland, MD for $tba per person based on double occupancy.
- Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11
Shenandoah Special - Mom rafts for 1/2 price with a full paying guest. Cannot be combined with package.
- North Branch Package Trip, May 17-18
A North Branch package trip with a C&O Canal biking tour and camping is available at $113 per person, with a rustic cabin $120 per person, or the Holiday Inn in Cumberland, MD for $tba per person based on double occupancy.
- National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23
Boating advocates and partners are gearing up for the 2008 National Safe Boating Week (NSBW), the official launch of the North American Safe Boating Campaign. Scheduled for May 17-23, NSBW provides a unique opportunity to promote boating safety to approximately 78 million recreational boaters nationwide.
- North Branch Package Trip, May 31-June 1
A North Branch package trip with a C&O Canal biking tour and camping is available at $113 per person, with a rustic cabin $120 per person, or the Holiday Inn in Cumberland, MD for $tba per person based on double occupancy.
- College ID Tubing Day, June 4
Get a standard tube on a any half day tubing trip for just $13 per person with a valid college ID!
- Child Discount Tubing Day, June 11
Children 2-12 years olds go for half off on any half day tubing trip in standard tubes with one full paying adult.
- Harpers Ferry Amateur Raft Race, June 14
Done the Doah? Think you're a pro? Prove your raft paddling skills by entering the Tim Gavin River Race! The race begins at 10:30am on Saturday, June 14th. Proceeds go to West Virginia river conservation charities. Rafts will consist of 4 participants plus one of our guides. Only 10 teams can race so sign up now!
- Senior Citizen Discount Tubing Day, June 18
Senior Citizen (ages 55+) go for half price on any half day tubing trip with standard tubes.
- College ID Tubing Day, July 2
Get a standard tube on a any half day tubing trip for just $13 per person with a valid college ID!
- July 4th, Annual Twilight Rafting Trip
At 3 PM on Friday, July 4, 2008 River Riders will have our annual special departure twilight rafting or kayaking trip in honor of our nations birthday. The trip will include the Shenandoah white water rafting trip and a steak cookout afterwards. Trip will conclude in time for participants to enjoy the fireworks in Baker Park in Frederick, MD - $79 per person.
- Child Discount Tubing Day, July 9
Children 2-12 years olds go for half off on any half day tubing trip in standard tubes with one full paying adult.
- Senior Citizen Discount Tubing Day, July 16
Senior Citizen (ages 55+) go for half price on any half day tubing trip with standard tubes.
- College ID Tubing Day, July 22
Get a standard tube on a any half day tubing trip for just $13 per person with a valid college ID!
- College ID Tubing Day, July 30
Get a standard tube on a any half day tubing trip for just $13 per person with a valid college ID!
- Child Discount Tubing Day, August 6
Children 2-12 years olds go for half off on any half day tubing trip in standard tubes with one full paying adult.
- Senior Citizen Discount Tubing Day, August 13
Senior Citizen (ages 55+) go for half price on any half day tubing trip with standard tubes.
- North Branch Trip, August 16
For $74 you can go for a heart pounding adventure through the high water volumes and steeper gradient of the North Branch! Controlled releases from the Jennings Randolph Dam create waves up to 6 ft. high, and continuous class II to III+ action!
- Child Discount Tubing Day, August 20
Children 2-12 years olds go for half off on any half day tubing trip in standard tubes with one full paying adult.
- College ID Tubing Day, August 27
Get a standard tube on a any half day tubing trip for just $13 per person with a valid college ID!
- College ID Tubing Day, September 3
Get a standard tube on a any half day tubing trip for just $13 per person with a valid college ID!
- September and October are Gauley Season!!
Class V (advanced level) Rafting Trips in Southern WV
2008 Release Dates:
September 5-8
September 12-15
September 19-22
September 26-29
October 3-6
October 11, 12, 18, & 19
- End of Season BOGO, September 10, 17, & 24
Buy one standard or discount half day tubing trip and get one free.
- October means fall foliage.
October is a great month for outdoor activities is Harpers Ferry. Trips are smaller. Fall colors begin to show early in the month and are in full array by the end. Biking and Canoeing trips are especially popular this month because of more comfortable (avg 67 degree) temperatures.
A half day canoe / half day bike combination trip is just $56 per person. October is also a good time of year to take the challenge of riding all 185 miles of the C&O Canal. The trip breaks up well into 3 days with stopping points for lodging in Hancock, MD and Harpers Ferry, WV. If you're into camping, the trip can work in more or less days as well, as there are camp spots all along the Canal.
- North Branch Package Trip, October 11 & 12
A North Branch package trip with a C&O Canal biking tour and camping is available at $113 per person, with a rustic cabin $120 per person, or the Holiday Inn in Cumberland, MD for $tba per person based on double occupancy. (Prices subject to change.)
No offers valid in combination with any other discounts or special offers.
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Full Day Tubing Trip
Whitewater tubing / Flat water tubing Combination trip If your looking for a full day tubing adventure, try our flat-water / whitewater combination trip. Arrive at 10:30 (10:00 on Saturdays) for check-in and "Do the Doah" on our 11:30 (11:00 on Saturdays) flat water trip. Stop at our shop for lunch, and take off to "Tube the Mac" on our 2:30 (2:15 on Saturdays) Potomac River Whitewater tubing trip for just $13 more.
Minimum age and maximum weights apply.
- ** Have a group of 4 or more?**
Let
River Riders help you plan your biking get away. We can arrange a two to four
day bike trip for your group on the beautiful and historic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park [PDF map]. The beauty will amaze you as you
trek from Cumberland to Georgetown on the constant but slight downhill grade.
We will tailor the trip to your group’s abilities. We can also arrange
the trips if you have your own bikes. **Additional charges may apply to groups
less than 4 guests.
3 Day full canal ride
Day 1: 60
miles from Cumberland to Hancock including Spring’s Gap, Oldtown, MD, the
confluence of the North and South Branch of the Potomac, and the 3118 foot long
Paw Paw Tunnel
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Day 2: 64
miles from Hancock to Harpers Ferry including Dam’s 3, 4, and 5, Fort
Frederick State Park, Killiansburg Cave, beautiful and historic Shepherdstown
and the Harpers Ferry Gap
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Day 3: 60
miles from Harpers Ferry to Georgetown including Weverton Cliffs, an operating
toll ferry at White’s Ferry, Seneca Creek Aqueduct, Great Falls of the
Potomac and Mather’s Gorge finishing at the Georgetown Visitor’s
Center.
This trip is for riders who are in good physical condition ready for
day long rides - a great way to see the whole canal.
No
offers valid in combination with any other discounts or special
offers.
FREE Gift Reminder
Birthday Parties
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Birthday guest goes for FREE with 8 paying guests, and for
- $7.99 per person for adults, we will supply pizza, drinks, and an ice cream cake.
- $6 per person for kids (12 and under), we will supply pizza, drinks, and an ice cream cake for a party after your trip.
Weddings
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Guests of honor go for FREE with 12 paying guests, and for
- $7.99 per person for adults, we will supply pizza, drinks, and an ice cream cake.
- $6 per person for kids (12 and under), we will supply pizza, drinks, and an ice cream cake for a party after your trip.
- We can also arrange other meal packages for you such as steak, grilled or fried chicken, or pizza.
Anniversaries
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Guests of honor go for FREE with 12 paying guests, and for
- $7.99 per person for adults, we will supply pizza, drinks, and an ice cream cake.
- $6 per person for kids (12 and under), we will supply pizza, drinks, and an ice cream cake for a party after your trip.
- We can also arrange other meal packages for you such as steak, grilled or fried chicken, or pizza.
Bachelor/Baccalaureate Parties
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Guest of honor goes for FREE with 8 paying guests, and feel free to use our picnic area after your trip to have a get-together. We can arrange a meal package for you such as steak, grilled or fried chicken, or pizza
Family or Friends Reunions
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Take advantage of our mentioned above and feel free to use our picnic area after your trip to have a get-together. We can arrange a meal package for you such as steak, grilled or fried chicken, or pizza.
No offers valid in combination with any other discounts or special offers.
Past 2008 offers
- Official Season Opener, March 29-30
Enjoy a half priced raft trip on the Shenandoah. It's early season, but the trip is suitable with appropriate dress. Contact us for more details.
This is the only weekend priced this way the entire season.
- Outdoor Adventure Camp Open House, April 12 from 1-4
River Riders' Outdoor Adventure Camp is a weekly day camp with sessions from June through August. Activities include rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, biking and hiking. The camp is open to youths aged 9 to 16 years. Our open house day is a great way to meet our friendly camp staff, view our facility, and get a feel for the fun and exciting activities your campers will enjoy with us during the summer time.
- Opening North Branch Weekend, April 19-20
The first North Branch of the Potomac outing of the year is specially priced at $59 per person including lunch. That's $15 off the regular price.
Wetsuit rentals are available.
A package trip with a C&O Canal biking tour and camping is available at $98 per person, with a rustic cabin at $105 per person, or the Holiday Inn in Cumberland, MD for $tba per person based on double occupancy.
- Earth Day, April 19 & 20
Because of the popularity, we've made it a 2 day event in 2008! Raft the Shenandoah for 1/2 price if you float the river with us and help us scout for and pick up litter along the way. This is a great opportunity for Scout and other community civic organizations to incorporate their mission into a fun outing.
No offers valid in combination with any other discounts or special offers.
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