8-Mile Whitewater Canoe or Kayak Trip & Luray Caverns
Pair Class I–II whitewater paddling with a visit to Luray Caverns
Duration
4 hrs
Includes
Canoe/kayak, gear, caverns tickets
Highlights
Explore the river by canoe or kayak on an unguided whitewater trip. Set out with basic instructions and a river map, rather than following a guide.
- Paddle 8 miles from Foster's to Burner's Bottom
- Navigate Class I–II rapids
- Explore Luray Caverns with included admission
What's Included
- Canoe or kayak
- Life jacket and paddle
- Safety video
- Transportation to and from the river
Important details
- Some paddling experience is preferred. Single kayaks have a 250 lb weight limit.
- Complete a waiver before taking part; waivers are available on site.
- Pets are allowed in canoes and kayaks only.
- Your car keys are held at the office for safekeeping and as a deposit.
- Wear river shoes, not flip-flops. River shoes and dry bags are not included.
- Alcohol is not permitted during river activities. Do not bring glass or styrofoam on the river.
- Watch the safety video before boarding the bus.
- Keep your river map with you; you'll need it to get a driver after your trip.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled trip start time for a full refund. Cancellations less than 48 hours before departure and no-shows are non-refundable. Trips run rain or shine and are subject to change due to river levels.
Product ID: WGABM8
FAQs
Pick up your tickets at the outfitter's office; this is the only pickup location. Plan to take your river trip first. If you're in the area for multiple days, you can pick up your tickets at any time.
Unload your cooler near the office, then move your car to the larger parking lot past the campground.
No. River levels can make the trip shorter or longer.
Meeting details
Shenandoah River Outfitters, 6502 South Page Valley Road, Luray, VA 22835
Related locations
Luray Caverns
Admission includedBeneath the Shenandoah Valley floor, Luray Caverns opens into a world of stone formations that took millions of years to grow. The air is cool and damp, carrying the faint mineral scent of deep earth, while soft lighting reveals columns, draperies, and pools so still they mirror the ceiling above. Luray Caverns rewards every visitor who steps below the surface with something genuinely difficult to describe until you see it yourself.
