New River Gorge Side by Side Family Tour
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New River Gorge Side by Side Family Tour
By New River Atv
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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- New River ATV, 1631 Mountain Top Rd, Minden, WV 25879, USAPlease only use Google Maps if you are using a GPS to navigate to our location. If you are having trouble, please use our GPS coordinates to navigate: 37°58'53.2"N 81°05'20.4"W
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 171461P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 171461P4
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- tstone280 contributionsEsther & Emma were awesome!Our ATV tour with Esther and Emma was unforgettable—words can’t fully capture how incredible it was, which is why I’ve delayed writing this review! We’re a family of 4—2 adults and 2 tweens—and were staying at ACE Adventure Resort. We opted for whitewater rafting & this side-by-side tour (along with a few hikes and a day at the water park). The reservation specialist explained our options: we could either drive a side-by-side as a family of four (driven by us) or split up and have a guide drive. She assured me that a guide would ramp up the excitement by 100%. She was right. I briefly considered staying back while my husband and boys went on the tour, but I am so glad I decided to splurge on two side-by-sides so we could all experience this epic adventure in pairs. Esther and Emma were phenomenal. My younger son and I rode with Esther, who went out of her way to make sure we were having the time of our lives. Esther and Emma clearly delighted in thrilling my boys--who were left completely speechless by it all. There was mud slinging, stunning scenery, high-speed driving, spinning muddy donuts, and a giant mud pit where we got stuck (and had to be towed out by Emma, my husband, and my older son in their side-by-side). This "glitch" only added to the awesome insanity. My boys couldn’t stop talking about this adventure for weeks—it, along with whitewater rafting, was the highlight of our trip. I’m so grateful to Esther and Emma for creating such an incredible experience for our family. Splurging on two side-by-sides with guides was 100% worth it!Written November 20, 2024
- MrJonnyU0 contributionsGreat Experience -- Highly Recommended!I wasn't sure what to expect with this trip, but booked it anyway since we were passing through the area. While it is pricey, it is a fun adventure to do with your friends. Our guide Esther was fantastic, supportive and informative along the way. It's more of an adventure/ride vs. site seeing trip, but very fun!Written November 11, 2024
- joyfulia0 contributionsA great way to see West Virginia!We went on both the 'Ride with a guide ' UTV tour and the 4 hour jeep tour. Esther was a great guide. She made sure everyone was safe and comfortable and she made the entire experience fun! These tours allow you to see the back country roads and views of the New River Gorge you won't see any other way. Best part of our trip!!!Written September 25, 2024
- GerriK_130 contributionsAmazing experience!! Well worth the price ! Highly recommend!Absolutely amazing experience!! Jacob our guide was great, from explaining how to operate the machine to how to stay safe he made our experience incredibly fun!! This is a great time well worth the price! Having never been on an ATV before , I felt safe confident and most of all I had a blast ! I would highly recommend this adventure, soooo worth it !Written August 19, 2024
- C W0 contributionsDown and Dirty!It won’t be the same riding anywhere else. You have shade in the summer, mud, mountain climbing and a stop with a beautiful view. I imagine this would be quite spectacular in the fall as well when the leaves are changing. If you’re looking for a reason to get muddy and have some fun this is the place. Josh was an awesome guide and my 3 sons and I had a fantastic time! Left wanting more after the 2.5 hour ATV ride.Written August 8, 2024
- APicard02070 contributionsGreat tour! Highlight of our trip!My husband & I had an atv tour with Jenn this morning. Our experience was a 10 out of 10. Booking & check in were easy. Our guide, Jenn was incredible. She communicated exactly what to expect & how to operate the machines. We never felt uncomfortable & always felt like we were safe & in control. Jenn knew the trails very well which made us feel extremely safe. This experience was so much fun & the highlight of our trip to WV.Written June 27, 2024
- B1039HKmaryw0 contributionsFantastic!Jacob and Jenn were AMAZING. This adventure is a 12-10! They aren’t kidding when they say don’t wear your Sunday best because you do get dirty! So much fun…. 150% recommend.Written June 10, 2024
- FloridaGatortravels0 contributionsFun experience!We had a great time out on the ATVs. Emma was a wonderful guide who was patient with us as we learned the ropes of riding. The ride is mostly shaded, which is nice, but takes you out to a beautiful overlook for a break. We even saw a mother deer and fawn during the ride.Written June 8, 2024
- G7118KXjanetw0 contributionsGreat Trip!This was my second ATV trip with New River ATV. It exceeded my expectations. Esther was a fabulous guide. She discussed the flowers we were seeing and took us to a breathtaking overlook of the New River Gorge. I am already looking forward to my next trip with them.Written May 29, 2024
- reneetO1227BU0 contributionsATV TourJen was an amazing guide for our ATV tour! It was our first time on ATVs, and she made us both feel super comfortable. We appreciated that she made regular stops along the way to check in with how we were feeling and gave us options of different routes to take. She did a great job at adjusting the route based on what we wanted to do, whether it was taking a steeper path or going through more mud holes. She also took great photos and videos at multiple points throughout! Thank you for a great time!!Written May 27, 2024
- Jeff H0 contributionsGreat TimeWe had a great time on our first ATV experience. Esther, our guide, was excellent and took us on a good ride. She took good care of our mom, who was very nervous, which made everything much better. We wouldld love to go back and do it again on a more challenging trail.Written May 22, 2024
- Rileycat40 contributionsVery fun Jeep Tour--a great way to experience West Virginia hospitality and the newest National Park!We LOVED the tour given by Corey. He really knows the backroads and history of the area. He was such a genuinely interesting person; we felt we learned as much about the folks who live there as we did about the environs. Back "at the ranch", we felt the hospitality often attributed to West Virginians. Thanks for making our experience unique and oh so much fun!Written May 3, 2024
- Susan B0 contributionsWet, muddy and the best time!So much fun!! I would definitely repeat and absolutely recommend New River ATV. My friend and I went this morning in the pouring rain! We got wet and muddy and I loved it! We are pretty much beginners, our guide Josh thoroughly went through running the vehicles and we were very comfortable operating the ATVs. Lots of puddles and mud enroute to our destination overlooking New River Gorge. Josh is very experienced outfitter and knowledgeable of the River and gorge area! Touché New River ATV.Written April 12, 2024
- nursejunie0 contributionsAlmost heaven--West VirginiaBest tour ever! Cory was our guide and took us on the craziest, twistiest, mountain roads. He gave us a little history of the area as well, but didn't bore us with constant chatter (but would answer any questions we had!) We went on Easter afternoon and there were even easter baskets in the jeep for our girls. Everyone in the family loved it!Written April 9, 2024
- D4820HNrobertb0 contributionsDO IT!!!!!!Josh and Adam were amazing tour guides for our 3-hour adventure . We had a group of 7 and made sure we had a fun but safe time. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking for an adventure and to the some beautiful WV back countyWritten October 24, 2023
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Shawn J
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Friends
If you’re on the fence about taking this tour, do yourself a favor and book it now! Show up 30 minutes prior to your tour time. We did the afternoon tour (3:30 pm) and didn’t realize we were supposed to be early. The staff was great (very understanding), but the fact is we put them behind schedule. You can fill out your waiver online prior to coming which saves time. The first 30 minutes or so are spent getting fitted for your helmet, discussing safety/the protocols, and familiarizing yourself with the machine. The machine was new, clean, and very well-maintained. They very obviously take a lot of pride in having the best machines to offer. To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect out of the tour itself. I have extensive ATV off-road experience and assumed it would be the cookie-cutter follow me at 5 MPH tour. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Our guide, Josh, did the best job ever at letting us experience everything the area had to offer. I’m sure all of the guides are great, but I can’t recommend him enough based on our personal experience. With hundreds of miles of beautiful trails to choose from you’ll see plenty of water/mud, hilly/rocky terrain, tight turns, dips, climbs, and all at varying speeds tailored perfectly to the particular terrain. We were most satisfied with our adventure and are already planning a return trip! Thanks so much again, Josh!
Written April 24, 2022
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Thank you for the amazing review! Our top priority is our guests' safety, and in order to provide that we need machines that are well maintained. An important part of riding is being able to trust the machine you are on, and we strive to ensure each guest is able to do that by taking great care of our vehicles. Just give us a call and we'll set up your next trip!
Written June 25, 2022
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Karen M
2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Safety and fun do coexist!!! Rented a side by side on 8.5.21 for a 3:30 pm New River Gorge family tour with Josh as our guide. Impressed with the pre-trip review of the "how to's" and "what not to do's" of handling the machine, conduct and expectations of participants. Not only were these explained, but the reasons why such rules exist were given. New River ATV takes excellent care of their investment in these machines, and in the customer, too! Mudholes, bumps, gutters, steep hills and some tight maneuvering around trees made for a fun afternoon. If everyone keeps up and follows the rules, Josh picks up speed. He took the time on the trail to stop and inform each ATV driver of the obstacle ahead and how to handle it safely. The brief stop at the overlook was gorgeous. Perfect photo opportunity. An added bonus of the "wild" side of WV was a bear running full speed blasted across the trail a few feet in front of Josh while we were riding at a pretty good clip. WOW! Definitely use the GPS coordinates to find New River ATV. Support this small business!
Written August 8, 2021
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Hey there! We work hard to ensure each guest is provided a well maintained and trustworthy machine. We are so glad you were pleased with our work! Though we see wildlife regularly on our trails, a bear is a rare sight! Thanks for coming out with us and we hope to see you here again soon!
Written June 25, 2022
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Wander668155
3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
The trip was long for 3 seventy plus women. The back seat was very rough ride compared to the front seat. The guide Mike was excellent. The staff was very good. An hour would have been great for us. The scenery was beautiful, loved the overlook.
Written October 24, 2024
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Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that Mike and the staff made your trip enjoyable and that you loved the beautiful scenery and overlook. We understand that the ride might have been a bit long and bumpy in the back seat, and we appreciate your input. If you visit us again, we'll be happy to help you plan a shorter tour that's more comfortable for your group. Thanks again for choosing us, and we hope to see you back!
Written October 24, 2024
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Daniel Foley
Woodstock, GA27 contributions
We used New River ATV to kick off our West Virginia adventure and they did NOT disappoint. Booking and check-in for our ride was super smooth and easy. Very safety first approach when preparing the group on how to use the vehicles and what to expect on the trail. Josh and Sarah were super guides and really provided an elevated experience. The ride was fun and exciting, expect to get a little dirty and wet. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip and the scenic vista/overlook was truly a one of a kind view of the New River Gorge area. I highly recommend New River ATV!
Written May 27, 2022
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Hey Daniel! Thank you for the glowing review! We are glad Josh and Sarah made your trip so memorable with excitement and fun. Come out and see us again!
Written June 25, 2022
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bsb0925
Indiana222 contributions
A must do! Josh was a great guide and the whole tour exceeded our expectations. This course is thrilling for everyone, experienced or not. You've got mud, inclines, declines, speed, challenges, and a break that offers an absolutely gorgeous view of the gorge. Also the UTVs were top notch- rode nice and smooth and handled everything that we did with ease. Our 2 hour tour absolutely flew by! We hope to go back next summer and do it again with our kids.
Written October 23, 2021
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Hey there! We are so happy to hear Josh gave you such an excellent tour. Our trails are ever-changing so come try them out again soon!
Written June 25, 2022
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Elizabeth R
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Sep 2023 • Family
We were in WVa. for the Mothman festival on Saturday and were looking for an adventure on Sunday. Found New River ATV on trip advisor - booked the side by side tour a bit last minute. Michael was an amazing guide and provided great instructions/confidence - especially on such a rainy/mud day. The ATV tour was a great adventure and I would highly recommend!
Written September 23, 2023
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Thank you for choosing New River ATV to add some adventure to your weekend! It's great to know that Mike provided excellent guidance and helped make your rainy and muddy day an unforgettable adventure. We strive to ensure that every guest feels confident and safe, regardless of the weather conditions, and it sounds like MIke did just that. We appreciate your high recommendation and are so glad you had a fantastic time exploring with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in the future!
Written April 14, 2024
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Kelly S
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Jun 2022 • Family
We rented a side by side and one atv today! This was an awesome trip! Brian was an excellent guide. He even took the time to stop and take a video of us coming through a big mud hole. It was a blast! This should be on your to do list if you visit Oak Hill, West Virginia. Can’t thank the wonderful staff enough!! We even got free stickers as a bonus!!!
Written June 27, 2022
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Thanks for coming out with us! See you next time!
Written July 18, 2022
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candd2016
Hazleton, PA11 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
This place is awesome! Very amazing guide Michael, knowledgeable and friendly! The side by side experience was great! Everyone was very kind and sweet with focus on safety! Big smiles the whole time! Kudos to Mike!
Written April 26, 2024
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an awesome time with New River ATV. Mike is indeed a very knowledgeable guide, and we're glad to hear he made your side-by-side experience so enjoyable. Our team takes pride in focusing on safety while ensuring everyone has a great time. Your kind words and big smiles mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more fun in the future!
Written June 27, 2024
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Lifeisgoodekola
Okemos, MI61 contributions
Excellent fun- completely worth the money- we were a bit hesitant but this is an excellent tour. It is just the right length- an excellent mid point. The guide was perfect balance of safety and fun. Booking was excellent and easy covering what needed to be covered efficiently. We would definitely do it again
Written July 3, 2021
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Thanks for the great review! Hope to see you all back here!
Written July 5, 2021
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Ready4thanexttrip
Lynchburg, VA56 contributions
We had a great time. Jacob was our guide and he made sure we were always safe and having fun! I was a little nervous with a giant mud puddle in the beginning. You turn your headlights on to signal for help. He rushed back to me and gave me the encouragement to get through. When I say puddle I mean like 2 1/2 feet high by 30 feet long & 10 feet wide. After that I was confident the rest of the way. Great “puddles” on the trip and great trails with fun bumps. My teenage son and I were there with our friends and we are ready to take my husband and daughter so they can have some fun too!
Written July 22, 2021
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Thanks for coming out with us! We are so glad you had such a great time on our trails with Jacob. Come back soon and bring the whole family!
Written June 25, 2022
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How strict are you on 12 year olds? We would really love to do this in April but she’ll be 12 in September.
Written March 24, 2022
For two adults, and two kids under 18, how would it work? How many vehicles would we use to follow the guide? And would each vehicle's fee be $405.13? Will be visiting the area this coming July. Thanks.
Written March 22, 2021
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