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Scenic 17-mile wilderness whitewater adventure on the Hudson River Gorge. ARO has the most convenient location on the river! Beautiful picnic area at our base, no bus ride after the trip. Near Lake George, NY.
Voted The Best Rafting Company in Upstate New York Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2023
New – Great prices for children and teens on our Hudson Rafting Trips
From family fun to adrenaline-pumping adventures, Adirondack River Outfitters (ARO) has been guiding the best and safest rafting trips in New York State for over 40 years.
ARO voted “Best in the Adirondacks” and “Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2023”
Scenic 17-mile wilderness whitewater adventure on the Hudson River Gorge. ARO has the most convenient location on the river! Beautiful picnic area at our base, no bus ride after the trip. Near Lake George, NY.
The Black River Gorge! Great whitewater all summer! Enjoy the excitement and challenge of 14 major sets of Class II-IV rapids like Knife’s Edge and the Cruncher. Near the 1,000 Islands Region.
There’s plenty of fun Summer adventures around the Hudson River Gorge that the whole family will love! Family adventures include summer rafting, our Aerial Ropes course, and canoe rentals.
Tackle the Moose River, the wildest rafting trip in the Northeast! Offering the ultimate challenge for springtime rafting, the Moose is an adventure you won’t soon forget. April only. Minimum age 18, no exceptions.
A.R.O. Adventures has been New York State’s leading whitewater company for over 38 years. We discovered and pioneered the whitewater of the Black River, we were the first New York outfitter on the Moose River, and we were one of the founding members of the Hudson River Professional Rafting Association.
ARO has an experienced and personable guide staff. Our guides have a passion for whitewater and for sharing that passion with our guests!
ARO rafting on the Hudson was great! In addition to the best possible weather, ARO was so well organized that even in the Covid era we did not lose a beat. We had the best guide who made our trip fun, adventurous, and entertaining. It was thrilling but we also felt safe the whole time. It was a blast. Thank you for unforgettable day on the river!
– Martina P. | TripadvisorWe experienced the Black River in a whole new light, I'm glad my wife convinced me to go! Dylan was fantastic as our guide but you cannot go wrong with any of the knowledgeable staff. We booked late but ARO was more than accommodating in getting us in a boat. Highly recommend- excellent day from start to finish.
– Peter Anderson | GoogleThis was a family day out like no other! The guides outfit everyone with helmets, a paddle and life jackets. They explain everything is simple instructions and answer any questions. It's obvious safety is paramount with ARO! The rapids were great, nothing overwhelming but plenty thrilling! The scenery along the Hudson was awesome. Worth every dollar!
– Matt M. | TripadvisorWhat a fantastic experience! None of us had ever white water rafted prior to going, but it didn't matter. If you have a sense of adventure, you're all set. The guides are professional, knowledgable and funny. Great company- my family had a blast! The Hudson River gorge region is the Adirondacks at their wildest and most beautiful. We plan on going again!
– Rachel M. | TripadvisorI had Nate as my guide and he was the best ever. I had a great time because of him. He was super informative and calm, it was obvious he was comfortable in the raft. But at the same time we was so funny and personable. He made an effort to connect to each person in the raft. I was in a group of college students and he was offering amazing advice to us. I would totally come back just because of Nate. 10/10 recommended to everyone. And if you do come try to be with Nate.
– Kate Fiorenza | GoogleI just did the black river for the second time this year, the first time was in August. Both times have been a blast! Very knowledgeable, friendly staff with a clear love for the river and the sport. Lots of fun while keeping everyone safe. The snack at the middle is a great energy boost. A great day trip!
– Quinn W. | TripadvisorThese people are Awesome. Very personable, fun and professional. A few dollars more and there’s good reason. The location is great, the atmosphere is awesome and just damn fun!!
– Raymond Stevens | GoogleLooking for something new? Start the most exciting summer of your life today! Train to be a rafting guide with ARO, New Yorks rafting leaders since 1980. Work, Play, and LIVE the Adirondack dream! What are the requirements? Communication, Customer service and People skills. Ability to work with a wide array of demographics including varieties…
March 24, 2021
Our COVID plan For the most part, our 2020 COVID plan worked well. In 2021 we will be tweaking our procedures a bit to create less wait time for our guests, while still working to minimized the risk of exposure for our guests and staff. • We will to only take reservations for a private…
March 24, 2021
COVID 19: 7 Important Things to Consider in Planning Your Outdoor Adventure in New York Written by Neil Kleise of Trip101 So, you were looking forward to your trip this spring into the great outdoors of New York State? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will know by now that there’s either…
March 24, 2021