Fully Guided Rafting Trip

5.0 (45 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation

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45 reviews

5.0

Fully Guided Rafting Trip — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Fully Guided Rafting Trip, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Fast Rivers opened in 1979. It's the second oldest company on the Nantahala River-- and our longevity is no accident. We're a small business and our goal is to give every single guest a personal, affordable, and downright fun experience on the river. Your trip will most likely be JUST your party, but if you want a guaranteed private trip, we'd be happy to accommodate that (an extra $15 per person.) We have a wide range of guides and we try our best to pair you with someone who will provide you with the type of trip you want. Do you want a chill float, a thrilling experience with rock spins, or something in between-- we'll take care of you! You won't get this kind of personalized experience at the bigger outposts on the river.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Fast Rivers

Ages: Children (7–17 years) · Adults (18–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation: We provide transportation to the put in (1 minute from our outpost) and back from the take out (about a 15 minute ride.)

Itinerary

Total TRIP TIME approximately 3 – 3 ½ hours – Total WATER TIME is about 2 – 2 ½ hours. After we personally fit you into your life jacket and give you full instructions, we shuttle you to where the adventure begins. On your way down the river, you’ll enjoy over 20 named rapids! This final rapid of your adventure is Nantahala Wesser Falls, which is where we take pictures of your group. We’ll wait for you at the take out and shuttle you the 7.5 mile bus ride back to our outpost where warm, dry clothes & pictures of you conquering “The Falls” await you. You can enjoy our picnic tables while relaxing by the creek, or challenge your friend to a game of corn hole. We have a spacious bathroom with changing rooms and hot showers, and a top-notch retail souvenir shop. Your pictures display at our outpost store on a wide screen TV for the whole group to enjoy and relive the fun! They can be purchased in person, over the phone, or through the link on our website!

Stop 1
Nantahala National Forest

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

All of our trips start at our rafting outpost, just a 1 minute bus ride to the put in!

When you arrive at our outpost you can park your vehicle in the gravel parking lot next to the building.

The phone signal is not great in the Nantahala Gorge, so we advise printing directions for a back up!

End point

All of our trips start at our rafting outpost, just a 1 minute bus ride to the put in!

When you arrive at our outpost you can park your vehicle in the gravel parking lot next to the building.

The phone signal is not great in the Nantahala Gorge, so we advise printing directions for a back up!

Using your ticket

When you check in, please provide the name associated with your party. You do not need your ID or credit card, just you!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Forest Service requires children to be 7 years old OR 60 lbs or more at the time of your trip.
If you have health conditions or mobility issues, please call to see what level of accommodation we can provide.