Guided Paddleboard Tour Through Asheville's River Arts District
4.9
63 Ratings
Asheville
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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What's Included
- Shuttle to launch point
- Professional guide
- Use of all equipment (paddleboard, paddle, personal flotation device, leash, river booties, and dry bag)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and beverages
- Towels and sun protection
Additional Information
Enjoy the freedom of paddling the French Broad on a wide, stable paddelboard!
Standing and paddling is much easier than you think, and these boards are some of the best watercraft for the river, since you can stand, sit, kneel, lie down, and not be constrained by only being in one position the whole time.
All of the guides are local SUP enthusiasts and Asheville paddleboard specialists, who can not only serve as your local guides, but also teach you everything from paddleboard basics to racing technique and tricks.
Board, paddle, and a dry bag are provided, and you can choose from sunrise, mid-morning, mid-afternoon, or late-afternoon trips.
- Minimum 2-guests per booking.
- There is maximum weight limit of 260 lbs.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Suitable for ages 10 years and up
- It is recommended that you bring the following: swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, waterproof camera, and change of dry clothes that you can leave in your car so you can change at the end of the tour
Location
192 Riverside Dr
Riverside Drive
Tours depart from the the public boat ramp at 192 Riverside Drive. Here you will find parking as well as the Wai Mauna shuttle van which will take you on a drive through West Asheville en route to Hominy Creek River Park. Once here you'll exit the shuttle van and enjoy a scenic 4-mile paddle through Asheville's historic River Arts District and finish back at the boat ramp.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(63 Ratings)
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C9090oanickl
Oct 12, 2023
wonderful experience. - Friendly, great service. Was nice on the river, leaves just changing color and not too cold. They had hike recommendations, and knew the area well.
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Jillg772
Jul 16, 2023
Great trip! - Steve was a great guide and instructor. We had not paddle boarded a river before and he was patient and encouraging. Will be something we recommend to anyone we know that comes to Asheville!
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Yourbuddytara
Jul 10, 2023
thank you thank you thank you - Super awesome in every way! I learned so much, and left feeling really confident on the paddle board. Unforgettable memories were made on that river. The first trip I went with out with a friend who (does not know how to swim) and she felt safe with the instructor and the instructions given to her and we really had wonderful time at sunrise. Then, my second time on the paddle board, I went alone on a self guided tour and had an amazing time again! I usually kayak but I loved this new perspective. I had to get back on that river at least once more before heading back on my 10 hour drive home. I was visiting Mount Pisgah and happened to run into Wai Mauna by the river park. Definitely glad I got up for the sunrise guided tour that first time. Thanks to the training, I really had a good time out by myself, too. I say just get out there and have fun ! New to paddle boarding or not, the wildlife is breathtaking. Get out there
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Loulie
Jul 8, 2023
FUN afternoon!! - We really enjoyed our time paddling with Steve on the river. He was definitely an expert who knew his stuff, and he was happy to share his knowledge with us. The one mistake we made was not bringing waters. Otherwise, it was a picture perfect day! Highly recommend for active people who are in fairly good shape. :)
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Mike_b
Jul 6, 2023
Chill float - Peaceful gorgeous float with a fun and experienced guide. Def recommend if you come to Asheville nc. Steve was helpful and gave a great tour of the area
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Sharo224
Jul 4, 2023
Amazing experience! - Steve was an amazing guide and was extremely patient as we learned to navigate and stand on the paddle board. He also offered his broad knowledge of the river and the area and we paddled down the river. We highly recommend taking a paddle board trip with Steve!
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Kmikonczyk
Jun 20, 2023
Awesome trip! - Steve was very knowledgeable and fun! He made our first SUP experience one to remember. We had a tiny bit of rain and it was so cool to be on the river experiencing it it in a new way.
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Laurafrichardson
May 23, 2023
Best in town - Tom and Steve took excellent care of us. Even accommodated, a same-day booking. Professional, informative and easy-going. Will surely call again when we have friends back in town!
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Jenniferro9171qz
Sep 10, 2022
Great experience! - We had a great experience paddleboarding down the French Broad River. We had never been paddleboarding before, but we received great instruction and had lots of fun!
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641tg
Sep 17, 2022
Buyer beware, look elsewhere! - For such an obviously experienced outfit, I would not have expected a lack of attention to detail on instruction. Be sure and ask many questions after signing that outdated waiver as Todd puts people on the river, points out rippling (what dangers might lurk I might never know) and expects you to follow his path robotically without explanation of your river environment other than its age. Look for another outfit or you might be trapped upriver wet, with no escape, miserable and wasting time and wondering why you have actually paid for the experience. Hopefully Wai Mauna takes constructive criticism in this forum better than Todd did on the water but let the fingerpointing begin!
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