Nantahala River: 3-Hour Guided Rafting Experience
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74 Ratings
Bryson City

Our spot on the Nantahala River is unparalleled, perfectly placed at the takeout. This placement ensures you only take the bus once and end your journey at your vehicle. Post-rafting, savor a meal at one of our two riverside eateries.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 13077 Hwy 19 W - The Nantahala River is perfect for first timers and experienced rafters alike. It is perfect for families, couples, and all adventurers.

After checking in, you will get geared up, go through a pre-trip safety talk and video and then jump on the bus for short ride to the put-in. Then in it’s down the river you go to enjoy the Nantahala’s fun and splashy rapids along with the spectacular mountain scenery of the Nantahala River Gorge. The grand finale of the trip is the Class III Nantahala Falls!

What's Included
  • Complete rafting gear: life jackets, helmets (optional)
Location
13077 Hwy 19 W
Highway 19 West
Please check-in 30 minutes prior your trip time at our Center located at 13077 Highway 19 West, Bryson City, NC USA.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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964teras
Jun 14, 2024
Great relaxing family adventure! - Great relaxing family trip! Great guides! They had great stories and knowledge of the local area. Very thorough with safety and equipment! Will definitely go again!
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A1052wojaneta
Jun 11, 2024
Exciting & fun trip! - This rafting company has quite the set up! They had craft vendors, live music, an outdoor store, and a couple of restaurants. We easily found the white water rafting check-in, signed our waiver, and went to watch a five minute video about safety in the raft. We took a ten minute hair-raising bus trip up river (great music to psyche us up!) and were assigned to various guides. We climbed into our raft, were shown how to place our feet - so we wouldn’t fall out, how to sit - so we wouldn’t fall out, and how to paddle. Gage was our guide. He was very personable and professional. And away we went! Lots of fun! No-one fell out but we did get wet. Bring a change of clothes!
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Joseph_y
Jun 3, 2024
Rafting in NC with family - Great rafting crew. Easy booking and check in. Had fun as our River guide was personal and knowledgeable and a little daring making the trip funner. Class 2 rapids so not the real exciting stuff but was still fun. Would recommend for first timers and those wanting a fun but not too adrenaline pumping experience as lower rapids with occasional bigger bumps and rock spinoffs.
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Danieldv1902ej
May 31, 2024
Raft with NOC and book Don as your guide! - Don was our river guide. He was the best! This was our first time taking our young sons down the river and he made it incredibly fun and safe. We had such a good time that we booked a second trip. Thanks again, Don!
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852zackh
May 20, 2024
3 hour group rafting - The trip was the perfect length and an awesome time. Our guide Big Joe was very knowledgeable and fun. We would definitely book again!
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568kelsyh
May 19, 2024
An amazing experience. - My husband surprised me with this for our 11 year anniversary. I have never rafted before and must say I loved it and will definitely do it again. All of the staff had great attitudes but Big Joe and Phil are amazing. Big Joe knows so much about the area, his love for it and what he does shines through you can't go wrong with this one. We did water donuts lol how cool is that.
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James_m
Apr 28, 2024
Great time! - It was great, guides were great :) would definitely go again. Had a fantastic time, and it was a beautiful day out
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Odyssey47032541185
Apr 7, 2024
Best last minute decision - Great trip! Well worth it! Our guide Big Joe was excellent. Can't say enough good things about him. He pointed out awesome things & was very informative. Very down to earth & personable. Highly recommend this place. Staff was super friendly & very helpful. Thanks y'all😁
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850rohanp
Apr 2, 2024
Rafting experience - Had a good time while rafting with NOC. Jacob was our guide. He kept us entertained with his 1 liners throughout the rafting. The river had level 1-3 rapids, and the views throughout were beautiful.
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Jennab744
Mar 31, 2024
Great experience! - Absolutely loved our rafting trip! Big John was an amazing guide. Super knowledgeable about the area, made the kids feel really involved and led a great trip. Highly recommend for families and first time rafters. Rapids are fun and just enough of a thrill to get you hooked for another and bigger trip!
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