Nantahala Fully Guided Rafting Reviews

4.9 Rating 832 Reviews

About Nantahala Outdoor Center:

Leaders in Outdoor Adventure Since 1972

Over a million guests visit NOC annually to embark on a diverse collection of more than 120 different river and land-based itineraries.

We offer exciting experiences that create lasting memories through a shared love of the Outdoors.

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866-336-1037

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13077 U.S. 19 West,
Bryson City
North Carolina
28713

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“incredible trip!”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Everything was great from check in, to bus ride to river, to our guide Ryan -- who was awesome. The kids had a great time on river and learned some history from Ryan"s insights about river and local history. We will be doing this again and have told our family and friends they need to do this with NOC Thanks again for a wonderful time on the river. PS. --ask for Ryan.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“We had a blast!”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Been talking about doing this for over 20 years but never did, so on a whim we made reservations on the computers, electronically signed our waver form and last week we made there. Check in was a breeze with everything being done ahead of time. Had a great time with our ‚Äúnew‚Äù friends that we met in our raft. Simon our guide for this trip was awesome, he knew a lot about the river and the surrounding area. We had a guy with special needs with us and the compassion and care Simon gave to this gentleman was outstanding. Paddles up to Simon. Even the heavy rain didn't dampen our spirits. Only bad thing was by the time we dried off and changed clothes Simon was already off with another group and we did not get to tip him personally, but we were able to leave our tip with the ladies at the check in desk and they assured us this happens all the time and he would get our tip. We are already talking about going back next year. Can‚Äôt wait, it was a blast.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Our goal for every vacation is to do something we have never done before. Because of our yearly visits to the NOC store in Gatlinburg (it is our favorite place), I started investigating what it was all about. We have an 11 year old and we were nervous about white water rafting, but I decided maybe this could be the year. The website was so excellent in guiding me through the selection of the right place for us. And the moment we arrived in the gorge I knew - this was our place. The process was so smooth. Every question I asked was answered, and answered so nicely by the way. Thank goodness for the store where we were able to pick up wool socks! Everything is there in case you find yourself needing something. The safety talk-thru was thorough and fun, calming any nerves, but also very practical. The rafting was so excellent! Just enough excitement mixed with floating for first timers. We all left the raft laughing and completely delighted with ourselves. After we dried off we went for a warm meal along the river. Just the best capper to the day. Hands down for all of us it was truly the highlight of our trip - which is huge as it was competing with our 11 year old finally aging into driving his own go kart at one of the dozens of go kart tracks. We left the gorge that day, but are still carrying it with us. Thank you for one of the best family days our little family has ever had.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Long weekend to the Asheville NC area and spent a day at NOC with an awesome guide rafting down the river. This was our family‚Äôs first time and it was a memory maker for sure.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“A great area! A great experience! A great group of guides! My family and I are excited to go back every year! The rafting adventure was fun, just rapid enough, and plenty cold (wear something comfortable!)! An awesome time was had by all.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Great time. Lucas, our guide was not only funny but very informative. Keep him around”

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Posted 1 year ago