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Nantahala River
Whitewater Rafting

Bryson City, NC

Item #: WAT-NTC-0001
Whitewater Rafting Nantahala River
Whitewater Rafting on the Nantahal River in NC
Guided Whitewater Rafting Experience
Whitewater Rafting in North Carolina
Whitewater Rafting near Bryson City, NC
From: $56
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Overview

Navigate Class II and III rapids along the Nantahala River, one of the most popular rafting playgrounds in America, on this thrilling whitewater adventure!

  • Paddle away with this TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recipient
  • Float along in stable, easy to paddle rafts, perfect for beginners and pros alike
  • Tackle exciting Class I and II rapids along the beautiful Nantahala River
  • Soak up spectacular views of the surrounding Nantahala National Forest  
  • Enjoy direction from friendly, experienced and certified guides
  • Embrace fun for everyone on this amazing whitewater rafting tour!
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Bryson City, NC

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    Essential Information
    • No whitewater rafting experience needed
    • The trip is fully guided
    • Must be at least 7 years of age or weigh 60 lbs
    • Participants must sign a waiver to participate
    • Rafts, paddles and personal flotation devices are provided
    Duration
    This experience lasts approximately 3.5 hours and is 8 miles long.
    Experience Provider Info
    Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.
    Maximum Participants
    Group sizes vary but the guide participant ratio is 6 to 1.
    Spectators
    This experience is for booked participants only.
    Weather Dependent
    This experience is weather dependent, please contact your tour provider with any questions about weather.
    What To Wear
    Please wear water shoes, sneakers or other shoes that can get wet and stay on your feet well. Swimsuits/swim trunks or light layers that can get wet are appropriate. Be sure to wear sunscreen.

    For this experience, our partners are taking extra measures to prevent any potential spread of COVID-19. These measures include all staff wearing face coverings when appropriate during your visit. Our partners kindly request that everyone participating in an activity have a face covering and use it when in close proximity to others. These coverings may include a cotton face mask, a disposable face mask, a bandana or a neck gaiter (Buff style).

    Our partners also request that everyone wash their hands thoroughly before, during, and after activities with them. Although they will provide soap and hand sanitizer when needed - they would like you to bring your own to guarantee availability. Our partners will be implementing an online waiver system and request you look for a link on their website after you have booked your reservation.

    Additionally, only one person from your group should come to the check-in desk and our partners will guide your group through check-in. Our partners have also put extra cleaning procedures in place. With transportation, they will carry fewer people per bus and require face covering at ALL times on the bus. Our partners will be the only people handling your food and serving utensils (if included in your experience). At our partners locations, individually wrapped or served meals will be the new normal. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

    Are there age or weight restrictions?

    Yes, participants must be at least 7 years of age or weigh a minimum of 60 lbs.

    Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

    Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

    Do I need any experience?

    No experience necessary! With a minimum age of 7, these Class II and III whitewater rapids are ideal for both novice and experienced rafters alike.

    What should I wear?

    Please wear swimwear or light layers, shoes that will stay on and sunscreen.

    What will the guide provide?

    Your guide will provide the rafts, paddles, personal flotation devices, helmets and an amazing time!

    Returns
    Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days.  All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.

    Exchanges
    Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time.  If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference.  If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Cloud 9 Living.

    Cancellation Policy

    Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, you are permitted to either reschedule or cancel up to 72 hours prior to your booked date. Once you are within 72 hours prior to the experience all bookings are final and no rescheduling or cancellations will be permitted. Failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule or cancel in accordance with these requirements will result in the loss of value of your experience.

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