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NC Whitewater Rafting
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Thank you for choosing Adventurous Fast Rivers Rafing!   Family Whitewater Rafting in North Carolina on the Nantahala River! Great Family Vacation in North Carolina! White-water River Rafting for beginners and veterans alike. Guided or Self Guided White Water River Rafting on the Nantahala River in North Carolina.
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INSTRUCTION – Undoubtedly THE BEST! Our instructors personally teach your group how to have the safest Bryson City NC White Water Rafting Trip and the most fun. In a beautiful wooded instruction area, along side the river, the instructors teach raft handling and crew coordinating to help you understand how to make the raft easier to control. They use a painted picture of the river while describing the best routes to take through the most difficult rapids on your NC Whitewater Rafting Trip. And of course, they answer all of your questions. Our ideal location, directly on the Nantahala River, gives your group the benefit of stopping for additional instruction specific to the rest of the river (the grand finale). This has proven to be very helpful in facilitating a safer and more enjoyable run down the most challenging stretch. This also allows us to set a pickup time, eliminating any long waits at the take out for Whitewater Rafting in NC..

 
TRIP TIMES – For your convenience, we run NC Whitewater Rafting Trips several times each day. During the week (Sunday-Friday), our check-in times are 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm. SATURDAY check-in times: 9:00am, 10:00am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm. HOWEVER, it is best to call for NC Rafting Trip times as they may change depending on the time of year and the river's dam release schedule. Reservations are recommended to guarantee you the trip and trip time that you desire. HOURS OF OPERATION: We are open March and April by reservation only. May through Labor Day: 7 days a week. After Labor Day through mid-October reservations are required during the week.
 
TRIP DETAILS
 

8.5 Mile Trip: After full instruction, we shuttle you to the top of the river (10-minute ride) and you put in at the Nantahala Power Plant. On your way down the river, you’ll stop in at our Outpost for your “Falls” instruction then back on the river you go for the grand finale of your trip – Nantahala Wesser Falls. This is also the rapid where we take pictures of your group. We then shuttle you from the take-out back to our Outpost (only minutes away) where your dry, warm clothes await you. Total trip time approximately 3 - 3 ½ hours. Our river front location allows you or any member of your group to take out at our outpost eliminating the "Falls".

RAFTS – We offer a huge selection of different sized crafts with various performance levels, 1 man to 9 man carrying capacity.
 

Traditional Rafts: Also known as “Bucket Boats”, have a carrying capacity of 5-6 people maximum. Your group does the bailing of the water in these rafts, but a lot of groups find that to be a fun part of the rafting experience.

Self-Bailing Rafts: These rafts have inflated floors that do the bailing for you (no dumping after each rapid). They have a carrying capacity of 2-9 people. An additional $2/person.

Pumas & Super Pumas: Some of our hottest handling self-bailing rafts with streamlined shape for 2 to 6 rafters.

Funyaks/Duckies: 1 or 2 man inflatable self-bailing kayaks. Hi-Performance models also available! Really Responsive!

Sit-on-top Kayaks: Made of hard plastic, paddler sits on top instead of down inside. A great and challenging introduction to kayaking. We have Perception Torrents & Yahoos.

Soar Inflatable Canoes: 1 or 2 man inflatable self-bailing canoes. Handles much like a traditional hard canoe.

Lake Canoes: 1, 2 or 3 man canoes for lake use only.

       
GUIDES – We hire only the BEST! By advance reservation we offer privately guided NC Whitewater Rafting trips. That means your guide is responsible for your group ONLY. Our guides are First Aid and CPR certified with experience and knowledge of the river, as well as meeting all U.S.F.S. requirements.
 
WARM GEAR – Quality Eddie Bauer Gortex & NRS paddling jackets ($5), Farmer John wetsuits ($10), and high-top zippered neoprene booties ($5) are available for individual rental or all 3 for only $12.50. Appeals to warm and cold-natured folks keeping them warm & comfortable.
 
MEALS – Roper’s Real Pit BBQ offers priority service to Fast Rivers customers when arranged through us in advance. Or bring your own picnic to enjoy here beside the river before or after your NC White Water Rafting trip. But don't forget the charcoal if you wish to use one of our park-style grills!
 
PICNIC AREA & FIRE PIT -- Bring your own picnic to enjoy here beside the river before or after your trip. We offer a great picnic area to Fast Rivers customers. But don't forget the charcoal if you wish to use one of our park-style grills!
 
CHANGING ROOMS & REST ROOMS – To accommodate you before and after your NC Rafting trip.
 

“ CUTE LITTLE SOUVENIR SHOP” – Offering souvenir photos, T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, swim shorts, sunglasses, coffee mugs, koozies, stickers, various souvenirs, water proof cameras, sunglass/eyeglass holders, snacks, drinks, or any last minute items you may have forgotten. Come & see the tree growing right in the middle of the store!

PLAYGROUND - We have a beautiful fenced in playground that is here for the enjoyment of our guests that have rafted with us or are waiting on their white-water warriors to get off of the river. It is located directly on the Nantahala River next to our BBQ grills and picnic area for your convenience.

 
NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS – No one appearing under the influence is permitted on the river & NO REFUNDS

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