Thrill to the challenge and excitement of whitewater rafting on the most popular River in the Southeast. Enjoy the scenic splendor of the Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains as you paddle the clean cold waters of the Nantahala River. Carolina Outfitters offers:
*NANTAHALA RIVER RAFTING: A whitewater rafting trip down the scenic Nantahala River. This is the full 8 ½ mile river trip! Our friendly staff gives you pre-trip instructions. You may choose to go with a guide-in-boat, guide-assisted or non-guided. All equipment is provided including top quality life jackets paddles & boats. Transportation is provided to and from the river from Carolina Outfitters Raft Building. Total trip time is about 3 ½ to 4 hours, with 2 hours being on the river itself. Paddlers of all experience levels enjoy the Nantahala River. The Nantahala River is fun and exciting and is the most popular river in the Southeast! Reserve now for limited time special discount offer.
*ADD LUNCH TO YOUR RAFTING TRIP: Take your choice of a delicious turkey, ham or roast beef sandwich. Chips, cookies and a drink are included. $7.99
For a full day of adventure fun combine our 'Nantahala River rafting' with any of the following options:
*NANTAHALA PADDLE & PADDLE: Go on a second rafting trip down the Nantahala River the same day, non-guided at ½ price! Reserve now for limited time special discount offer.
*NANTAHALA PADDLE & PAN: Combine our whitewater rafting trip with a gemstone mining adventure at Nantahala River Gem Mine in the Nantahala River Gorge where you can search for rubies, emeralds, sapphires & other precious gems. Reserve now for limited time special discount offer.
*NANTAHALA PADDLE & SADDLE: Combine Carolina Outfitters whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River with a horseback riding into the scenic backcountry of the Nantahala Gorge. Reserve now for limited time special discount offer.
*NANTAHALA PADDLE & PEDDLE: Combine Carolina Outfitters whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River with a bicycle trek on one of the many scenic area bike paths. Reserve now for limited time special discount offer.
*NANTAHALA RAFTING & RAILROAD: Combine Carolina Outfitters whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River with the train tour from Bryson City, NC through the mountains, across Fontana Lake and to the scenic backcountry of the Nantahala River Gorge, or other train trips that are available on The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Reserve now, space is limited.
In addition to making your reservation for 'Nantahala River rafting' and other vacation adventures we can make your reservations for:
*NANTAHALA CABINS are available for vacation rental in the Nantahala River Gorge through Carolina Vacation Lodging. The cabin rentals range from the small economy Wesser Cabins to large and attractive vacation rental homes throughout the Nantahala Gorge area for families or large groups. Click on each of the following types of lodging to see all of the vacation rentals available in each of the categories:
NANTAHALA HOMESNANTAHALA APARTMENTS NANTAHALA DUPLEX UNITS NANTAHALA CABINS
*BILTMORE ESTATE tickets and a tour of the magnificent Biltmore House & Gardens built in the 1800's by George Vanderbilt.
Take some extra time while visiting the Nantahala River Gorge and treat yourself to the Great Escape in the Great Smokies! This will be a most memorable vacation experience.NANTAHALA RIVER GENERAL INFORMATION
The Nantahala River flows through the scenic Nantahala River Gorge in Swain and Macon Counties in the Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina. Giant pipes carry water from the Nantahala Lake across the mountains to the Beechertown power plant where it is dropped down on giant turbines to produce hydroelectric power. After going through the turbines the water is sent rushing out of the powerhouse and down the famous 8 ½ mile stretch of the Nantahala River between the power plant and Fontana Lake creating one of the most popular whitewater rafting attractions in the United States! The Nantahala River has class 2 & 3 whitewater. The river is fun and exciting, but does NOT require previous experience. Paddlers of all experience levels enjoy paddling the Nantahala River. The river is dam controlled and there is a good dependable water supply for whitewater rafting all season long! Total trip time is 3 ½ to 4 hours, including pre-trip instructions, getting outfitted and transported, and about 2 hours on the water itself. People from all over the world come to participate in the fun and exciting whitewater sports on the Nantahala River.
The Nantahala Gorge offers a wonderful and scenic setting for paddling. It is a beautiful natural environment and is host to a wide variety of plant and animal life. The Cherokee called the Nantahala the "Land of the Noonday Sun" because the walls on either side of the River towered so tall that the direct light of the sun could only shine into the Gorge during the middle part of the day when it reached it's highest point in the sky. Today the Nantahala Gorge is still known as the "Land of the Noonday Sun".
*NANTAHALA RIVER RAFTING: A whitewater rafting trip down the scenic Nantahala River. This is the full 8 ½ mile river trip! Our friendly staff gives you pre-trip instructions. You may choose to go with a guide-in-boat, guide-assisted or non-guided. All equipment is provided including top quality life jackets paddles & boats. Transportation is provided to and from the river from Carolina Outfitters Raft Building. Total trip time is about 3 ½ to 4 hours, with 2 hours being on the river itself. Paddlers of all experience levels enjoy the Nantahala River. The Nantahala River is fun and exciting and is the most popular river in the Southeast! Reserve now for limited time special discount offer.
*ADD LUNCH TO YOUR RAFTING TRIP: Take your choice of a delicious turkey, ham or roast beef sandwich. Chips, cookies and a drink are included. $7.99
For a full day of adventure fun combine our 'Nantahala River rafting' with any of the following options:
*NANTAHALA PADDLE & PADDLE: Go on a second rafting trip down the Nantahala River the same day, non-guided at ½ price! Reserve now for limited time special discount offer.
*NANTAHALA PADDLE & PAN: Combine our whitewater rafting trip with a gemstone mining adventure at Nantahala River Gem Mine in the Nantahala River Gorge where you can search for rubies, emeralds, sapphires & other precious gems. Reserve now for limited time special discount offer.
*NANTAHALA PADDLE & SADDLE: Combine Carolina Outfitters whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River with a horseback riding into the scenic backcountry of the Nantahala Gorge. Reserve now for limited time special discount offer.
*NANTAHALA PADDLE & PEDDLE: Combine Carolina Outfitters whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River with a bicycle trek on one of the many scenic area bike paths. Reserve now for limited time special discount offer.
*NANTAHALA RAFTING & RAILROAD: Combine Carolina Outfitters whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River with the train tour from Bryson City, NC through the mountains, across Fontana Lake and to the scenic backcountry of the Nantahala River Gorge, or other train trips that are available on The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Reserve now, space is limited.
In addition to making your reservation for 'Nantahala River rafting' and other vacation adventures we can make your reservations for:
*NANTAHALA CABINS are available for vacation rental in the Nantahala River Gorge through Carolina Vacation Lodging. The cabin rentals range from the small economy Wesser Cabins to large and attractive vacation rental homes throughout the Nantahala Gorge area for families or large groups. Click on each of the following types of lodging to see all of the vacation rentals available in each of the categories:
NANTAHALA HOMESNANTAHALA APARTMENTS NANTAHALA DUPLEX UNITS NANTAHALA CABINS
*BILTMORE ESTATE tickets and a tour of the magnificent Biltmore House & Gardens built in the 1800's by George Vanderbilt.
Take some extra time while visiting the Nantahala River Gorge and treat yourself to the Great Escape in the Great Smokies! This will be a most memorable vacation experience.NANTAHALA RIVER GENERAL INFORMATION
The Nantahala River flows through the scenic Nantahala River Gorge in Swain and Macon Counties in the Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina. Giant pipes carry water from the Nantahala Lake across the mountains to the Beechertown power plant where it is dropped down on giant turbines to produce hydroelectric power. After going through the turbines the water is sent rushing out of the powerhouse and down the famous 8 ½ mile stretch of the Nantahala River between the power plant and Fontana Lake creating one of the most popular whitewater rafting attractions in the United States! The Nantahala River has class 2 & 3 whitewater. The river is fun and exciting, but does NOT require previous experience. Paddlers of all experience levels enjoy paddling the Nantahala River. The river is dam controlled and there is a good dependable water supply for whitewater rafting all season long! Total trip time is 3 ½ to 4 hours, including pre-trip instructions, getting outfitted and transported, and about 2 hours on the water itself. People from all over the world come to participate in the fun and exciting whitewater sports on the Nantahala River.
The Nantahala Gorge offers a wonderful and scenic setting for paddling. It is a beautiful natural environment and is host to a wide variety of plant and animal life. The Cherokee called the Nantahala the "Land of the Noonday Sun" because the walls on either side of the River towered so tall that the direct light of the sun could only shine into the Gorge during the middle part of the day when it reached it's highest point in the sky. Today the Nantahala Gorge is still known as the "Land of the Noonday Sun".
