NANTAHALA RIVER
RAFTING ADVENTURES IN THE NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST NEAR BRYSON CITY, NC IN THE
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS
Rafting the
Nantahala Falls |
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 HOMES
NANTAHALA 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 TRIPS AND
PRICES
WHY RAFT WITH
US?
- Carolina
Outfitters runs GUIDE-IN-BOAT, GUIDE ASSISTED OR UNGUIDED TRIPS. Friendly,
experienced & certified guides are available to give you a guide in boat or
a guide assisted trip on the river, or you may choose to go
non-guided.
- Carolina
Outfitters has HIGH QUALITY EQUIPMENT. We have commercial quality SELF-BAILING
rafts & funyaks available that are especially designed for whitewater
rafting. We have TYPE 5 LIFE JACKETS, which are the highest rated on the market
for whitewater paddling. We provide ALL equipment for the trip including rafts
paddles & jackets. SPLASHWEAR is available at NO EXTRA CHARGE for cooler
weather paddling or for those who get cold easily. WET SUITS & ZIP-UP
BOOTIES are available for a small rental fee.
- Carolina
Outfitters has FRIENDLY AND KNOWLEDGABLE STAFF whose main objective is for you
to have a happy & memorable vacation experience while
rafting the Nantahala River with us.
- Carolina
Outfitters has COMFORTABLE FACILITIES at their Outdoor Center at Nantahala.
Restrooms & changing rooms are available for your convenience. Snacks are
available. A T-shirt & gift shop offers souvenir & gift items. Outdoor
picnic tables & grills are available on request.
- Carolina
Outfitters provides TRANSPORTATION by bus or van to and from the Nantahala
River. We have free parking for your vehicle.
- Carolina
Outfitters can arrange VACATION RENTALS IN THE
MOUNTAINS convenient to the Nantahala River. Choose from
VACATION HOMES, chalets,
CABINS, APARTMENTS, CAMPING CABINS or
MOTEL ROOMS. Lodging is completely
furnished & linens are available by request at an additional fee. All units
have A/C & TV/VCR (with 2 free videos per night from the rental
collection). Some units have satellite TV reception. (No TV signals in the
mountains). Kitchens are fully equipped with dishes & cookware. Outdoor
charcoal grills are available. Some have fireplaces. All units are fully
prepared & awaiting your visit.
- For a FULL DAY OF
ADVENTURE FUN combine our WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP
with a HORSEBACK RIDING trip into the scenic
backcountry of the Nantahala Gorge, a BICYCLE
TREK trip on one of the many scenic bike paths in the area, or a
GEMSTONE MINING ADVENTURE at the Nantahala River Gem
Mine where you can search for rubies, emeralds, sapphires, topaz & a
variety of precious gemstones. (Raft with us & get a coupon for a free bag
when you buy a bag at the Nantahala River Gem Mine.) We can provide you with
reservations for a SCENIC TRAIN TOUR WITH GREAT
SMOKY MOUNTAINS RAILROAD. Book a separate raft & rail trip with Carolina
Outfitters so you can raft the full river & ride the full train trip,
rather than doing a partial river/partial rail trip.
- GET GREAT LOW
RATES on NANTAHALA RIVER RAFTING TRIPS. NO EXTRA
CHARGE ON SATURDAY (except cap Saturdays from mid July through August). GREAT
GROUP DISCOUNTS. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR SELF-BAILING RAFTS OR FUNYAKS. GET A 2ND
TRIP DOWN THE NANTAHALA ON THE SAME DAY FOR ½ PRICE!
BOOK NOW WHILE THE LIMITED TIME SPECIAL NANTAHALA PROMOTION
IS RUNNING AND GET OUR
SPECIAL 2007 DISCOUNT RATES FOR A TRIP ANY TIME
DURING THE 2008 SEASON!
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