Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The Forest Service requires children to be 7 years old OR 60 lbs or more at the time of your trip.
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If you have health conditions or mobility issues, please call to see what level of accommodation we can provide.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Fast Rivers opened in 1979. It's the second oldest company on the Nantahala River-- and longevity is no accident. We're a small business and goal is to give every single guest a personal, affordable, and downright fun experience on the river. Your trip will Private, so only the folks in your party will be in your boat. We have a wide range of guides that will give you detailed instruction and make sure you feel confident in taking a boat down the river yourself. Do you want a chill float, a thrilling experience with rock spins, or something in between-- the Nantahala River is a great place to customize your experience! You won't get this kind of personalized attention at the bigger outposts ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We provide transportation to the put in (1 minute from our outpost) and back from the take out (about a 15 minute ride.)
Meeting Points
Departure
All of our trips start at our rafting outpost, just a 1 minute bus ride to the put in!
When you arrive at our outpost you can park your vehicle in the gravel parking lot next to the building.
The phone signal is not great in the Nantahala Gorge, so we advise printing directions for a back up!
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Fast Rivers opened in 1979. It's the second oldest company on the Nantahala River-- and longevity is no accident. We're a small business and goal is to give every single guest a personal, affordable, and downright fun experience on the river. Your trip will Private, so only the folks in your party will be in your boat. We have a wide range of guides that will give you detailed instruction and make sure you feel confident in taking a boat down the river yourself. Do you want a chill float, a thrilling experience with rock spins, or something in between-- the Nantahala River is a great place to customize your experience! You won't get this kind of personalized attention at the bigger outposts ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We provide transportation to the put in (1 minute from our outpost) and back from the take out (about a 15 minute ride.)
Meeting Points
Departure
All of our trips start at our rafting outpost, just a 1 minute bus ride to the put in!
When you arrive at our outpost you can park your vehicle in the gravel parking lot next to the building.
The phone signal is not great in the Nantahala Gorge, so we advise printing directions for a back up!
Total TRIP TIME approximately 3 – 3 ½ hours – Total WATER TIME is about 2 – 2 ½ hours. After we personally fit you into your life jacket and give you full instructions, we shuttle you to where the adventure begins. On your way down the river, you’ll enjoy over 20 named rapids! This final rapid of your adventure is Nantahala Wesser Falls, which is where we take pictures of your group. We’ll wait for you at the take out and shuttle you the 7.5 mile bus ride back to outpost where warm, dry clothes & pictures of you conquering “The Falls” await you. You can enjoy picnic tables while relaxing by the creek, or challenge your friend to a game of corn hole. We have a spacious bathroom with changing ...
