“Ride Your way up, and Coast your way down with Railing and Rafting of Nantahala River.”
On this white water rafting adventure you’ll experience it all! Jump on board the Great Smokey Mountain Rail Road and prepare for a railroad adventure. You’ll begin your adventure tour in Bryson City, NC at the train depot. Soon your train will depart on a two hour railroad excursion over Fontana Lake and into the Nantahala Gorge. Check out the view of the other rafters making their way down the mountain! Once your scenic train ride is complete, you’ve reached your white water rafting adventure destination!
Join the group for a brief orientation, and prepare for the ride of your life! Get ready to embark on a eight hill white water rafting roller coaster! Take a deep breath, it’s a downhill ride that is great for all ages and experience levels.
The majority of the Nantahala River White Water Rafting stays below a level III on the white water rafting charts. This moderate level current is great for inexperienced riders who are looking for a fun day out on the water. On your white water rafting trip you will also be accompanied by a lead guide, a sweep guide, and typically a guide in every third raft. To learn more about whitewater rafting safety, check out the American Whitewater Rafting Assocation before your plunge! One your white water rafting adventure is complete, you will be shuttled back to the Rafting Center where your extra clothes, steamy showers, and a picnic lunch buffet await! Transportation back to the train depot in Bryson City is included in this experience package!
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