Rafting with America's Favorite Outfitter
Why do more people choose NOC for whitewater adventure than any other outfitter in the world? It's because of our experience, unparalleled in the industry. For over 40 years, our unique culture has produced some of the world's finest whitewater guides. We've pioneered whitewater rivers in 35 countries, hosted four world championships, and produced 22 Olympians including two gold medalists. Recognized as "One of the Best Outfitters on Earth" by National Geographic ADVENTURE, you can always trust NOC to provide you with the whitewater rafting experience of a lifetime.
Whether you are joining us for a full day of adventure at our flagship Bryson City Adventure Resort on the Nantahala River, or visiting one of our renowned Outposts located across the Southeast, we welcome you to experience the Leader's In Outdoor Adventure since 1972.
Nantahala River Rafting: Fully-Guided in North Carolina
Bryson City, NC
Distance: 8 Miles
Duration: 3 Hours
Price: From $54
Age: 7+ years or 60+ pounds
Intensity: Beginner
The best introduction to whitewater rafting on the Southeast’s quintessential mountain river. A must-do experience. Learn More
River-to-Ridge: Rafting and Zip Line Package
Bryson City, NC
Duration: 6-7 Hours
Price: From $132
Age: 10+ Years
Weight Range:100-250 pounds
Enjoy a Nantahala River whitewater rafting trip and a Mountaintop Zip Line Tour back-to-back. A full day of outdoor fun! Learn More
Chattooga River Rafting: Section IV (with Lunch)
Clayton, GA
Distance: 6-7 Miles
Duration: 5-6 Hours
Price: $120 - $150
Age: 12+ Years View Additional Requirements
Intensity: Advanced
The most-complete whitewater rafting trip NOC offers. Highly-esteemed by guides and paddlers for beauty and classic rapids. Learn More
Nantahala River Rafting: Guided Duck Trip
Bryson City, NC
Distance: 8 Miles
Duration: 3 Hours
Price: From $62.00
Age: 9+ Years
Intensity: Intermediate
For a bigger challenge on the Nantahala, captain an inflatable kayak or "ducky” with the support of a trained NOC guide. Learn More
Chattooga River Rafting: Section III (with Lunch)
Clayton, GA
Distance: 5-7 Miles
Duration: 5-6 Hours
Price: $105-$110
Age: 8+ Years
Intensity: Intermediate
Enjoy a family-friendly whitewater trip on the Southeast's unspoiled wilderness gem. Features a popular riverside lunch. Learn More
Pigeon River Rafting: Upper Pigeon Gorge
Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN
Distance: 5 Miles
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Price: From $40
Age: 8+ years
Weight Range:70+ Pounds
Intensity: Intermediate
A cornerstone of Smokies vacations, the Pigeon is the closest whitewater rafting tour to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Learn More
Ocoee River Rafting: Middle Ocoee
Benton, TN
Distance: 5 Miles
Duration: 3-3.5 Hours
Price: From $50
Age: 12+ Years
Intensity: Intermediate
The nation's most-popular whitewater rafting trip. The Middle Ocoee offers near-constant excitement from start to finish. Learn More
Ocoee River Rafting: Full-Day Combo (with Lunch)
Benton, TN
Distance: 10 Miles
Duration: 5.5 Hours
Price: From $100
Age: 13+ years
Intensity: Advanced
The Ocoee Combo adds the Upper Ocoee and the thrilling 1996 Olympic whitewater slalom course to the popular Middle Ocoee run. Learn More
Pigeon River Rafting: Lower Pigeon Gorge
Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN
Distance: 4 MIles
Duration: 3 Hours
Price: Youth From $28, Adult From $35
Age: 3+ Years
Intensity: Float Trip
A river adventure built for kids 3+. This trip offers easy rapids and play opportunities both in and out of the water. Learn More
French Broad River Rafting: Full-Day (with Lunch)
Asheville, NC
Distance: 8 Miles
Duration: 5-8 Hours (Depends on Water Level)
Price: From $90
Age: 8+ Years
Intensity: Intermediate
The full-day French Broad trip features 3 additional river miles, and includes more challenging rapids like Class IV Frank Bell’s. Learn More
Nantahala River Raft & Duck Rentals in North Carolina
Bryson City, NC
Distance: 8 Miles
Duration: 3 Hours
Price: From $30
Age: 7+ years or 60+ pounds
Intensity: Intermediate
Guide your own raft. NOC supplies the boat, paddles, gear, shuttle and basic instruction. Previous experience recommended. Learn More
French Broad Rafting: Half-Day Deluxe (with Lunch)
Asheville, NC
Distance: 5 Miles
Duration: 3.5-5 Hours
Price: From $65
Age: 8+ Years
Intensity: Beginner
Raft exciting Class II-III whitewater rapids in Pisgah National Forest and enjoy an unforgettable riverside lunch near Ledges rapid. Learn More
French Broad River Rafting: Half-Day
Asheville, NC
Distance: 5 Miles
Duration: 3-4 Hours
Price: From $50
Age: 8+ Years
Intensity: Beginner
Enjoy 5 miles of whitewater rafting on Class II-III rapids in gorgeous Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, NC. Learn More
Chattahoochee River Tubing - Metro
Atlanta, GA (Power's Island | Johnson's Ferry)
Distance: 3.5 Miles
Location: Atlanta, GA (Power's Island | Johnson's Ferry)
Duration: Half-Day
Price: From $25
Age: 8+ Years
Intensity: Float Trip
Sit back, relax and let the river do the work when you rent one of NOC's closed-bottom river tubes. Learn More
Chattahoochee River Sit-On-Top Kayak Rentals - Metro
Atlanta, GA (Power's Island | Johnson's Ferry)
Distance: 3.5 Miles
Location: Atlanta, GA (Power's Island | Johnson's Ferry)
Duration: Half-Day
Price: Youth from $25, Adult from $35
Age: 5+ or 9+ Years
Intensity: Float Trip
Explore the Chattahoochee by kayak - the ultimate river running boat. Learn More
Chattahoochee River SUP Rentals - Metro
Atlanta, GA (Power's Island | Johnson's Ferry)
Distance: 3.5 Miles
Location: Atlanta, GA (Power's Island | Johnson's Ferry)
Duration: Half-Day
Price: From $50
Age: 12+ Years
Intensity: Float Trip
Cruise the Chattahoochee River on a stand-up paddle board (SUP), the fastest-growing craft in river paddling. Learn More
Chattahoochee River Inflatable Kayak Trips - Metro
Atlanta, GA (Power's Island | Johnson's Ferry)
Distance: 3.5 Miles
Location: Atlanta, GA (Power's Island | Johnson's Ferry)
Duration: Half-Day
Price: Youth from $25, Adult from $35
Age: 5+ or 9+ Years
Intensity: Float Trip
Paddle the Chattahoochee by yourself or with a friend in one of NOC's most popular boats, the inflatable kayak, or "ducky." Learn More
Chattahoochee River Raft Rentals - Metro
Atlanta, GA (Power's Island | Johnson's Ferry)
Distance: 3.5 Miles
Location: Atlanta, GA (Power's Island | Johnson's Ferry)
Duration: Half-Day
Price: Youth from $25, Adult from $35
Age: 5+ Years
Intensity: Float Trip
Explore Atlanta's hometown national park by paddling NOC's stable, self-bailing whitewater rafts down gentle and introductory whitewater. Learn More
Treetop Adventure Nets
Bryson City, NC
Duration: Temporarily Closed
Price:
$8 - Two Hour Pass
$15 - Day Pass
Age: Any (Recommended 3+)
Intensity: Beginner
Explore the nation's first 100% net-based aerial playground. Now available for ages 3+. Learn More
Chattahoochee River Tubing- Roswell
Roswell, GA
Distance: 1.5 Miles
Duration: 3 - 4 Hours
Price: From $25
Age: 8+ Years
Intensity: Float Trip
Chattahoochee River Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Rentals-Roswell
Roswell, GA
Distance: Multiple trip lengths available
Duration: 30+ min
Price: From $25
Age: 10+
Intensity: Float Trip
Chattahoochee River Raft Rentals- Roswell
Roswell, GA
Distance: 2.5 - 4 miles
Duration: 1 - 3 hrs
Price: From $20/person
Age: 5+
Intensity: Float Trip
Chattahoochee River Kayak Rentals- Roswell
Roswell, GA
Distance: Multiple trip lengths available
Duration: 30 min+
Price: From $25
Age: 5+ or 10+ Years
Intensity: Float Trip
Chattahoochee River Canoe Rentals- Roswell
Roswell, GA
Distance: Multiple trip lengths available
Duration: 30 min+
Price: From $50
Age: 5+ or 9+
Intensity: Float Trip
Rapid Transit: Whitewater Rafting and Scenic Train Excursion
Bryson City, NC
Distance: 8 Miles
Duration: 6.5 Hours
Price: $100-$120
Age: 7+ year or
Weight Range:60+ Pounds
Intensity: Beginner
This guest favorite combines a scenic Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train excursion with a Nantahala River rafting trip. Learn More
Smoky Mountain Adventure
Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN
Duration: Full Day
Price: $62 - $67
Age: 8+ Years
Weight Range:70+ Pounds
Intensity: Intermediate
Spend the day taking on two Smoky Mountain Adventures - rafting the Pigeon River and hiking with A Walk in the Woods! Learn More
Chattahoochee River Tube & Brew with SweetWater - Metro
Atlanta, GA (Power's Island | Johnson's Ferry)
Distance: 3.5 Miles
Duration: Half-Day
Price: From $30
Age: 21+
Intensity: Float Trip
We've paired up with SweetWater Brewery for an epic summer adventure! Learn More
Nolichucky Gorge Rafting: Full-Day (with Lunch)
Johnson City, TN
Distance: 8.5 Miles
Duration: 4-7 Hours (depending on water level)
Price: Tailored for custom groups. Call for information.
Age: 12+ Years
Intensity: Intermediate
An authentic wilderness trip featuring significant Class II-IV rapids in the steepest gorge east of the Mississippi. Learn More
Nantahala Adventure Pass with Raft or Duck Rentals in North Carolina
Bryson City, NC
Duration: 5 - 8 Hours
Availability: Memorial Day - Labor Day
Activities: Raft or Duck Rental, Zip Line, Mountain Biking*
Price: From $150 From $60
Age: 7+
Intensity: Intermediate
Captain your own raft or inflatable kayak and enjoy 3 of NOC's most popular activities including the Zip Line Adventure Park and mountain… Learn More
Nantahala Adventure Pass with Guided Rafting in North Carolina
Bryson City, NC
Duration: 5 - 8 Hours
Availability: Memorial Day - Labor Day
Activities: Guided Rafting, Zip Line, Mountain Biking*
Price: From $170 From $80
Age: 7+
Intensity: Beginner
The Nantahala Adventure pass (available Memorial Day - Labor Day) is hands-down the best value for a day filled with fun. Combine fully… Learn More
