Guided Ducky Raft: NOC Rafting

Overview

A guided ducky adventure is perfect for guests who enjoyed the rafting adventures but want a little more of a challenge. “Duckies” or inflatable kayaks are nimble one or two-person boats that put you right at water level and in control of your river run. Professionally trained guides will paddle alongside sharing techniques and demonstrating the best lines for rapids along the Nantahala River. Explore eight miles of Class II rapids to prepare for the big finish at Class III Nantahala Falls.

NOC provides a pre-trip orientation, professionally maintained boats suitable for any group size, a highly trained guide, and a shuttle to the put-in.

Highlights

• Ducky rentals are ideal for guests in good physical condition, that want to take the adventure to the next level, but still have an experienced guide along for the ride.
• Practice paddling skills along the perfect mix of fun class II-III rapids, waves, and splashes with calmer floating spots, finishing with Nantahala Falls.
• NOC provides high quality boats and gear to fit inflatable duckies in single or tandem.
• The Nantahala River is the quintessential mountain river with spectacular scenery and clear water.

What to Expect

A rentals rafting or ducky trip will take approximately 3 hours total with 2 hours spent on the river.

Please check-in for your trip 30 minutes prior to your reservation on the Adventure Deck at NOC Bryson City.

After a brief orientation and video, you’ll get geared up with pfds and paddles and load onto the big blue bus to shuttle to the river put in. An NOC trained guide will paddle with you, coaching you through bouncy waves, cool mountain water, and fun rapids ending at Nantahala Falls. Duckies may increase your chances of swimming more than a raft would, so prepare to get wet.