White Water Rafting Nantahala River Half Day Fully Guided - ( ![]() The shimmering Nantahala River (which means "Land of the Noonday Sun" in Cherokee) offers river rafting through family friendly rapids that are mild but exciting. Nantahala rafting features eight miles of practice on easy Class II rapids before splashing through the exciting Class III whitewater of Nantahala Falls. This is one of America’s most popular whitewater runs! Rafting season runs through late fall. How to Prepare for a Rafting Trip |