Nantahala River Half Day Guided 
Class I & II
(Minimum age: 7)



Go rafting on the nation's best introductory whitewater river with a fully-trained, professional guide in your raft. You and your family will love the paddling, the scenery, the camaraderie and the rapids, and you'll enjoy your guide's ability to tailor your river experience to best suit your group.

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!

Total Trip Time		3 hours (6.5 for Rapid Transit)
River Miles		8 miles
Time on River		2 hours
Age/Weight Requirements		7 years or 60 pounds

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