Nantahala River Half Day Guide Assisted
Class I & II
(Minimum age: 7)
Guide-assisted means there's a guide in every other raft. This gives you the option of captaining your own raft, with the security of knowing a skilled guide is always nearby. NOC provides the best guide-assisted instruction on the river.If you prefer a trip with a guide in every raft, check out the Nantahala River Guided trip.
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 |