More action, bigger rapids, and more of them, for bigger kids, but still family-friendly.
Our Nantahala Family Adventure is the most family-friendly whitewater rafting trip on the Nantahala River!
This whitewater rafting trip is designed specifically for families with pre-teens and young teens. It goes down the popular Nantahala River. Minimum age is age 7. Kids age 7 to 10 should be adventurous and active for this trip. Age 11 & up usually do good on this trip, unless someone is apprehensive about rafting. Kids age 7 to 10 who are not active and adventurous usually do better on our Ultimate Kids Rafting Trip.
Make a day of it in the Nantahala Gorge at our Nantahala Rafting Center and Park.
The Nantahala River has more rapids than the Tuck and they are bigger rapids. It's also a cooler river, but it is still family-friendly. It's great for older beginners and families with more adventurous kids. You get our family-friendly guides and raft at a family pace.
You'll get a little extra river time and more guides per guest on this trip. It's guide-assisted. Guides are along, but not in every raft. You can pay additional to guarante a guide in your raft. This Nantahala River trips comes with our Ultimate Money Back Guarantee.
This trip runs daily in season at Noon. Other trips that are not as family-oriented are available earlier and later in the day.
Why choose Blue Ridge Outing Co. on the Nantahala River?
You'll raft one of the countries most popular rivers and run eight miles of crystal clear mountain river running through the Nantahala National Forest. Raft more than 20 fun and adventurous rapids, ending with the classic Little Wesser.
The Nantahala Family Adventure is designed specifically for families with pre-teen and young teens. We've added our family rafting expertise to this rafting trip. Choose from our larger 6 to 8 person rafts or our new sporty but stable family size rafts.
You'll raft one of the countries most popular rivers and run eight miles of crystal clear mountain river running through the Nantahala National Forest. Raft more than 20 fun and adventurous rapids, ending with the classic Little Wesser.
Our guides are always on the river with you, but not in every boat. You can pay additional to guarantee a guide in your raft.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Nantahala Family Adventure.
Call to Reserve 1-800-572-3510
Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
Cost
| Number in Party | Age 15 & Up | Age 4 to 14 |
| 1 - 11 | $39.00 | $29.00 |
| 12 - 24 | $36.00 | $26.00 |
| 25 & Up | $33.00 | $23.00 |
Guides - This trip is guide-assisted rafting. Guides are along, nearby, and always on the river with you, but they are not in every raft. This works for many people. In a our smaller rafts, you need one person to steer and paddle in the back. And, you need at least one other paddler. Everyone gets a paddle and most kids do help paddle the boat. If you are uncomfortable without a guide in your boat, then you can pay extra to guarantee a guide in your boat.
Guide in Boat - You can pay $9/person extra (minimum $45) to guarantee a guide in your boat.
Trip Times for Nantahala Family Adventure:
Noon daily in season. Season for 2009 is May 15th to Sept. 30th.
Why choose Blue Ridge Outing Company for your family's rafting trip on the Nantahala River?
We operate on the Nantahala River under a "Special Use Permit" from the U.S. Forest Service. Kids must be at least 60 pounds or at least seven years old.
How long does it take?
You are on the river for about 2 1/2 hours. There is additional time for a Safety Briefing, getting outfitted, shuttle etc. Total time here is usually about 3 1/2 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions about this trip.
Call to Reserve - 1-800-572-3510
Directions - Where easy to get to!
Reservations 1-800-572-3510
We operate on the Nantahala River via a Special Use Permit from the U.S. Forest Service.
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