Click here for details on the Tuck
Click here for details on the Nantahala

We offer the Ultimate Trip & Super Splash on both rivers.  Click here for the Ultimate and Super Splash discussion and details below.

Operating Season

 Tuck - Late May thru Early September
 Nantahala - April thru October

Other Trip Options

Camp and Raft
Combo Trips – Raft both the Tuck & the Nantahala
Duck the Tuck

Take Your Kids Camping – A Great Family Adventure!

Stay at our campground at our Nantahala Outpost.  It is convenient, comfortable, and clean. Located in the Nantahala Gorge, it strikes a good balance between secluded and convenient.

A note about lodging in the NC Mountains: There are hundreds of great places to stay in our area. And, there are many great full service campgrounds.  Our campground is not for everyone. Click here to get a copy of our lodging list for other options. 

Our campground works great for three types of people:

1. Experienced campers who are bringing their own tent and want to spend a night or two while they raft. You can use our inexpensive open field camping.
2. Experienced campers who don’t want to hassle with their tent, but can handle everything else. They can use one of our tents that we already have set up. This convenience cost a little more than open field camping.
3. Apprehensive Campers can use our “Take Your Kids Camping.” It is specifically designed for those who aren’t really comfortable or experienced camping, but want to let their kids experience the unique adventure of camping at least once. Our camping guides are always on the campground with you and available for routine and non-routine needs. They assist you with most aspects of camping, including getting the campfire going. You’ll use one of our tents that is already set-up. You and your kids enjoy the fun and unique adventure of camping with out all the hassles of setting up and without the fears and frustrations common to beginning campers going it alone. Click here for details.

Our campground is close and convenient if you are rafting with us. Our campground is located at our Nantahala Outpost. It’s 25 minutes from our Tuck Outpost.

Our campground is not for long-term camping. Campers generally stay one to three nights. It is not a full service campground. There is no electricity at campsites. We do have hot showers and bathrooms.

Camping Cost 

Take Your Kids Camping – Click here to get more information about this program designed for beginner and inexperienced campers to take their kids camping.

Combo Trips – Raft both the Tuck & the Nantahala

You can even do Two Rivers in One Day, if you’re up for it.

Combo Trip Cost – Pay the regular price for the first trip and get $5 per person off the second trip of the combo you take.

The Ultimate Combo
            Day One – The Ultimate Tuck
            Day Two – The Ultimate Nantahala

The Big Day Combo
            Morning – Ultimate Nanny
            Afternoon – Duck the Tuck (Or, raft the Tuck)

Peak Season Big Day Raft Combo
            Morning – Ultimate Tuck
            Afternoon – Raft the Nantahala (In the peak rafting season we do a             3:30PM trip on the Nantahala.

Ducky Combo
            Day One – Duck the Tuck (morning or afternoon)
            Day Two – Duck the Nantahala (minimum age & skill level required)

Duck the Tuck – The Tuck is one of the best rivers in the U.S. for Duckys (inflatable kayaks). The water is relatively warm and the rapids fun but forgiving. Duckys are available on all of our Tuck trips.

Duck the Tuck Cost – Cost is as listed for Ultimate & Super Slash trips below and on the Tuck and Nantahala pages. 

Ultimate Tuck & Ultimate Nantahala

Our Ultimate Trips are designed specifically to give you the best chance for a great family rafting experience.

Trip size is smaller. You usually have the best weather of the day. You have more guides per guest. You have the best boat options. We take a little extra time.

And, you get our Ultimate Money Back Guarantee. If you don’t have a great time rafting with your kids, we’ll give you a full and complete refund.  We’ve found no other outfitter in the region offering a Money Back Guarantee and we’ve found only one other outfitter in the U.S. offering a Money Back Guarantee. We want you to have fun with your family. If you don’t have fun rafting with your family, then you shouldn’t have to pay.

Choose the Ultimate Tuck if you have younger kids, beginners or anyone a little apprehensive.

Click here for Ultimate Tuck details

Choose the Ultimate Nantahala if you have active & adventurous kids age 7 & up, or anyone a little apprehensive age 9 & Up.

Click here for Ultimate Nantahala details

Ultimate Tuck – 11AM all season
The Ultimate Nantahala – June 10 – Labor Day 9:45AM
 
Ultimate Trip Cost        Age 15 & up   -  $41 per person
                                  Under Age 15  - $31 per person

What about older kids?  Over the years, we have taken hundreds of older kids on our trips. Most are rafting with us because they have a younger brother or sister that's rafting with us. Older kids almost always have a great time on our trips. Yes, they can do bigger white water. Before the trip, they are concerned that they'll be bored. They never are. On the trip, they realize it's fun for everyone. They can be (and usually are) more playful than the younger kids. One or two person Duckys can be a great option for older kids. They add adventure and independence to the trip for them.

Super Splash Tuck and Super Splash Nantahala

Run the same fun and exciting stretch of river, just later in the day.  These trips cost less. Trip size is usually larger. There are fewer guides per guest. And, weather often clouds up, with an increased chance of a rain shower in the afternoon.

This is usually not a problem for the more adventurous; but if you have younger kids, beginners, or anyone who is a little apprehensive, then one of our Ultimate trips is recommended.

You get our “Make Up Trip Guarantee” with our “Super Splash.” If you don’t have a fun time rafting with your group or family, you can raft with again for free.

Super Splash Tuck  – 2:00PM all season, but not every day. Call for specifics.

Super Splash Nantahala

Through May 25:    11:30AM
 May 26 - June 9:      9:45AM
 June 10 - Aug. 10:    1:45PM
 Aug. 10 - Sept. 4:   11:30AM, 1:45PM
 September 5 – 30:  Sat.: 9:45AM, Sun.—Fri.: 11:30AM
 October:  11:30AM

Super Splash Trip Cost:
$29 per person, except $34 per person for under age 7.

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