Fully Guided Rafting Trip
Overview
Fast Rivers opened in 1979. It's the second oldest company on the Nantahala River-- and our longevity is no accident. We're a small business and our goal is to give every single guest a personal, affordable, and downright fun experience on the river. Your trip will most likely be JUST your party, but if you want a guaranteed private trip, we'd be happy to accommodate that (an extra $15 per person.) We have a wide range of guides and we try our best to pair you with someone who will provide you with the type of trip you want. Do you want a chill float, a thrilling experience with rock spins, or something in between-- we'll take care of you! You won't get this kind of personalized experience at the bigger outposts on the river.
What's Included
- We provide transportation to the put in (1 minute from our outpost) and back from the take out (about a 15 minute ride.)
Meeting Location
1965 U.S. 19
Topton, NC 28781, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Total TRIP TIME approximately 3 – 3 ½ hours – Total WATER TIME is about 2 – 2 ½ hours. After we personally fit you into your life jacket and give you full instructions, we shuttle you to where the adventure begins. On your way down the river, you’ll enjoy over 20 named rapids! This final rapid of your adventure is Nantahala Wesser Falls, which is where we take pictures of your group. We’ll wait for you at the take out and shuttle you the 7.5 mile bus ride back to our outpost where warm, dry clothes & pictures of you conquering “The Falls” await you. You can enjoy our picnic tables while relaxing by the creek, or challenge your friend to a game of corn hole. We have a spacious bathroom with changing rooms and hot showers, and a top-notch retail souvenir shop. Your pictures display at our outpost store on a wide screen TV for the whole group to enjoy and relive the fun! They can be purchased in person, over the phone, or through the link on our website!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The Forest Service requires children to be 7 years old OR 60 lbs or more at the time of your trip.
- If you have health conditions or mobility issues, please call to see what level of accommodation we can provide.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: Will I get seasick on Fully Guided Rafting Trip?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5666659P1
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 5 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- We provide transportation to the put in (1 minute from our outpost) and back from the take out (about a 15 minute ride.).
The minimum age to participate is 7..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Fully Guided Rafting Trip is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The Forest Service requires children to be 7 years old OR 60 lbs or more at the time of your trip.
- If you have health conditions or mobility issues, please call to see what level of accommodation we can provide.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fully Guided Rafting Trip will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- We provide transportation to the put in (1 minute from our outpost) and back from the take out (about a 15 minute ride.)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The Forest Service requires children to be 7 years old OR 60 lbs or more at the time of your trip.
- If you have health conditions or mobility issues, please call to see what level of accommodation we can provide.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Operated by a business
