Whitewater Rafting on the Nantahala River by NOC (Guide Assisted Trip)

Rated as #1 'Vacation with a Splash' by Good Morning America and one of the 'Best Outfitters on Earth' by National Geographic Explorer, Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) offers gentle to adrenaline packed rafting on seven southeastern rivers.

The Southeast's most popular river, the Nantahala, provides for an exciting half-day introduction to whitewater rafting. Winding eight miles through a lush gorge, the clear waters of the Nantahala offer plenty of excitement on Class II rapids before culminating in the exciting Class III Nantahala Falls.

Allow 2-3 hours on the water, and 3-4 hours total. The Go Blue Ridge Card includes the guide-assisted option (guide in every third raft) which combines the thrill of captaining your own raft with the security of a professional guide nearby. The NOC provides the transportation from their center to the launch and has shower facilities and changing rooms for when you get off the river.

Expand your time at NOC by trying some of their other activities which include kayaking, biking, ropes course, tennis, hiking and fly fishing, plus you can shop at the Outfitter's Store or dine near the river.