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Nantahala River Rafting - a whitewater experience the entire family can enjoy!

The Nantahala River in North Carolina alternates between calm spells of sparkling flatwater to over 20 named whitewater rapids. This feisty river is a particular favorite of families with young children. Our Nantahala rafting trips are a full eight mile river journey through North Carolina’s most scenic mountain terrain.

During the rafting season, flotillas of brightly colored white water rafts converge on this popular river every day. The Nantahala echoes with squeals and laughter. Rafters get acquainted with an array of rapids such as Root Canal, The Bump and The Isle of Dumping.

Rafters of all ages (as long as they weigh at least 60 pounds) can participate in the fun of paddling and maneuvering their own raft down the Nantahala River. Choose from a guide-assisted trip which has a qualified guide in every second or third raft; or go non-guided if you are confident that you don’t need any assistance. Or, if you prefer and for a little more money, you can hire a guide just for your raft.

Those who want to get closer to the whitewater action can paddle this river in funyaks or duckies which are sporty one or two person inflatable kayaks.

Our trips begin and end at Rolling Thunder’s Nantahala rafting center which is located on Hwy. 19 West, 11 miles west of Bryson City, North Carolina. Click here for directions.We have hot showers, camp sites, picnic area and large bunkhouses for groups.

We take trips down the Nantahala River 7 days a week.

All participants on rafting trips must weigh at least 60 pounds or be at least 7 years of age.

NANTAHALA RIVER 2008 TRIP TIMES

March 29 to May 23
One trip each day at 12:30 p. m.

May 24 to September 2
Two trips each day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

September 3 to October 4
Sunday through Friday: One trip each day at 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Two trips at 10:00 a.m. and 2 p.m.



Our rafting prices are per person and include all taxes, river use fees, transportation to and from the river and all necessary equipment including rain suits if necessary.

NANTAHALA 2008 RATES

May - Sept. Sun - Fri Sat* Group**
Raft with Guide $34 $37 $32
Guide Assisted $28 $31 $26
Rental/Non-guided $18 $21 $16
Single Funyak $26 $28 N/A
Double Funyak $24 $26 N/A
Hi-Performance Funyak $30 $32 N/A
Camping w/ Hot Showers $9 $10 $9
Bunkhouse/Hostel
*Plus 10% Lodging Tax 		$12 $15 $10




The Nantahala River has “cap” days which are limited capacity/high use days where river rafting companies are only allowed to take a limited number of people down the river on that day. Prices on “cap” days are $31 for guide-assisted trips and $21 for non-guided/rental trips.

**Group rates are for 10 or more people and are not offered on “cap” days, Saturdays or holiday Sundays. For groups of more than 40 people, please call our office for details on pricing.

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800-408-7238

rafting@rollingthunderriverco.com


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