Had an amazing experience with our guide James. He picked us up at 7:15, and we went right to the…read moremouth of the Nantahala. Then to a few other areas of the lake. We caught several fish, and most importantly, my kids each caught a fish and I didn't have to worry about untangling their lines or helping them put some bait on a hook. I could sit back, relax, and enjoy. When it comes to fishing, it doesn't get any better than that. Will 100% call them for another trip next time I'm up at my cabin.

Kyle of Fontana Guides was easy to work with especially when we needed to change days due to…read moreweather. Went on a 4 hour drift fishing trip with my 17 yo son who had never fly fished before. Our guide, Brandan, was easy going, helpful and a real joy to have leading us on the water. Caught a number of trout including an 18" rainbow that my son reeled in! Epic day!

These guys are awesome and very busy. Rich was able to find…read morethe problem with my jet boat and get me back on the water in a day! Not easy during the busiest part of their season. My boat is running fantastic and I couldn't be happier with the repair or the price. The owner, Chris, was great too. I couldn't be there at closing to get my boat for the weekend so they let me pay over the phone and put my boat in a secure location for late pickup. Highly recommended!!

I purchased a used motor for $2000 at Mountain Lakes Marine. They installed it in 2021, ran great…read moreon Muffs, took it to the lake it would not idle or go over 1000 RPM. I broke my back, so the boat sat at MLM, after I'm well enough took it to the lake 4 times and put it right back on the trailer, same thing would not Idle would not go over 1000 RPM. By this time it is August 2022 and tell them to keep it till they had time to really look at it over the winter, July 2023 called and said it was ready 11 months later. Took it Straight to the lake, would not Idle, will not go over $1000 RPM and put it right back on the trailer. After Three years I've decided MLM is not going to this motor and I'm chalking this one up to a $2000 mistake. Regrets Bill. Update I repaired the motor MLM sold me, the Timing base was the wrong part number and hand ground to make fit, the stator was the wrong part and the power pack was the wrong part. After $687 worth of new and correct parts, the engine finally runs right. These error there no way in the past 3 years that Chris did not know about them, but I'm sure he has enough business that it means nothing to him to screw over someone and loose them as a customer. I know you take risk when buying used and I would not have felt bad if Chris had been straight with me from the start but instead he chose to be deceptive and of poor personal character. Here is one of the 3 wrong parts that was on the motor. Timing Base around a $250 part In all it has taken $687 worth of new parts to make the $2000 motor MLM run. Timing base on the motor had been hand ground to make fit.

They deserve all 5 stars for a great trip down the river. Everyone we dealt with was warm and…read morewelcoming. This was not our first time down the Nantahala, we did it the first time with a much larger company. Decided to try this mom and pop type and the experience was way more tailored to our group. We didn't have to wait for buses to fill up as we were the only raft. Our guide was Neal and he was awesome! Very experienced and a great personality. Would highly recommend this outfit. They even took pictures at no additional cost! The wetsuits and jackets were also comped!

Everything was grand -again in 2025! Our outing club does this adventure as often as possible! The…read morehurricane did not harm this region much at all. The crew at endless rivers gave us a great day on the water. Neal our guide was skilled and fun! Thank you from high point nc. Lynette

My husband and I had a great 4th of July, thanks to Eclectic Sun! We rented a tandem kayak and they…read morelet us bring our pup Waffles on the kayak. Even though we got there super early, because of the holiday, there was a HUGE line getting into Devils Fork Park with the park rangers checking in with every vehicle - the rangers were turning away everyone without a parking reservation. I called Eclectic Sun and the nice lady on the phone said to show them our kayak reservation confirmation and that she would have a parking spot saved for us. Because we were in line for 1+ hours, we didn't get in until way after our reservation time but everyone was super nice and adjusted the time for us. The guys at the life jacket rental and down by the water helping people get in and out of their kayaks were also all very nice. All kayaks they had seemed to be in great shape, we had no problem using ours. Once you're out in the water, you can just dock it at any beach area you find around the lake (even though it was a busy day at the lake, there are so many beaches, you can easily find an empty one). We will definitely come back and rent one out again!

Waterfall tour was amazing . From start to finish! Each waterfall more beautiful than the last…read more.. Capt Shane and was helpful & kind. Affordable and bring your bathing suits if you want to swim! Sidenote: parking is convenient if your their early and there's a separate charge for that. $8 per person! Sidenote 2: the water is a beautiful turquoise.... Close to the color of the water in the Caribbean!

Absolutely terrible company. We booked online, and the cancellation policy is written as if the…read morecustomer cancels, there is a cancellation fee. Our trip was cancelled BY THE COMPANY ("due to weather") -- and they are adamant we must still pay the cancellation fee. In fact, they claim they are doing is a favor, because under their cancellation policy, we shouldn't get any refund, so a 20% cancellation fee is more than fair according to Eugene. Mind you, everything says they fish "rain or shine." What an absolute joke of a company.

Went on a guided trip with Seth and it was a great experience. He was extremely knowledgeable and…read moremet us on our skill level. We loved the trip and hope to book with Seth again in the future.

Yesterday was our second summer rafting the river with this company. The river is perfect for…read morerafting with kids. We had so much fun last summer that we requested the same guide again this summer. Douglas was great! He even played some of his music for us to enjoy afterwards. Thank you for another amazing day!

Highly recommended for groups with all ages. Took my 4 year old and my parents on a guided trip. It…read morewas a great time and my daughter loved it. She had fun on the rapids and was pretty entertained throughout. Our guide, Dave, was great and so was the rest of the staff. We will definitely be coming back!

We had an absolutely amazing experience rafting today, and Trevor made it unforgettable! From the…read moremoment we launched, he kept us entertained with his hilarious (and wonderfully corny) jokes while also sharing so many interesting facts and local history about the Nantahala River and surrounding area. His knowledge of the river was impressive, and you could tell he genuinely loves what he does. Trevor proudly introduced himself as the "Okie of the Smokies" since he's from Oklahoma, and his personality made the trip even more fun. He struck the perfect balance of making us laugh, keeping us safe, and making sure everyone in our raft had a great time. If you're lucky enough to get Trevor as your guide, you're in for the best trip on the river. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would request him again in a heartbeat. Thanks, Trevor, for making our family's day so memorable! Five stars all the way!

Today we visited the Nantahala Outdoor Center for whitewater rafting and zip lining, and it was one…read moreof the highlights of our trip! Our rafting guide, Carter, was phenomenal. His customer service was amazing. He made the entire experience fun from start to finish. We laughed the whole way down the river, learned so many interesting facts about the area, and always felt safe. If you're visiting with young kids, this is an amazing family adventure, and Carter made it even more memorable. After rafting, we went zip-lining, and the experience was just as enjoyable. Cole and his crew were fantastic--patient, professional, encouraging, and accommodating. They made everyone feel comfortable, whether it was their first time or not. We 100% recommend Nantahala Outdoor Center for families, couples, or anyone looking for a fun day outdoors. The staff truly made the experience exceptional. Our only suggestion would be to make tipping easier. Currently, guides can only be tipped with cash, and many people don't carry cash anymore. It would be great if the guides had a Cash App, Venmo, or QR code so guests could tip digitally using their phones. They absolutely deserve it! Overall, an unforgettable experience that we'll be recommending to everyone. Thank you, Carter, Cole, and the entire team for making our day so special!

My husbeastie and I are up in Sapphire Valley, spending our week in my family's time share. The…read moreweather has been absolutely fabulous, so we decided to do something outdoorsy. As a teen, I would tube down this river so I offered this as an option to the man and he agreed. Given that he's a larger man, tubing was out, but a single person kayak, called a ducky, would be fine. I opted for the same thing. It was a touch more expensive vs opting for "Extreme tubing" but it was a lot more fun. We both got kitted out in our life vest, got our paddles and into the van and were driven to the Dillsboro drop off site, we were given pointers of where to go and what to look out for. The staff was great! The water was cool but not terribly cold, the river wasn't crowded for the height of summer and we really enjoyed ourselves. It was about 2 hours in the water from the time we put in until we took out. Yes, we did get stuck on a few rocks but we managed to get off of them without dumping ourselves into the drink. We certainly got an upper body workout from using our paddles!

We went on a Sunday morning. They don't do rafts on…read moreSunday. But they do tubes and kayak. We decided the way to go was tubing. The staff was sooooo friendly. We totally recommend this place. The water was a little low. But still it was enough for us to relax and float. And have a little fun at the drops. It took about 2 hrs. To go down the river. And at the stopping point, we didn't have to wait. Some one was there waiting for us to drive us back to our car. $15.00 per person for tubing.

We were seeking adventure and had so many options for whitewater rafting. We decided on this…read moreparticular company for a couple of reasons 1. We could fit 4 in a raft 2. It had a coupon for $12 off!! We called on Tuesday night about 7:45 (they closed at 9) and talked to Teresa who was able to schedule our foursome for a trip at 2:00 on Wednesday. She was so helpful and gave us some tips for travel to Hartford. Once we got there we checked in with a very competent and thorough young lady. We took a short bus ride to the "put in" point. On the 10 minute ride some of the guides performed fun comedic routines which kept us from thinking about how hot we were on a bus with no AC ( except open windows), decked out in life jackets and helmets while holding our paddles upright. :-) We got paired with a river rafting guide named Brantley. He gave us great paddling instructions before we even entered the raft. Since we had all been river rafting before, he explained that the trick to having a more exciting trip is to synchronize your paddle strokes. We had a great time with Brantley. We truly appreciate his concern for our "fun factor" and especially our safe trip down the river.

Been on family trips for more than ten years. We've tubed and canoed but this was by far the most…read morefun. Guides are friendly and fun all while giving the sense of trust that they are looking out for your safety. Our group was 4 parents in one raft and 5 young adults in another (each raft can hold 6). Be sure to tell your guide you want to "surf the rapids".