The Extreme Upper Pigeon trip was tons of fun. If you have no experience but are athletic you will…read morebe ok on the extreme. Guides are great, Ava and Ciera guided my family of four successfully through the trip. I was the only one with experience and I was the only one who fell in, my fault though.

Yes, yes and YES!! we had a total of 8 in our group so we were split (you can only have 7 plus the…read moreguide). My group had Tia and she was amazing. We did the upper pigeon river and due to a lot of flooding in don't think we were able to go the normal route but again, not a big deal. We had a great time with our other riders and it was a really cool experience. We've done rafting that was a bit more extreme as this was supposed to be but again, due to the floods. We still had an amazing time and it was so thanks to Tia! Great personality and kept us very entertained.

We had the blessing of having Yanni as our guide. She was so fun, and made sure everyone was safe…read moreand having a good time. Such a bright personality I would recommend this place to anyone looking to white water raft in the area. The prices are affordable and well worth it.

We had an excellent experience with Big Creek Expeditions! The entire staff was kind, professional,…read moreand organized from beginning to end. Our guide, Darrell U., was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable, gave clear instructions, and made everyone feel safe and confident on the river. His experience and positive attitude made the trip even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a fun, well-run whitewater rafting adventure, we highly recommend Big Creek Expeditions. We'll definitely be back!

We had a great experience renting a peddleboat! We weren't familiar with the area but the staff…read moreprovided great recommendations for coves to check out on the lake. He even recommended some hiking locations close to where we were staying. Very knowledgeable and definitely a highlight of our trip, would love to come back and try the other watercraft options!

We had so much fun kayaking. The owner runs a one-man show. He is super nice! Just park and walk…read moredown to the left side of the marina. He has a little awning to wait under and it may take a while if it is busy but it is worth it. $30 for two hours. Not too bad for Noris lake!

This place was great! You can tell all the employees enjoy what they do and they make the adventure…read moreso much more fun! Jesse was our guide and he was very funny and got two of us outta the water quick n easy! 10/10 recommend

We had so much fun ebiking in Banff last summer that i thought it would be fun to do in Asheville…read moretoo. I booked the easy ebike ride which was a 12 mile bike ride into Tennessee. We had a 2pm start (1:30pm arrival) and were the only people registered so private ebike tour for us. TJ was our guide and he was training someone so we ended up with 2 guides, which was great. Both of them were very knowledgable about Asheville, nature (i learned what poison ivy looks like) and biking. It took me a few minutes to get my ebike bearings, but then were off. The first part of the ride was on gravel, which was a little tricky, but it was all good when we hit the road. It also started raining and we got pretty wet...i couldn't decide if the rain made the ride miserable or more fun. Maybe both! The biking itself wasn't too hard and honestly we probably could have done it on regular bikes and gotten a workout, but i do find ebiking super fun. We stopped a few times, which helped with our sore butts and learned about the area. A few hours later we said goodbye to our new friends and headed back to Asheville (about an hour away). They also offer many other activities like white water rafting so recommended if you're looking for a little adventure.

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!

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".

We did the Ziplining with Mack and Jasper and had a fantastic time!! Recommend 100% the whole staff…read moregave you the confidence needed to enjoy!!

Emma was an incredible guide that handled the entire trip with grace and expertise. Her…read moreknowledgeable approach and lively candor kept our family well informed and entertained the entire trip. I've never been on a River Rat rafting trip before, but I know that I'll use them again in the future! 5 A+ well done.

We had the BEST experience with River Rat whitewater rafting! From start to finish, everything was…read morerun so well--extremely organized, clean facilities, and perfectly on time. Every staff member we met was funny, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, which made the whole day even more enjoyable. Our guide, Ocean, was AMAZING! She knew it was our first time and went out of her way to explain what to expect, making us feel confident and excited. She turned our first rafting trip into an unforgettable adventure--full of laughs, thrills, and a few "core memories" we'll be talking about for years. If you're thinking about going rafting, do it--and go with this company. You won't regret it! We did try other rafting companies after and that was a mistake. We will always come back to Ocean & River Rats.

We had a great time! The owner was super knowledgable and fun! Beautiful float!read more

This past Saturday I was part of a white water rafting trip on the French Broad River. I absolutely…read moreloved the experience. Hot Springs Rafting was first rate in every way. Our river guide Mike was fun, nice, very informative. He gave good instruction and gave good signals on the river. When we got out at Stackhouse, we were met by Karen who had watermelon for us to enjoy. She took us back to Hot Springs in good shape having had much fun. I will definitely call on Hot Springs Rafting for my next river adventure.

Such a fun time! This is my second time rafting down the French Broad River with Blue Heron and…read moreboth times have been a blast. The guides are knowledgeable, engaging, and they make you feel very safe. The total time in the water was around 5 hours with a lunch break on a pretty rocky side of the river. Prices were very reasonable for the photos at the end. Highly recommended experience.

Very focused on safety and good overview. Felt comfortable with Wags' safety overview. Our guide…read morewas a little less experienced, which got us stuck a few times, but that added to the excitement of an overall pretty easy ride. Nice scenery and felt comfortable the entire time. Kids loved jumping off a rock and into the river. Would recommend for those looking for a not-too-crazy adventure.

We had a great time! The people are great. Friendly and helpful. Locals who know the area. Noah,…read morethe owner's son, was a very sweet young man. He met us at the end of our ride and helped us out of the water. My only regret is we waited until our last day to do this. That won't happen again! And the next time we will go for the longer trip. We love being in the water. Highly recommend!

Booked 1 week before trip , told he had everything , bait tackle gear canoes etc . Upon arrival…read moreshop was closed . Had to call the man , He was late . Only to be given 2 poorly maintained canoes . Upon getting onto water the one canoe started taking on water , immediately called him and was told I will be right there , it took him 45 minutes to arrive . Did give us 2 kayaks to use , Not the trip I was expecting . Be cautious .NOT for a family with small children . Although he was nice it was a disappointing trip !!