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!!

I've been going tubing with Cherokee Rapids on the Oconaluftee River for years and it never…read moredisappoints. The process is easy: they bus you a couple of miles upstream and you float back down to their spot on the river. The trip usually takes 1 to 2 hours depending on the water flow. The river is beautiful and the float is a great balance of peaceful drifting and fun. Most of it is calm and relaxing, but there are a few stretches of mini-rapids that make things more exciting. There's also a swimming hole and a rope swing along the way that make the trip even better. What I like most about Cherokee Rapids is the flexibility. Unlike the other company in the area, you don't have to be back at a set time to catch a bus. You can take your time, enjoy the float, and finish at their riverside landing as long as it's before 5 pm. The staff is friendly, the setup is convenient, and the overall experience is excellent. I definitely recommend Cherokee Rapids if you want a mix of relaxation, adventure, and great service.

The staff was super helpful and wonderful at responding to any test questions you may have. The…read moreriver is super clean but not as full as we would have liked. We took my great niece age 9 for her first adventure. We all enjoyed and would definitely go again !!

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.

I can't wait to do this with my good camera! This tour is beautiful…read moreI love WNC so much we are so blessed to live here

WNC Tours provided us with an exceptional photo tour experience is the Asheville NC area. Jay took…read moreus some of the most breathtaking photo spots in the Pisgah National forest. His instruction on both camera and iPhone were brilliant and invaluable. He even knew where the best coffee stands were located. We enjoyed a wonderful day in his company, and it was well worth the cost of tour and then some. We highly recommend this once in a lifetime experience.

We stayed one night at Deep Creek Campground & Tubing while visiting Bryson City. The campground…read morewas clean, well-maintained, and in a fantastic location just minutes from downtown and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The creek is beautiful, and falling asleep to the sound of the water was a highlight. The staff was accommodating and allowed us to switch to an RV site so we could park next to our tent, which we appreciated. Looking back, I wish we'd asked more questions because the covered tent sites looked much more private and would have been a better fit for us. This is a great campground for families, groups, and anyone wanting to enjoy tubing. The bathhouses were clean, and the camp store had everything we could have needed. The tubing was a lot of fun, though the creek is shallow and rocky in places, so expect a few bumps along the way! If you're looking for a lively campground with plenty of activities, I highly recommend it. If your goal is total peace and seclusion, you may want to look at some of the quieter campgrounds nearby. Overall, we had a great stay and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the Bryson City area.

First time tubing and glad it rained days before which made it a better rushing experience. Nervous…read moreto start all the way at the top, love that they have many different entry points for those who are nervous. Had a great time and loved that I fell out a couple of times and could not stop laughing! Need to know that for parking you need a card no cash. Only $6 to tube all day. Would have liked someone helping tie the tubes to the top of the car but we managed. If you are with people I suggest getting a cable to connect together because you will get seperated and a paddle or stick to get unstuck or move in different directions is a good idea. They have large bathrooms to change in also. Lots of places to just hang out on the side or side of the water to relax. The waterfall was a beautiful place to stop and relax.

We had a great visit at the Appalachian Pond Campground! We had discovered the campground on-line…read moreand booked a campsite. We arrived in a rainstorm and Sarah suggested their "glamp"-site. The glamping was really nice-- set up in a livestock trailer (yes, you read that right), but this "red roof inn" was very comfortable-- equipped with a regular bed and kept us warm and dry. While there, we also did check the campsites out-- very nice and remote if you want to get away. The property also has a cottage/cabin that we already think about when the weather gets cooler. Sarah and John took great care of us and really went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The location is great to reach the Smoky Mountains NP or to get into Pisgah National Forest, or just relax by the pond!

We found this company on Groupon, and decided to give it a shot since the reviews were good. This…read moreis a small, family-owned company with no frills, but that doesn't affect the quality of the experience you receive! All of the guides were awesome, and we all had a blast. "Journey" was our guide, and she was super nice and knowledgeable. I highly recommend 5 Rivers!

Willie was awesome! Our family of 4 had a blast out on the river with him. Super friendly and…read moreknowledgeable.

We stop here whenever we have time to or from Gatlinburg. It has clean restrooms and friendly…read morestaff. It's by the river, and time permitting, you can sit in one of their rockers and relax. They have rockers inside too, with coffee for visitors. If you need maps or information, they have plenty to share. Today (7/23/23) Charisse showed me their trophy for winning best haunted house last year. It's is a heavy spirit, handmade by a Cherokee resident. His bobbing head and earrings make him come to life. If Stephen King sees him, he might write a story about him! I told Charisse he needs a good Native American name.