We requested Jack specifically because he was hilarious, knowledgeable, and knew exactly how to…read morehandle the river. We booked the full-day rafting trip and had one of the wildest, most fun rides ever. He somehow managed to take a boat full of completely uncoordinated people and work a miracle. If you go, you're going to have an absolute blast. One thing to know beforehand: the lunch portion is one serving so if you're someone who eats a lot like myself, pack something extra to eat for the lunch break.

Just had our 4th adventure with Rolling Thunder and once again, they demonstrated why we keep…read morecoming back. Amazing guides, great safety, and an overall phenomenal time.

What a fun experience for the whole family! Our family of five spent hours floating on tubes doing…read morethe beautiful "adventure" route. The tubes held up (even when we got caught up on rocks) and we felt safe the whole time. We saw deer, a turtle, and a snake on our float too. 100% worth the cost for the fun memories.

Cartecay River Experience has a really good tubing experience because they have several options for…read moreyou when you go to the first location for the business. You can sign up there (where the pizza shop is) to go on the regular lazy river or you can sign up to go on the "Extreme" river. If it's a weekend, you're definitely looking at a line, so plan ahead. They allow you to bring your own tubes and just pay the shuttle fee. That's fantastic! The extreme river experience is several miles up the road, which makes it a longer trip, but also puts you above a bunch of rapids. DO NOT TIE YOUR TUBES TOGETHER IF YOU ARE IN BIG GROUPS!!!! Two is OK, but more than that runs the risk of one of your tubes going the wrong direction and then tearing holes in your tube. There is NO ONE COMING. Your best bet, if your tube pops/rips/deflates is to just keep going down the river the best you can. We made the mistake of tying the 4 of us together....my mom and sister went down one side of the rapids while her boyfriend and I went down the other. There wasn't any choice in this- it was just where the current led our tubes. Since we were connected, the rope stopped us from passing through the rapids easily. We got stuck! My sister managed to get untied and floated on down. My mom had to get out of her tube. I got out of mine and had to help my mom and her boyfriend, and by the time I got to him, his tube was shredded open. I ended up giving him my tube and I just rolled across all the rocks on my way down the rest (more than half) of the river. It kinda sucked for me. I don't know if it's allowed or if it costs more, but you should ask for an extra tube if you're going thru any rapid sections. It may sound like my experience was terrible, but it was fun for everyone else. We brought our own tubes too- so we saved some money on rentals! If you're going on the "extreme" run, and you're renting tubes, you'll need to wait for the shuttle- which could take up to an hour and a half- depending on the lines. Bring water- stay hydrated. If you bring your own tubes, the only shuttle you'll be using is the one at the bottom of the run to bring you back to your car(s). If you plan on going tubing regularly- I highly recommend getting your own tubes. We were able to park, fill up our tubes, and get in the water in like 30min. Same thing for the return trip in the shuttle and packing up. The people are very nice and everything seems sets up with ease. I DO have to take a star away for the changing rooms. They only have 2 and they are AWFUL. I must recommend that you bring a changing pop-up tent with you. It'd be a much more hygienic option. Would I go back! Absolutely! It was fun! We learned a few things and our next trip on the Cartecay will be perfect! I guarantee that if you follow our tips, things will go swimmingly.

We came yesterday and I genuinely can't stop thinking about how special it was…read more I called last minute in the afternoon after my little one woke up from his nap, not really expecting much -- but they fit us in that same day. From the moment we arrived, Ray made us feel so welcome. He had the horse ready for us, walked us through everything, and was so patient and attentive making sure my little one felt safe and comfortable the whole ride. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does. What we didn't expect was everything that came after. We got to explore the petting zoo, meet the farm animals, and then a staff member came over and introduced us to a baby goat that was only a few days old, my little one's face was absolutely priceless. And then the moment that made this visit truly unforgettable, while my son was laughing away on the horse shaped tire swing, I glanced over and noticed a wobbly little goat behind us. Turns out we were witnessing a mama goat giving birth right there in front of us. Completely unplanned, totally magical. My little one got a nature lesson he'll probably never forget. This place has the most wonderful energy and the staff clearly care deeply about both the animals and their guests. We will absolutely be back. Highly recommend!

We booked a two-hour trail ride at the beginning of our trip and had such an amazing experience…read morethat we ended up booking a second ride before our vacation was over! I'm an experienced rider and my husband is a beginner, and our guide, Dave, did a fantastic job matching us with horses (and a mule!) that fit our individual experience levels. He also tailored the trail and ride to our abilities, which made the experience fun and memorable for both of us. For our second ride, it had been raining quite a bit, so Dave took us on a one-hour route where the trails were dry enough and safe for the horses. We really appreciated that their safety and well-being came first, and we still had an amazing time. Both rides were such a highlight of our trip. Thank you, Dave, for being such a great guide and for making us feel so welcome in Blue Ridge! We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in the area

I've been coming back to Carolina Ocoee for years and they always do an amazing job. This year I…read morehad a new guide "Les" who was fantastic. Can't say enough about how he took us down the river and gave us a memorable day. Do yourself a favor... there are many companies doing this tour... these guys are The Best

I raft the Ocoee almost every year, and Carolina Ocoee is the only company I've ever gone with. I…read morealways have a great time, and I highly recommend them.

Had an amazing Saturday this weekend. Myself and 3 friends 1 who had never been on a horse before…read more We did the 4 hour excursion and meal. I highly recommend for everyone!!

I loved this place. It was first on my list!! They explained everything and gave us amazing horses…read more The location is beautiful and the ride was fun. What made it even more special was the little greeter an absolutely beautiful little cat!

We had a private experience (husband and I for anniversary) this place went the extra mile and set…read moreup a beautiful table, chairs, sparkling cider, chocolates, and red roses by a lovely little stream. For our wedding anniversary, we exchanged our original wedding vows again and shared such a lovely emotionally intimate moment that I will cherish for a lifetime. Our tour guide was so down to earth easy to talk to. She pointed out wildlife and took so many great photos for us! We rode through the woods, did a small creek crossing where the horses got a nice cold drink, and even took photos where we could see 3 places at once! (NC, TN, GA) the horses were very tame, sweet, and obedient and I can't wait to come back!

Our guide Ann and her horse major were excellent guides for our group of three! Ann was super sweet…read moreand professional. We were inexperienced and some of us a little nervous. We had a wonderful time. Our horses were Snickers, Red, and pepper. Thanks for the great experience!

This was an amazing day!! Clint was our Rafting captain, and took us gloriously down the river!…read more Thank you Clint, here s a little poem for you. On Ocoee's waves we laughed with delight, Clint led us through every splash and every white. A French crew with smiles, adventure and cheer, Merci Clint for memories we'll treasure for years. A bientot!!!!

From the owners , River guides and the Ocoee Rapids everything was spectacular. Can't wait to…read morereturn again Butch and Laura.

I just wanted to give a quick shout out to Kyle! Great customer relations…read more Traveling all over the US, I absolutely love to explore the "local experience". Blue Ridge, GA , is known for its awesome fly fishing environment. I myself have never had the opportunity to try this activity, but am so intrigued by the culture built around this sport. Kyle was informative and very knowledgeable as well as friendly. If felt like I wanted to "hang"! This is a nice shop with state on the art equipment. Although a bit small with a limited selection, Kyle said he had more options if ordering was necessary. The company offers guided fishing tours with the guarantee of a fun filled local fishing experience. The reviews on Yelp seem to reflect this outcome. The prices seem to be in line with the other shops in the area. Just remember, nowadays, it's all about the personal interactions the create the ultimate customer experience. Kudos Kyle! See you soon.

My husband and I stopped by to grab a few things we needed for our fly fishing day. We are new to…read morethis type of fishing and we were welcomed immediately when walking through the door. The staff is very friendly and took some time to show us a few great spots to fish and also helped us pick out some things that would help us be a bit more successful! Definitely recommend stopping by!