My group had such a great time. We were able to enjoy the experience and feel safe with Leon as our guide!

Well organized. We had a great guide (Alicia). A fun trip and then had a good lunch at their "bus bar".

We had a great experience and Leon was an awesome guide! He helped ease some first time nerves and kept it fun and enjoyable! Will definitely book again and make sure to request Leon! read more

Adventures Unlimited - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Ocoee, Tennessee

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This was my first time rafting as an adult. 5 friends and I made the journey down to the Ocoee and could not have been more pleased with our experience. We were all a bit nervous prior to the trip but they gave great safety info that made us all feel more confident. Our guide, Connor, was GREAT. He was funny, knowledgeable and friendly. He ensured we had a wonderful time and that we stayed safe. He also gave us a lot of information about the river, each rapid, etc. We would definitely book another trip through AU. They were great! read more

Adventures Unlimited - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Ocoee, Tennessee

Connor was our guide and we had a blast! He kept us entertained the entire ride. We did the middle and would definitely come again. Thanks so much for making our trip amazing! read more

Leon (which is MUCH cooler name than Leroy) did a FANTASTIC job with our group. He was clearly experienced and knowledgeable, throwing in white water-science facts and humor all throughout the trip. He kept us at ease for our safety while making the ride entertaining and exciting. Our group really enjoyed getting to know him and the opportunity to have him as our raft guide. Thanks for the memories made! -Leon's Salamanders read more

I don't know where to start...but this was AMAZING and such a great experience for the whole family. Middle Ocee river is 2.5 hours from Gatlinburg but it's a easy drive on interstate 40. When we got there it was ample parking. It was early spring when we went so there were only one trip a day. The staff was amazing! Our guide and one of the earliest outfitters in the area Carlo was very informative and fun. The river would be rated 2-3 rapids so it had some good drops and white water but nothing that would be too dangerous for kids. When you sign up online make sure you pay for pictures early..it'll save you $10 and you definitely would want pictures!!! read more

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Very easy to book and great raft guides and bus driver. There's a store so you can buy snacks before or after trip and some souvenirs as well. You can leave your keys with the store clerk for safekeeping and tipping the raft guides is easy with a tip box or online payment info. Our guide Shelbie was great! She asked us what kind of adventure we wanted and delivered a super fun time. We learned about the rapids, the geology, and some of the flora specific to the Ocoee. Always a great time with AU!! read more

Leon was a wonderful guide! He did an amazing job even with us bringing two scared teenagers! read more

Adventures Unlimited - Going down Ocoee River - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Ocoee, Tennessee

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I've been taking kids down the Ocoee for years and Adventures Unlimited is and has been my go to guide. Circumstances dictated using another guide last year and, sheesh, what a difference. We took two boats of scouts down this trip. Paul was our guide and his experience, professionalism, and enthusiasm were outstanding. He's guided for 18 years, the last five on the Ocoee, and it showed. We were able to surf rapids, hit them at crazy angles, and come out the other side wide-eyed, and whooping! The boys enjoyed it too. Their facilities and equipment are exceptional. The other guides, the ladies inside, and our bus driver were all friendly and professional. And the entire experience was FUN! That was the goal and AU delivered! We also came away with great photos of the trip to share with friends and family. I will not run the Ocoee with any other outfitter again. Adventure Unlimited is the bomb! read more

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This has been the Go-To place for our white water rafting family trips. We are always taken care of and definitely feel the love from our instructors who make sure we are safe and have lots of fun. Highly recommend it and will continue to use their services in the upcoming trips and events for our family. read more

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Nice place, the gift shop and separate bath house (has showers) are well-maintained. Plenty of parking. It was 'pirate day' and the guides were dressed up as was our guide, Dawn. She was fun, cool, and knowledgeable. My friends and I just had a great time taking on the rapids and she knew just what do our whole trip. But definitely recommended. Only downside...hardly any place around to eat, maybe pack a lunch. read more

Booking, not a good experience. Showers in the women's bathroom are really gross. The toilet stalls are extremely small. The guys that are river guides are AWESOME! They are so fun and made the trip that much more fun. Rafting down the river is gorgeous! read more

Adventures Unlimited - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Ocoee, Tennessee

Amazing white water rafting experience! The expert guide, Jimmy, was extremely knowledgeable and we felt very safe. Jimmy made the experience fun and shared interesting facts along the way. The entire staff made us feel important and special. The changing facilities were very clean. The rafting equipment/gear was top notch. We will definitely book another trip! read more

This was an AWESOME experience rafting on the Middle Ocoee River. Dustin was an excellent guide and gave our group of Six a great run through all of the exceptional rapids. Probably the best whitewater rapids in the Eastern US. I highly recommend this outfitter as they made the trip both safe and fun. Worth the trip to this River. read more

This was an awesome booking experience and trip! Definitely would recommend to anyone. My friends and I had a blast and the best guide named Rick! Will be returning for sure! read more

10/10 trip and guides 10/10 food/bar 10/10 all around. Good vibes and the location is a plus. read more

We really have enjoyed camping here in past years and getting to paddle both of the near by rivers. We absolutely love the BUS. The only complaint we have is that Friday and Saturday are live music nights that end at midnight as well as the bar being open until then too. Be PREPARED to return to your camp and to be totally silent. No laughing or sitting around the fire to talk. We were threatened with the police both nights. Once by another anal camper that just had to get up early and then Saturday by the bar girl. I will return with my group only if we are not going to camp. Can you really expect people to wind down in silence at midnight when the bar and the music is over at midnight as well? Maybe close it down at 11pm..... read more

Had a great trip on the Ocoee. Josh Lemon was our guide and he was fantastic. We will definitely be back.

A Half Off Depot deal led my friends and I to a white water rafting trip on the Ocoee River in Tennessee. From Atlanta, the drive to Adventures Unlimited in Ocoee was about 2 hours. If you are using a GPS or Google Maps, the directions may put you on some farmland behind the AU property. It's best to use the directions on AU's web site (http://www.adventuresunlimited.net/Direction.aspx). We were part of the 10am Saturday morning group. The weather was sunny and about 70 degrees at that time. The 9am group had rented out all 70 wet suits (at $7 per). In addition to the HOD deal, there was a $3 surcharge for each person (waiver fee). We each grabbed a life jacket, helmet, and paddle from the woodshed and piled onto old yellow school buses which drove us to the entry point. The bus ride was about 10-15 minutes. The guides unloaded the rafts from the top of the buses and then everyone split into groups of up to 6 people per raft. Our guide, Russ, gave us a safety briefing and basic instructions on how to raft. We had a few minutes to test out the raft in the upper portion of the river before heading down a ramp where the real fun began. I went barefoot on my trip, but I wouldn't recommend it. It's best to wear water shoes. Some of the walking involves carrying the heavy raft over gravel and it will be painful for your feet if you don't have shoes on. I'd advise against flip-flops unless you are sure you won't fall into the water. Otherwise, you can easily lose them. The weather was perfect on our trip. There was not a cloud in the sky and the river and surrounding scenery was picturesque and beautiful. The ride lasted about 2 hours, but we had so much fun, it felt like it lasted only 30 minutes. Every now and then, Russ would stop our raft and we would take breaks. As he told us during the safety briefing, we signed up for a sport, not for a leisurely ride down the river. With 6 people in our raft, we did not have to exert ourselves too much while paddling. We were able to get out of the raft and swim at one point. The water was cold, but our bodies adjusted quickly. It was fun letting the current of the river sweep us away. The rapids were Class 3 and 4 rapids. There were some pretty intense dips, but nothing too insane. Nobody fell out of our raft. Russ also let us take turns riding the bull (sitting at the very tip of the raft) which was pretty exciting. At the end of our trip, the buses were waiting for us. We loaded back on and went back to AU. AU has hot showers, but you'll have to bring your own soap, shampoo, towel, etc. Definitely bring a change of clothes. Inside the AU store, you can check out photos they've snapped of you. Alternatively, you can go to AU's web site and look at them there. All in all, I had a very good time. read more

Adventures Unlimited - White water rafting on the Ocoee. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Ocoee, Tennessee

We rafted two days in June. The first day we did the upper and lower and it was great. The second day we just did the lower. We had a sweet but not very good guide. We have rafted the Ocoee many times and never had as many issues as we had today. This was our first and last time using Adventures Unlimited. read more

We took part of a work day to get out for an adventure on the Ocoee! We were placed with the best guides who promised to show us a great time. Tyler and Shelby (who was training) did not disappoint! They were both informative about the rapids and made sure we were all having a blast. We had all the adrenaline rush's while still feeling totally safe! They were friendly and fun! Would definitely recommend! read more

Adventures Unlimited - Tyler in the middle with Shelby on the right! They were a blast! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Ocoee, Tennessee

I came with a group of three other guys on a mild adventure trip. We arrived Friday evening and eight at their restaurant, drink at their bar, and listen to the band they played. It was all excellent. Accommodations were not much but they were everything that was needed. Saturday we did the adventure with Kyle as our immediate guide and he did a fantastic job. We only did the lower portion of the Ocoee River which took about an hour and a half to go the 5 miles. Everything up to class 4 Rapids. We were ready for a little more and a little wilder, but everyone had a great time. A good adventure that's not too crazy but a lot of fun. read more

Great experience! Paul was an excellent guide. Made it very fun for 2 grandsons first time rafting.

Frankie is the GOAT! Best raft guide ever. Can't beat 4 years of experience and the chillest guy in the world. He spun our raft and got our raft to do cool tricks that other rafts just couldn't do (or worse they'd just get stuck). Also located next to the Bus Bar which is also just a great place to chill, play some games, and grab a bite after being voraciously hungry on the river. We had an amazing time. read more

This was an amazing day! We were checked in quickly by the excellent staff and didn't have to wait long before gathering our gear and traveling to the river. Our guide Ash was lots of fun and great at his job showing us all we needed to know and keeping us safe. The rapids were fun and well worth the time and money. Definitely want to return! read more

Went white water rafting for the first time and we had a blast! They did an awesome job. They had great balance between safety and fun! We will definitely be going back!! read more

Awesome trip, our guide Alicia was outstanding! This was birthday prezzie for sweet wife, the whole family had a blast! read more

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We live nearby so have rafted the Ocoee several times in the past twenty years. Lin was our favorite river raft guide so far. She was great and we had a blast. Clean, well organized and stocked facility, and they have a good system down for transportation. read more

Our guide Dustin was a COMPLETE ASSHOLE!! The other guides practiced with the people in their raft to paddle in unison, our guide didn't then was getting aggravated when we didn't paddle together. At one point we stopped near the riverbank, one of the people in our party briefly took off his helmet to clean his glasses. Dustin being the asshole he was showing himself to be told him in a snarky "Imma need you to put your helmet back on". Wasn't what he said, but how he said it. It's not as if he took it off while rafting down the river. Another person may have paddle three times when he said two and something which seemed to be so insignificant led to Dustin making another snarky remark. At one point we got stuck on a rock. Dustin climbed on the rock to help us get free. He appeared to slip between the rock and the raft after we were free from it. Instinctively I grabbed the straps of his PFD to pull him in. In turn he aggressively and loudly yelled "don't grab me"! I was quite surprised firstly to see that trying to help someone would result in you being yelled at and secondly who the hell he thought he was yelling at another adult like that. At this point everyone got quiet and we were all ready for it to be over. What turned out to be a birthday celebration quickly turned into a miserable two hours floating on a raft down the Ocoee. The way Dustin acted, I'm sure this isn't the first time you've heard this. read more

Amazing experience . I highly recommend adventures Unlimited if you're planning to her on the occoee river . Ask for josh best tour guide in the water ! read more

Stuff was inexperienced. We got stuck 8 times and hit almost every rock. At one point we even had to leave boat to slippery rocks while she pushed the boat between 2 boulders. Very unsafe. When complained the manager was nasty and defensive. Do not choose this company.!!!!!!!! Unpleasant staff. read more

This was our second time using this company. This time we got Eric as our guide and we did the whole Ocoee River. At first Eric seemed to be a joker but once we got on the river he was very serious . Even though we were the only raft with only four people we did great. I felt safe throughout the whole trip . None of us fell out the raft except my husband when he was riding the bull lol but he wanted to fall out . He asked if we wanted to flip out and I said no way my husband and youngest son wanted too. So he told us anyone that didn't want to fall out drop down. Our friends went as well with Josh lemon as their guide two people fell out their raft. My friend actually got sucked under the raft and hurt her tailbone . She's fine just a little sore and bruised up. Josh is a great guide we had him last time . We saw a few people calling out the rafts ! One person floated way down the river they didn't catch the throw ropes. Not sure which raft company that was though lol. We did the deluxe trip which included lunch. They had Philly cheesesteaks ,pasta salad, coleslaw , chips, and banana pudding with sweet tea . The only complaint I have is the bathrooms where you eat are TERRIBLE with all the money from all the different raft companies these bathrooms should be much better. I almost puked like 3 times trying to use the bathroom. It's awful you can smell them before you even go in them!! If we ever go back we will probably stick to rafting only the middle it's where most of the good rapids are and it doesn't take up your whole day. We really enjoyed the whitewater rafting both times! We bought a groupon for this amazing company to raft the middle Ocoee . We arrived at the place and changed into our whitewater gear. There is a nice amount of space to change and use the bathroom . They have a nice size shop as well. They came out and gave us all the instructions of what to do and what not to do. Then they separated into groups and told us who are guides were going to be. We got a paddle , helmet and life jacket. Then we all boarded the bus and headed to a drop spot . Once we arrived we got off and met our guide which was Josh Lemon but honestly his name didn't matter since my group already agreed to call him Larry! They like the Impractical Jokers and Joe always runs around screaming Larry when there is no Larry! Oh poor guide but even though my group renamed him he played along. We carried our raft out into the water and our adventure started . I was the only one who had been whitewater rafting before. You really can't count me either since I was 11 when I went lol! Our guide had been working as a guide for over 20 years. We felt safe and had a lot of fun doing all types of cool tricks. Many rafters were falling out but we all stayed in our raft. He showed us how to tell whether the water was deep or shallow. Now our group wants to eventually go back and do the whole Ocoee River with him as our guide! read more

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This was my second time rafting with Adventures Unlimited, each time it has been a great experience! This year we did the short trip. Checking in with the office was quick and painless thanks to the friendly staff. They even directed my friend to a selection of reasonably priced water shoes when he forgot his own. Once we grabbed the paddle, life jacket and helmet that were provided we climbed into the bus. Sit on the passenger side on the way up for the best views! Maybe 10 minutes later you arrive and go through a quick lesson in white water rafting. Very informative and not overwhelming to newbies. Our guide Levi was fantastic, he asked the group if we wanted it mild or wild. And he gave us just what we asked for- lots of splash, bumps and adventure. He was willing to throw in to make our trip what we wanted. In the last effort to do so he went overboard, taking two of us with him. It was amazing! Makes the story telling after even better ;) My only trip regret was going at 4:30, it meant I couldn't get back on the bus and go back for more. You'll leave wishing you could do this all of the time! (Or at least I do) read more

Adventures Unlimited - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Ocoee, Tennessee

This was my 3rd time white water rafting down the Ocoee river. We used this Outfitter for the 1st time bc they were running a Groupon special and we saved a little bit of $$. The guide we had was awesome. Very knowledgeable about the Ocoee river's history and very experienced with the rapids. We had a wonderful day on the water and can't wait to comeback. This was easily accessible and really pretty if you decide to take a walk around their facility and camping ground. read more

We had an awesome time rafting the middle Ocoee with our guide Lewis. He was entertaining as well as capable of keeping us safe. We almost flipped once, but it just added to the incredible time we had! We can't wait to do the whole river soon! read more

Great trip down the Ocoee River. Our river guide was experienced and made the trip fun and easy. Adventures Unlimited has good facilities, equipment and a knowledgable staff. The food however was not good. They were out of almost everything and what they did have was dried out and inedible. We ended up throwing it all away. If you are going rafting, Adventures Unlimited is great. Ask for Woody... He's a wonderful guide....Just be sure to eat before you go. read more

Adventures Unlimited - Ocoee Rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Ocoee, Tennessee

Went white water rafting with Josh C. as our guide and we had a blast. He was awesome and this experience was truly loads of fun. I think we are going to do this annually. This outfitter was nice, their staff were helpful. read more

So this was probably our 5th or 6th time to go whitewater rafting with Adventures Unlimited on the Ocoee River. This has been our best trip to date. We brought another couple with us who had never been before and we all had a blast. Coming from the Blue Ridge, GA area about an hour away, this company is easy to find on Hwy 74. Check-in was quick and easy. After the mandatory safety talk and grabbing our gear, we were on the bus to head up to the put-in location. Our trip was down the Middle Ocoee section in the afternoon and the weather was perfect. Josh Lemon was our guide and he was fantastic. He was very well-spoken and enthusiastic. His knowledge of rafting history on the Ocoee was extensive and he also took the time to explain some points on how to "read" the water as we went along (Thank you, Josh!). We are definitely going to ask for him next time. When you go, be sure to not only enjoy the water, but also the beautiful mountain views as you travel down the river. I think many are so excited by what's going in the water that they forget to actually look around at the scenery. All in all, this was our best trip so far with Adventures Unlimited. We (and the other couple) are excited for our next trip down the Ocoee River! read more

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My dad and I have been going to Adventures Unlimited for the past 7+ years. They are a great company! We enjoyed having Leon as our guide this past trip. He was AWESOME! Highly recommend read more