So much fun! Took my 2 teenage boys this morning and we all had a blast. The guides (AJ & Oliver)…read more were super helpful and friendly. Gave great instructions so we knew what to do. Only needed assistance once during the course and they were right there to help.

Nice place but the two young kids that were running it were woefully unprepared. They don't know…read morehow to project their voices so nobody could hear their instructions. None wore the harness so when a kid was hanging and crying, one of them had to run and put on their harness. They were disorganized and running late. These kids need a responsible boss all the time.

We were looking to 'unplug' for a short time and booked a 4 night stay at Whitewater Express…read more This place is knee-deep in the woods and mountains; the area is truly beautiful. We were extremely happy with the courteousness of the staff all around the property! Check-in was a breeze and they had scheduled us to white-water raft twice (which we wanted), horseback ride, and mountain bike. They way they had scheduled everything was perfect! Gave us plenty of time to rest and relax, sight-see, and shop, with the adrenaline adventures in between. Now... about our cabin. We were so blessed to have gotten a deluxe cabin (Ranger's cabin) which was amazing! It was gorgeous, comfortable, and we felt like we had our own slice of heaven in the mountains. We were also lucky to have satellite TV (yes, we wanted to unplug, but we were extremely pleased that we could watch the hurricane details on the news of what was going on at home). The beds and furniture were comfortable, and to top it off, every night we had an awesome fire in the fireplace (thanks to the outpost for selling firewood and firestarter). The best part of the trip was the rafting. There are a lot of rafting companies in the area, but it was so convenient to just walk up to the outpost, check-in for rafting, and be bussed to the starting area. They also pick you up and bring you back. We rafted twice, once with Robert, and once with Abby. Though they were the same part of the river for each trip, the experiences were so different. Both absolutely wonderful! If you want a calm ride, let your guide know. If you want it wild, let your guide know. Our guides were absolutely fantastic and made the experience incredibly memorable. Can't wait to go again! Overall experience - 5 stars. The cabins are awesome. The staff here is amazing. The rafting is super fun. All we have talked about is that we can't wait to go back. There are so many cabin rentals not far from the Ocoee River - but we will just turn our head, because we're definitely going to be repeat customers of Whitewater Express.

some gal pals and I had the pleasure of rafting with this company and they really are the best!…read more they have great gear and the best team! such a great atmosphere! 10/10 recommend.

We've been on a dozen rides here with one or more of our grandkids. This time Liz was our guide…read more As always, it was a great experience. perfect for the level of whichever rider we bring with us.

It was an amazing ride, Jess was a great tour guide and the horses were amazing. They all followed…read moresuit with each other, were very calm and all stayed together. My husband, my son and I took the 2 hour Valley River Ride. My son and I have never been on a horse before and Jess made me feel so comfortable riding with her instructions and passion that I didn't feel nervous at all. It seemed like the horses were perfectly matched with each of our personalities as well. The prices are fair, the horses are well taken care of and trained, the staff are awesome and it was just an all around great experience. It was a beautiful ride and if we are in the area again I will definitely use Cowgirl Up Stables again.

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.

I went to SWO and I had Jonnyson as a river guide and he was amazing I had so much fun and I can't…read morewait to go back next year he made the experience so much fun he's an amazing guide

tried to email numerous times. no response. so here goes…read more It was our third trip to WW Express and we brought another friend with us this time. Everything from start to finish was top notch as with previous visits. We were lucky enough to get Stan as our guide, and he was incredible. Entertaining, very informative, and knew the river like the back of his hand. However, when we got home to purchase some of the pictures, we saw that a) there weren't that many of them b) there were 13 pictures of our assistant guide in the separate single raft! C)Two pictures were just of water. Not very many action shots as I saw of the other groups that day. Pretty disappointing as we really have no decent pictures for souvenirs. Stan was great, but I'm not sure if we would return. Still up in the air for next year.

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!

Amazing memories made for my girls' first boat ride on the river. The Toonz team was friendly &…read moreaccommodating. The process was easy and convenient with their all inclusive services. Our only job for the day was to show up ready to enjoy the beautiful Blue Ridge River views. Can't wait to visit again!

We had such an amazing experience with the Toonz team. The pontoon boat was very nice. Easy to…read morehandle. They think of everything. We had everything we needed to float and relax AND get some awesome tubing in. The process was seamless and the team was wonderful. This was our third time using the Toonz team and we will be back every August for some good Lake Blueridge boating action!!!