Talk about a fun rafting experience!! My husband and I brought our 10 year old sons and my parents on the whitewater rafting adventure yesterday. It was mine and the kids first time. The class II and III rapids were the perfect size for us. It was slightly challenging in a few places but nothing terribly difficult. It was absolutely exhilarating! Our guide Eric was incredible! He was super knowledgeable and really seemed to know the river very well. We all felt really lucky to have him as a guide. After watching a few other color rafts/companies get stuck continuously, we knew we chose the right people for this adventure. 10/10 will definitely be back again. Things we were glad to have... glasses chords. read more

French Broad Adventures - Class II and III rapids were perfect for our skill level. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

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We had so much fun ebiking in Banff last summer that i thought it would be fun to do in Asheville too. 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. read more

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What a wonderful rafting adventure! Our family had a blast! Great experience for all, especially our teens! Matt K was too funny and so knowledgeable! Don't even hesitate to, book the trip! All the great memories are priceless! read more

we had a great time on the river!!! Eric was awesome. He was so personable and great with all ages. He also made us feel very safe the whole time. this was perfect for our 10,16,18 year old kids. everyone had a blast. was highlight of our trip. thanks! read more

We had a great experience here. We did the lunch half day and we loved every minute of it. We believe we had the best guide which made it great. If you're able ask for John "Bumble Bee" as a guide. It was our first time and my wife, 2 kids 9/11 and I had a great time. Thanks John from Alabama. read more

On a spared of the moment, we booked a last minute white water rafting trip with these crew and we did not regret the decision. The entire experience was outstanding, from booking over the phone, greeting upon arrival, great and convenient facilities, the trip to the launching ramp and safety briefing. Our guide SEAN, a local resident and very experienced river guy, was great and very knowledgeable. We are very pleased with the entire experience. read more

This place was great! You can tell all the employees enjoy what they do and they make the adventure so 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 read more

We had such a great time white water rafting! The experience was both exciting and fun, and the staff truly made it top-notch. Our guide was awesome--super knowledgeable, made sure we had a blast, and most importantly, kept everyone in the raft the whole time! We took a break mid-trip to cool off in the water and enjoy some snacks and drinks, which was a perfect touch. There isn't a place to store personal belongings, but locking everything in the car felt secure, and they did hold onto our keys for us. Overall, a fantastic adventure--we'd definitely do it again! read more

We went whitewater rafting and our guide was Ron. We had so much fun. They were very thorough with the safety procedures. My wife was a bit worried about the youngest, bu they put her at ease. We did the half day trip and got to hit some class ll and class lll rapids. The kids got to float through a class l and jump off a rock. We will definitely be back! We'll try to be back earlier in the summer when the water is higher so it'll be a whole new adventure! read more

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10/10 Recommend!!! We had Pete as our guide and he was great! He's got jokes for days but also takes everyone's safety very seriously!! The day started off raining but that didn't hold us back from having a great time! Thanks for such an awesome experience!! read more

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French Broad Adventures always does a top-notch job!! Reservations are easy, facilities are great, staff incredibly attentive and knowledgeable! We have rafted with them during a variety of water-levels and ALWAYS had a great time!! I highly recommend them! Plus downtown Marshall is very nearby! A cute little town with a brew-pub, coffee shop, The Old Marshall Jail and tons more! read more

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My white water rafting half day trip was wonderful. I'd had an equally great zip lining experience a few years ago with this company and they excelled again. All the staff were helpful & knowledgeable and eager to share their love of the area. Our experienced guide John took care to make it a fun & safe trip and was a wealth of info about the river, the environment and history. The two photographers who kayaked ahead were also great and knew just where to position for great pictures. I'll be taking another adventure with them whenever I'm back in the area! read more

Such a fun experience from start to finish! Our guide was perfect! Thanks for a fun day; we'll be back! read more

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THE BEST TIME. Jesse, our raft guide, was funny, helpful, and most importantly kept us safe. We were provided with splash gear and a good time. Lots to do and some great memories to come out of it. Would recommend! read more

We had such a great time rafting today with our guide Matt. We are a group of 14 on a bachelorette weekend trip in Asheville and decided to go rafting. French Broad Adventures offers a variety of activities and specifically for the rafting there were multiple levels to choose from which was great. Matt was funny and extremely knowledgeable about the area and the outdoors in general. All the rest of the staff were also very friendly, helpful and professional. We would recommend this company 100%. Thanks for a great time! read more

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My adult kids who were visiting & I wanted to do something exciting with them. Wow. A raft trip on the French Broad River was amazing. We had about a 1600 cubic flow/second (CFC) which I was told is really good. The entire trip was enjoyable from start to finish, the FBA ran this thing well! Good presentation, safety protocol and concern for everyone to have a great time. Our guide Grace was amazing for sure. She really knows her tradecraft! read more

John was an amazing guide and kept the trip "flowing"!!! He had great information to share about the areas and catered our experience to our little ones! read more

Went on a 5 mile rafting trip w the fam. Eric was amazing!!! Everything was a good time and we all enjoyed it!!

We had a great time! Weather was bad for zipline so we had to come of course but our guide were great about it! White water rafting was fun also. Sam is a great guide! read more

I was wanting to white water raft again for years. We chose this place because it was the closest to Asheville. It was fun and the staff were so chill and professional they made it worth it. The river ride is about 5 miles and there are a number of rapids and some places to swim. It wasn't enough big rapids for me but fun still the same. If you're going for the first time this is an excellent choice. read more

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We ( family of 4), had an excellent Ziplining tour with Hayden and Isaac. They were great all around, informational, safe, funny, and interesting to "hang with":) Best zip tour we've had. We'll def be back. read more

We had a blast white water rafting with French Broad Adventures! It was a cold and rainy October morning but our guide Evan made our rafting experience amazing! I would definitely come back and do more activities here when I get the chance. There's a lot of history here and driving up to the area is just breathtaking with the fall colors everywhere in late October. Worth the drive. read more

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Took a trip to Asheville for a friend's birthday and 9 of us decided to spend the morning white water rafting. Standard rafting trip. You meet at their business location, go over standard safety measures, and then head by school bus to the river. With there being 9 of us, they split us up 5 and 4. Different groups weren't combined in rafts as a COVID safety precaution. Masks were required on the bus only but not while rafting. Rafts we're large and sturdy. Guides were friendly, funny, knowledgeable and helpful. Our particular guide was the group lead (there were 6 boats total) and she was excellent. No one fell out (someone fell out in 3 other boats) and we never got stuck (1 or 2 rafts did get caught in rocks). The trip was supposed to be 4 hours starting at 10 AM, but we started late because a group showed up late and we were done by 1:15, including bus time, so it was more like 2.5 hours or so rafting and 3 hours total. The rapids were very short 2s and 3s with long stretches of 1s. So while there were some exciting parts, overall, it was very calm. I'm going with 4 stars in spite of having a good time because there was a lot of down time. We stopped twice-once for rock diving into the river and again for an unnecessary snack. It was only 2+ hours on the river and we were all adults. We were fine. And given how short the rapids were and how calm the river was, the breaks were unnecessary. Photographer was also worthless. 6 pictures of our "group" and 5 were of the river and trees and 1 of our raft that was so far away you couldn't see us. Didn't really matter though-wasn't going to pay the photo prices anyway. Negatives aside, the guides were excellent and we had a great time. So it deserves 4 stars and it's worth spending half your day here. read more

We had an amazing time this weekend w FBA! My son and I booked three different adventures for a mother- son weekend: ziplining, rafting and canyoneering. Each of the guides were engaging and fun-- Collin and Paris on the zipline, Pete on the rafting and Marz and Anya on canyoneering! Not only were they each experts in their area, they made the trip fun and educational. We learned things about edible leaves to beavers to forestry. We will be back!! Thank you all so much for helping us connect! read more

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It was a day to remember! Exciting Level 1-4 rapids, beautiful lush landscapes and a very consciencious crew. We were allowed to cool off and go swimming, a welcome reprieve from the heat. We also had a great guide- Mitchell- who gave clear instructions and kept us safe and in the boat!! We will try zip lining on Sunday which promises to be a fun filled day as well. Thank you French Broad Adventures! read more

French Broad Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

My family and I went white water rafting with Eddy and zip lining with Vivian and Kyle! The white water rafting was really fun but definitely an arm workout. We went in the morning when the sun wasn't fully out. The views were spectacular!!! They took us down a few different rafting levels including some rapids but Eddy did a great job navigating us. We did get stuck on the rocks a few times but Eddy was able to navigate us through and at times push us off the rocks. We really appreciate how much effort he put in to keep us moving smoothly. The zip lining with Vivian and Kyle was super cool! They were super energetic and funny. They made the experience more enjoyable and fun. The views were also pretty cool but honestly the fun came with just zipping through the air so fast. Both of them did a great job at easing any nerves we all had since some of our group had never zip lined and a few got nervous. Plus, there are so many safety precautions in place. My family thoroughly enjoyed both experiences and highly recommend this company! read more

We took a 1/2 day river rafting trip. Everyone one on staff was great, safety first. Tim our guide was the best rafting guide we've ever had. I highly recommend French Broad Adventures, if you go ask for Tim to be your guide! read more

This was my first time rafting and I had an incredible experience with my family a lot of that have to deal with such a wonderful tour guide, Tim. Tim was super informative and made us laugh even when I fell out, lol. Definitely recommend! read more

Awesome day with Pistol Pete and his crew through level 3 rapids! Highly recommend for all ages. These guys know what they're doing. read more

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4.5 Stars What a great time we had with French Broad Adventures! We used them as our whitewater rafting outfitter and they delivered. The check in process was smooth and painless. After checking in and all of the other groups in your time slot arrive you have a quick orientation meeting going over some basic rules. Don't worry about losing your car keys. They have a box to leave them in at this meeting. Afterwards you take around a 10 bus ride to the river. Our guide, one of the top guides in our trip named Cory, helped navigate us down the river. She knew how to direct us thru some pretty fun rapids! Upon completion you jump back on the bus for a 15-20 minute ride back. The gift shop carries several shirts, stickers, hats, etc to help you remember your trip. They also carry glasses straps to help keep your glasses on your face instead of the river. If rafting isn't your thing French Broad Adventures also offers a zip line, canyoneering, and a climbing wall. I want to go back! read more

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What a wonderful experience with the family, whitewater rafting. Richard was fantastic, hilarious start-to-finish, and extremely skilled. We did the half-day and had a blast with the kiddos. Highly recommend. read more

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We absolutely loved our whitewater rafting trip with French Broad Adventures! Our tour guide Eric was fantastic, knowledgeable, attentive and did a great job guiding us through and explaining the process for those of us who had never been. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be going back! read more

Our guide, Shawn, was good. Water was perfect for my 11 year old sons first time- 2&3 rapids were thrilling yet not traumatizing. My only major complaint is that the 1/2 day was short! We left base after 10 to drive to the river and we were back to my car between 12:30; a far cry from the 3-4 hours I thought we would be out. It would have been nice if we would have warmed up/ learned to paddle on some flat river first... I would have liked more time on the water. The river is beautiful and we saw Eagle, turtles and so many butterfly! read more

So much fun!! Really great guides that are knowledgeable about not only rafting but also the history of the area. We felt completely safe the entire time and had a ton of fun. Lunch was way better than expected! I really liked that the sandwiches were made on-sight. read more

We booked the 5 mile rafting adventure just one day in advance. We were group of 6 and arrived 30 mins prior to check in. Do follow the directions sent in the instructions email ,we drove from Charlotte and faced no problem getting here. We were taken by bus to the rafting river place and guided properly throughout. Our guide Christian was really good and shared several information all along. This rafting 3 rapids - level 1,2 and 3. Half of the group did not know to swim which is not a problem. I recommend this as it's completely safe. In between we had a rock jumping , snack time and swimming time given - which were good activities and a nice change. Tim who guided the bus is entertaining. About the check in office - Do carry extra pair of clothes and towels . Also they do not have shower but the restrooms are clean. All in all it's a good experience! read more

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Amazing experience. Eric was an excellent raft guide. Totally felt safe the entire time and had a wonderful experience. 10/10

The 1/2 day trip was just the right length. We got to experience some good rapids and were guided by Jesse whose parents were both guides. He was a great help when Dad went overboard and provided nice facts as we floated downstream. Jesse recommended Big Pillow Brewing and we saw him and much of the crew as we were leaving. read more

Hands down the best zip line experience for new zip liners. Jess and Naomi were so thorough and well versed on both safety and skills needed to have a wonderful experience. They know the sport well. Would not have done this with anyone else. Don't hesitate to try this. They are truly the absolute safest and best available. read more

We had a great time on the half day raft trip with our guide Richard! He was very knowledgeable about rafting and the river ... and lot's of dad jokes. We highly recommend planning your adventure with this company. read more

Had so much fun! Grace and Sheila were so awesome. We came up for a weekend trip for a friends birthday and we will definitely be back!!! read more

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