Whether its the adventure and excitement of whitewater rafting or the ease and relaxation of a calm water float trip, French Broad Rafting Expeditions is the rafting outfitter for you, your family, or your group. The French Broad River, which flows through the dynamic city of Asheville, North Carolina and winds through the surrounding mountains, offers everything you could want for a fun-filled day in the great outdoors!
The scenic and playful French Broad River provides Asheville’s nearest whitewater experience. French Broad Rafting Expeditions provides everything you need to enjoy a wonderful time on the water. From our safe, state-of-the-art gear and the most experienced, knowledgeable guides on the river to our friendly staff and comfortable new outpost, French Broad Rafting Expeditions is the perfect host for the rafting novice as well as the thrill-seeking experienced rafter. The free flowing French Broad River is fun for everyone! Choose the half-day trip with lively Class II-III rapids, the full-day trip with Class II-III+ and an exciting Class IV rapid, or the leisurely float trip beginning in historic Hot Springs.
- At French Broad Rafting Expeditions, we ALWAYS put a guide in EVERY WHITEWATER RAFT — GUARANTEED!
- The French Broad River is the closest whitewater rafting to Asheville.
- Our whitewater rafting outpost is only a 30 minute (24 mile) drive from Asheville, and is very close to the river.
- We are the only whitewater company in the Southeast to use biodiesel fuel in all of our diesel powered vehicles.
- We have the most experienced guides on the river.
- We offer morning and afternoon trips.
- We offer calm water float trips and rentals as well as whitewater trips.
- FBRE is the only whitewater outfitter on the French Broad River with a covered pavilion for lunch or snack.
- The French Broad River boasts a very pleasant and moderate water temperature (much warmer than the Nantahala River).
- The French Broad River flows through beautiful mountain scenery.
- The French Broad River offers frequent wildlife and bird sightings including blue herons, ospreys, and even the occasional bald eagle.
- 24 hour reservation line 800-570-RAFT (7238)
When visiting Asheville, North Carolina, let French Broad Rafting Expeditions take you and your family or group on a memorable adventure. We are proud to be the best rafting outfitter on the French Broad River! See you soon!
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French Broad Rafting Expeditions is the only whitewater rafting company in the Southeast to use biodiesel fuel in all of our diesel vehicles. 
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The French Broad Rafting outposts are easy to find, but some older GPS devices may not work so well. 