Where Asheville Comes to Play Since 1981
Whitewater rafting, ziplines, and canyoneering expeditions just 30 minutes from Downtown Asheville.
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Planning Your Asheville Outdoor Adventure Trip Is Hard When There’s So Much To Choose From
We make it easy. At French Broad Adventures, we know you want to experience all Asheville has to offer—both indoors and out. In order to fit it all in, you’ll need to book outdoor adventures that are close to town.
The problem is that many outdoor activities are at least an hour away. This makes you wonder whether or not you actually have time to explore the outdoors.
With our proximity to Asheville and our well planned tours, you can rest assured that you’ll have a fun adventure and be back in plenty of time for dinner.
When Adventure Is Just 30 minutes From Downtown Asheville, There’s Always Time to Get Outdoors
Book your trip, review your welcome email, and enjoy an unforgettable experience that brings you closer to nature and your fellow adventurers.
Choose Your French Broad Adventure:
Whitewater Rafting
Paddle the French Broad River with our expert local guides. Whitewater and calm water rafting trips available.
Canyoneering
Experience Western North Carolina waterfalls that have never been seen up-close.
Celebrating 40 Years of Outdoor Adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains
When the original French Broad Rafting Outpost opened in 1981, Asheville was a sleepy mountain city with a boarded-up downtown. As our region has grown, we’ve worked hard to build the most exciting, family-friendly outdoor adventure experience in Western North Carolina. We think the numbers prove it:
500k+ trips guided to date
20 Best of WNC Awards
2k+ 5-star TripAdvisor Reviews
500+ 5-star Google Reviews
“Unbelievable from the phone call to leaving! This is customer friendliness, service and execution at its finest. Incredibly safety conscious as well as executing as a team from start to finish. I had a blast and kept commenting on how great the experience was. Lindsay—–you are the bomb!!!! So calm and easy and patient! Run don’t walk to this company.” – Meredith EicherView More Reviews
Stop worrying about how you’ll make time for an adventure and plan a family-friendly trip that lets you fully enjoy the mountains
Book now to make sure there’s plenty of space for your whole crew.
