Where Asheville Comes to Play Since 1981

Whitewater rafting, ziplines, off-road e-biking, and canyoneering expeditions just 30 minutes from downtown Asheville.

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rafters on French Broad River

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Celebrating 44 Years of Outdoor Adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains

When the original French Broad Rafting outpost opened in 1981, Asheville was just a sleepy mountain locale. Fast forward, and Asheville is a vibrant city with amazing outdoor recreation opportunities. We've evolved in tandem, and we're proud to offer the best family-friendly outdoor adventure experiences 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
800+
5-star Google Reviews

We Make Planning Your Asheville Outdoor Adventure Trip 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.

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.

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Rafters dipping into the river

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Whitewater & Calm Water Rafting

Paddle the French Broad River with our expert local guides. Calm water and whitewater rafting trips available.

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Rafting
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Group rafting down French Broad River

Ziplines

Soar through the canopy take a break midway at our mountain view treehouse.

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Ziplining
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Young child zipping through the trees

Canyoneering

Experience Western North Carolina waterfalls that have rarely been seen up-close.

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Canyoneering
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Woman rapelling down canyon

Off-Road E-Biking

Get off the beaten path and into the forest with pedal assist technology.

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E-Mountain Biking
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Off-road e-biking in the forest.
Kind Words

Had the most incredible time and it truly was AN ADVENTURE!!!! Allie and Stephen were great guides. They made sure that we were very safe, down to making sure that we were always buckled in while we drove their and back! It's great to do this with people that have lived there their whole lives, love nature and truly care about making sure that we were so happy with our experience! This was seriously one of THE BEST EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE. It's exhilarating, not scary and perfect for anyone that wants to be a little closer to nature in a fun way. Check them out, make life long memories and have fun!

Shab Sachedina
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Let's Get Started—It's Easy!

Step 1

Book your trip and review your welcome email.

Step 2

Enjoy an unforgettable experience bringing you closer to nature and your fellow adventurers.

Step 3

Get back in time for dinner, and the rest of your stay in Asheville.