The French Broad River is an exciting whitewater rafting adventure that will thrill adventurous first time and experienced rafters alike. The French Broad River is the favorite whitewater rafting trip for vacationers to the Asheville, Lake Lure, Hot Springs, Black Mountain and Burnsville, NC region.

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French Broad River 1/2 day trip: The 5 mile half day trip offers wide, open channels, beautiful mountain vistas and fun, splashy class II and III rapids - perfect family rafting fun! The 5 mile French Broad River trip is a great choice for families or groups with children and teens! 

There are many class 2 & 3 rapids, such as Pinball, S-Turn, Stack House, Sandy Bottom and Ledges! We will stop to take the leap into the river at JUMP ROCK and swim at SWIMMERS RAPID. Our French Broad River trips include an after trip snack. Expect to spend about 4 hours with us, including outfitting, safety talk, shuttles and river trip.

1/2 day French Broad River

• a guide in every raft
• ages 8+. no experience required.
• $41.95 per person.
• group discounts: 9-26 people: $4 per person discount: 27+ people: $8 per person discount.

For a custom package, please call 1-866-USA-Raft with your specific dates and needs for rafting and/or caving, lodging and meals and we will provide you with a custom package price. E-mail

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A professional guide in every raft. Experience is not required. All gear is provided.

We provide everything you will need for your rafting adventure. Just be ready to get wet and have fun on and off of the river! No experience is required and there is a professional guide in every raft.

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With over 30 years of experience, a rigorous raft guide training school and the best guides and gear on the river, USA Raft is the leading whitewater rafting outfitter in the Asheville & Boone, NC and Johnson City, TN region.

• Guides are skilled, friendly & fun!
• High performance self-bailing rafts and equipment.
• Permits & licenses with the US Forest Service.
• Recognized in: Men's Journal, American Scouting Digest, National Geographic Adventure, Pilots Away and Diversion Magazine for Physicians at Leisure.

"Your guides were outstanding. They were skilled, knowledgeable and fun!" - Wit Tuttell. Public Relations Director. NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development.