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Wahoo's Adventures

P.O. Box 1915, Boone, NC 28607
828-262-5774
Ranked #1 of 4 tours in Boone
4.0 of 5 stars 114 Reviews
Type: Tours
Traveler Description: *"2 Time Outfitter of the Year"   Wahoo's has been  in Boone for over 33 years! This is fun for the whole family, they meet a wide variety of ages... more »
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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I am so pleased that I did not let previously posted reviews dissuade me from planning my trip on Wilson Creek in the funyaks! There are many specifics to a situation and for me I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. I have kayaked but never technical waters like these. The most I have ever done was... More

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Charlotte, NC
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I've rafted the Chattooga, Ocoeee, and even the Pacuare in Costa Rica, but this was by far the least organized, least professional, and generally least satisfying of any I've seen. For one, the river 'rapids' here are hardly worth note - nearly flat water much of the section Wahoos serves. For two, it's a short run extended only by desperate... More

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ASU_Student, Public Relations Manager at Wahoo's Adventures, responded to this review
April 12, 2012

When you compare the best EXTREME WORLD CLASS white water rafting as this guest did, to a EASY "first timer" raft trip for SMALL children -3 years and older, there is no comparison! It is no wonder why he is upset, and strikes out at our company, he went on the WRONG TRIP! If you want Class 5 rafting, go... More

Concord, North Carolina
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2011
6
people found this review helpful

First let me start by saying that we did not actually get to do the rafting trip so I cannot honestly say if the trip would have been fun or not. My issue is with the cancellation policy. Sure...I read online where it said the trips run 'rain or shine' and so I guess I should not be too surprised... More

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exstreamo, Guest Relations Manager at Wahoo's Adventures, responded to this review
September 11, 2011

Dam Controlled To Prevent Flooding! A dam controlled river means exactly that, a controlled release of water that does not allow flooding to occur! This guest stated in his review that he was aware that the river was dam controlled? When the dam releases water they adjust the water level to be the same amount every time regardless of rainfall.... More

League City, Texas
1 review
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 10, 2011
16
people found this review helpful

During a recent trip to Blowing Rock, my cousin had booked a whitewater rafting trip down the Nolichucky River for a "guy's day trip". We planned to meet up with the guide in Erwin, TN, but being unfamiliar with the area, and not receiving good directions from Blowing Rock, we contacted the outfitter, Jeff " the owner of Wahoo's" to... More

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exstreamo, Guide at Wahoo's Adventures, responded to this review
August 27, 2011

ANYONE THAT HAS SPENT A DAY OR MORE IN THE MOUNTAINS, KNOWS THAT A GPS WILL GET YOU LOST EVERY TIME!!! The reviewers family was asked to come into our headquarters the night before the trip to receive a detailed map, to ensure he would not get lost. At that time, it was expressed to him REPEATEDLY, “DON'T USE A... More

Alabama
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Vacationing in Boone, North Carolina, my family and I decided to go white water rafting. We chose to go with Wahoo's Adventures. The trip down the Nolichucky was such a good time. Our guide, Thomas, was helpful and friendly and very patient with us first-time rafters. With affordable prices and friendly staff, Wahoo's was the best choice for our day... More

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Boone, North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I have been to Wahoo's 2x and am going on my 3rd trip soon with a group for team building. I went on the Nolichucky with our guide Jamie being the most entertaining person. I went on a day when the rain ended up coming and it was cold but Jamie made it completely worth while and we still had... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This was my first white water rafting trip and I was overly impressed with Wahoo. The staff was hysterical and made you feel like family. My guide and the others had years of experience and it showed. They put safety first above profit. Instead of loading the boat with the max amount of people they put fewer people in and... More

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Kemah
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2011
8
people found this review helpful

As a sports retail manager, who often recommends guides, I would never recommend Wahoo. They were rude, misrepresented the trip and it was a wasted day of vaction.Very unaccomodating. No wonder they want your money before you get there. The four on this trip were looking forward to a great trip on the white water but getting there was a... More

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exstreamo, Guide at Wahoo's Adventures, responded to this review
August 27, 2011

ANYONE THAT HAS SPENT A DAY OR MORE IN THE MOUNTAINS, KNOWS THAT A GPS WILL GET YOU LOST EVERY TIME!!! The reviewers family was asked to come into our headquarters the night before the trip to receive a detailed map, to ensure he would not get lost. At that time, it was expressed to him REPEATEDLY, “DON'T USE A... More

Blowing Rock, North Carolina, USA
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2011

Just took a Wahoo Watauga River raft trip with my daughter's family and the grandkids. lt was to highlight my 9 year old grandson's birthday - what a hoot! It is a birthday he will not soon forget! Scott and the 'land crew' were very courteous and helpful. Dustin, our river guide, was engaging and 'colorful!' Only problem was that... More

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Raleigh, NC
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Really wanted to take my somewhat-timid daughter rafting on our mountain trip. They offer perfect starter trip on Watauga River- class 1, 2, 3 rapids. Yes, other companies do it too, but apparently at either greater expense, travel time/hassle or both. I checked. EVERYONE WAS SO NICE from the store in Boone to the site in Elizabethton, TN to the... More

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