I have rafted with NOC several times since the mid 70's as a kid. They are not only the oldest company in the gorge, they are the most safety-conscious that I have dealt with. That was of the utmost importance to me this trip, as I was taking my 10 y/o son on his first trip. The lead guide who... more

We went on the nana... river, guess that says alot of I can not remember the river name. The NOC staff were nice, the place is crazy busy. I actually felt like I was just a number for the entire begining. We did not know if we had a guide in our raft until just before getting in the raft.... more

This is our first trip to the smokies and first time rafting. We have been on many canoe trips in the past and were expecting the outfitters to be similar. NOC far exceeded all of our expectations. My wife had spent a great deal of time researching and decided on NOC because of the expereince of the staff on the... more

My brothers and I went to the Nantahala Outdoor Center this past weekend to run the rapids in a single person inflatable kayak called a "Ducky". Two of us had been on several other rivers using traditional 8-12 person rafts. We had hoped that the smaller Ducky would give us real control over the ride and make the more modest... more

Let me start by saying that I am a wimp when it comes to outdoor adventure; there isn't much that doesn't scare me! I'm also a paranoid, overprotective mother. So, you can imagine that I was a bit apprehensive when my family wanted to go whitewater rafting at NOC. Every possible worse-case scenario ran through my mind. But, I finally... more

My husband and I booked the Rapid Transit which is the GSM train ride and white-water rafting with NOC. Being in our late 40's and early 50's and having never done this before we were slightly anxious and little terrified. Jessie was the group leader was also our raft guide and he made the trip so enjoyable. I think it... more

We did the rail and raft for my husband's 45th birthday and, I can't say enough good things about the overall experience as well as our guide, Jessie. He made sure our raft had a fabulous time! It's true..the guide makes a big difference so be sure to request Jessie. You won't be disappointed. And, if you think you are... more

Although this company is HQ in Bryson city it offers rafting on many rivers in the South East. We have used this company for 2 rafting trips this Summer. One on the Pigeon River (Near Rt. 40, near TN & NC state line) One on the French Broad River (North of Ashville - near Marshall) Both trips were excellent. I... more

This was a Life Changing Experience for The Novice. One thing you quickly learn is Your Guide will Make or Break your Rafting Adventure. We were lucky enough to choose bearded Mountain Man "Nathan" (girls, watchout) with NOC Tours for our Journey Into the Unknown. A "Good" Guide gives you a Tour of the River, guides the raft with total... more