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Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours

10320 US HWY 19 So, Bryson City, NC 28713
877-398-6222
Ranked #2 of 7 tours in Bryson City
4.5 of 5 stars 101 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: The First Canopy Tour in the NC Smokies. A soaring zip experience through the trees. 2-3 hours, half-mile, 11 sections, Sky Bridges and transfer...... more » Owner description: The First Canopy Tour in the NC Smokies. A soaring zip experience through the trees. 2-3 hours, half-mile, 11 sections, Sky Bridges and transfer bridges. More than just a zip line ride, the Canopy Tour takes you through multiple ecosystems, past hemlocks, into hardwood treetops over the forest floor blanketed with native flowering plants. Each group is accompanied by two trained Canopy Rangers. Flyers must be in good physical condition; able to lift arms overhead, some weight and age limitations. « less
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Coral Springs, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Our family has gone here twice and had a great experience both times. Katie and Blu give you a thorough training and made the trip a lot of fun. We would definitely recommend zip lining here. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Had a blast! Gorgeous views from a great new perspective! And the zip lines are much more exciting than your average scenic tour! Great fun! More

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Atlanta, GA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Guides are friendly, zip lines and rope bridges are well worth your time. The new sections that were added show off the area and the Lake Fontana. More

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Sunrise Beach, Mo
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We very much enjoyed the atmosphere surronding this trip. Our train car attendents were very knowledgable of the history of the area and relayed that information to all of us. The scenery was great, although at times depending on the side of the car can get a little repetative. The river side was exceptional. The food was great, we purchased... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

Nantahala gorge canopy tour is operated by WildWater. There are many "zip line" operators, this is only one of them. The good: 1. The operator is safe. 2. This activity is for all types of fun seekers, even the mild at heart. (this is a fairly slow zip line with a low adrenaline factor, but still fun). 3. The guides... More

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The Hamptons
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

This was a great way to spend the afternoon! I would highly recommend this as a family activity. It may seem intimidating, but it really is for anyone. The staff was very friendly. Our guides were really nice, and helpful. Blue was leading our group and did a great job. It is a little pricey, but if you have the... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

We went here on a whim while visiting friends in Bryson City and were really glad we went! It was a great afternoon and our guide was a lot of fun - I recommend this place for anyone curious about doing a zipline - it's easy enough for beginners but challenging enough for the more seasoned "zippers" to have a... More

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Murphy, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011

If you've never zip lined before this is a great place to check out! The guides were great and very informative! More

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Franklin, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011
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I have been wanting to do this for a long time, but didn't know what to expect...if I would even like it or be too nervous to go through with it! My only REGRET....that I didn't do it SOONER! I took my sister, and my niece for her 17th birthday....they had been wanting to do it also....so thought it would... More

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Elberta, Alabama, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2011

It was my first time ziplining and I'm not what you call a thrill seeker but people of all ages were out doing this so it's not like bungee jumping or scuba diving, which I don't do either. I didn't care for the bridges between platforms and I didn't realize how fast the ziplines go but it was overall great... More

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