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    2-Hour Guided Whitewater Rafting in Elizabethton

    Raft gentle rapids on the Watauga River with a guide

    4.7 stars• 1K reviews

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Raft, Guide

    Highlights

    Explore a quiet, scenic float on the Watauga River with gentle Class I–II rapids and one Class III. Ride with a guide as you pass Tennessee foothills where farms and wildlife dot the landscape.

    • Meet your guide at the Watauga Outpost in Elizabethton, Tennessee
    • Paddle through gentle Class I and II rapids on a serene float trip
    • Take on one exciting Class III rapid along the route
    • Choose a guided raft trip or an inflatable kayak (ducky) option
    • Enjoy a family-friendly river experience designed for all ages

    What's Included

    • Raft
    • Guide

    Cancellation Policy

    No refunds due to weather. Parties of 9 or below: full refund if Wahoos cancels or you cancel 31+ days before; 50% refund if 15–30 days before; no refund within 14 days. Groups 10+: full refund if Wahoos cancels or 45+ days before; 50% refund 31–44 days; no refund 30+ days prior.

    Product ID: YS9BB9

    FAQs

    Arrive at least 15 minutes early.

    Bring a change of clothes, shoes you don’t mind getting wet, sunscreen, and a towel.

    Yes. Trips run rain or shine, and there are no refunds due to weather.

    Meeting details

    105 John Sheffield Drive, Elizabethton, TN

    Experience provided by Wahoo's Adventures

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    Guided Whitewater Rafting - Adult

    $62.01

    (Ages 13 +) Max per boat 6 people

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    Guided Whitewater Rafting - Child

    $50.74

    Age 12 and under

    0

    Individual Inflatable Kayak (Ducky)

    $67.65

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
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    Wahoo's is a family-owned operation on a beautiful stretch of North Carolina river, and that personal touch really shines through. The owners and staff consistently earn praise for being friendly, accommodating, and genuinely helpful with first-timers. They're known for being flexible with timing and patient with groups, which makes the whole experience feel low-pressure and welcoming. The tubing and kayaking options get enthusiastic thumbs up from repeat visitors, with many noting they return year after year. A nice bonus: tubing includes unlimited runs for one price, so you can float as many times as you want. The longer kayak trip runs about five hours and takes you through some gorgeous mountain scenery. The river itself is described as calm and relaxing, perfect for a mellow afternoon. One thing to keep in mind is their cancellation policy is pretty strict, even for emergencies, so plan accordingly and consider travel insurance if you're booking in advance.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Great people, nice base camp

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    D S

    September 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great people, nice base camp

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    D S

    September 1, 2026

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