What makes Wahoo's Adventures The Best River Outpost
Family owned and operated, Wahoo’s Adventures is the original Whitewater Outfitter of the High Country (Western North Carolina and Northeast Tennessee). We have been chosen 2-time recipient of the Outfitter of the Year award by the Professional Paddlesports Association. We are voted #1 on Trip Advisor, have won 6 People’s Choice Awards and are in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame. Since 1978, Wahoo’s has provided tens of thousands of guests with premier whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding and tubing adventures on well-known waters located on The New River in Todd, NC (minutes from downtown Boone); Watauga River near Elizabethton, TN; Nolichucky River near Erwin, TN.
Three decades top whitewater experiences
Over 30 years of leading Southeast whitewater adventures
- We deliver the most exciting mountain adventures possible.
- Safety is our #1 priority.
- Our guides are all professional yet entertaining.
- We use only state-of-the-art equipment.
- Location, Location, Location – With Outposts Located Right on the Water.
- Convenience and comfort – never change on the bathroom floor at McDonald’s again.
The Guide Makes the Ride
Professional Guides
On any whitewater trip, “the Guide Makes the Ride”. Having confidence in your guide’s skills and abilities greatly enhances your outdoor experience. At Wahoo’s, we are extremely proud of our flawless safety record, a distinction earned through hard work combined with meticulous guide and river rescue training. The guides at Wahoo’s are renowned for their experience, safety, and rescue knowledge. Most of our guides have been on our staff for years. They pride themselves as “Teachers of the Outdoors”, offering knowledge, instruction, and humor with a strong commitment to provide a safe, thoroughly enjoyable good time!
- All Wahoo’s Guides maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications
- Our Trip Leaders and River Managers maintain either Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness EMT certifications.
- All of our guides are experts in the outdoors; they are friendly, knowledgeable, and they always maintain the safety-first policy.
Meet Our Expert Whitewater Guides
Safety & Rescue Experts
We’ve been in business since 1978 and we will not be undersold this season!
Our Group Coordinators guarantee to offer the highest quality trip and the most fun in The High Country. Our prices include all equipment and our highly experienced professional guides. So, when comparing rafting outfitters, be sure to ask for full disclosure of their rates to avoid any hidden costs. We are continually offering new specials so be sure to call our friendly staff to find the best deal on the best trip for your group! With over four decades of business experience in the North Carolina Mountains, we have established many strong relationships with all of the local accommodations, campgrounds, restaurants, zip lines, and attractions. We can always help our guests towards the best deals in the region so they can custom build their vacation and save money, too! We are only a phone call away!
The best boats money can buy!
State of the Art Equipment
Our canoes & kayaks are from Old Town Canoe Company – the best boats money can buy!
Anyone who has been rafting is most likely accustomed to the old vans, old buses, mismatched rafts, smelly life jackets, dirty helmets, and chipped paddles that have long been associated with the industry. As a Professional Outfitter, we guarantee the finest equipment money can buy! Here at Wahoo’s Adventures, we strive to continually update our equipment to meet the current needs and challenges of the whitewater industry. Our river equipment is all state of the art and the benchmark of the industry. A whitewater rafting trip with Wahoo’s also means all matching lifejackets, boats, and paddles.
Premier River Outpost Locations
Location, Convenience, and Comfort
Wahoo’s Adventures takes pride in being the only outfitter offering outposts at each of our areas premier river locations. If you are considering a canoeing, kayaking, or tubing trip on the New River you will be pleased to know that we own over 1,000 feet of river frontage. We also provide a private gated secure parking lot, covered picnic shelter, tree house accommodations, primitive camping, and bathrooms. You will be able to relax and rest assured in your boat knowing that your car and personal property is safe and secure at all of our river outposts while you play. If you want to go whitewater rafting at either the Nolichucky or Watauga River, we provide your group with great river stores, clean restrooms, private changing rooms before your trip, and clean, hot showers for after your experience. At the Watauga our fantastic riverside outpost marks the end of your rafting excursion allowing you to conveniently jump right out of your boat and in a few steps be at our riverside picnicking/camping areas. Picnic areas are located on the banks of the river and a large dining facility fully covered that overlooks the fast moving Watauga with seating for sixty people plus. Pack a lunch for your group or we can arrange catering for your group to enjoy riverside.
More than a trip. it’s a river adventure done right!
Why Choose Wahoo’s Adventures
Local experts since 1978
5-star TripAdvisor reviews
Professional River guides
State of the art gear
Convenient riverside outposts
Wahoo's Adventure's FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about tubing, rafting, camping, booking, and what to expect on your river adventure with Wahoo’s Adventures.