Nantahala Raft 'N Rail®



Spend a beautiful day in the Nantahala Gorge with Wildwater Ltd. and the Great Smoky Mountains Railway. You'll begin your trip in Bryson City, NC, with a 2 hour railroad excursion over Fontana Lake and into the Nantahala Gorge. As you travel on the train, watch paddlers challenge the rapids you will soon be rafting.

After a safety orientation your group will raft the entire 8 miles of the Nantahala River on our guide assisted raft trip. This is a guide assisted trip, there will be a lead guide, a sweep guide and about every third raft will have a guide in it. If you would like to guarentee a guide in your boat there is an additional $5 per person charge. A picnic lunch buffet is included, as well as changing facilities with hot showers and transportation back to your car. Members of your group and escorted young children who do not want to raft can remain on the train, meeting up with rafters later in the afternoon. Call 1-800-451-9972 for booking.