So my kids heard we were going gem mining and immediately began excitedly discussing what it would be like to go into the mines, use pick axes, find jewels and fairy dust. Yes, they were envisioning themselves as the 8th and 9th dwarves. This is the product of our visits to Disney and watching snow white ! Our experience was... More

Staff inside building was family run so it might be a little off but they try the best try can. The guides were very cool bill was very animated and informative. He actually saved my wife when she fell out of the raft. Experience was not ruined ad he made us feel at ease. We tipped him at the end... More

After using Carolina Outfitters for two other Nantahala trips and being very pleased, we used them again for our third since they were cheaper than NOC. The check-in process was a mess; they hadn't written our last name down correctly, the front desk staff was very confused and it took quite a few minutes for them to get situated. When... More

We were coming from Bryson City and it seemed like Carolina Outfitters was the farthest, we must have passed 10 other rafting companies. The signing in, gearing up, safety instruction part seemed to take a long time. But, I am glad I listened to the safety instructions because I actually went overboard at the Nantahalla falls - so scary! In... More

We made a reservation for 7 through Carolina Outfitters, a week prior to the trip 2 of the 7 people backed out so I called for a refund on 2 people. They would not give a refund. I think that is unethical as I had given them plenty of notice and it wasnt as though they were loosing anything. Regardless... More

We were a 3 generation group with some rafting experience, so we chose an unguided trip down the Nantahala in a 6 person raft. We were very impressed with the instructions, safety checks, and the safety talk. The business is several miles above the NOC, so it is only a short distance to the launch point. One advantage is that... More

Enjoyed the trip. The shop is a little quant but the guides were good. The office seems a little unorganzied but they were adjusting for last minute rafters who came in without reservations so it all worked out well. A good value. Would definetly recommend them to others.

BEWARE of Carolina Outfitters. I had gone there with my family and and booked a guided trip. We had waited over an hour for the guide to show up and the staff informed us that the guide was on site and getting the rafts ready. We then waited another 20 minutes and found out they were lying to us the... More

our trip down the Nantahala River with Carolina Outfitters was the best rafting trip we have ever taken. Our guide, Julian (Paddles) was amazing. He was polite, knowledgeable, and lots of fun. John and the rest of the guys were great too. Thanks guys!!!