7 Mile Guided Paddleboard Tour On The French Broad River in Asheville
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About the Activity
Enjoy this private, guided paddleboard tour along a scenic section of Asheville's French Broad that borders the Biltmore Estate! Your guide will regale you with local history help spot wildlife like otters, herons, turtles, osprey, and deer. After meeting your guide at Hominy Creek River Park you'll enjoy a shuttle in an air conditioned van to the starting point at Bent Creek, where you'll receive a lesson and expert instruction from your certified paddleboard instructor. Once you feel confident and comfortable on the board you'll follow your guide on a 2.5 hour private paddle down the river. This section of river is beautifully forested and offers views of the Biltmore Estate, which is a Châteauesque-style mansion built by George Washington Vanderbilt II. You'll also learn expert paddleboarding tips and finish back at Hominy Creek River Park within minutes of restaurants and breweries.3 hours 30 minutes
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
Local guide
Shuttle to launch point
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Use of all equipment (paddleboard, paddle, personal flotation device, leash, river booties, and dry bag)
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and beverages
Towels and sun protection
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Meet your guide at Asheville Outdoor Center in West Asheville (521 Amboy Road), where you'll park and then ride in an air-conditioned shuttle to the starting point at Bent Creek. Then you will look for the minivan with paddleboards on top that's parked in the far corner of the grass parking lot. Here you'll be fitted with a life jacket and paddle, and receive a lesson on the basics of SUP before setting off along the water.
Also on our journey keep an eye out for native wildlife such as turtles, herons, otters, beavers, deer, ducks, and black bears, and hear stories of Asheville's past from your friendly local guide. If you're up for it, your guide can also teach you some tricks and proper racing technique. Your 2.5-hour paddle finishes back at Asheville Outdoor Center, just a 3-minute drive from restaurants and breweries on Haywood Road in West Asheville.
*The Biltmore Estate is private property and no paddling to shore is allowed.
*$5 from every paddler is directly donated to RiverLink—a nonprofit organization working to restore the local watershed.
Places of Interest Relevant to This Itinerary
Wai Mauna Asheville SUP Tours192 Riverside Dr, Asheville, United States, 28801-3137
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Starting point
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Your tour begins from Hominy Creek River Park, 220 Hominy Creek Road, Asheville NC 28806. Look for our van and paddleboard trailer on the entrance road toward the parking area at the end, and we'll finish the tour at the same place where you parked. View Location
End point
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Your tour begins from Hominy Creek River Park, 220 Hominy Creek Road, Asheville NC 28806. Look for our van and paddleboard trailer on the entrance road toward the parking area at the end, and we'll finish the tour at the same place where you parked. View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There is maximum weight limit of 260 lbs.
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Suitable for ages 10 years and up
- It is recommended that you bring the following: swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, waterproof camera, and change of dry clothes that you can leave in your car so you can change at the end of the tour
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Suitable for ages 10 years and up • All passenger heights MUST be advised at time of booking • All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund • It is recommended that you bring the following: swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, waterproof camera, and change of dry clothes that you can leave in your car so you can change at the end of the tour • Not wheelchair accessibleCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.
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