KAYAK TOURS
All of our kayak tours are lead by a certified WNC naturalist and include transportation from the place you are staying in Asheville. If you are staying outside of Asheville a transportation fee may apply. We use tandem sit on top open kayaks and include life vests.
French Broad Kayak Tour
Paddle the French Broad River and sight see Asheville as you go. Learn about local flora and fauna with your certified naturalist guide. Tour includes a sneak peak of the Biltmore Estate. We use tandem kayaks for our tours, upgrade to a single for $25
Price: $55/person (semi-private) or $75/person (private)
Length of tour: 2-2.5 hours
Beaver Lake Sunset Tour
Nothing is more tranquil than a late afternoon paddle on a lake. Beacer lake is just minutes from Downtown Asheville, making this tour easy to do before or after dinner.
Price: $55/person for a 1 hour tour + Champagne toast!
Lake James
Beautiful Lake James is about 1 hour from Asheville. Steep, forested ridges covered with mixed hardwoods, pines and hemlocks dominate the landscape. Wildflowers are abundant and include pink lady slipper, Jack-in-the-pulpit, passion flower, Indian pipe and cardinal flower. Mountain laurel, rhododendron and flame azalea are also abundant in the hilly terrain. Some of the fauna include Deer, flying squirrel, red and gray fox, rabbit, muskrat and mink all reside at Lake James State Park. Waterfowl – including green heron, belted kingfisher, mallard and Canada goose. The skies are also home to pileated woodpeckers, hawks and owls. Reptiles include eastern box turtle and fence lizard, while amphibians – including northern red salamanders, eastern red-spotted newts and tree frogs – frequently may be found along park trails.
Price: $125/person for a half day (4 hour) tour
Lake Lure
45 minutes to an hour from Asheville sits the tranquil waters of Lake Lure. One of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the country, Lake Lure is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Located about 27 miles from Asheville, Lake Lure sits in the Hickory Nut Gorge, surrounded by lush mountain tops and sheer granite cliffs. Look up to see the famous Chimney Rock.
Price: $125/person for a half day (4 hour) tour
Lake Junaluska
Gorgeous Lake Junaluska has been a mountain retreat for the Methodist church since the early 1900s. It’s at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains near Waynesville and Maggie Valley, about 30 minutes west of Asheville. Since the retreats mission is to “renew the soul, mind, and body” it’s a perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life in a very scenic setting.
Price: $75/person for a 2.5 hour tour
Lake Julian
Just outside of Asheville sits Lake Julian. More of an urban setting, Lake Julian offers a close kayak experience. Get out on the water for a paddle workout and still have the rest of the day to explore Asheville.
Price: $65/person for a 2.5 hour tour