Paddle 7 miles (11 km) with a private guide on the picturesque French Broad River. You’ll pass by Asheville’s massive Biltmore Estate and hear about its history. Learn stand-up paddleboarding tips and techniques from your SUP instructor and keep an eye out for native wildlife like turtles, herons, otters, and osprey. Enjoy the fresh air and exercise during a morning or afternoon.

Paddleboard on the French Broad River and get a chance to see native wildlife
Enjoy fresh air, exercise, and views of the famous Biltmore Estate
Includes necessary equipment and round-trip shuttle from Asheville
Learn stand-up paddleboarding basics from your guide, a certified instructor

What's Included

Use of all equipment (paddleboard, paddle, personal flotation device, leash, river booties, and dry bag)
Professional guide
Shuttle to launch point
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local guide

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and beverages
Towels and sun protection

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

220 Hominy Creek Rd
220 Hominy Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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So much fun!

Traveler45322107626, Jun 2019

Our trip down the French Broad was so much fun! It was a leisurely trip down the river. The views were magnificent. Steve was helpful and patient as this was my first time on a paddle board.

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