Beautiful Self Guided Kayaking by the Biltmore

Overview

Enjoy this relaxing and spectacularly beautiful float by the breathtaking Biltmore property. This calm water trip begins just north of Asheville at our private put in and lasts approximately 3-4 hours. On this trip you will float down the majestic French Broad river starting north of the city. Along the way you will see lots of views of the surrounding southern Appalachian mountains and will often have a chance to see some of the local wildlife (if you’re lucky). At the conclusion of this trip you will finish at our private takeout in the heart of the famous River Arts District where you can relax and enjoy a beer at our bar by the river. Could there be a better afternoon?

City: Asheville

Sat 28 Jun

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Starting at $50.00

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Sat 28 Jun

Starting at $50.00

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Kayak

PFD and Paddle

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Biltmore

We will float by the huge Biltmore property with plenty of views of the Biltmore house and farm.

Bent Creek Experimental Forest

This trip starts at the feet of Bent Creek Experimental Forest, a beautiful national forest just on the outskirts of the city.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (7)

FerdiFd

Aug 2022

We booked thru trip advisor - the confirmation said 10:00 arrival. 10. It said NOTHING about needing to be there earlier. We arrived at 9:45 greeted the group, the woman in charge Nikki, said “are you the last two we are waiting for?” Very rudely. She told us we were supposed to be there earlier to which we replied that the conformation didn’t state that. We never got safety instructions, not that we required them because we have experience but still as a company they were incredibly unprofessional. In fact two people a bit older from our group did capsize, lost their boat and were stranded. Clearly the safety instruction given are important. We thought we were early and there was no care or giving a CUSTOMER the benefit of the doubt. She was an absolute witch. We highly recommend French Broad Adventures in Marshall where we had a stellar white water rafting trip today, as well as NOC and Navitat. Stay far far away from Asheville adventures. Also they advertise that you see Biltmore Estate, you see only the roof top and only if you happen to be facing that direction. There was a lot of road noise and it was not particularly scenic though still nice to be on the French Broad River. Please note they only supply 1 size kayak 11.5 foot kayak with basic seat support, not at all comfortable especially for my husband who is 6’2”. They are quite narrow. Paddles are lousy too. Flat no contour.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Hi! Thank you so much for your feedback. We are sorry that your trip did not live up to your expectations. We do not believe that this trip is representative of our company or our experiences as is evident from our other reviews. We always take safety and communication with our guests as an utmost priority. If anything happened to the contrary in was surely an incredibly unique mistake which should and will never take place again. We try and only hire the best staff who take customer service seriously. We will make sure that this issue is resolved with any staff member who was present. We hope you come back and give us another try to see what Asheville Adventure Company is really about!

sapetesch

Aug 2022

The staff was amazing and very accommodating. The kayak trip was beautiful and relaxing. Easy on and off the river. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks for recommending us! We are glad you enjoyed your tour.

X7678HIsteved

Aug 2022

Leisurely, relaxing Kayak experience. Convenient location to city. Exit the river and go straight to parking. Staff is great!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks for the review! We hope you join us for another adventure!