Guided Paddleboard Tour Through Asheville's River Arts District
Overview
Enjoy the freedom of paddling the French Broad on a wide, stable paddelboard!
Standing and paddling is much easier than you think, and these boards are some of the best watercraft for the river, since you can stand, sit, kneel, lie down, and not be constrained by only being in one position the whole time.
All of the guides are local SUP enthusiasts and Asheville paddleboard specialists, who can not only serve as your local guides, but also teach you everything from paddleboard basics to racing technique and tricks.
Board, paddle, and a dry bag are provided, and you can choose from sunrise, mid-morning, mid-afternoon, or late-afternoon trips.
What's Included
- Shuttle to launch point
- Use of all equipment (paddleboard, paddle, personal flotation device, leash, river booties, and dry bag)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and beverages
- Towels and sun protection
Meeting Location
Riverside Drive
Asheville, NC 28806, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Enjoy a 4-mile, guided paddleboard trip down the French Broad River in Asheville, and finish within walking distance of restaurants and breweries in the heart of Asheville's River Arts District.
Learn all about town from a professional guide who will also teach you the strokes and technique for navigating your way down the river. All tours are private--so no paddling as part of a group--and the wide, stable, comfortable boards create an easy, user-friendly experience that first time paddlers can enjoy.
Over the course of the 4-mile tour you'll pass through parkland, forests, and streams while keeping an eye out for local wildlife such as herons, turtles, and deer. See where the Swannanoa River meets up with the French Broad, which is one of the oldest rivers in the world, as it weaves through the Appalachian Mountains.
Perfect for couples, families, and groups!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum 2-guests per booking.
- There is maximum weight limit of 260 lbs.
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-9575P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Shuttle to launch point.
- Use of all equipment (paddleboard, paddle, personal flotation device, leash, river booties, and dry bag).
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and beverages.
- Towels and sun protection.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Paddleboard Tour Through Asheville's River Arts District is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Paddleboard Tour Through Asheville's River Arts District will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Shuttle to launch point
- Use of all equipment (paddleboard, paddle, personal flotation device, leash, river booties, and dry bag)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and beverages
- Towels and sun protection
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum 2-guests per booking.
- There is maximum weight limit of 260 lbs.
- 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
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