7 Mile Guided Paddleboard Tour On The French Broad River in Asheville

Asheville, US
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Highlights

  • Scenic paddle along the French Broad River
  • Spotting wildlife like otters, herons, and deer
  • Expert instruction from certified paddleboard instructor
  • Views of the beautiful Biltmore Estate
  • Finish near restaurants and breweries in West Asheville

Meeting Point

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.

Meeting point

220 Hominy Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 , United States

End point

End Point

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.

Meeting point

220 Hominy Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 , United States

End point

What to expect

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.
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Wai Mauna Asheville SUP Tours

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    There is maximum weight limit of 260 lbs.
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    A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
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    Children must be accompanied by an adult
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    Suitable for ages 10 years and up
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    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
Provided by Wai Mauna SUP Tours, LLC

What our experts say

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    Try local brews at nearby breweries.
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    Look for otters and herons along the route.
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    Bring a waterproof camera for great shots.
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    Consider dining at White Duck Taco Shop.
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    Arrive early to enjoy Hominy Creek Park.

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