High Mountain Expeditions

White water rafting in North Carolina with over 35 years of experience! Guiding adventurous travelers to some of the world’s most spectacular places, High Mountain Expeditions has crafted what we consider to be the best adventures in the world. We are experts in Nolichucky River Rafting, Watauga River Rafting, Wilson Creek Rafting, New River Tubing, Hiking, and Caving.

Our Adventures

Abundant in scenic wonder and loaded with adventure, Nolichucky River, Watauga River, & Wilson Creek rafting trips are a must-do on your vacation!

River Tubing on the New River is the perfect way to relax on a hot summer afternoon. The New River is one of the oldest and most prestigious rivers in world.

Our new canoe and kayak rentals are designed to serve kids, parents, and grandparents of nearly any age. A perfect outing for families, friends, and groups.

On this High Mountain Expeditions adventure into Worley’s Cave, you will be guided into a mystical underworld of extraordinary and ancient formations.

Over a Quarter Century of Experience

In 1986, High Mountain Expeditions began taking families and adventure seekers alike to some of the most spectacular places in the U.S. Our early efforts helped create a whitewater rafting industry that now shares the beautiful outdoors of the North Carolina Mountains and Tennessee Wilderness with thousands of guests every summer. Learn more about our family-run adventure company.

High Mountain Expeditions is dedicated to creating your perfect North Carolina adventure for all ages and skill levels.

What Our Clients Say

Testimonials

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Highly recommend! We’ve used High Mountain Expeditions multiple times for tubing in this area. We highly recommend this company. The staff are especially kind and welcoming. The river is so beautiful and peaceful. We always have a wonderful time here.
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Christopher H
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Amazing canoeing adventure We had an amazing time canoeing down the New River. The canoes we rented were in great shape and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful
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High Mountain Expeditions is a good operator We went at 2 p.m. on a busy Saturday afternoon, but had reservations. I had read most of the reviews prior to going, and that was helpful in knowing to bring something to push your tube off rocks in shallow places, and to bring rope to tie your groups' tubes together, in case the company ran out ( and they did) We also rented a cooler tube, and I recommend that to not only keep your cooler, but to serve as a dry box for things. The staff were very polite and courteous, and the trip was very fun and memorable for our family of six ( ages 9-73 !)
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Larry N
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Family Tubing Trip Our family had a great time on the river with High Mountain Expeditions! The ride was relaxing as well as just a fun time together with lots of laughs and just perfect weather.We would truly recommend High Mountain for your trip as they were helpful and had us covered from put in to a bus ride back to our cars. Thanks again for a fun trip.
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Kristen W
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Beautiful views Amazing views in the mountains. Water was nice. The tubes are nice and very friendly staff. You can even stay in a tree house
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Bruce C
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Great experience! Started late but everything else great…. Friendly staff, clean new facility, safety focused, good stations, customer focused
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Jamie T
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Tubing Relaxing (don't go after a hard rain) Beautiful views and mostly relaxing, although not as much after a hard rain. Normally takes 2-2.5 hours in clear water, we floated for 1.5 hours in high muddy water. Had to get out to go across a low bridge. Bumped into thorny brush alongside the river. Overall would do it again, just not after a hard rain. Would also bring along a small paddle to steer away from the sides.
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seasideljs
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Great time amazing staff!! Great trip on a calm river! Management here does everything right.. the whole area is super clean, too! They schedule trips each hour which helps the river not be so crowded and clumped together. We had an hour or more of beautiful weather then it rained. The bus came by to let us know where the pickup point was. He helped me out of the water since I have a bad knee. He was super kind!! I would highly recommend this company!! It was a blast! It’s not their fault it rained.. we will go again and take our four year old as well. Our nine year old loved it!!
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Elizabeth W
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Best Ever! Our rafting trip was amazing! Beautiful views and great people running things. Evan was the best guide and entertaining! Sam was also entertaining and a great driver! I would recommend them over and over again and will definitely do it again!