The 6 Best Chattanooga Rafting Tours

1.Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48 a head Our pick

You’ll raft five miles of the Middle Ocoee River through Cherokee National Forest, tackling 17 major Class III and IV rapids after a safety briefing and practice session. Guides such as Mike, Sydney, Jake, Max, and Heidi lead the rafts, while private bus transport handles the ride to and from the launch. No experience is needed, but you must be at least 12.

“Heidi was an amazing guide and so knowledgeable on the water! Our family of 5 (2 parents and 3 teens) had an amazing outing.”

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2.Middle Ocoee River Rafting Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $45 a head Cheapest seat

You’ll raft five miles of class III and IV rapids on the Middle Ocoee River after a safety lesson and practice session. Guides such as Jared, Lily, Addison, and Mya are praised for clear instruction and calm boat handling. Plan to get soaked, use the clean changing areas, and allow about three hours door to door.

“Best experience white water rafting with Quest!Our guy Ben was great!Definitely coming back for more!”

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3.Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $110 a head

Spend about five hours rafting the Ocoee River from Dam No. 3 through more than 20 class III and IV rapids, including Double Suck and Hell’s Hole. Cherokee Rafting supplies the raft, guide, safety gear, transport, and a riverside lunch. Guides such as Ethan, Max, Ryan, Will, and Cherokee are known for keeping the trip upbeat and safety-focused.

“It was amazing!!!! Ryan was our guide and he was the BEST!!!! We had a blast! I would recommend Cherokee rafting to everyone and ask for Ryan!. You won’t be disappointed.”

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4.Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54 a head

Take on five miles of Class III and IV rapids on the Middle Ocoee River from Benton, Tennessee. Outdoor Adventure Rafting supplies gear, transport, and instruction for ages 12 and up. Guides such as Jon, Caveman, Wesley, and Big T are praised for calm safety coaching and fun boat skills.

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5.Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure with a Riverside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $110 a head

You’ll spend about five hours on the Ocoee River with Quest Expeditions, tackling rapids such as Mikey’s, Blue Hole, Bush Gardens, and the 1996 Olympic section. Guides including Chase, Angie, Chad, and Big John have earned strong praise for clear instruction and fun boat handling. Lunch includes sandwiches, shrimp, fruit, chips, cookies, tea, and lemonade.

“The trip was great. Tator was our instructor and she did a fantastic job. HUGE REASON WHY ITS 4 stars…. The lunch stop place is FULL OF YELLOW JACKETS. I’m not talking of one or two… they are everywhere especially in buckets with food there are hundreds of them. My husband is allergic and we had to go on a paved road to eat our lunch instead of enjoying the experience.”

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6.Private/High Adventure Whitewater Rafting Tour With Shore Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $115 a head

You’ll paddle the Ocoee River in a small Puma raft with a senior guide such as Travis, Ethan, Aaron, or Ryan. Expect technical rapids, wave surfing, swimming, a shore snack, and time to explore the middle section. This private trip suits ages 12 and up, runs about five hours, and is offered Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

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