Nantahala National Forest Tours and Activities

A person standing on a stone-paved platform overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A waterfall cascading over rocks surrounded by dense forest.
A person standing on a rock ledge overlooking a valley with mountains in the distance.
A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.
A waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff surrounded by dense forest.

Tours & day trips

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Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Activity duration is 365 days
8.4 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$24 per traveller
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Water activities

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3-Hour Nantahala River Fully Guided Rafting Experience

3-Hour Nantahala River Fully Guided Rafting Experience

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$100 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Fontana Lake: Kayak or SUP Rental

Fontana Lake: Kayak or SUP Rental

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$60 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Bartram Trail Hike plus Wine Tasting

Bartram Trail Hike plus Wine Tasting

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$227 per adult*
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Helicopter Tour - The Fontana Lake Tour

Helicopter Tour - The Fontana Lake Tour

Activity duration is 20 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$357 per adult
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Top Nantahala National Forest Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Great Creekside Hideaway Rustic Cabin - Secluded, Creekside Family Cabin

Great Creekside Hideaway Rustic Cabin - Secluded, Creekside Family Cabin

Topton NC
Great Creekside Hideaway Rustic Cabin - Secluded, Creekside Family Cabin
This Is It!! Creekside Cabin with Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Starlink High Speed WiFi!!

This Is It!! Creekside Cabin with Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Starlink High Speed WiFi!!

Franklin NC
This Is It!! Creekside Cabin with Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Starlink High Speed WiFi!!
Riverside Retreat - Luxury river house with 7 person hottub

Riverside Retreat - Luxury river house with 7 person hottub

Franklin NC
Riverside Retreat - Luxury river house with 7 person hottub
Great Smoky Mountain Creekside Cabin

Great Smoky Mountain Creekside Cabin

Franklin NC
Great Smoky Mountain Creekside Cabin
RIVERFRONT Cabin on Nantahala River, Minutes from NOC

RIVERFRONT Cabin on Nantahala River, Minutes from NOC

Nantahala NC
RIVERFRONT Cabin on Nantahala River, Minutes from NOC
Sky Ridge Yurts

Sky Ridge Yurts

4 out of 5
200 Sky Ridge Dr Bryson City NC
Sky Ridge Yurts
Nantahala Cabins

Nantahala Cabins

3 out of 5
580 Nantahala Cabins Ln Bryson City NC
Nantahala Cabins
Gorgeous Stays

Gorgeous Stays

3 out of 5
11044 US-19 Bryson City NC
Gorgeous Stays
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Nantahala Outdoor Center

3.5 out of 5
13077 W Hwy 19 Bryson City NC
Nantahala Outdoor Center
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