
Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch
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Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 192 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch worth booking?
Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch is a 5-hour experience in Chattanooga, United States, from $110 per person. It scores 86 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 192 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 86 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (192)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $110 per person
Ready for a full day of adventure on the Ocoee River? This is classic Tennessee white water rafting at it’s finest, including 10 miles of raging rapids to wet your appetite. Must be 12 years old or older.
What you get
About this experience
Ready for a full day of adventure on the Ocoee River? This is classic Tennessee white water rafting at it’s finest, including 10 miles of raging rapids to wet your appetite. Must be 12 years old or older.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Whitewater Raft
- Lunch
- Helmet
- (PFD) Personal Floation Device
- Paddle
- Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Chattanooga
Please arrive at 869 US-64, Ocoee TN 37361. Please arrive 30 Minutes before the trip time. We meet at our Outpost. This is where you receive equipment and training speech. The bus departs from Outpost to the river and returns from the trip.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please arrive at 869 US-64, Ocoee TN 37361. Please arrive 30 Minutes before the trip time. We meet at our Outpost. This is where you receive equipment and training speech. The bus departs from Outpost to the river and returns from the trip.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Cherokee Rafting
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be 12 years old or older.
- Must be 12 years old and older.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 187 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
7 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
187 verified traveler reviews for Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
THE Best Rafting Experience - Highly Recommended
Cherokee Rafting is absolutely the best! I have been twice now and I am obsessed. The perfect combination of peace, beauty, adventure, and ALL the thrills!! All of the guides are great, but special shout out to Ethan, as he is the best of the best! Very knowledgeable in what he does and makes everyone feel like family! 10 out of 10 stars, HIGHLY recommend!!
via Tripadvisor
Awesome time!
Overall awesome experience with Cherokee as our guide! He was so much fun, had a great attitude and even played the harmonica for us. Lunch was catered BBQ which was yummy!
via Tripadvisor
Great Experience on the Ocoee!
We had amazing day rafting the Ocoee with Cherokee Rafting. We've probably done this trip around 10 times, but this was our first time with Cherokee and we were impressed. They have a great facility with lots of outdoors activities to keep you entertained while you wait. The bathhouse facilities were very clean and all the guides were very knowledgeable and friendly! Our guide Everett has only been guiding for a couple of seasons, but took us through "the juicer" which is something none of our other guides ever mentioned and is a ton of fun if your not too scared to get thrown out of the boat! My brother-in-law and his family also loved their experience with Ethan as their guide. Can't wait to come back next summer to try out their high adventure trip!
via Viator
Fantastic Experience!!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our all day river rafting with Cherokee Rafting. It was such an adrenaline rush on the upper Ocoee especially the Olympic part. Our river guide, Will, was so much fun. He was friendly and made our trip memorable. We felt safe the entire time with him as our guide. We had a blast surfing on the rapids and hanging out in the bathtub. The dinner stop along the river was yummy. We had barbque sandwiches, chips, pasta salad, fruit brownies, and lemonade. This was a great experience today for our family. Thank you, Cherokee Rafting! We will be back!!
via Tripadvisor
Jake & the family Gailey & Lewis
Booking the experience was easy- Jake, our guide, was fantastic. He was always concerned about our welfare-was a font of information about the area-wonderful eye candy, to be sure. I will definitely book another excursion but with different family members to share the wonderful experience.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $110 to $120
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 67
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 86
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chattanooga.
How much does Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $110 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chattanooga usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chattanooga is not rushed.
Is Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 86 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 192 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Chattanooga, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch?
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Around 67 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chattanooga can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chattanooga and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chattanooga within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chattanooga?
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Chattanooga sells Lookout Mountain packages with Ruby Falls and Rock City, incline railway rides, Civil War battlefield tours, river cruises and caving trips. On Outty we rank every Chattanooga experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour), Middle Ocoee River Rafting Adventure Tour, Classic Middle Ocoee River Adventure. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chattanooga?
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April to June and September to November. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chattanooga?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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