Private/High Adventure Whitewater Rafting Tour With Shore Snack
Overview
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5 hours
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Ready for the next level in whitewater rafting or just looking for a personal trip? Jump in a Puma raft with one of our senior guides for a trip that you will remember! The Puma raft's are narrower, shorter and ride the rapids completely differently. You will get wet on this trip! Minimum 2 guests per booking maximum 24 guests. Must be 12 years old or older.
Additional Info
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
162 years or older activity
We only offer this trip on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
Minimum 2 guests per booking, Maximum 24
Must be 12 years old or older
What To Expect
Looking for a personal, private trip or a higher adventure? Jump in a Puma raft with one of our senior guides for a trip that you will remember. The Puma rafts are narrower, shorter and ride the rapids completely differently. You will get wet on this trip, you will be surfing, swimming and exploring the Ocoee middle section. Minimum 2 guests per booking maximum 24 guests. Must be 12 years old and older.
Options
Private/High Adventure Whitewater Rafting Tour With Shore Snack
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great atmosphere, awesome guides, amazing experience. Will definitely go again
C6812VMsabrinas,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My group and I had a great time! We were divided up which was a little bit of a bummer but it was still an awesome experience. All of the guides were cool to talk to and helpful. We had Will in our group and he was one of the best guides I have ever had on a tour. I had never been white water rafting before and this was definitely an experience. I will definitely be back! I think the amount of time for the tour was perfect it wasn’t too short or too long. I thought the amount of people in all the groups was going to be a lot but once you are out there you are doing your own thing with your boat and group! The views were also amazing. I wish we could have had some photos of some of the views, that would be my only complaint. I will definitely be back with my friends. We are already talking about doing the whole river!
Best rafting trip I've taken.
B1959IQthomast,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have been white water rafting and kayaking a bunch over the years and rafted down the Ocoee before. This was by far one of the best if not the best trip I have been on. Our river guide Will, was absolutely amazing. He was hilarious the whole trip, knowledgeable of the river and all around a good person to share the river with. On top of all that, he let us surf as much as we wanted, swim where it was safe to and even showed me the "mystery move". The whole staff at Cherokee Rafting were amazing, from the front desk to our river safety watch Cherokee. And it was extremely affordable! I would highly suggest anyone planning a trip to Tennessee to take the time and do the high adventure trip with Cherokee Rafting.
Cherokee rules.
hunterl617,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything about my experience was great. They’re friendly, helpful, and professional. Jacob was an excellent guide. I’ll be back.
High adventure was amazing
V131EEjessicam,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with our guide Travis! He put us on every surf possible! We will absolutely be back for another high adventure!
Best rafting trip ever!
stephaniesH5993ZZ,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the high adventure personal experience this weekend. My boyfriend and I were able to raft just the 2 of us in a Puma raft with Travis as our guide! This was by far the best experience we've ever had in the Ocoee river. I don't think we could raft it any other way from this point forward. We will always use Cherokee rafting anytime we come to the Ocoee. All the guides were amazing and catered to their party and gave each party the adventure they wanted!
Awesome whitewater adventure
250lisap,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis our tour guide was excellent he catered the tour to our adventurous level. We experienced wave riding and rapid surfing. He took the time for a hike and swim. Rebekah was also a guide who came along in a duckie. Dean and I both share a kiss while wave surfing awesome. Will be back.
Absolutely the best thing our family did!
Bill 1971,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife, two daughters (20 and 17) and I chose to go on the "High Adventure/Private" rafting tour with Cherokee rafting. For the average person looking to save time reading, YOU WILL NOT REGRET THIS AND SHOULD BOOK IT IMMEDIATELY. If you are an experienced rafter and are looking for miles of class 4 rapids, choose the "upper river tour" and not this one. Also, be certain you are booking on a day when there is a scheduled release from the dam. I believe Cherokee Rafting only operates on those days, but the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) website can confirm which dates are scheduled for water release. OK, for more details. We were staying in Chattanooga, so it took about an hour to arrive at the Cherokee Rafting property in Ocoee. There, we were fitted with protective gear and placed on a "short bus" which took us and the other 2 private parties to the launch point, which is just below the dam in the middle river. Our guide was Ethan, and I would unequivocally suggest asking for him or Travis by name. The first thing he wanted to do was establish parameters for how adventurous we were willing to be. We then went over some basics maneuvers and how to best seat ourselves in the sportier small raft. After that, we set down in the water. We ended up being out on the water somewhere between 5 and 6 hours. We stopped to swim, hike, and enjoy eddies at various points. At no time did we feel rushed, and the entire time Ethan led us to spots on the river which I am sure nobody other than he or Travis knows are there (or know how to navigate). We spend ample time "couch surfing", which was my favorite activity, with a close record being jumping off of a few rocks in notoriously deeper waters with strong currents. For those of you asking "should I book the regular tour or the adventure tour", BOOK THE ADVENTURE TOUR. It is 100% worth the additional money. Especially if you can get either Travis or Ethan as your guide. This was so good, my family is considering driving from Indiana to Tennessee again to just do this. Presumably you are looking into this because you like the idea of whitewater rafting. BOOK NOW.
williamsD6290RX,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first time on the Ocoee River and we had an amazing trip. Our guide, Travis, was AWESOME! A+++ all around!! We highly recommend Cherokee Rafting for an unforgettable experience!
High Adventure White Water - Best Trip Ever!
D6118UJmarks,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an awesome time! Ethan, Will and Max were our guides. Couldn’t have had a better crew. High Adventure trip is a must for those that want a lot more excitement. Boats are so much more maneuverable so the guides can really personalize the trip to your excitement level. Our group had the moms that wanted to chill (poor Ethan), four teenage boys (Max) and the two dads and a daughter (most extreme-Will). We even caught a kayaker in our boat! The guides were completely professional at all times and always concerned with our safety. The rafting was a blast. Stopped at a few places along the route for snacks and some swimming and jumping from the rocks into the river. This is a must do trip with an awesome company. Saw many rafts filled with guests on the river and they all floated by with envy of our High Adventure white water trip. No more beach trips for us. We will be back!
Learned a thing or two
H9531GQjenniferg,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly we have rafted a lot of places around the country and were worried we would be disappointed. We were completely wrong! Aaron our guide really taught a master class on the water and technical way to approach things. We actually learned about rafting! It was very cool. Highly recommend! The other raft had a guide named Will and he was great too. My boys gave him a hard time and he took it really well. The company was very professional and we enjoyed the corn hole and other activities before departure.
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