Group and Private Whitewater Kayaking Instruction
Whether you are interested in an introduction to the sport of whitewater kayaking or you’re taking your paddling skills to the next level with playboating, river rescue, or creeking, there is a class to suit every level of paddler, from beginner to advanced. Our classroom includes the Nantahala River, the Tuckasegee River, Little Tennessee, the Ocoee River, and nearby beautiful lakes for your choice of private instruction or group classes.
Private Instruction
With private instruction, it is like having your own personal coach. Private instruction is designed to fit your schedule for a day or a full week.
Kayak in Ecuador
Schedule your dream kayaking vacation with us on Ecuador’s beautiful rivers! From beginners to class IV paddlers, paddle with the our professional instructors and improve your skills.
Group Instruction
Custom programs are available year-round: Intro to Whitewater Kayaking, Rolling, Rescue, Creeking and other speciality courses.
Kids Instruction
Our kids kayaking programs have an earned a reputation for combining fun with skill development. We offer our annual week-long kids camp, weekend sessions, and workshops for advanced and beginners.
Besides professionally trained kayak instructors, we provide:
ALL GEAR and EQUIPMENT you will need for the day. In addition to the five essentials needed to kayak (boat, sprayskirt, PFD, paddle & helmet) we also offer wetsuits and paddle jackets to assure your comfort on the water. The only items you will need are a pair of nose clips and shoes (sandals, water socks, etc.), as well as water and lunch to keep your energy going for the day.
TRANSPORTATION of you, your instructor and all your equipment is included in the price of instruction. With private instruction, we offer a mileage discount to those who come equipped with a shuttle – ready vehicle. With private instruction, we can also meet you at a specific river if it saves travel time (this does not apply to beginning instruction).
Check our Plan Your Trip page for a link to waivers, directions to the river, and a trip prep checklist.
Questions? Call us at 828-488-6199
We offer kayak instruction year round, seven days a week. Full day and half-day options are available. Call us at 828-488-6199 or reserve your trip specifics today. Please call with any questions you may have regarding instruction, as well as to reserve the dates that are best for you.
Special Group rates and custom day itineraries are available. If you are the planner for special group, please call us for assistance with the logistics of your trip planning.
Payment Policy:
We ask that all reservations be paid in advance. Full payment is due 14 days before the trip. Payment may be made by check or credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Cancellation:
Our instruction courses go rain or shine! Cancellations more than 14 days in advance receive a 100% refund. Any reservation cancelled less than 14 days before the trip is ineligible for a refund.
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I’ve fished with Ken 3 time, very knowledgeable explained every aspect of fly fishing to me, we caught a ton. I’ve done three kayak instructional visits, Rose, Brit and Mita... read more
August 2, 2022
Fantastic time. Hannah and Rose were amazing guides that absolutely love what they do.
Little mix up with the info we were given about starting points... read more
June 8, 2021
This is our second trip down the exciting Cheoah River with Endless River Adventures. From the booking experience, right through to the shared photos at the end, this company... read more
June 1, 2021