Green River Adventures - DOWNTOWN - Saluda, North Carolina

Anastasia L.

Great upper green river kayak trip! Rachel, Reef, and Santi were excellent informative funny and competent guides. The run was through pretty chill white water, beautiful scenery, and a few challenging class iv drops that the guides helped us with. I’d say moderate activity/adrenaline. It was fun to figure out the inflatable but pretty easy to maneuver over the rocks, until the surprising one came along and you had to get unstuck. The hike at the end was hard having to haul the kayak, but they warn us online and in person that it would tough! Hike was nice though. They have water at the very end of the raft and hike so drink water before going! The online info tells you everything you need to know. I wish I had brought my phone for pictures- next time!

Mark Z.

I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a whitewater kayaking trip with Green River Adventures (on the Green River) with a corporate incentive group while visiting Asheville, NC. The crew at Green River Adventures is outstanding and made the event an experience. They even spent time helping me look for my phone, which i mistakenly lost when I tipped my canoe. Didn't find it, though I appreciate their efforts. After the fact, I had a piece of merchandise that I needed to exchange and they were happy to help. Great customer experience during the visit and afterwards. I highly recommend Green River Adventures and their whitewater kayaking. (I would add more pics, but they are floating with my phone somewhere in the Green River)

Caroline N.

On August 12, 2023, at three in the afternoon, we had the incredible opportunity to embark on a thrilling kayaking adventure with Green Rivera Adventure. Although I forgot the name of our guide, I want to highlight that he was a friendly, patient young man with blond, curly hair. Being our first time in white-water rapids, his support and guidance made us feel secure and enthusiastic.

The kayak journey through the rapids was an absolutely unforgettable experience. The thrill of navigating the turbulent waters is something we won’t forget anytime soon. As we navigated the river, we were captivated by the natural beauty surrounding us.

The facility itself was immaculately clean and well-maintained. It’s evident that Green Rivera Adventure is dedicated to providing visitors with a fabulous environment to enjoy their adventure. The friendly attention we received from every team member was exceptional. From the moment we arrived until we left, we felt at home due to their warm treatment and constant care.

The transfer from the facility to the river was both exciting and picturesque. It added an extra layer of excitement to the experience and allowed us to soak in the breathtaking views of the surroundings. This level of attention to detail truly set the tone for our overall experience.

In summary, on August 12, 2023, Green Rivera Adventure delivered a kayaking adventure that exceeded our expectations in every aspect. The friendly team, exhilarating journey, attentive care, and pristine setting combined to create an exceptional experience. If you have the chance, don’t hesitate to embark on this adventure before summer comes to an end. I wholeheartedly recommend Green Rivera Adventure to all nature and thrill enthusiasts!

A special shoutout to the blond, curly-haired young man who guided us and the kind gentleman with reddish hair who drove the van—I apologize for not remembering their names. Thank you, Green Rivera Adventure, for turning our August 12th into an unforgettable memory!

Cheyenne R.

This was the best experience ever! I did the upper river kayak tour. For someone who enjoys high thrills but also wanting to be safe, this is the thing to do. I’ve been white water rafting on a group tube but never on a solo kayak, I honestly loved this better! It took some getting used to to steer the kayak but you build up to the class 2 and 3 rapids so you’re a lot more confident conquering them! The guides were very experienced and SUPER detailed and informative on upcoming rapids so you knew what to expect and how to go through it successfully. I went by myself and I had a FABULOUS time!!

Lila N.

Did the big Bradley repealing a must do and trex it was a great experience. Our guide was Teshia she was great and informative. Can’t wait until we do the other adventure with this outfitters.

Kat B.

Green River Adventures has well trained staff, very organized, and friendly. Our guides Daniel and Brian were exceptional! They were 2 of the best guides we've ever had! I can't wait to do the Big Bradley waterfall rappelling again! They are the place to go for all your Western North Carolina outdoor adventures!

Scott M.

The upper river guided tour was an amazing half day of fun. It was my first time white water kayaking and the perfect mix of river cruising and excitement in the rapids. The instructors quickly get you up to speed, and do a great job of interacting with the guests.

I would place this very high on the entertainment to value spectrum. It was affordable and fun, and I will definitely seek out more similar adventures.

The photo package only needs to be purchased by one person in the group, you will have access to all of the photos for download.

My only complaint is that the resolution of the photos is low. The average photo was about 2.5 mb about half of the size/resolution of a modern iPhone. It’s an ancient digital camera being used, and it would be inexpensive to upgrade it for daily use.

Don’t plan on printing these photos into an 8x10 or you will likely not be pleased with the quality.

Despite the photos, it’s an amazing experience and one I would recommend to anyone looking for some fun.

The hike out is challenging and straight up hill carrying your raft. It might be a challenge for a smaller child or for a parent forced to carry 2 rafts. Highly recommend doing this. Our tour lasted about 2.5 hours including the hike up it and ride back to downtown Saluda.

Kelly E.

It’s been just about 2 weeks since one of my good friends and I did the Little Bradley Falls Rappel & Waterfall Trek and I’m still wrapping my mind around how amazing it was! The waterfall rappel was so much fun, the tour guides were awesome and made us feel so comfortable and safe. After that, our guide Brian took us through the river trek and I cannot even put into words how much fun we had. We didn’t realize what the “trek” was but it exceeded our expectations. Brian was an awesome guide and he made the experience that much better! I highly recommend Green River Adventures and we will be back soon to do the Big Bradley Rappel!