FULL-DAY OCOEE RIVER OLYMPIC RAFTING TRIP
If you’re a thrill seeker looking for a truly original rafting experience, our full day tour is for you. Join us on a ten mile rafting trip that gives you the chance to take on the 1996 Olympic whitewater slalom competition course. A once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
TRIP DETAILS
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR FULL-DAY OLYMPIC TRIP
Double your rafting fun by taking on our full-day adventure experience. As well as the exciting five miles of whitewater on the half-day tour, join us in taking on the Olympic course. This course was previously tackled by competitors in the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. This section of the river offers one of the most exciting rides in the Ocoee River, highlighted by the last two rapids Godzilla and Humongous which you’ll tackle back to back. Expect classic drops and big water rapids. Our highly trained guides will be with you every step of the way. Perfect for the more adventurous rafter!
WHAT WE’LL COVER
After meeting and getting all the Waivers signed we’ll board the bus for the short journey to our start location. Next our experienced guides will deliver a full safety briefing. You’ll get all your rafting gear and have a chance to ask any questions you might have.
ENJOY THE SERENE WILDERNESS
Our start point offers stunning scenery and a real sense of being in the wilderness. You won’t find too many other rafters here so you’ll have chance to take in the beautiful Cherokee National Forest. Don’t forget to keep your eyes out for bald eagles, black bears and wild pigs. We’ll begin with some gentle Class II rapids giving you a chance to build your team strategy for the more challenging rapids ahead!
OLYMPIC SPLASH
Once you’ve worked your way through some of the smaller rapids, your guide will lead you on to tackle the most intense stretch of whitewater! We’ll hit half a dozen Class III and IV rapids including Best Ledge, Callihan’s Ledge and Edge of the World. Through these rapids, your expert guide will be there to help and make sure you’re having a great time!
DELICIOUS RIVERSIDE LUNCH
We’ll take a well earned break to fuel up under our riverside pavilion. Fill up on our freshly prepared buffet style lunch. Expect to tuck into a delicious homemade lunch with all the trimmings. Whilst you lunch, you’ll be able to watch other rafters taking on the mighty Godzilla and Humongous!
THE FUN’S NOT OVER YET!
After we’ve refuelled, it’s time to hit the final section of the course. The middle river section will take you through the beautiful Ocoee River Gorge. We’ll tackle Moonshot which has the best spins on the course as well as Flipper, a classic Ocoee playspot. As you raft your way down you’ll become more confident working as a team and more skilled at paddling through the rapids.
BACK TO BASE
Once you’ve tackled all the rapids and have taken in all the picturesque wildlife and beautiful scenery we’ll get you back onto land. Our transport will be on hand to take you back to the Outpost. Here, we have hot showers for you to freshen up and you’ll be able to see the professional photos of your Cascade Outdoors trip.
OUR GUIDES
Your safety is our number one priority. We pride ourselves on having the best, expertly trained guides on the river to ensure you feel prepared and secure on the water.
• All our guides have been personally scouted by Kip who has over 20 years rafting experience and has even competed in World Championships!
• Cascade Outdoors’ guides have all completed a state-approved Advanced First Aid, CPR & Wilderness First Responder training course.
• During your safety briefing our guides will cover important aspects of rafting including how to stay in the raft, paddle strokes and commands and what to do if you fall out the raft.
• Our guides are passionate about rafting and will be happy to customise your trip should you want to take on more challenges or take it a little bit easier.
• All our guides have had experience on whitewater since at least 2011 and have tackled rivers all over the world. They will always be prepared for whatever the Ocoee River or the weather may throw at us!
• Requests for specific guides are welcome. We will do our best to accommodate these where possible. Learn more about our guides here.
