Whitewater Rafting
Tours in Georgia.

Canoe and kayak outfitter on the Etowah and Chestatee rivers in the north Georgia foothills, running guided flatwater and mild whitewater paddle tours through the gold country of Lumpkin and Dawson counties — the site of America's first major gold rush in 1828. Guided day trips on the Chestatee River pass through scenic piedmont shoals and forested bluff terrain with optional stops at old mining sites visible from the river. Full equipment rentals with shuttle service are available for self-guided paddlers. The outfitter also offers guided hiking on the Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, less than an hour from the shop, including trail shuttle service for thru-hiker resupply. Located in Dahlonega on the town square, the operation draws spring and fall peak-season visitors from Atlanta seeking accessible backcountry experience within two hours of the city.

One of the most celebrated outdoor recreation outfitters in the eastern United States, operating guided whitewater raft trips on the Chattooga River — the wild and scenic river that forms the Georgia-South Carolina border and inspired the filming of Deliverance. NOC offers guided raft trips on Section III (class III-IV) and Section IV (class IV-V) of the Chattooga, with Section IV's Bull Sluice and Five Falls among the most technically demanding commercially guided whitewater in the East. The outfitter also operates guided kayak instruction clinics, stand-up paddleboard tours on calmer river sections, and multi-day camping expeditions along the river corridor. Located near Clayton in the Chattahoochee National Forest, the Chattooga put-ins are accessible from both the Georgia and South Carolina sides. NOC has operated on the Chattooga since the 1970s and is widely considered the gold standard for guided whitewater instruction in the Southeast.

Adventure tour operator based in Helen in the north Georgia mountains, running guided horseback riding, ATV tours, and whitewater tubing in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Horseback trail rides follow forested ridge routes above the Chattahoochee River headwaters through hardwood forest and rhododendron thickets that peak in bloom in May and June. ATV tours run on private trail systems through the steep mountain terrain west of Helen, with guides covering both beginner-friendly loops and more technical ridge routes. Tubing on the Chattahoochee through Helen's alpine-themed village district is one of north Georgia's most popular summer activities, and the outfitter manages tube rentals and shuttle service for the 1.5-mile float. The operation is positioned in one of the most visited mountain resort towns in Georgia, drawing a mix of weekend visitors from Atlanta and seasonal vacation renters.