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Enjoy a peaceful float down the gentle French Broad River as it winds through the estate. Sit back and relax as a knowledgeable guide paddles your raft, or choose a single or tandem kayak for a self-guided experience. Call us for details and reservations.

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Self-Guided Kayak Trip

Enjoy a private, peaceful 3-mile, self-guided trip down the gentle French Broad River as the estate’s natural beauty unfolds all around you. Perfect for first-time kayakers and those who enjoy a more individualized experience, this activity is available via single or two-person tandem sit-on-top kayak.

Minimum age is three years old; minimum weight is 35 lbs. Minimum age for single kayak is 10 years old. To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Cost

$50 Single Kayak
$100 Two-Person Tandem Kayak

Hours

9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. daily

Phone

800-411-3812

Location

Estate Grounds

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Guided Raft Trip

Sit back, relax, and take in the breathtaking beauty of the estate while your knowledgeable guide paddles your raft down the French Broad River.

Participants must be at least 3 years old, weigh at least 35 lbs, and no more than 250 lbs. Maximum of six participants per raft, 12 participants per time slot. To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Cost

$60 per guest (Ages 3 & Up)

Hours

9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. daily

Phone

800-411-3812

Location

Estate Grounds

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