River float trips
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 for details and reservations.
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.
Advance reservations required
Limited capacity: 6 participants per raft, number of rafts available varies
- Minimum age: 3 years
- Minimum weight: 35 lbs
- Maximum weight: 250 lbs
Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult.
To purchase this activity, you must have an estate admission ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s overnight properties.
Call to reserve.
Cost
$60 per guest
Hours
9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., daily
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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 kayak.
Advance reservations required
Limited capacity: 8 participants per trip
- Minimum age: 3 years
- Minimum age for single kayak: 10 years
Guests ages 3–9 must be in a tandem kayak with parent/guardian. - Minimum weight: 35 lbs
- Maximum weight: 250 lbs
Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult.
To purchase this activity, you must have an estate admission ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s overnight properties.
Call to reserve.
Cost
$50 single kayak
$100 two-person tandem kayak
Hours
9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. , daily
