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White Water Kayaking
White Water Kayaking day ticket adds to the Excitement. Join us on a kayaking adventure down the scenic Watauga River.
Rock Climbing & Rappelling Tour
Climbing and Rappelling Day ticket includes both Instructions and Climbing Guide. Reservations Required.
Whitewater Rafting
Best White Water Rafting value in North Carolina. Equipment, Professional Guide, Home cooked lunch included. Plus, we offer discounts for
Whitewater Rafting & Climbing Fun For The Whole Family
Plan Your 2024 ‘DayCation’. Best Rafting and Climbing Value in North Carolina
What is a DayCation with Edge of the World? “It’s all the fun of a vacation at a fraction of the price,” says Jake Barrow.
Conveniently located in Banner Elk, North Carolina, just minutes from Boone, near Asheville and Charlotte; Edge of the World’s owners and professional guide team specialize in summer fun and making memories. We provide “the Best White Water Rafting and Kayaking Value in the Carolinas.”
“Our family has been entertaining and delighting families for over 40 years,” says Jake Barrow. “I’m proud to continue our family hospitality tradition and we are honored to be a seven-time earner of the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award. We take care of the details so our guests can enjoy their experience. The entertainment begins with our G-Rated mobile comedy show. Aboard the buses, we entertain you right to the rafting site.”
Part of our family tradition is providing the best white water rafting value in North Carolina. This includes a delicious home-cooked lunch right from April’s kitchen. We include Unlimited FREE rapids re-runs and exclusive access to the Rapid Pavilion for lunch and non-stop entertainment. Sandwiches might be fine for other rafting companies but April says it’s not good enough for our customers.” Our attention to providing safety, fun, and entertainment is why we earned the 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award. Come spend the day with us this summer in North Carolina.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Best Value
Edge of the World offers the best white water rafting value in the Carolina’s. Non-stop action, food and fun. Join us in making great family memories.
Fun Entertainment.
It’s a 45-minute bus ride to the river but our guides make is seem like no time at all. There is a comedy show on the bus ride to and from the river. It is absolutely hilarious and don’t worry, it’s all rated G. We’ve been doing this for over 40 years and it never gets old or boring.
Free Re-Runs
We lease the property where the biggest rapid is. We serve you lunch there and after that, we get to re-run the rapid as many times as you like. Our photographer is there catching timeless moments of your family. No other company gets to do this so you get the most whitewater when you go rafting with us.
Home Cooking
We prepare a home cooked meal every morning before the trip. Every other company just serves sandwiches. People come back year after year just for our lunch and it consists of fried chicken, honey-basted biscuits, our very own blend of trail mix, a special homemade dessert and fresh squeezed lemonade. We also have an amazing vegetarian option upon request.
Fast Booking
Enjoy fast, simple and secure reservations using our new booking system that is created and secured by XOLA.
Family Friendly
Families and TripAdvisor® give us 5-stars for family friendly outdoor adventures. Our Whitewater rafting trip is suitable for the entire family (ages 4 and up).
Rafting Prices $89 adult
WHITEWATER RAFTING
Kayaking Prices Starting $94 adult
WHITEWATER KAYAKING
Climbing Prices Starting $159 each
ROCK CLIMBING & RAPPELLING
TOUR REVIEWS
“The kayaking was so much fun!! We especially liked the fact that we could go thru the rapids as many times as we wanted. Also, that we were able to do it by raft or kayak!Our guides were lots of fun on the bus ride to and from our trip! We enjoyed their crazy antics and corny jokes!!Great Day Kayaking With Shelby, Jibb, and Garrett
We especially liked the fact that once we were in the water, our guides were extremely safety conscious which made our experience even better. They made us feel at ease and we really appreciated that!
If we are ever back in the area, we will definitely do this again!!
Thanks Shelby, Jibb, and Garrett!! Great job guys!!!“
“So how much fun can you have on a rock climbing and rappelling trip that gets rained out, turns out, a hell of a lot. Headed to the edge of the world for some rock climbing and rappelling. Made it all the way to the edge of the world but rain put a damper on our trip. We hung out for an hour or more an then decided to give it a go, just as another thunderstorm rolled in. Jake thought it was best to take cover and I didnt disagree. We took cover for about 30 min when the skies opened up. Trip over. But we stood on the edge of the world and watched the rain march down the valley upon us. It sounded like a river approaching us and looked amazing. Not what we had hoped for but it was still at great time. Shelby did her best to keep us entertained and overall it was still a great day in the mountains. We will be back and better than ever the next time. Shelby and Jake you in?” Jake: “Absolutely!”Rock Climbing Fun Rain or Shine
“Me and my family experienced the White Water Rafting tour at Edge of the World. This was such a great experience as the tour guides are caring, energetic, and hilarious all while keeping your safety as a number one priority. The lunch is actually really good especially the chicken. If you’re looking for a white water rafting trip, look no further this is it. I guarantee you. We give them 5 stars.”Unforgettable Highly Recommended
“I have never been whitewater rafting before, but this company makes me want to do it over and over again! They made sure you were entertained the entire day, with nonstop comedy on the bus rides and in the rafts. Even lunch was funny (and delicious)!”We Had A Blast
“My family spent a great day white water rafting with edge of the world. It was enjoyable from start to finish. I have given their name out to many people to make sure they do this when visiting NC. The lunch was very good, we had a blast all day. I would do it again if we go back to that area.”Enjoyable From Start to Finish