Float the French Broad by raft, hop three riverside breweries, and let the current do the walking.
Asheville is known for beer and nature! We combine the two. This is a fun trip to experience brewery hopping in Asheville, NC by raft. We will casually float down the French Broad River and stop at some local bars and breweries. Your guide will have a cooler with ice and you are welcome to bring your own beverages along. Bring cans only, with no glass or liquor. We recommend two or three beers per person at most, since there are three stops. We may turn away a guest who arrives intoxicated at the put-in.
We will relax and enjoy cold beverages and river views. We will stop at a local place called Wrong Way Cabins for drinks and then float further down to Wedge Foundation or Hi-Wire Brewery (your group helps choose during the trip). We will have time for a beer at each spot as well as food at the last two stops. Our final destination is New Belgium Brewery where you can relax and enjoy the view with a brew.
Enjoy a group experience for Bachelor and Bachelorette parties, Birthdays, Corporate Team Building, Reunions, and Weddings with a local brewery hopping cruise! Bachelor and bachelorette groups book a private tour. Our rafts hold 32 guests, and we can handle groups up to 60 people with advance notice. Planning a bachelorette weekend? Start with our Asheville bachelorette party guide.
Schedule: Thursday 2pm, Friday and Saturday 11am and 4pm, Sunday 12pm, April 2 to October 31, 2027. The tour needs at least 2 guests. If only one person books, you can get a refund or choose a new date.
Prefer a quieter evening? Try the two-hour Cedar Rock Adventures sunset raft tour.
Bar Crawl Tour is catered to adult drinking age but 18+ can join with their parents.
We recommend parking at Hominy Creek River Park which is where we start the trip. Cars can be left overnight at both New Belgium Brewery & Hominy Creek River Park at no charge. We end the trip New Belgium Brewery. We recommend having a designated drive retrieve the car when it is safe to do so.
Cancel up to 5 days in advance for a FULL refund. If you are unable to attend, we appreciate if you let us know so that we are not delaying the start time of the trip waiting for your arrival. If you cancel less than 5 days and we are able to fill your seat, we will issue a refund.
We will cancel tours if there are dangerous weather conditions, but we will still proceed if there is a chance of inclement weather. If we cancel for dangerous weather, you get a refund. We provide all the necessary gear to keep participants comfortable. If you do not want to paddle in light rain or the cold, we encourage you to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance allows you to cancel your reservation for any reason up until the start time of your tour.
Pets are not allowed on our public rafting tours. For a dog friendly option, check out our canoe tour, private tours or hiking tours!
Ready for adventure? Book your guided tour today and explore the best of Asheville’s great outdoors!
