ZEN TUBING - RIVER TUBING IN ASHEVILLE, NC
Drifting down the French Broad River with Zen Tubing is a top choice for both locals and visitors in Asheville, NC. They’ll ensure you have a fantastic day on the water with your family and friends.
Tubing near Asheville, NC, is a breeze. Simply park at your selected location and check in. They’ll then shuttle you upstream to the starting point, where you’ll receive your tube, get brief instructions, and begin your float.
As you journey downstream, take time to swim, wade, and relax while soaking in everything the French Broad River has to offer. Your car will be conveniently waiting for you at the end of your Asheville tubing adventure.
LOCATION
Two Locations on French Broad River in Asheville, NC
FLOAT TIMES
1 – 3.5 Hours Depending Upon Chosen Float
DIFFICULTY
Mostly Easy with Little to No Rapids
ACCESSIBILITY
Not Accessibility Friendly Due to Stairs
launching
Van to Launch Point and Arrive Back at Location
TUBES
Tubes with Bottoms,. Headrests, and Cup Holders
price
$25 – $30 Per Person Depending Upon Chosen Float Experience
PET FRIENDLY
Pets Are Not Allowed
season
Season Runs May To October
HOURS
10am-3pm
During Peak Season
May-Aug
LOCATION
Two Locations on French Broad River in Asheville, NC
FLOAT TIMES
1 – 3.5 Hours Depending Upon Chosen Float
DIFFICULTY
Mostly Easy with LIttle to No Rapids
ACCESSIBILITY
Not Accessibility Friendly Due to Stairs
launching
Van to Launch Point and Arrive Back at Location
TUBES
Tubes with Bottoms,. Headrests, and Cup Holders
price
$25 – $30 Per Person Depending Upon Chosen Float Experience
HOURS
10am-3pm
During Peak Season
May-Aug
PET FRIENDLY
Pets Are Not Allowed
season
Season Runs May To October
What TO EXPECT
Zen Tubing is a lazy river tubing expereince with little to no rapids and is suitable for all age ranges.
WHERE IT IS
There are 2 locations and 3 float experiences on the French Broad River in Asheville, NC.
Midtown – River Arts District Tubing
608 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
Standard Tubing Experience $30 with 3-3.5 Hour Float Time
RAD Express $25 with 1-1.5 Hour Float Time
South Asheville Tubing
1648 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Standard Tubing Experience $30 with 2-2.5 Hour Float Time
WHAT’S INCLUDED
With booking you will receive a Super Deluxe Tube that has a headrest, bottom, cup holder, and straps to hook tubes together along with paddle and life jacket (required for kids under 13 and under).
Free parking is available with shuttle to launch point.
Available Cooler Floats for Additional Charge of $20
Unlimited Float Time (as long as you make it back to the location before 6:30)
BOOKING
You can book online or by phone.
They only accept credit cards – no cash.
They will accept walk-ups if they have availability.
WHAT TO TAKE
Swim attire (you will get wet), water shoes because river bed is rough, sunscreen, glasses and hat (and cover-ups if you have sensitive skin).
Float times can be long so bringing snacks and a cooler is recommended. You will need to rent a cooler float if you bring a cooler.
You may encounter wild ducks during the float so bringing duck freindly food can really enhance your experience if you are an animal lover.
ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS
After you arrive you will go and check in at the office. If you have a booked a cooler tube be sure to get the armband. If you need to change you can use the changing rooms located onsite. After changed lock everything that you don’t want lost in the river in your car and leave your keys with office if you want. Then just wait on the shuttle and once it arrives it will take you to the launch location. Once there you will get tubes and cooler tubes and paddle. You will then get a safety briefing and then get in the river and go.
NOTE: For the RAD Express Float Experience only you will get into the river from the actual location and float downriver to the Silver Line Park where a shuttle will take you back to your car.
DISEMBARK INSTRUCTIONS
During the safety briefing you will be given landmarks to look out for to know you are getting close to arriving back at the main location. Once you arrive back at the main location you simply get out of tube and give tube to the waiting attendant and climb the stairs.
Things to consider.
Children must be over 4 years old.
One member of your group member must be over 18.
Changing rooms are available are both locations.
They do have drinks, water shoes, sunscreen, and merchandise along with other stuff for sale.
Cooler floats can hold up the a 50qt cooler – No Glass and No Distilled Spirts.
Life Jackets are Required for 13 and Younger. They provide them.
Lockers are available for people who rideshare/taxi to location. If you drive there they recommend using your car as your locker.
BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
Click the link to visit the official website.
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