WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA · RIVER SHUTTLES

MORE RIVER.
LESS SHUTTLE.

River shuttles for solo adventurers and couples. Bring your kayaks, tubes or rafting gear; we’ll review your pickup, take-out and equipment before confirming your trip.

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✳ EASY RESERVATIONS✳ SOLO + COUPLES✳ LOCALLY FOCUSED

01 / THE RIDE

GOOD TIMES.
ZERO LOGISTICS.

For kayakers, tubers and rafters exploring WNC waterways. One or two riders per shuttle, with up to three kayaks subject to load approval.

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Kayak shuttles

Solo paddlers and couples. Request transport for one to three kayaks; dimensions, weight and securement are reviewed before acceptance.

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Tubing days

Spend your day on the river. Tell us your access points and whether your tubes will be inflated or packed down.

Plan a float ↗

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Rafting gear

Request a shuttle for one or two riders with packed rafting gear. Raft size and transport fit require a custom quote.

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02 / SIMPLE AS THAT

THREE STEPS.
ONE GOOD TRIP.

We currently accept ride requests, not instant guaranteed dispatch. We confirm availability and pricing with you before payment.

Tell us the plan

Choose a ride type, date, pickup point, destination and group size.

Get your quote

Our team reviews your request and provides a price and availability.

Confirm & ride

Accept your quote and complete secure checkout to confirm.

RIVER SHUTTLE RATES

PLAN YOUR
RIVER DAY.

Route guides start at $50 for one or two riders and one kayak. Two-kayak rates start at $62.50. Tubes, rafts and other trips receive an itemized custom quote. Three-kayak guide rates start at $75.

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03 / LET'S GO

WHERE TO
NEXT?

Tell us a little about your trip. We'll be in touch to confirm the details and provide a quote.

GOOD TO KNOW

Submitting a request does not guarantee availability or create a charge. Never enter payment card details in this form.

NEW RIDE REQUEST✳ HELLBENDER WNC

Full name Email address

Phone number Ride type

Timing River route

Equipment Gear items

Three kayaks maximum. Tubes, rafts and mixed gear receive a custom quote. All loads and paved access points require approval. No-equipment trips: select 0 items. View rate guide.

Choose your route and equipment to see your price guide. Final approved total is shown before payment.

Pickup location Destination

Pickup date and time Passengers

Anything else? I agree to be contacted about my ride request. I understand my ride is not confirmed until Hellbender accepts it.

Please do not submit sensitive payment information here.

04 / OUR BACKYARD

ROOTED IN
THE BLUE RIDGE.

Built for river days across Western North Carolina. Ask about any WNC waterway; route availability, legal access, road conditions and travel time are reviewed for each request. Our 2WD shuttle serves approved paved pickup and drop-off locations.

MORE RIVER.LESS SHUTTLE.

GOOD TIMES.ZERO LOGISTICS.