Tap into your inner “Indiana Jones” with an Adventure Package at Chetola Resort.  Tackle the raging waters or climb the highest mountain and then follow up with a soothing massage or relaxation treatment at the Spa.  We’ll also include a Movie Entertainment Bucket with your choice of two first run DVD’s with snacks and beverages. 

Chetola Resort has partnered with High Mountain Expeditions and Rock Dimensions to offer Whitewater Rafting, Caving Adventures, and Guided Rock Climbing and Rappelling Trips.  Trips can be designed for the scenic adventurer or the all out thrill seeker.  It’s more than just sightseeing and more than just wilderness.  It’s the time of your life!

Whitewater Rafting Trips

Whitewater rafting trips take place on the Watauga and the Nolichucky Rivers as well as on Wilson Creek.  Selection of river varies with time of year due to water levels, level of difficulty, age, and duration of trip.  Trips range from two to seven hours. 

Waterway - Watauga River

Level - Basic, Class 2 to Class 3 introduction to white water

Season - April through September

Minimum Age - 3 years                

Duration - 2 - 3 hours, 4.5 miles long

Inclusions - lunch and gear

Waterway - Lower Nolichucky

Level - Basic to Intermediate

Season - April through Mid-June, possibly through September depending on rainfall

Minimum Age - 5 years

Duration - 2 - 3 hours, 5 miles long 

Inclusions - lunch and gear

Waterway - Full Day Nolichucky

Level - Basic to Intermediate

Season - April through September

Minimum Age - 9 years, 60 pounds

Duration - 2 - 7 hours, 11 miles long

Inclusions - lunch and gear

Waterway - Nolichucky Express

Level - Intermediate to Advanced

Season - Available based on water conditions of 800 cubic feet per second

Minimum Age - 12 years old

Duration - 2 - 3 hours, 11 miles

Inclusions - gear

Waterway - Wilson Creek

Level - Intermediate to Advanced

Season - April and 1st week of May

Minimum Age - 12 years old

Duration - 2 - 6 hours, 2.5 miles

Inclusions -hot lunch and gear

2010 Prices

Watauga River  $55.00 adult - $44.00 kids

Lower Nolichucky    $55.00 adult - $44.00 kids

Full Day Nolichucky  $75.00

Nolichucky Express   $70.00

Wilson Creek   $90.00

Caving

Caving is fun for both adults and children!  You will explore a series of drops and climbs and various rooms within the caves.  Caving requires climbing, crawling and best of all .... getting muddy!

Roberts Cave

Level - Basic to Advanced, talk to your guide 

Season - Year round  

Minimum Age - 9 years 

Minimum number of people - 4 people or $300 

Duration -  1.5 to 2 hours, 1500 feet  

Inclusions - gear 

Roberts Cave - $65.00

Worleys Cave

Level - Basic to Advanced, talk to your guide

Season - Year round

Minimum Age - 9 years  

Minimum number of people - 4 people or $300 

Duration -  1.5 to 2 hours, 1500 feet  

Inclusions - gear

Worleys Cave - $65.00

Rock Climbing

Offered for a half-day to a full-day.  These packages feature guided rock climbing and rappelling trips.  The hike, scenic views, and natural environment combine with physical challenges for the total experience.  Trips range from instructional to purely recreational, all ages and skill levels!

Half Day Rock Climbing and Rappelling 

Learn basic skills of knot tying, belaying and climbing 

Level - Basic to Advanced 

Season - Year round

Duration - 3 to 5 hours 

Inclusions - shoes and gear  

Cost $75 per person

Tower to Rock   

2 hours on tower, 1/2 day on rocks

Level - Basic     

Season - Year round

Duration - 6 to 7 hours   

 Inclusions - shoes and gear

Cost: $100 per person         

Full Day Rock Climbing and Rappelling

Full day of hiking, climbing and rappelling with scenic views

Level - Basic to Advanced
Season - Year round

Duration - 7 to 8 hours

Inclusions - shoes and gear 

Cost: $125 per person

Multi-Pitch Climbing

Scenic hike, long range views, rock climbing and rappelling

 Level - Basic to Advanced

Season - Year round

Duration - varies

Inclusions - shoes and gear 

Cost:  $250 1:1 ratio, $175 1:2 ratio, $140 1:3 ratio