The French Broad River flows for 218 miles from Transylvania County in North Carolina into Tennessee. Framed by rugged mountains much of that distance, the river is a particularly picturesque spot for river tubing in the summer in North Carolina. A summer in the Tar Heel State without a river tubing adventure would be void of a quintessential warm weather experience, for sure.

So why not go all the way and take the longest float trip you can find in North Carolina?
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To catch the longest river tubing trip in the state, head to Asheville to hit up French Broad River Outfitters, which specializes in river tubing fun.
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The trip covers three miles on the scenic French Broad River and can take anywhere from three to five hours, depending upon water flow rates.
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Adult tubes all have a headrest for ultimate comfort and a cozy cup holder. Cooler tubes are available to stash your beverages for an additional $5.

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Slather on the sunscreen and get ready for a relaxing day on the cool waters of the French Broad.
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If there's any way at all to keep your phone dry, you'll want it along to take some breathtaking photos of the scenery!
All trips originate from the outfitter's home base.
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From there, river tubers and their tubes are shuttled upstream, where they enter the river and then float back downstream to the base camp. There are plenty of things to do. Beverages are also sold on-site.
Reservations are recommended and are your best best for an on-time departure.
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However, if you choose to be a walk-up tuber, the crew can usually get you in the water with a short, 30-minute wait.
So how about it? Are you up for the longest river tubing adventure in North Carolina?
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You can make a reservation here. And to learn more about this river trip and other river adventures offered, visit the official website for French Broad River Outfitters!

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