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Middle Ocoee River Rafting Adventure Tour

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Chattanooga, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· dana_c ·
Jun 2026
This was well organized and such a fun experience. All the staff work together for our safety and fun. They have a great relationship with each other and it shows that they enjoy their job. Will do this again!
· Pamela_H ·
Sep 2025
Everyone was organized and the rafting guide made us feel safe at all times. The equipment was well maintained and the transportation to and from the river was pleasant.

Overview

Get a new perspective on Chattanooga with a rafting adventure tour on the Middle Ocoee River. After a safety demonstration, set off on a white water rafting excursion through the scenic Cherokee National Forest. Experience class III and IV rapids as you descend the river gorge. Paddle through the rapids during this exhilarating river adventure.
  • Go white water rafting in the Cherokee National Forest
  • Paddle through rapids on the Middle Ocoee River
  • Experience the thrill of class III and IV rapids
  • Explore beyond Chattanooga to see the region's natural beauty

What's Included

  • Life Jacket, Helmet and Paddle

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 281 US-64, Ocoee, TN 37361, USA

      Quest Expeditions is located at 281 US-64, Ocoee TN 37361. Quest is located at the US-64/Hwy 411 junction in Ocoee, TN. 30 minutes from Chattanooga, TN (45 from downtown); 15 minutes east of Cleveland, TN; 2 hours north of Atlanta, GA. Please note we are on EASTERN TIME.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    1

    Ocoee River

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Minimum age to raft is 12 years of age
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Jamie_D
    This was a wonderful experience. Jared was an excellent guide. I would highly recommend this! Jared was very knowledgeable about the area and guided us through the waters. We will definitely be doing this again. We will be booking the full day trip and requesting Jared as our guide!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 323 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Go have fun with the crew at Quest!

    dana_c, Jun 2026
    This was well organized and such a fun experience. All the staff work together for our safety and fun. They have a great relationship with each other and it shows that they enjoy their job. Will do this again!

    We were skeptical because...

    searra_r, Jun 2026
    We were skeptical because we were scared but this was so much fun! I definitely will be returning. The guides make it so much fun!

    Nikke was awesome!

    w857vywrkd, Jun 2026
    What a great experience with Nikke! She was an amazing tour guide. We had a blast and will def be back.

    Great rafting experience

    Tracie_F, Jun 2026
    Quedt Expeditions was the overall package from beginning to end. The lady at the check-in desk was so kind and helpful both at check-in and when we were finished with our tour. We had such a blast on the rafting trip itself. All the guides made our bus rode out to the river and back entertaining. Our guide, Kat, was very fun and informative. She made our trip both interesting and exciting. She gave us the option to "turn up the spice" from the beginning of the ride, and she checked in often to make sure it wasn't too much. We appreciated how in tune She was to our rafting needs. Would love to raft woth her as our guide again.

    Everyone was organized...

    Pamela_H, Sep 2025
    Everyone was organized and the rafting guide made us feel safe at all times. The equipment was well maintained and the transportation to and from the river was pleasant.

    First time rafting and we...

    Samantha_W, Aug 2025
    First time rafting and we had a great experience! Tristan, our guide, made the trip fun while still ensuring we were safe throughout our time on the river. Would highly recommend this company!

    Loved this rafting trip!

    Catherine_L, Jul 2025
    Our family had a blast going White Water Rafting with Quest. Our guide, Luke, ensured we had fun and we even "surfed" for a long time on one rapid : ) The company's communication and process was great. Highly recommend!

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Thank you for rafting with us! We’re so glad your family had a blast and that Luke made the trip extra fun; sounds like you nailed that surf! We appreciate your kind words about our communication and process, and we’d love to see you back on the river for more adventures!

    Great time on the Ocoee

    Neil_D, Jun 2025
    We had a wonderful time! Our guides were super fun, especially our boat captain Sara! She made everything extra fun with extra games and jokes and smiles the whole river long. It was the first time rafting for our son and they were able to make it fun for him as well as those of us who have rafted many times before. Quest expeditions in Ocoee is a really nice setup. Everything was very comfortable and inviting. Great choice!

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear your family had such a great time, especially on your son’s first rafting adventure! Sara will be so happy to know she helped make the trip extra fun for everyone. We’re glad you felt welcome and comfortable at Quest, and we’d love to have you back for more river fun anytime!

    My girls had a wonderful...

    Todd_B, Jun 2025
    My girls had a wonderful time and could not stop talking about it. The whole team from start to finish was excellent.

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear your girls had such a great time and that the whole experience left a lasting impression. We’ll be ready to welcome you all back for another adventure anytime!

    It's a bit of a workout...

    sonofpaint_1, Apr 2025
    It's a bit of a workout but the thrill is well worth it. Bring clothing that is water resistant if you have it.

    Amazing day

    Marti_Y, Sep 2024
    We had a great trip with Madison a.k.a. "Tater"!! She was personable, informative, and skilled. As a first time white water rafter I was a little nervous but by the end we were in the front and doing some circles. I would 100% recommend.

    Wonderful!

    Cynthia_L, Aug 2024
    Riding the Hiwassee River was such a blast! We had so much fun navigating the rapids and soaking in the beautiful scenery. Lauren, our guide, made the experience even better with her expert navigation and great sense of humor. We couldn't have asked for a more exciting and enjoyable adventure! RAFTING!!!

    Great Family Experience

    Shawn_H, Aug 2024
    Great views, fun rapids and overall great experience. Niki is a wonderful guide. We plan to visit again.

    So fun and beautiful

    Kathleen_B, Jul 2024
    Amazing time. You absolutely get soaked ! I sprung for the $15 water shoes and so glad I did instead of wearing my hiking shoes like I planned. It was raining but we still did the ride and it was so cool. Our tour guide Drew was very composed, strong and capable.

    Our guide Addison was fun, informative, and skilled!

    Bruce_R, Jul 2024
    Our guide Addison was great! Informative, skilled, and fun! Equipment and rafts were first class, and the river was beautiful!

    This is a must do experience

    Jerry_m, Jul 2024
    The experience was amazing .. the staff were really professional and experienced. Our guide down the river , Clay , was a very cool guy. I would most definitely recommend this trip

    Great trip!

    Timothy_L, Jul 2024
    Our guide, Mya was a gem, very good as the skipper of our boat and very personable. We surfed a couple of reverses, popped a wheelie and rotated through a gentler rapid. No swimmers this time down though a few close calls. Definitely on my list of things to do again.

    Response from Host, Jul 2024

    Glad you enjoyed your trip with Quest and Mya! We look forward to your next visit.

    Great trip

    Don_P, Jul 2024
    Our guide Addison was amazing. Best trip we’ve done. River was perfect with a lot of class 4 rapids.

    Absolutely fantastic!!! 10 out of 10

    Brooke_H, Jun 2024
    We had Lily as our guide and she killed it. We had never been white water rafting before and she was the perfect guide to teach is what to do. Our boat had no “swimmers” thanks to Lily. We will come back for sure and try our hand at the full river rafting experience next time. Lily- we hope to have you again. The food at the cafe was super delicious too. Clean showers and a cute gift shop made the trip even better. We love the pics that your photographer took of us actually rafting too. QUEST is the best! 10/10 for everything

    You won’t regret Quest!

    Shelly_R, May 2024
    We booked this adventure for my son and his two buddies while we were visiting Tennessee, and I’m so glad we did - they had a blast and are still talking about it! From the get-go, all of the staff were super friendly and helpful. The boys really liked their guide Eli and the exciting class III and IV rapids! My husband and I really appreciated the friendly gift shop staff and the delicious food at Apricot Place Cafe while we hung out. It was a really good day and I’m so glad we chose Quest Expeditions. We will definitely do it again next time we’re in town!

    True class 4 rapids. Very...

    Carl_M, Sep 2023
    True class 4 rapids. Very exciting trip down the river. Quest was a great company to work with. We had an awesome river guide. Very knowledgeable, funny and fun.

    Whitewater Fun❣️

    RebeccaB_S, Aug 2023
    Our guide was a skilled and enthusiastic leader that made us feel both safe and exhilarating at the same time. I loved being slapped in the face by the running rapids. We had so much fun. Thank you so much.

    Rafting adventure with Sara

    Tonya_S, Aug 2023
    I was the only person on the trip that had been rafting before and it was 10 years ago. Three of the people on our trip did not speak good English. Sara was an awesome guide, she led us down the river and shared a lot of good info. We had a blast and never fell out of the raft once. She gave clear and precise instruction and kept us safe while showing us a good time! Tonya and Chas Summers

    Awesome Trip

    Lorrie_D, Jul 2023
    Jared was an awesome guide. This rafting trip was the best experience and we truly enjoyed the trip.

    Best day ever!

    Sandra_L, Jul 2023
    Best experience white water rafting with Quest!Our guy Ben was great!Definitely coming back for more!

    Rafting with Big John

    KRISTIN_W, Jul 2023
    Big John was a hoot from the time he drove into the parking lot and continued to be for the duration of the trip!! He was very good at “coaching” us down the river and keeping us in the boat!! That’s where he says it’s the safest 🙃! Overall a great trip and he makes it fun!

    Amazing!

    Jamie_D, Jun 2023
    This was a wonderful experience. Jared was an excellent guide. I would highly recommend this! Jared was very knowledgeable about the area and guided us through the waters. We will definitely be doing this again. We will be booking the full day trip and requesting Jared as our guide!

    Awesome!

    Theresa_M, Jun 2023
    We had a great time with Farmer as our guide. All of the staff that we met were extremely nice and helpful. Facilities are spotless with many showers, changing stalls and bathrooms. It’s hard to find vacations with stuff for teens and this was perfect! It was our kids (15 & 13) first time rafting. Our daughter was extremely nervous before hand but still did it and LOVED it! She said it was the best thing we have done on our trip so far! If we had the time, we would have absolutely gone back to do the 6 hour trip too! If you’re nervous or scared do it anyways, you won’t regret it! Beautiful views, great history along the way and a fun time for sure!

    an excellent experience....

    Juan_A, Jun 2023
    an excellent experience. Thanks for making us live something exciting. Lily, an excellent guide. thank you

    Awesome!

    Travis_M, May 2023
    Big John took us out on the rapids for an awesome experience! Couldn’t ask for a better guide to take us out!

    Response from Host, May 2023

    We are so glad you had a great trip, thanks for choosing Quest!
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