Chattahoochee Whitewater Rafting Trip

You do not need experience to raft the Chattahoochee River. All trips are professionally guided, but you should be comfortable in and around water.

We accommodate 4-7 guests per boat on the Classic Trip, but have a limited number of larger boats that hold up to 9 guests.

Going for a short swim is always a possibility of a whitewater trip. You’ll be wearing a Type V USCG-approved personal flotation device and we’ll brief everyone on what to expect and how to behave in the event that someone does fall out.

On the Classic Trip, you will get wet as you go through big slashes and waves and enjoy our great rapids. You also have the choice to float out of the boat on the lazy river “habitat float,” a narrow, mild section of our river that flows through a Blue Heron rookery.

Because memories of your trip are important to us, we have photographers on-standby for each trip (weather permitting). You can view your photos as you return from your adventure! Choose your location, trip time, and purchase your photos online after thet rip.

To guarantee space on the trip of your choice, we recommend reservations! This holds true even more so on holidays and summer weekends. A lot goes into the planning of a river trip, including scheduling of guides, photographers, and bus drivers.

There are small parking lots adjacent to our location, and several free parking decks less than a block away. One of these is the City of Columbus Front Avenue Parking Garage. We do not provide exclusive parking for campers/RVs. However, there is a large, public parking lot located nearby.

For Chattahoochee River rafting we have no upper weight limit however each guest must fit into one of our provided personal flotation devices (PFD).

Whitewater rafting trips run “rain or shine.” Whitewater rafting is an inherently wet activity, in fact we think this is the very best outdoor activity for a rainy day!

Wetsuits are not needed for the majority of the year as we have warm water for the majority of the year. If you’re rafting during the colder months, we’ve got you covered! Wetsuits and Splash Jackets are provided free of charge! Most guests choose to wear a pair of sneakers or sandals for river use to provide the best fit. If you have a light weight fleece you may wear it in addition to the gear we provide. Our trips run rain or shine.

The river is low-risk. With over 40 years of experience, Whitewater Express’ risk management procedures are unsurpassed. We train our guides extensively and follow the most up-to-date industry standards. However, whitewater rafting, like all adventure activities, involves inherent risks. It is important that guests know their comfort level and take proper responsibility for their own safety. If Whitewater Express staff feel that any individual is not in the proper condition to raft, we reserve the right to not allow that individual to raft for his or her own safety.