ASHEVILLE BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Bar-Hopping by Raft: A Private Float Through Asheville’s Brewery Corridor
A four-hour private raft tour on the French Broad River that pairs a relaxed river float with 2–3 stops at local bars and breweries—this guide explains how the trip flows and what to bring.
Bar-Hopping by Raft: A Private Float Through Asheville’s Brewery Corridor.
Book a private group experience with Cedar Rock Adventures that combines Asheville’s craft beer scene with a relaxed river float: guests board an 8- or 12-person raft and casually drift down the French Broad River, pausing at local bars and breweries before finishing at New Belgium Brewery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private group raft that blends beer and nature
A booked-private raft for your party lets you trade a crowded bar crawl for a mellow, social drift—bringing friends together on the river while stopping to sample local pours.
Scenic, casual drift on the French Broad
The trip is a laid-back float downstream, offering river views as you move between stops and relax on the water.
Multiple brewery and bar stops ending at New Belgium
Expect 2–3 scheduled stops at local bars and breweries along the way, with the route concluding at New Belgium Brewery for an easy finish.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
Gather a group, board an 8- or 12-person raft, and set off on a four-hour, private Cedar Rock Adventures tour that trades the pace of city bar-hopping for a slow scenic float; along the way you pull in at 2–3 neighborhood bars and breweries, enjoy beverages on the raft (a cooler with ice is provided), and finish the journey at New Belgium Brewery.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The private raft brewery tour runs for approximately four hours.
Bring a few beverages for the raft if you like—there’s a cooler with ice on board to keep them cold.
Rafts accommodate 8 or 12 people; come prepared for a relaxed float and casual stops.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Private River Brewery Tour?
The tour lasts approximately four hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
Meet at Hominy Creek River Park by the stairs to the river for boarding.
How many people are on a raft?
Raft options seat either 8 or 12 people.
How many brewery or bar stops are there?
The route includes stops at 2–3 local bars and breweries along the way.
Where does the trip end?
The trip finishes at New Belgium Brewery.
Can I bring drinks on the raft?
Yes—guests can bring a few beverages for the raft; a cooler with ice is provided.
Are there accessibility concerns?
The experience requires navigating stairs and rugged terrain on river banks, which may be difficult for some participants.