This Summer, Take A River Gorge Tour For The Ultimate Tennessee Day Trip
The beauty of Tennessee has long been lauded and celebrated both by locals and on a national level, but it’s when you begin to take tours of its intimate wilderness that you truly have the opportunity to learn about its delicate ecosystems and stunning natural features, that you really learn to appreciate the Volunteer State. River Gorge Excursions offers guided tours of the beautiful Tennessee River Gorge in south Tennessee, and the opportunity to learn about the surrounding area in the age-old gorge is an experience unlike any other in the state. It’s the perfect summertime experience!
River Gorge Excursions opens at 9 a.m. every day of the week, and if you are looking to tour the gorge you can expect to pay $35 a person. If your group consists of only 2 people, then expect to pay $45 a person. It's a small price to pay for the adventure of a lifetime!
You can bring your own food and drink on the boats, and if you choose to rent a boat you will be provided with a tank full of fuel. Lifejackets are provided for each person boarding the boat, and all children under the age of 12 are required to wear one at all times on the boat. River Gorge Excursions strongly encourages all visitors to wear a lifejacket the entire time on the boat.
If you choose to enjoy a guided tour you will be treated to two hours of time on the Tennessee River, navigating the gorge with the help of a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide. You will have the chance to learn all about the area’s history as well as its natural beauty. Tour groups can include up to six people.
You can choose to rent a boat for yourself, if you have a party or event you’d like to celebrate on your own, and prices range from $200 for a half-day to $325 for a full day. Since the boats fit eight to 12 passengers, it’s a screaming deal for a day out on the water. You can also opt to enjoy a tour guided by Captain Jesse.
River Gorge Excursions is a locally owned boat tour and charter company that operates out of Chattanooga. The employees have a deep and honest love for the Tennessee wilderness, and River Gorge Excursions seeks to share the beauty of Tennessee with the curious tourist. The company is known for working with local fundraisers and clean-ups to give back to the greater area as well as hosting its own tours along the river.
The Tennessee River Gorge is known as the Grand Canyon of the South, and it is one of the largest natural gorges in the eastern United States. The canyon was carved out of the solid Tennessee bedrock over thousands of years, and the clean and clear Tennessee River provides ample opportunity for observation.
Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
