Roevela
A craggy rock summit above slopes of red autumn leaves at dusk
Mist drifting through layered Blue Ridge valleys above autumn trees
A wooden footbridge arching over a rocky creek in autumn woods
A granite dome rising above Blue Ridge forest in full autumn colour
A hiker on a rocky outcrop above a valley filled with cloud

Asheville and the Blue Ridge

Mountains, whitewater, and a cozy room

The easiest entry package for a college couple: one walkable city base, three guided adventure sessions, and a mountain sunset. The honeymoon tier adds a better room, spa time, and a private scenic drive.

Five days, hour by hour.

Arrive

Mist drifting through layered Blue Ridge valleys above autumn trees
Dinner credit25 minutes on the road

  1. Afternoon

    • 3 p.m.Land at AVL by 3 p.m.
    • Prebooked airport transfer to the hotel, about 25 minutes.

  2. Evening

    • Check in, walk the River Arts District, and use the included $80 dinner credit for two.
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River

A wooden footbridge arching over a rocky creek in autumn woods
BreakfastLunch on your ownDinner on your own4 hours on the road

  1. Morning

    • 9 a.m.9 a.m. guided French Broad Section 9 whitewater trip, roughly 4 hours including outfitting.

  2. Afternoon

    • Lunch in town, then open afternoon for galleries and coffee.

  3. Evening

    • Keep the evening free.
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Heights

A granite dome rising above Blue Ridge forest in full autumn colour
Breakfast

  1. Morning

    • 10 a.m.10 a.m. two-hour Asheville Zipline Tour with nine lines and a sky bridge.

  2. Afternoon

    • Afternoon self-guided River Arts District walk.

  3. Evening

    • Book an early dinner.
    • Do not stack another strenuous session.
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Mountain

A hiker on a rocky outcrop above a valley filled with cloud
Breakfast

  1. Morning

    • Morning four-hour self-guided kayak on the calmer French Broad section near Biltmore.
    • Rest and change.

  2. Afternoon

    • 4 p.m.Depart around 4 p.m. by prebooked car for a Blue Ridge Parkway overlook and the open Craggy Pinnacle trail, with daylight return.
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Depart

A craggy rock summit above slopes of red autumn leaves at dusk
Breakfast

  1. Morning

    • Breakfast, check out, and prebooked AVL transfer.

  2. Midday

    • Book flights after noon.
  • Rain or river conditions can move the kayak or zipline to this morning only with a later flight.
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What’s included

  • Private double room for four nights
  • Two-way AVL transfers
  • Ground rides to all scheduled activities and the Parkway
  • Guided rafting
  • Zipline
  • Self-guided kayak rental
  • Four breakfasts
  • One $80 dinner credit
  • One $60 picnic/lunch credit
  • Planning support and a weather reserve
Not included
  • Flights to and from the meeting airport
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcohol, shopping and meals not listed
Good to know
  • Zipline rules: minimum 70 lb, maximum 250 lb, closed-toe shoes.
  • Water activities depend on river levels.

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