We have selected the best outfitter partners to create a value-packed Bryson City Cabin Rental Package just for you during your North Carolina Smokies vacation. Call for details!
Save when you book a Yellow Rose vacation rental and one of these adventure activities:
Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals
Bryson City Outdoors is a Stand Up Paddleboard(SUP) rental company located in Bryson City. Owned and managed by people who love the outdoors and love their community. Stand Up Paddling is one of the fastest growing water sports today. It fun, healthy, and can help improve the overall quality of a persons life. Strengthen your core, improve your balance and get to know a part of nature you may be unfamiliar with.
Discounted package pricing available only to guests staying at Yellow Rose cabins. Purchase Tickets/Package Passes at Yellow Rose.
Standard Board: $15/hour, Half Day(4 hours)/$45, Full Day(8 Hours)/$65 Premium Board prices are different.
Biltmore House Tours
Yellow Rose is thrilled to offer vacation packages including tickets to magnificent Biltmore Estate. America’s Largest Home is only an hour drive from the Great Smoky Mountains. The 250 room mansion has 65 fireplaces, an indoor bowling alley and swimming pool and an awe-inspiring grand spiral staircase. Situated on over 8000 acres, Biltmore Estates has flush formal gardens and its own winery. Advance purchase Vacation Package tickets include tours of the house, gardens and winery and allow visitors to by-pass long lines at ticket counters. Plus it is a 2 day pass.
Discounted package pricing available only to guests staying at Yellow Rose cabins. Purchase ticket/package passes at Yellow Rose.
Regular Season: April – September: $65
Premium Season: October – January 5th: $75 (Premium season tickets valid for one day)
Winter Season: January 6th- March 31st: $55
Youth (ages 10-16) are half the adult price
9 & younger- free
Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours
Enjoy a soaring and gliding experience naturally fueled by a gradual elevation change at Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours. It takes limited energy to participate and is not designed to scare with big drops as much as excite with smooth gliding. Each participant is provided with state of the art equipment including helmets, full body harnesses, trolley, gloves, tether safety lines, and 2 canopy rangers per group. This Brand New three-hour experience gives you over 1/2 mile of air time with – 3 Sky Bridges and 5 transfer bridges – 11 zip line sections alternating between slope side, trees, & elevated platforms – A flight into our Eagles Perch, Slingshot, & Elevated Overlook stations – Over 20 scenic and unspoiled acres of flying area all within the heavily wooded and scenic setting. Age/Weight range: 10 years and 70 lbs to 250 lbs. All flyers will need to arrive wearing collared shirts, longer shorts or cropped pants and require closed toed shoes. All flyers must be in reasonably good physical condition. Flyers must be able to raise their arms over head to self regulate speed and braking.
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$88 per adult/ $68 per child
Fly Fishing Trips and Instruction
Western North Carolina boasts some of the best trout and small-mouth bass fishing in the Southeast. We offer fly fishing instruction and fly fishing trips with professional guide service. All necessary fishing equipment, instruction, transportation and lunch.
Discounted package pricing available only to guests staying at Yellow Rose cabins. Tickets/Package Passes Available Only At Yellow Rose.
Full Day: 1 person $200/ 2people $320/ 3 people $390/ 4 people $480
Bryson City Fly Fishing Guides
Nantahala On The Fly guides strive to give beginners the basic knowledge and understanding of fly fishing. For the more experienced anglers we want to pass on our knowledge of the best spots and tricks for catching the best fish that Western North Carolina has to offer. So whether you are an expert angler looking for your next big catch or just getting interested in fly fishing you are sure to have a great time with Nantahala on the Fly. We specialize in fly fishing the waters of the Nantahala River and are privileged to be able to offer guided float trips down the Lower Nantahala. With the swift and deep waters of the Lower Nantahala this float trip allows you to fish areas of the river that are unattainable to other anglers.
Rates start at $150. Yellow Rose Realty guests will receive a discount when they book with us, ask you cabin booking agent for more details
Horseback Riding
Smokemont Ridging Stables is located within the Great Smoky Mountaints National Park. Beautiful natural trails with wooded forests, mountain streams and waterfalls. Authorized concessioner of the National Park Service.
- experienced guides
- ages 5 & up
- 1 hour ride features crossing the Oconoluftee River
- 2.5 hour ride features cascading waterfalls
- 4 hour ride features waterfalls and river views
- Wagon rides for any age
Wildwater Jeep® Tours
This 2-hour tour takes you on a personal exploration up the mountain to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Nantahala area. We will be traveling in a Jeep® Wrangler converted vehicle, with an extended rear to accommodate 5 passengers and a clear plexiglass canopy over the roof. We recommend adventurers bring: jacket, hat, sunglasses, binoculars, camera, and wear comfortable shoes for walking and weather appropriate clothing. Wildwater will provide a rain poncho, water and snack. We also carry insect repellent, a first aid kit and a small cooler along with interpretive books with maps and plant ID pictures. Trip minimum: 2 people, Trip maximum: 6 people. Minimum Weight: 40 lbs. Advanced reservations are required.
Discounted package pricing available only to guests staying at Yellow Rose cabins. Purchase ticket/package passes at Yellow Rose.
$45 per adult/ $35 per child < 12
Whitewater Kayak Instruction
Private instruction is the quintessential method if you wish to excel in this great sport. There is a focus- with the instructor wanting exactly what you want: for you to learn and to improve. They are able to adapt teaching techniques to accommodate your learning style and make sure you get the most out of your time. Progressive techniques are used to improve your rolling, playing used as a mechanism to gain more boat control, and river running used as the basis to improving your overall skills. We are proud of our group of instructors. They are committed to working with you you in your quest to become a better boater! Private Instruction is for a Group of One to Four For you individually, or your group of up to four, the day is yours to learn as much as you can.
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1 person $225/ 2 people $345/ 3 people $395/ 4 people $465
Scenic Kayak Lake Touring
Join us in touring kayaks to explore the seldom-visited areas of Cheoah and Caulderwood Lakes.Comfortably outfitted in Wilderness System kayaks, any and all experience levels will enjoy this trip. Both scenic and informative, this will be a highlight of your visit to western North Carolina.
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Full Day Trips: 1person $200.00/ 2people $150 each/ 3 people $100 each
Half Day Trips: 1 person $120/ 2people $90 each/ 3people $60each
Kids and Family Kayak Instruction
Does the whole family want to learn together? Take instruction as a family and share the experience of learning a new sport that everyone can enjoy! Private instruction is available 7-days a week and is the perfect arrangement for the family paddling together.
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$465 for a family of four/ Call for other rates
Spa Services
Tension, muscle aches and stiffness float away as your body sinks into total relaxation. Special massage techniques are joined by a surprisingly enjoyable element- the heat and weight of warmed basalt stones- for added effectiveness.
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50 minute service- $90/ 20 minute service-$55
- Hot Stone Massage – Tension, muscle aches and stiffness float away as your body sinks into total relaxation. Special massage techniques are joined by a surprisingly enjoyable element- the heat and weight of warmed basalt stones- for added effectiveness.
- Swedish Massage – It’s amazing how light pressure, smooth strokes and easy movements can revive a wonderful sense of well-being. Ideal for getting your circulation going and keeping tried muscles humming. This massage helps reduce emotional and physical stress.
- Ultimate Foot Massage – Here is the ideal antidote for a day of hiking, or any other day that leaves tired tootsies longing to be lavished with extra TLC. This luxuriating treatment includes relaxing mask, calming cream and massage.
- Face Massage – Renew and rejuvenate with our specialty: an anti-aging face massage that delivers instant and visible results. From massage contouring to detoxification, every step of this six-step treatment is designed to firm and lift your appearance, as well as your spirits.
- All-Seasons Aromatic Scrubs – Citrus-mint, chocolate-rose, lemongrass-lavender, apricot chamomile and eight other delectable duos are among our flavor-of-the-month scrubs. There’s no question about it. You’ll want to visit often to savor each smoothing, skin-quenching combination. Treatment includes exfoliating scrub, massage and cream moisturizer.
60 minute service- $90
- Body Treatments -This shoulder-to-toe treatment smooths, soothes, and slenderizes. Following exfoliation, a state-of-the-art firming machine is applied to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Nourishing steam and masks refine skin texture. Topped off with a moisturizing body cream, your skin emerges soft, supple, and noticeably toned.
Rails & Trails
Take a 2 hour/22 mile scenic rail excursion from Bryson City into the Nantahala Gorge. A customized Jeep meets you and continues the exploration for a 2 hour trip up the mountain, past waterfalls and lakes, to ridges and valley. Rendezvous back with the rafters at Wildwater’s Rafting Center for lunch.
Discounted package pricing available only to guests staying at Yellow Rose cabins. Purchase ticket/package passes at Yellow Rose.
$98 per adult/ $78 per child
Raft & Rail
See the Smokies from a new angle! *2hour/22 mile scenic rail excursion from Bryson City Depot into the Nantahala River Gorge. *3 hour/8 mile Follow-A-Guide family whitewater rafting trip down the scenic Nantahala River *Picnic lunch at Wildwater’s private pavilion includes sandwich, hot soup, fruit, desert and beverage *One price includes hot showers & modern changing facilities, lunch plus all transportation *All paddlers must be 60 pounds or 7 years old
Discounted package pricing available only to guests staying at Yellow Rose cabins. Purchase ticket/package passes at Yellow Rose.
$98 per adult/ $78 per child