Whitewater Express, Columbus

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River Rafting / Tubing · Boat Tour

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Raft and Zip with us at the Chattahoochee River in Columbus, GA and Phenix City, AL. The longest urban whitewater rafting in the world!

Trips range from Mild to Wild, with up to Class V rapids!

This section of the Chattahoochee has been described as “Wild as the Colorado and Warm as Costa Rica.” There are so many things to do after your raft trip, such as: biking on 15 miles of Riverwalk, visit Columbus’ Coca-Cola Space Science Center, The National Infantry Museum, and Oxbow Meadows. Finish your trip by dining in beautiful Uptown Columbus— it’s all right here! Come by our retail shop to pick up everything you need to enjoy your day on or off the river!

Check out the local spots at http://visitcolumbusga.com/ and http://www.phenixcityal.us/.

This course consists of over 12 rapids ranging from Class II-V. It is one of the most exciting whitewater rafting rivers in the US!

For a comparison of volume, the rapids on the Ocoee River generally flow at ~1,250 cubic feet per second in volume, while the rapids at the Chattahoochee can reach up to 13,000 cubic feet per second in volume. This makes these rapids the largest south of Canada and east of the Mississippi!

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4.7

By IndianaMomma6

We had “boat loads” of fun! I highly recommend Whitewater Express Columbus, GA! Archie was our guide and he was great! He was fun, adventurous, wise, and athletic! It was thrilling, yet I felt safe...

We had “boat loads” of fun! I highly recommend Whitewater Express Columbus, GA! Archie was our guide and he was great! He was fun, adventurous, wise, and athletic! It was thrilling, yet I felt safe... more »
By johnrahn

This experience is well planned out. There are several levels of white water depending on the route. Water flow is controlled by a timed release at the dam.

This experience is well planned out. There are several levels of white water depending on the route. Water flow is controlled by a timed release at the dam. more »
By Amber D

My first time zip lining and I was SO SCARED!! Our instructors Bri and Trace made the experience so fun and helped alleviate some of the fear I had. I cannot wait to do it again!!

My first time zip lining and I was SO SCARED!! Our instructors Bri and Trace made the experience so fun and helped alleviate some of the fear I had. I cannot wait to do it again!! more »

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By Clifton Huett

We had a fantastic time on the challenge trip and the zip line course. Rafting was very exciting and our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful the whole trip. We got launched off at cutbait rapid but our guide had explained the rapid and prepared us so we knew what to do. The zip line course was great also and the guides were great also. Our trip was amazing and we appreciate all the staff for the fun, safe, and friendly experience. Would recommend to everyone up for an adventure!

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By diamond Thompson

Guides were nice and knowledgeable. The basic package is perfect for beginners it was very easy to get through. The river is fun but didn’t offer any BIG rapids. it was definitely still enjoyable or guide Jackson was great!

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By Carrie Sowdon

So much fun! Our guide was Jackson, He was very Informative, fun, and calm. As parents it was really nice to just take a few quiet moments as we floated down the river, but then when I came to the Rapids Jackson knew that we also loved a good adrenaline rush; and he specifically helped guide us so that we could get the most fun out of the experience. He was also very informative on the history of the river and the buildings nearby, and it was so cool to learn all of that; such as the impact of the damns, the man made creation of the river, Pemberton and Coca-cola, and more fun facts that just made the experience that much more worth it. Will be back soon!

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By JT Ressech

Loved the experience, the staff expertise and professionalism, and the variety of offers available. The gift shop has everything you need to prepare for your outing including lockers, bathroom, shoes, and much more. When you return you may want a souvenir or something. The staff is great here!

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By Alycia Jeong

We had a great experience! The river was pretty flat & calm, but the rapids were a great rush with big waves. We were very much beginners, but felt comfortable and safe with our guide. Highly recommend our guide, Smiley. If it’s a beautiful day, be prepared to wait. Appx 60 people were on our 3pm time slot, so we spent at least an an hour for everyone prepping, waiting, lining up, etc. then another hour and a half on the ride itself. Definitely recommend to anyone who doesn’t mind waiting to get wet.

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