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Trip Booking

Give the gift of Adventure this Father's Day! Gift certificates and adventure gift packages available. Contact us for more info.

Book a multiday North Carolina Adventure Vacation: Summer programs, including family summer camps available. Brevard Mountain Cabin Rental available through Pura Vida Adventures to multiday clients at special rate.

 

Introduction to canyoneering 2 day course scheduled for 6/26-6/27.

Adventure Canyoneering trips all summer long.

2 Day Beginner Rock Climbing Course scheduled 8/14 and 8/15

Now offering Backpacker Shuttle service

Art Loeb Trail Shuttles

Blue Ridge Parkway shuttles

Contact us at 772-579-0005 or contact@pvadventures.com

Five Day Adventure Racing Camp scheduled for 8/25-8/29

Three Day Adventure Racing Camps planned for August 27th-29th

 

Contact us for more details

Trips are run daily. You can contact us at any time and schedule a trip.


Hiking

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Hiking North Carolina

Take a hike in the North Carolina mountains! Programs range from waterfall tours in Brevard to intense, multi-day backcountry skills instruction courses in Pisgah National Forest.

  • Hiking & Waterfall Tours in Brevard, NC
  • Trekking & Backpacking in Pisgah Forest, NC
Full List of North Carolina Guided Hiking Programs >

Climbing

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Rock Climbing North Carolina

Guided rock climbing trips in North Carolina! Rock climbing trips, perfect for beginners and experts alike explore the climbing areas around Brevard and Asheville, NC in Pisgah National Forest. Let our experienced North Carolina rock climbing guides take you on an adventure.

  • Guided rock climbing trips for beginners & families
  • Instructional programs for intermediate & advanced
  • Adventure Racing certification programs (climbing)
Full List of Guided Rock Climbing Programs in North Carolina >

Biking

Mountain Biking North Carolina

Guided mountain biking programs in North Carolina. Our three levels of guided bike tours in the Brevard and Asheville, NC area will meet your needs. Come peddle the slick rock of Dupont State Forest and the classic single track of Pisgah National Forest. Let our experienced North Carolina mountain biking guides take you on the trails that match your ability level.

  • Discover North Carolina Mountain Biking
  • Explore North Carolina Mountain Biking
  • North Carolina Mountain Biking Adventure
Full List of NC Guided Mountain Biking Programs >

Paddling

Paddling North Carolina

Explore the pristine lakes and rivers of Asheville and Brevard, NC. Paddle gently down the French Broad River through the Biltmore Estate or opt in for a whitewater adventure with our guided paddling trips.

  • Brevard lake paddle trips
  • Biltmore Estate River Paddle
  • Kayaking Instruction courses
  • Inflatable whitewater kayak trips
Full List of North Carolina Guided Paddling Programs >

Adventure Travel

Travel to the far corners of the world or experience multi day adventure travel in North Carolina...

Pura Vida Adventures is the official North American contact of Pura Vida Patagonia.

For more information about Pura Vida Patagonia kayak touring expeditions visit their website at www.puravidapatagonia.com, email at info@puravidapatagonia.com , or call 772-579-0005.

Full List of Adventure Travel Opportunities >


Adventure Racing

Adventure Racing Camps

Test your mettle against serious teams and serious terrain!

  • Pura Vida Adventure Racing Camps, Skills Certification, Instruction, and Coaching!
Full List of Adventure Racing Programs >

About
Pura Vida
Adventures

Pura Vida Adventures is headquartered in the mountains of North Carolina. Services are provided world-wide.
                        

The company's principals: Jakob Nielsen, Don Norman, and Bruce "Tog" Tognazzini Joe & Julia on the Lago

  The mission of Pura Vida Adventures is simple: to offer safe, personalized trips that focus on exploration, discovery, and adventure for families and small groups.
  

Canyoneering North Carolina

Pura Vida Adventures Featured in National Geographic Adventure Aug./Sept issue 2009

What our Participants say:

I wanted to tell you that we had an amazing time on Sunday. Mere words can’t convey how grateful we are for your patience, support and encouragement and professionalism. We both stepped outside of our comfort zone for those four hours, and the experience was tremendous.- Jon and Paula Nelson

We wanted to thank you so much for the great time we had on Saturday. We had a blast and can't wait to do it again! -Adela Fernandez

I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed our hike on Monday and the extra little rope work was fun and added to the experience. Good luck, I know from my hiking experience on Monday that you will go far and I look forward to seeing you again on a future visit of mine. -Caroline Liederer

We look forward to another adventure. Thank you for your patience and help. We had a great time. -Shelia Berger

Pura Vida Adventures has been written about in National Geographic Adventure, Blue Ridge Outdoors, Asheville Citizen Times, Asheville's Mountain Express, and The Transylvania Times.

Our Clients

Although we specialize in climbing programs for families, friends, couples, and tourists.

Over the years we have guided numorous groups the following is a list of some of the programs we have worked with:

Clemson University Youth Learning Institute, Swannanoa 4H Club, University of South Florida Outing Program, Brevard College Outing Club, Camp Chestnut, and numerous corporate groups and businesses.

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