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North Carolina Vacations

Pura Vida Adventures - Multi Day Expeditions/Weekend Adventures

North Carolina Weekend Adventures Vacations/ Family Summer Camps

Visit our home page for information about our half day and single day North Carolina Adventures.

Three days of activities (you choose) for $300 per person

Two days of activities (you choose) for $200-$250 per person.

Group rates available.

Some sample programs (READ HORIZONTALLY):

3 Day NC Adventure Vacations and Family Summer Camp Programs

Cabin Rental available with this program for an additional $125 a day.

2 Day NC Adventure Vacations and Family Summer Camp Programs

Cabin Rental available with this program for $125 a night.

Activities to choose from rock climbing, canyoneering, hiking, mountain biking, flatwater paddling, whitewater paddling.

Raft/Climb Combo----Our most popular single day multisport activity. Save when doing same day booking or adventure packages.

Whitewater rafting or inflatable kayaking on Class II-III Whitewater River--Morning

Rock Climbing routes from beginner to intermediate in the-- afternoon

Lunch and Hotel pick up provided.

$150 a person

Full Adventure 2 day package--- Whitewater, Climbing, Canyoneering

Day 1

Whitewater rafting or inflatable kayaking on Class II-III Whitewater River--Morning

Rock Climbing routes from beginner to intermediate in the-- afternoon

Day 2

Adventure or Explore Canyoneering

Full adventure package pricing $250 (explore canyoneering option), $300 (adventure canyoneering option)

Cabin Rental available for an additional $125 a night.

Rock Climbing Instruction for beginners

No experience necessary

Length- Two Days, Cost $250 per person minimmum of two people, max 6 people

Cabin Rental available for an additional $125 a night

This course is designed to provide you with competence and confidence on ropes basic rock climbing skills. It covers all skills beginning climbers shoul learn including proper gear and how it should be rigged, belaying and rappelling techniques, knots, prussic knots, and climbing techniques.
The second day goes into natural and artificial anchor building for top rope set up. This program also allows for a sufficient amount of climbing time to gain additional climbing experience. Accomodations not provided

Whitewater Weekend
Length- Two Days, Cost $250 per person

This two days of adventure can be provided in inflatable kayak or whitewater kayak (based upon skill evaluation).

Cabin Rental available for an additional $125 a night.

American Canoe Association Swiftwater Rescue Courses and Paddling Weekend
This course is designed to provide you with competence and confidence on whitewater. Topics include, but are not limited to, outfitting, water reading, paddling techniques, rescue of a capsized boat, portaging, identifying river hazards, rope throw, stabilization lines, and whitewater swimming. All paddling gear provided
In addition this course will provide an ample amount of opportunity to gain additional paddling experience in inflatable kayaks on two to three different rivers. Accomodations not provided


Day 1- Whitewater instruction, paddle Upper Green Class II and III, paddle Lower Green Class II.
Day 2- paddle Section 9 of the French Broad Class III, rescue instruction and practice.

North Carolina Adventure Backpacking

Length: 3 days, 2 nights

Up to four people-------- $2,000 for the group, of up to four people

All food and gear supplied. Instruction in backcountry skills such as cooking, campsite selection and setup, packing a pack, and navigation.

This trip is also offered in a slack packing options (for an additional $200) along the Art Loeb trail. Hike with your guide during the day carrying a light day pack camp at night in luxury where are support vehicle will meet you with meals, tents, sleeping bags and other supplies to provide you a comfortable night's sleep.

Length: 2 days, 1 nights

Up to four people-------- $1,500 for the group, of up to four people

All food and gear supplied. Instruction in backcountry skills such as cooking, campsite selection and setup, packing a pack, and navigation.

This trip is also offered in a slack packing options (for an additional $100). Hike with your guide during the day carrying a light day pack camp at night in luxury where are support vehicle will meet you with meals, tents, sleeping bags and other supplies to provide you a comfortable night's sleep.

Other price will vary based upon group numbers, length, and season.

Call us at 772-579-0005 for more info.

Sea Kayaking Expedition

Spend your days sea kayaking on Lake Jocasse seeing its spectacular water falls and exploring its inlets.

All equipment provided

Your nights will be spent camping along its shores eating spectacular meals around a campfire and viewing the stars in the sky above

Length: 3 days, 2 nights

$2,000 for the group, of up to four people

Length: 2 days, 1 nights

Up to four people-------- $1,500 for the group, of up to four people

Customized Adventure Programs

The sky is the limit on what we can offer contact us with an adventure program to meet your needs

Combination Day trips

Overnight Multisport Adventures