Now taking reservations for the 2023 season!
Quick Details
After exploring Richmond Hill Park and the Montford neighborhood in Asheville, head on over to Zen Tubing for some Asheville, N.C. river tubing. The process is so easy — just park at 608 Riverside Drive and check-in. After checking in, we’ll take you upstream to the starting point where you’ll receive your tube, get some brief instructions and begin your lazy river float.
Along the way, you can stop to swim, wade and hang out to enjoy all the French Broad River in Asheville has to offer (we want you to be on your own time, but gates close at 6:30 pm). Your car will be waiting for you when you’re done tubing the French Broad River.. (Yes, we rock.).
The Midtown/River Arts District location is 3 minutes from downtown Asheville and has an average float time of 3 – 3.5 hours. This urban float trip lets you experience the heart of Asheville from a different view while passing through the vibrant River Arts District (RAD) and Asheville’s Greenway. The float isn’t far from Richmond Hill Park and the Montford neighborhood in Asheville.
While you will pass breweries on the way, we ask that you do not leave your tubes– instead we suggest that you enjoy your float and then visit the local breweries and restaurants once you have completed your time on the river.
During our season, we are open rain or shine, 7 days a week at both locations. If it starts raining during your trip, continue down the river. If it starts thundering or lightning, pull over to the bank and stay in your tube. Generally, storms pass through the mountains quickly. Once the thunder/lightning stops, continue your trip.
REMEMBER we are unable to come and get you off the river once you have started your trip. We post weather updates on our Facebook page, so check often, and call us if you have any questions. If weather or river levels force us to close, you will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund without penalty!
We offer a discounted rates for service members. Please contact us to receive your discount after booking!
We LOVE repeat customers, so every third trip is FREE! When you get off the river at Zen Tubing, be sure and grab a Frequent Floater Card and get it stamped. Our cards never expire and you can even pass them on to your friends (you just can’t combine cards). The more the merrier!
You can book this just like a regular reservation- choose your date and time then add the number of Frequent Floater Cards you will be using. Type the two dates that have been stamped on your card- it’s just that easy. Please make sure to bring the cards with you when you check in.
Enjoy a tubing trip on the French Broad River! Your reservation includes a super-deluxe tube, life jacket, free parking, and a shuttle ride. Along the way, you can swim, wade, and hang out while enjoying all the French Broad River has to offer. Book your river tubing in Asheville, N.C. online today!