Oxbow River Snorkeling

Important Information about our 2020 Season

We are excited to open our guided snorkeling and hiking season on May 30.
We have been working hard to develop protocols that will provide safety measures for each group while concurrently providing opportunities for amazing experiences. As we move forward, and regulations change, we will also be making decisions to modify our operations.
We appreciate your support and understanding during these difficult times. 

Our Snorkeling Tours: We will only be booking one group at a time, & only running half day tours at this time

Our guided hiking adventures are still available, but will be limited to one group of no more than 4 people. 
Please refrain from going on one our trips if you or someone in your group are immunocompromised, has been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 (virus), has tested positive for COVID-19 (illness from virus), or are exhibiting one or more of the following symptoms, or has been around someone who has:

​Symptoms of concern for COVID-19 are fever, cough, shortness-of-breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell.

We understand cancellations may be last minute, and we are here to work with you. We will provide a full refund or move the trip to another date in the event you or anyone in your group exhibits any of signs or symptoms of COVID-19.
Guidelines for Guided Snorkeling Trips
  • Print and Complete Online Waiver Forms beforehand
  • Bring closed-toed shoes (No flip-flops or sandals). Group members will not be allow to snorkel otherwise.
  • Provide your own transportation to river access points
  • If available bring personal masks and snorkels; if not, one will be provided for an additional $16 to use and take home after. Used masks will be available for purchase for an additional $25 - $50 depending on style. 
Guidelines for Guided Hiking Trips
  • Print and Complete Online Waiver Forms beforehand
  • Provide own transportation to trailhead
  • Bring own lunch, snacks, and water
  • Wear a face mask (no buffs or bandanas) unless more than 6 feet away from guide
  • Keep in mind of social distancing practices and remain 6 feet apart and wear buff or mask​
  • Please be mindful of Leave No Trace. If you bring it with you, pack it out. If you did not bring it with you, leave it.

Important Information About Snorkels

We encourage you and your group to members to bring your own snorkels and masks if you have them. Otherwise we will provide snorkels for an additional $16 per person to use and take home after the trip. All other equipment will be provided (mask, wetsuit, gloves, socks, hood). Used masks will also be available for purchase for an additional $25.

Oxbow River Snorkeling & Backcountry Adventures
Located in Transylvania County, North Carolina
​"Drift Away From the Mainstream!"

Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Oxbow River Snorkeling offers full and half day guided river snorkeling and guided hiking tours in western North Carolina. Each of our highly trained guides brings a sense of individual appeal, along with a desire to provide consistently safe, impactful, and engaging opportunities for exploration and discovery. 
Go River Snorkeling with a Freshwater Biologist!
Choose from one of several river snorkeling adventures below
​***SAVE $$$ BY BOOKING IN GROUPS***​
(270) 339-0519
We also work with Boyscout & Girlscout Troops, Camp Groups and School Groups
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