- MOST POPULAR
- 2 hours
This private tour starts in Highlands and guests learn fun facts about Highlands then your back road adventure takes you to amazing vistas of surrounding mountains and local waterfalls in the Nantahala Temperate Rainforest.
Quick Details
Feel the Thrill of our Open-Nature Roller Coaster in Nantahala National Forest!
While all of our tours are kid friendly, this 2 hour private Roller Coaster Tour is geared especially toward kids with an activity they love, riding a roller coaster. We start in Highlands NC with an open air Adventure tour then head to the coaster. We then take dirt road adventure to see Dry Falls and Bridle Vail Falls.
On the way learn about the Nantahala National Forest and see spectacular views.
Our open-air adventure vehicles will whisk you along the scenic highway overlooking Blue Valley. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
The roller coaster has over 3800 feet of gravity-powered thrills through the magnificent Appalachian Mountains! The mountain coaster is the longest in North Carolina, boasting 360 degree turns and gorgeous views that you enjoy at your own speed. You control the speed of your own coaster, so speed down or cruise along the track. This is family fun at its finest! Perfect for the young and the young at heart.
Note: The price of the roller coaster is not included. The “Highlands Outpost” charges $7.00 to $18.00 per person to ride the Scaly Screamer!
This Private Coaster Tour Showcases the following:
- Educational
- Ideal for Photography
- Customer Dogs Allowed
- Relaxed riding
- Fun for Kids
- Includes a fun roller coaster ride!
- Gift Shopping
What to wear:
Hiking/athletic shoes, comfortable cloths, pack a light rain jacket.
Pet Friendly:
Customer dogs allowed, or you can ask for our dog Aussie to join your adventure.
Notes:
Max cap. of our Adventure vehicles is 34 guests. If your groups is larger than 12 we will use two or more trucks.