Award-winning trips,

based in nature.

  • Owners Angela & Brent are so nice and knowledgable about the area. Our group of four (two mother-daughter pairs) met them for a 7-mile afternoon paddle on the Little Tennessee River.

    Allison H

  • I want to thank Alarka for an amazing experience! Our family (two kids and me + their grandparents) went on a guided kayak tour with Angela & Brent this summer.

    Theresa S.

  • Fun fun fun!!! The knowledge I learned is priceless! Well worth monies spent, and I'm looking forward to many more adventures!!

    Angie Z.

  • Personable, professional, deep knowledge & experience. Always fun, informative and fantastic no matter the trip! Always worth it! Best people!!!

    David H.

  • My parents recently got me a gift card to take their Winter tree ID class. The class was awesome! We spent the morning in a classroom identifying twigs and learning about trees. Then after lunch we went outside to do some real world tree identifying. Brent and the rest of his team were great guides.

    Erik H.

  • People kayaking on Cullasaja river with trees in the background.

    Private Kayak Trips

    Discover the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains via the Little Tennessee River. Kayak, shuttle & gear. Prices start at $75 per person.

  • Silhouette of seven people standing with raised arms against a sunset backdrop.

    Corporate Outings

    Whether it’s team building or a sales kickoff, we got you covered. 6-15 people. Prices start at $1000 per day.

  • People gathered by a river with kayaks, surrounded by lush green foliage, enjoying a leisurely outdoor activity.

    Family Adventures

    Ready to make memories? Let us create a family-friendly adventure that you will never forget. 4-8 people. Prices start at $500 per day.

Breathtaking adventures, unforgettable memories.

End-to-end adventure planning in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Who We Are

Who We Are

Brent Martin and Angela Martin standing together in a natural outdoor setting with trees and a pond at sunset.

Alarka Expeditions’ team brings decades of outdoor expertise to deliver a world-class experience. Whether it’s a private outing with your closest friends or a corporate sales retreat that will set the tone for another year of growth, let us be our guides.

Share your vision, then leave the details to us.

Upcoming events

  • Revere 4

    May 8th 1pm-6pm

    Trip 4 of our ReVeRe series. Experience the agricultural main stem of the upper Little Tennessee river, flowing northerly toward Franklin, NC. Space is limited. Book your spot today. Registration price includes kayak, gear & shuttle.

    Book Now

  • Revere 4

    May 24th 1pm-6pm

    Trip 4 of our ReVeRe series. Experience the agricultural main stem of the upper Little Tennessee river, flowing northerly toward Franklin, NC. Space is limited. Book your spot today. Registration price includes kayak, gear & shuttle.

    Book Now

  • Falling Into

    Falling Into is a play that will be composed during the performance, drawn from the experience of walking in nature and through the practice of deep listening.

    Written and performed by Claire Hind at Cowee Art & Heritage Center

    Electronic sound by The Long Dead Stars 

    Saturday 31st May, 7pm

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