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  • 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.

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, a corporate sales retreat or exploring wild nature with your family or homeschool group, let us be our guides.

We also consult with homeowners on making their property more wildlife friendly and helping your journey toward a more eco-friendly landscape. If your interest is in native shrubs and ecology, we are your people.

Share your vision, then leave the details to us.

828-371-8439

Upcoming events

  • Spotfin Art & Nature Gathering CALL FOR ARTISTS

    ARTISTS NEEDED - SPOTFIN art exhibit for Cowee School Arts and Heritage's SPOTFIN: Art and Nature Gathering

    Opening reception at Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center, September 25, 4-6 PM

    For more information go to:

    https://www.coweeschool.org/spotfin

Upcoming events

  • Spotfin Gathering: Paddle the Little Tennessee River

    Sept. 25

    10AM-4PM

    Register here to paddle the river with Alarka Expeditions on the beautiful Little Tennessee river! Some previous river paddling experience is helpful. We’ll share in the cultural and natural history within one of the region’s most studied and ecologically significant biomes. Gear and shuttles is included in the price of registration. Email us for a rate if you choose to bring your own boat.

    Register Here

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