Outshine Adventures

Eco tours and travel that inspire you to adventure differently

Adventure. For all.

Outshine Adventures is a queer- and women-owned company dedicated to providing sustainable eco-tours and immersive outdoor experiences for all! We believe in the health benefits of spending time outside connecting with nature and want to connect everyone with the vibrant outdoor scene in Chattanooga and beyond! We aim to inspire more folks to adventure differently and try something new with our guided eco-tours, yoga offerings, camper van rentals and custom travel itineraries.

Explore Chattanooga’s scenic waterways and natural landscapes with experienced adventure guides or on your own in the adventure van. Paddle to the bat cave or down the Tennessee River. Hike to scenic overlooks, waterfalls, or swimming holes. Shred some single track trails by mountain bike or cruise the Tennessee Riverwalk. Tackle a boulder problem or chill at a local crag. Take the van on a cross-country road trip or explore the Southeast in style with all the creature comforts of home. We can customize tours and road trip travel itineraries for you and your group to make the adventure one of a kind!

Featured Adventure

Bat Cave Tour

$69

Enjoy a short, peaceful paddle to Nickajack Cave at sunset to observe thousands of endangered gray bats emerge for their nightly feeding. This guided and fully equipped SUP adventure will give you a front row seat to one of mother nature’s most spectacular and mystical occurrences. Perfect for beginners or intermediate paddlers who want a unique paddling adventure and the opportunity to observe obscure wildlife up close.

New for 2022

Outshine Adventures has partnered with Nomad Be Happy and Vandoit to bring a campervan rental fleet to Chattanooga. Anyone seeking an immersive outdoor experience in the best outdoor town will find what they're looking for in these vans! The vans have a modular design that allows for customization in layout and functionality that can accommodate a variety of travelers. All three vans can sleep/seat 4 people comfortably for overland travel and camping. Van options include folding murphy beds with mattresses, kitchen pod with sink and dometic fridge, outdoor shower, thule awning, accent lighting, TV, solar + shore power, cookware, and outdoor stove. Everything you need to adventure outdoors and still have the creature comforts of home. The new Outshine Adventure van can transport up to 10 guests plus gear during guided tours and then transform into a camper van for renters to adventure differently. The rental fleet will include outdoor gear add-ons like inflatable paddle boards or bikes to fully equip travelers to explore Chattanooga’s outdoor spaces on their own. Custom itineraries and all-inclusive packages are on the horizon.

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Always a wonderful time with Sunshine and Michelle!!! You guys are simply the best. SUP with PUP this weekend was just awesome. Awesome people, pups and perfect weather! Thank you!

Joy ColeySUP with Pup

We had an awesome time paddling to the base of Burgess Falls with Sunshine! I wasn't very confident in my paddling skills, but Sunshine took a lot of time to help everyone get comfortable on their paddleboards. We didn't have anyone fall in! They sent out plenty of information before the trip so that everyone was prepared and knew what to expect, and they also provided all the equipment we needed in order to have a great adventure. The SUPs they use are so smooth and stable. We're looking forward to doing more trips with them!

EmilyBurgess Falls Tour

So much fun! The Bat Cave Adventure beyond exceeded our expectations! Sunshine was so perfect at making sure everyone was safe and comfortable with each other and on the boards. The bats, of course, were the stars of the show, but there was so much value in paddling the gorgeous lake and seeing all it had to offer. Highly recommend!

KimBat Cave Tour

Sunshine is an amazing adventure guide and makes everyone feel comfortable on a stand up paddle board regardless of experience level! The experiences are unique and very memorable. I highly recommend you book an adventure with Sunshine!

LindseySunset Adventure

This is a must do! Sunshine offers great instruction, boards, vests, and a wonderful time! The bats offer their amazingness! Grab a friend and book it!

CharlaBat Cave Tour