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Scenic Floats on the Pigeon River with Big Creek Expeditions

Scenic Floats on the Pigeon River with Big Creek Expeditions

Overview

As the Pigeon River comes out of the steeper parts of the gorge it calms down a bit. Beginning at our outpost, the Lower Section of the Pigeon River is perfect for those looking for a scenic float trip of the Smoky Mountains. Ages 3 and up. Experience is not required, and each raft will have one of our professional guides.

City: Hartford

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $35.75

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $35.75

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Necessary equipment, including a PFD (aka life jacket), helmet and paddle.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age: 3 years old
Guests will then meet their personal guide and recieve the necessary equipment,
Including a PFD (aka life jacket), helmet and paddle.
After your guide double-checks to make sure all equipment is fitted properly, guests then hop on our bus for a short 10-minute ride to the launching point for your trip.
All guest must have secured shoes on, NO FLIP FLOPS / NO BARE FEET
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (52)

DruM65

Aug 2019

This was a great adventure for first time rafting. Perfect for relaxing and taking in nature and scenic views. Our guide, Jedi Mike, was really great and very knowledgeable about river rafting. highly recommended! Next time-upper section!! Can't wait

Response from Host

Sep 2019

We can't wait either, DruM65! Hope you'll come visit us and Jedi Mike the next time you're in the area and thank you for taking the time to let us know about your trip.

Tiffany2733

Aug 2019

We just completed our family's first white water rafting trip. Huey(not Chewy but both were good) was our guide for the trip. Our trip was the scenic tour of the lower Pigeon River that included my wife and I, two daughters ages 8 & 6, and our friends from WV and their 9 yr old son. Huey was very good with our children, pointing out different animals during the trip as well as showing my youngest daughter the proper way to hold a paddle. Being their 1st time, the children were excited to be on the river and Huey added to their excitement! I highly recommend Huey and Big Creek Expeditions!!!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

What a fantastic recommendation, Tiffany! We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience and we hope you, your family and your friends from West Virginia will come back and paddle with us again soon!

chrisL2194VJ

Aug 2019

We were really excited to give our kids a chance to go rafting without the roaring rapids. Our guide Adam did an excellent job of putting them at ease and making it fun for the family. We got to Jump in the river off the raft and float for a bit. Even though the lower part of the river is much more tame we got a few splashes and bumps. Had a great time. Good company to choose to go with. Well organized and felt the safety checks were thorough. If we venture this way again when the kids are older we will go with them again and do the upper part.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

We hope you will find the opportunity to venture our way again and come rafting on the Upper with us. Feel free to request Adam as your guide when you come back! We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience on the Scenic Float with your guide and Big Creek Expeditions as a whole. Safety is our top priority and we are grateful that you allowed us to be a part of your Smoky Mountain adventure.