Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford

Overview

Smoky Mountain Outdoors Upper Pigeon River Trip is a Tripadvisor Top 10 Experience with a Travelers' Choice award, and the closest whitewater rafting trip to the cities of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge! No experience is needed, so all are welcome. Experience Class 3 to Class 4 whitewater rapids with a top-rafted rafting outfitter. This is the longest rafting trip on the Pigeon River, equipped with a guide in every raft.

City: Hartford

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $46.95

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $46.95

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What's Included

All applicable taxes and fees

Safety instructions

Professional guide

All necessary rafting equipment

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 8 years old and minimum weight is 70 lbs (32 kg)
Swimsuits and shorts work best. Secure shoes with a heel-strap are required (tennis shoes, water shoes, sport sandals with a heel-strap). Bare feet and flip-flops are not allowed. Don't forget to bring a change of clothes and a towel
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
In compliance with updated Tennessee guidelines, we are frequently sanitizing our gear and have marked floor guides so you can keep social distance within our retail building. Please bring a face mask for the bus shuttle. A ziplock bag will keep it dry during your river trip.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

jkruns2018

Jul 2022

Had a fun and wonderful time! Our guide Jacob made it exciting and enjoyable. I highly recommend it!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

So glad you had a blast. Please come back for another ride! Thanks SMO!!

juliekM7613MJ

Jul 2022

Our guide, Josh, seemed preoccupied helping new guides rather than focusing on his raft. My husband was thrown into the river after we hit a large rock. After hitting the rock, our raft smashed into the riverside sending my boys off their seats to the center of the raft. It was scary seeing my husband thrown into rocks and struggling. Thankfully, he is ok. Josh admitted it was his mistake. He used his paddle to hit a rock to show the newer guide behind him where the rock was. He then did not have time to steer our raft causing the accident. We also did not have any joking or splashing as other reviews state. We will be choosing somewhere else next time.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Julie, I am sorry to hear your experience was not a better one. I have read your negative review on every social media site out there. Once again, we are sorry your husband fell out of the raft. Falling out is a very rare occurrence but it does happen on occasion. Rafting is a sport. There are no cables or tracks the rafts are on. It's a wild and scenic river. We do everything in our power to ensure our guest are protected and safely taken down the river. We are the #1 outfitter on America's most popular river because of our safety record and customer service. However, no matter how well a guide is trained, people still fall out because it’s in mother nature's environment. The challenge and excitement is why it’s one of the most popular activities in the Smoky Mountains. We wish you and your family all the best and hope you’ll visit us again so we can show you a great trip just like the 750,000 satisfied people that have rafted with us over the years.

Kristy48

Jul 2022

We had the best time with SMO and highly recommend them! Everyone was so nice and helpful, and they definitely have it down to a science - great organization, attention to detail and safety, and making sure everyone is at ease! Our guide, Carson, is very knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a great time. He knows so much about the area and was able to answer everyone’s questions.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Always glad to hear that our guides are giving you awesome rides and they make you feel safe. Good Memories are the best. Come back and bring some friends!!