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

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $46.95

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Tue 19 Nov

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)

Mary M

Jun 2019

I loved white water rafting and dean was a amazing tour guide highly recommend him!!! Everyone needs to go here and do the river rafting experience!!!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Dean is an amazing guide and I'm glad to hear you had a great time. No Smoky mountain trip is complete without a rafting trip, so I hope we see you again on your next visit. Have a great summer! See you on the river! Susan Spivey Outpost Manager Smoky Mountain Outdoors

Tristan R

Jun 2019

This was one of The best activities one could do. Our guide Lee made it very enjoyable. I recommend this for everyone

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for the great comments about your trip and guide Lee. He is lots of fun and I'm glad you had a good time. Please come back to see us on your next visit to the Smokies, and have a great summer! See you on the river! Susan Spivey Outpost Manager Smoky Mountain Outdoors

Slbromm

Jun 2019

We read tons of reviews prior to selecting a rafting company....SMO was top rated and we now know why. We had an amazing time on the river today! The facilities were clean...featuring a gift shop, changing rooms/restrooms and a nice, covered waiting area. Discount coupons were easily available and there was ample parking. Check in was easy and we had a short wait time. All staff members we encountered were friendly. Nathan was our guide...don’t let the baby face fool ya...this guy knows his stuff! He guided our raft and directed us with expertise and ease...ensuring a thrilling ride while also providing us with interesting information about the river, plants, wildlife and the Hartford area. Another plus...his jokes are actually funny! 10/10 would recommend SMO!! One suggestion...follow the suggested directions on the website vs GPS. We didn’t heed the warning and our GPS took us on a harrowing ride through the mountains on a very, very narrow, winding road with steep drop offs....my teens thought it was an adrenaline rush, but I was terrified!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for all of the great feedback about your experience rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors. We are proud of our riverside outpost with over a mile of riverfront to enjoy. And we want your trip to be the best part of your vacation from start to finish, and I'm glad you noticed. And thank you for the great comments about babyfaced Nathan. He is alot of fun and loves sharing his jokes and stories. Have a great rest of the summer, and come back and see us! See you on the river! Susan Spivey Outpost Manager Smoky Mountain Outdoors