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)

Sarah G

Jun 2019

We booked the Upper Pigeon Extreme trip. Highly recommend this!! Our guide, Jean Paul was a gem. Kept us upright and away from the nasty rocks....even attributed it to our great paddling....LOL We tried surfing the raft and were successful on our last attempt. The scenery on the river is beautiful. You will get a chance to admire it between the rapids.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you for sharing your Extreme experience and also the great comments about your guide Jean Paul. He is a customer favorite, and we are super-proud to have him as a member of our guide staff. The Extreme trip is a fantastic way to push the limits on the Upper Pigeon, and also allows the guide to teach some great whitewater moves! Please come back and see us on your next trip to the area, and thank you again! See you on the river! Susan Spivey Outpost Manager Smoky Mountain Outdoors

Koolkerry7

Jun 2019

I booked an upper pigeon rafting for 6 of us ranging in age from 12-48. This was a first time for all of the 4 kids. Austin was an incredible instructor and we had the best time. He was so knowledgeable, funny and entertaining. We felt safe and enjoyed every minute. My only complaint was we didn’t want it to end.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you for sharing your recent experience with Smoky Mountain Outdoors and also the great comments about your guide Austin. He is great with kids, and loves sharing his love of the outdoors and the river. I'm delighted to hear you had a great time on your first rafting trip, and I hope we see you again! See you on the river! Susan Spivey Outpost Manager Smoky Mountain Outdoors

sabrinarH129TV

Jun 2019

We had an absolute blast white water rafting for the first time! Our guide, Nathan was knowledgeable and super friendly. We had a very large group and they were very accommodating. Would definitely recommend this company!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

The Pigeon River is a great river for first-timers, and I am so glad you had a great time with your guide Nathan! He is an asset to our team, and a crowd favorite as well. And thank you for the great comments about our work with large groups. We work hard to make it easy for large groups to book, check in, and most importantly, have a fun time rafting. I hope we see you again on your next visit to the area, and thank you again! See you on the river! Susan Spivey Outpost Manager Smoky Mountain Outdoors