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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $46.95

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Mon 23 Dec

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)

638katelynk

Aug 2022

My cousin & I went rafting yesterday and Dean was the ABSOLUTE BEST! This was both our first times water rafting and our guide made us feel very comfortable and safe!! We were both pretty nervous, but we were quickly put to ease with Dean! We highly recommend this company and we will definitely do this activity next time we are in town! Do yourself a favor and request Dean as your guide! You will NOT be disappointed :) THANKS AGAIN! ❤️ #teamwilly #thefungroup #SMO rafting

Response from Host

Sep 2022

We love us some Rev Dean!!! He is the best...so glad you got to have this experience with him. You were blessed on this ride...Thanks for this review. Thanks for choosing SMO!!

Maps486586

Aug 2022

We had an amazing trip rafting. “The Rev” Dean was fun, knowledgeable, and made the trip down the River a blast. Lots of laughs in our raft. Request The Rev to be your guide !

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Rev Dean is one of the very best. He has been with us a long time. So glad you go to make memories with him. Come back! Thanks for choosing SMO!!

546priscillaw

Aug 2022

It was fun but it was just a taste of white water rafting. It doesn’t have continuous rapids. There are actually some places where it’s so calm people jump off the raft and go swimming. Not really what I was expecting as far as getting an adrenaline rush.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Hello. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the intensity of the Pigeon River. For readers of our reviews, we'd like to clarify that you are reviewing the river itself rather than the experience you had with the SMO Rafting staff, guides, and outpost. We hope you enjoyed the service provided by SMO. All outfitters on the Pigeon River describe it as fun for first-timers and families with children as young as 8 years old. The ability to swim is not required. The Pigeon River is a Class III - IV river, which falls in the middle of the American Whitewater Scale of Class I - V. Many people say rafting the Pigeon was a highlight of their vacation. They enjoyed the rapids, the beautiful views, and the expertise of our staff and guides. Many people say that swimming was a favorite part of the trip. SMO prioritizes a safe, enjoyable, and memorable trip. For those who prefer more excitement on the Pigeon, we offer the Extreme trip, which is a smaller raft with fewer rafters. Smaller boats make for bigger waves. The minimum age is 12 and the ability to swim is required. Each river has its own personality. For more intense (and riskier) experiences, you might enjoy the Class V rivers of West Virginia.