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 17 Nov

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Starting at $46.95

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Sun 17 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)

jnzieman

May 2019

This was a a great rafting experience. It rained hard they day before and the morning of our trip, so the river was nice and high. Our guide, Jamie, was great. Explained all the requirements and techniques clearly and let us know exactly what was expected of us. We had people in our raft who had never rafted before, and they were able to hit the ground running. The Upper Pigeon River includes a variety of class III and class IV rapids, and it was so much fun to go through. The water was a bit cold, but that made the rapids so much more worth it IMO. Jamie knows the river very well, and made certain to hit the rapids at the best spots to get us soaked. Great trip!

Response from Host

May 2019

I'm glad to hear you had a great time with Jamie on the river. And thank you for the great comments about our orientation and safety talks. Safety is our #1 priority and we want everyone to be safe and comfortable whether it is their first trip or their hundreth. I hope we see you again on your next trip to the Smokies! Sincerely, Susan Outpost Manager Smoky Mountain Outdoors

Jackie S

May 2019

Wow! Whitewater rafting was so much fun! It was even fun going on a rainy day! Be prepared to get wet! We had an awesome guide Katelyn! Safety was explained very well and all guides maintained the customers safety along with making sure all were having a blast! Definitely would recommend!

Response from Host

May 2019

Thank you for the great comments about your trip and your guide Katelyn. We are extremely proud of our friendly, professional guide staff. They love getting out on the river and sharing their stories about their adventures as well as the history of the area. And safety is our number one priority so I'm glad it shows in our preparations, orientation, and guides. Thank you again and please come back to see us on your next visit! Sincerely, Susan Outpost Manager Smoky Mountain Outdoors

Thort01

May 2019

The rafting trip was great! The guide was super helpful and made the rafting super fun! Furthermore the staff and management made you feel like close friends and were very helpful and attentive.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for all of the great comments about your recent trip with us. We want your rafting trip to be the best part of your vacation from start to finish, and I'm glad it shows. Please come back and see us when you are ready for another adventure and have a great rest of the summer!