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 24 Dec

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Starting at $46.95

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Tue 24 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)

Jonny D

Aug 2018

This was my first time white water rafting. The check-in process was easy and the facilities are well maintained. After the pre-trip safety lesson I was a little nervous about what might happen. However, I had nothing to fear. Our guide Hunter was excellent and maneuvered us around/through some tricky parts that caused other rafts to loose people. (by loose I mean they fell out of the raft but still had smiles on their faces!) The rapids were enough to have fun but not too much to fear for your life. Definitely worth doing if you are in the area.

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Glad to hear you had a fun time with Hunter and the Pigeon is a great time for first-timers and veterans alike. Come back and see us next time you are in the Smokies!

Jennifer D

Aug 2018

Just want to say we ALL had a blast! We were there on August 2 with a group of 12, ages ranging from 15 to 77 and everyone was wowed by the adventure! Rain did not effect our experience in the least. One of our guides was Randy and he was AMAZING, super fun, funny and made sure all of us were safe and smiling the entire trip. Best money spent on our family vacation, would recommend to all age groups! For the price this was by far our favorite vacation experience! Everyone is already talking about when we can go back. Thank you Randy and crew for an excellent adventure!

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Thank you sharing your experience and I'm glad you had a great time. We always say rafting is the best thing to do on a rainy day--You're going to get wet any way! Come back and see us soon!

John H

Aug 2018

Our August down the Pigeon River was timed perfect after recent rains that brought on a perfect weekend. The water was up (highest we had seen) and the group of 9 was set for a fun day. We were split into 2 groups. My group of 5 along with our guide Evan had a great ride. We all had some experience and Evan knew how to steer us to the "Big" stuff. We got wet, but no one left the boat. SMO and Evan made the trip perfect. Staff was knowledgeable and had the customer's safety and experience at the top of their concerns. Thanks for the ride. See you again!

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Glad to hear you had a great time on the river. The water has been great this year, and I am glad you enjoyed it!