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)

KristineSlu

Aug 2018

Although somewhat apprehensive, I let my husband and 13 year old daughter talk me into the upper river trip. I've always wanted to do this, but was somewhat afraid. Eliza, our guide, was fabulous!!!! She told me I would be fine, would have fun and would keep an eye out for me. By the time we cleared the 1st Class IV rapid, I knew she was right! I felt like a pro!! I loved the trip, the people we were paired with in the raft, the water fights with the other rafts in our group, the beauty on the water, the teamwork of our raft group, the guides watching out for each other, and the entire experience riding the rapids!! I also very much enjoyed Eliza for talking to us all and making me feel special I completely forget my fears and had a blast!! She also was a model of how strong a woman can be...after a short swim, she pulled my husband, the other man in with us and two teenagers out of the water into the boat like they were nothing...very strong! Thanks SMO and Eliza for making this one of the most enjoyable events of our vacation!!

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Thanks for sharing your story! We see alot of nervous people in the morning, but by afternoon, they are having a blast sharing our love of whitewater. Thank you for coming out to play and I hope we see you again soon!

camille202

Aug 2018

My Girl Scouts absolutely loved white water rafting. For our first time, this was a great place. Our guides were Casey and Wesley and both were knowledgeable with fun personalities. They made us all feel comfortable and we had such a great experience. Can't wait to go back!

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Rafting is a great adventure for Scouts. I'm glad to hear your group had a great time with Casey and Wesley!

Danijbear

Aug 2018

For my first experience, I'd say this way top notch. Easy to get to, easy to book, good pricing, a well oiled machine! They crank out a LOT of visitors here, but the day all went surprisingly smooth. Our guide, Jeff was great. A little funny , very knowledgable, and super pleasant. I have to admit, the rafting itself wasn't as white-watery as I was expecting/hoping for. Apparently, we had missed the "big water" by a couple of weeks. None the less, the boat ride down the river was a lot of fun! We did get a bit soggy and had an opportunity to wade in river towards the end of the trip if we chose. Great choice for beginners and families!

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Thank you for rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors! I am glad you had a great time, and I hope we see you again when you visit the area.