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White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River

White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River

Overview

The Pigeon River gorge cuts east to west across the Smoky Mountains from North Carolina and into Tennessee. As one of the most popular rafting trips in America, the Upper Section of the Pigeon River offers guests with the best introduction to whitewater anywhere.

City: Hartford

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $43.00

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $43.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Equipment included: life jacket, helmet and paddle

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guests will then meet their personal guide and recieve the necessary equipment Including: life jacket, helmet and paddle.
After your guide double-checks to make sure all equipment is fitted properly, guests then hop on our bus for a short 10-minute ride to the launching point for your trip.

What To Expect

Pigeon River

The Pigeon River gorge cuts East to West across the Smoky Mountains from North Carolina and into Tennessee, offering paddlers panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains while cooling off from the summer heat.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (470)

Nick Z

Sep 2014

This is a must do attraction in TN. The staff was awesome, the river was wild and my family and I had a great time. There are many white water rafting companies out there but I found this one to be the best. I would do this every time we go. They take plenty of pics and they give them to you at the end for a cheap price.

Luvsweeniedogs

Aug 2014

Our family went white water rafting while staying in Pigeon Forge. We loved it! The drive to Hartford is about 1 hr. so be prepared. The rafting is about six miles along the Pigeon river. To start out with the details you might feel a little afraid but the rafting isn't bad at all. Our guide, Justin, was great. Will definitely do it again.

Heather M

Jul 2014

We went white water rafting on the upper Pigeon, July 26 2014. Wonderful experience from booking to the end of the raft trip. Big Creek Expeditions was very organized. They keep your keys safe while you are on the river. Your time you book is your show up time. They will give you time to change and get checked in. Safety talk was very informational and entertaining at same time. We were then outfitted with our helmet, life vest and paddle. Bus ride was short and we were able to talk to guides. They were all very nice and even told us about a great place to hike the next day. Our guide on the raft was Terrell. He was wonderful!! Kept up a running dialog the entire trip. He even let my friend video the whole trip. She got the "princess" ride. Gave suggestions for our next trip. Felt very safe. Would recommend. Very professional! Made our trip.