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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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $43.00

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Mon 23 Dec

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)

23Jax

Sep 2011

Big Creek Expeditions is about 45 minutes south of Gatlinburg. We decided at the very last minute, on a Sunday, to try to go white water rafting. They happened to be the only place that was open! We were very lucky to have found them for our first trip white water rafting. I have always been very nervous and apprehensive about rafting, but we had a great, very experienced guide. Our family of 5, with 3 children aged 11, 5, and 4 went on a very fun, exciting ride down the river! The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and they all seemed to really love what they did. The trip lasted over an hour, and was well worth the money we spent. It was warm, but not warm enough to swim. Our guide pointed out a variety of animals in the river, and even stopped the raft and turned it around so our little one could see! It was probably the best experience and "attraction" we have been to in the Smokies, which is saying a lot since we come about 4 times a year. This is a definite "Must Do" while you're here.

x7xHawkx7x

Aug 2011

We were determined to go rafting while on our Gatlinburg mini-vacation. We had chosen another company, but decided to check out a time share and they sold us tickets for Big Creek Expeditions, we didn't know if there would be any difference, but we are so glad we went here! Our guide was Clay....he's a grown man trapped in a kids body. Really funny guy, very talkative during the entire trip. He had us spinning the raft in circles, made sure everyone on the raft got drenched. As soon as he saw someone drying off, the raft was turned to make sure the next wall of water his their side. My 8 yr old was a little nervous about going, but after the first Class 3 rapid, he never stopped giggling and laughing. There's a couple of slower spots on the trip in deeper water, and people can jump out of the raft and float for a short bit on their own. The front of the raft makes a great springboard for flips into the river. This will be on our list of activities every time we come back to Gatlinburg. From what Clay said, Big Creek doesn't have alot of turn over in their guides. They are all a little older and more mature, the boss treats them good so they keep coming back. We're looking forward to another great time with Clay on the Upper Pigeon River.

timothyamcilvoy

Aug 2011

This company went out of there way to help us you see our 15 year old son is in a wheelchair since birth and we try to let him do as nuch as possible. I contacted Big expeditions and the e-mail back and say they would be happy to take us down the river. We were going to do the 1 & 2 rapids but Kate said we could do the 3 &4's and we did. She did a great job watch our son and we had a great time. Our son was holding the rope all the way down the river but we felt a ease. Go white water rafting while you are in the Smokies's . Tim