There are many rafting companies to choose from in the Gatlinburg area. We chose River Rat, and wow did we win big. All the guides are professional, funny, experienced, and did I say funny? They make sure you feel safe if it is your first time. Our guide Tazz is the greatest. He has been doing this for a long time and you could tell how good he was by how taught us to work as a team and do some really cool things in the water. There were also times when we would move to the side and wait as other companies went through the rapid we just did to stand by in case someone needed help. I never saw anyone else but River Rat guides do this. 100% recommended and I will be going back too!