Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford
- 1h 45m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- All applicable taxes and fees
- Safety instructions
- Professional guide
- All necessary rafting equipment
What's not
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 1,474 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Enjoyable experience
Hadley was great. Very confident and chill. We had fun!
5Great time!
We went rafting with SMO on the Upper Pigeon river this past weekend and the experience was amazing! We had a great time thanks to our guide Brady! He kept us safe but made sure we had a fun time. I would definitely go rafting with SMO again and recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area!!
5Definitely try it- you won't regret it
We absolutely loved this excursion! We spent about 2.5hrs on the river. Our guide was incredible and we made memories of a lifetime! It's a must do every time we visit! The rapids were intense at times and the scenery is unlike anything you can drive to. My kids favorite part was riding the bull! If you know, you know! The guides are very well trained and knowledgeable about the river and the area so you're in great hands! I can't say enough about this company- they really are the best. The money is well spent and you won't be disappointed!
5Noah was amazing and the Staff went out of their way!!!!
Such an amazing place! Noah our guide was OUTSTANDING and we had 2- 3rd grade boys and 1- 4th grade boy and he kept calling them "Little dudes" and related to them so well! It was like he was Crush from Finding Nemo. A couple of us were very apprehensive to go and it ended up being the highlight to our trip! The Upper tour was so much fun and provided the right amount of thrill without it feeling so dangerous. The staff also went out of there way with a gift shop order and it put a huge smile on our faces. Such a great experience! We brought a group of 66 there based on a family of 4's recommendation and I would 100% bring ANOTHER group of 66 there. Just 5 stars all round!
5Extreme wasn’t worth the price, but the Guide made the trip!
We did the Extreme tour yesterday. We went through the same rapids as everyone else for double the price, just in a smaller raft. In my opinion, the extreme is not worth the money. The facility is very nice and clean! Our guide, Drew, was phenomenal! Besides telling us when to row, he basically gave us a tour of everything on the river and how the hurricane changed the landscape. He was extremely knowledgeable and made the trip!
5Great Day on the Water
This was a great whitewater rafting trip. Lots of fun, beautiful scenery. The boats are nice, the guides were fantastic and knowledgeable. And there was great whitewater sections. Nothing too scary, but definitely challenging and fun for everyone. We mostly had teenagers and parents and everyone loved it. Would highly recommend.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet at our Riverside Outpost 3299 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753. We will transport you to the put-in, and you will raft back to the Outpost. All customers are required to check in 45 minutes before your trip schedule. It is very important to be there on time .
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Smoky Mountain Outdoors
- 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
How it compares in Hartford
- Its from-price is 13% above the median of the 7 experiences we list in Hartford.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 7.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hartford
Hartford is a small community on the Pigeon River in Cocke County, Tennessee, near the north-eastern edge of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Hartford is a small rural community in the Tennessee foothills of the Appalachians. The Pigeon River runs through it after leaving a steep gorge in the mountains, and it is a river known for its rapids. Farms and wooded ridges fill the valleys, with a few roads and churches.
