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Upper Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting

4.835 reviews

  • 2h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

A cornerstone of Smokies vacations, the Pigeon is the closest whitewater rafting tour to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Inclusions

What's included

  • NOC provides all the necessary river gear and equipment.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.8

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Know before you go

Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 24 travellers
Operated by
Nantahala Outdoor Center
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Hartford

  • Its from-price is 30% above the median of the 7 experiences we list in Hartford.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 6 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.

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