The Best Whitewater Rafting

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Upper Pigeon River Rafting Great Smoky Mountains — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Fun time on the Pigeon River in the Smoky Mountains — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Raft the Upper Pigeon River in Tennessee on this exciting 2-hour guided trip through the beautiful Smoky Mountains. A perfect trip for groups, families, and couples with no experience or wanting to add to their white water rafting stories! Expect to get soaking wet and have lots of fun! Our guides pride themselves on our safety training and record as well as their ability to entertain you with our stories and humor while navigating you through class III and class IV rapids. Experience what rafting is about with the most popular white water river on the east coast, with the Great Smoky Mountains as our backdrop.

YOU NEED TO BE HERE A HALF HOUR BEFORE YOUR TRIP TO CHECK IN AND ALLOW AN HOUR COMING FROM THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN AREA

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–30
Operated by: Outdoor Adventures, Inc.

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transportation to launch area from our outpost
Included: Helmet
Included: Paddle
Included: Guide
Included: Personal floatation device
Included: Raft

Not included

Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Not included: Gratuities

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We Can’t Wait For Your Adventure

You're about to feel the rush of white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains! We might be even more excited than you are, because the one thing we love more than rafting is helping other people enjoy it.

Famously Friendly

We’re the team that treats you like family. Ride with the friendliest folks on the river.

The Best Day For Your Dollar

You want an amazing afternoon at a good price, so we work hard to be the highest-value adventure in the Smokies.

Nobody's Been At It Longer

Our 30+ years of experience means you get top expertise in safety, equipment maintenance, and the Pigeon River itself.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Allow an hour coming from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

End point

Allow an hour coming from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

Using your ticket

Outdoor Adventures, Inc

Great Smoky Mountains

3635 Trail Hollow Rd

Hartford, TN 37753

Directions to Departure Location:

Directions from Gatlinburg: Take HWY 321 North (light #3 in Gatlinburg) approx. 17 miles to stop sign. Turn LEFT at stop sign to remain on HWY 321 North. Go approx. 1.8 miles and turn RIGHT onto the Foothills Parkway. Then take I-40 East to Exit #447. Exit 447, turn LEFT at stop sign, go straight 400 yards to bridge on right. Cross over bridge (Trail Hollow Road), turn left after bridge and go 400 yards to OUTDOOR ADVENTURESon your right.