White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River

4.9 (616 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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White Water Rafting — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Large boats for groups of 8 or 9 guest — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Big Creek Expeditions

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Equipment included: life jacket, helmet and paddle

Not included

Not included: Lunch and Snacks are not included

Itinerary

Pigeon River

2 hours

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.
Stop 2

1 h 30 min

The Upper Pigeon River White Water Rafting trip is the most remarkable rafting experience in the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville areas. A short 45 minute drive will land you at Big Creek Expeditions, where you and your group will make memories to last a lifetime while experiencing the Great Smoky Mountains the way they were intended to be enjoyed—in the great outdoors.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

Big Creek Expeditions Rafting Outpost
Address: 3671 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753

You must have secured shoes, NO FLIP FLOPS / NO BARE FEET

Shortly after the check-in time, you and your group will receive a brief orientation talk that covers some of the basics of rafting.
Guests will then meet their personal guide and recieve the necessary equipment, including a PFD (aka 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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.

Options

Spring Whitewater Trip

3-hour rafting adventure on the Upper Section of the Pigeon River. 10 Class III rapids and 3 Class IV rapids, but past experience is not required. Available for ages 8 and up.
Summer Whitewater Trip

Summer Whitewater Trip Hourly: 3-hour rafting adventure on the Upper Section of the Pigeon River. 10 Class III rapids and 3 Class IV rapids, but past experience is not required. Available for ages 8 and up.