Scenic Floats on the Pigeon River with Big Creek Expeditions

4.8 (72 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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72 reviews

4.8

Family Friendly Rafting — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Scenic Float — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

As the Pigeon River comes out of the steeper parts of the gorge it calms down a bit. Beginning at our outpost, the Lower Section of the Pigeon River is perfect for those looking for a scenic float trip of the Smoky Mountains. Ages 3 and up. Experience is not required, and each raft will have one of our professional guides.

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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: Children (3–7 years) · Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Necessary equipment, including a PFD (aka life jacket), helmet and paddle.

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

3 hours

If you have a thirst for adventure and have dreamed of paddling down a river with your friends, family or group through the Smoky Mountains, this is the trip for you. Experience the Great Smoky Mountains in a whole new way, with panoramic views of ancient mountains, thrilling rapids that will leave you soaking wet, and an immersive experience that will keep you smiling from ear to ear.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We are located near Downtown Hartford, TN

End point

We are located near Downtown Hartford, TN

Using your ticket

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

Make sure that everyone in your group has secured shoes on, 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 receive 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 take a short walk down to the river where their raft awaits. After the trip, guests hop on our bus for a short 10-minute ride back to our outpost.

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

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age: 3 years old
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.
All guest must have secured shoes on, NO FLIP FLOPS / NO BARE FEET

Options

Spring 3:00pm Scenic Float

Stretching 5.5 miles of river distance and lasting approximately 1.5 hours, this section is beautiful and relaxing with a sample of whitewater. Class I & II rapids provide a great introduction.
Summer Scenic Float

Stretching miles of river distance and lasting approximately 1.5 hours, this section is beautiful and relaxing with a sample of whitewater. Class I & II rapids provide a great introduction.