Upper Pigeon River: Whitewater Rafting Smokies Vacations
4.7
16 Ratings
Hartford
A vital part of holidays in the Smokies, the Pigeon offers the nearest whitewater rafting adventure to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- NOC Pigeon Outpost - The Pigeon River is the closest and most popular whitewater adventure for travelers staying in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN. Splashing wave trains and bouncy hydraulics make this a fun trip for both first-time and experienced rafters. The trip provides nearly-continuous Class II-IV rapids like Lost Guide and Accelerator with beautiful views into Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
NOC provides all the necessary gear and equipment.
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What's Included
- All necessary river gear and equipment provided by NOC.
Location
NOC Pigeon Outpost
Hartford Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(16 Ratings)
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Sherry_l
Aug 30, 2023
Great experience!! - This was my 1st time to go water rafting with my daughter, and I had FUN!. Our guide Chelsea was very experienced and knowledgeable on what we should do and when. I would definitely recommend it, especially if it's your 1st time. Experience of a Lifetime! I would do it again and I'm 65 yrs old!!
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Hilliap
Aug 3, 2023
Great first time! - This was our first time white water rafting anywhere, and glad we chose NOC to get us going! Facilities were clean and organized. The experience was enhanced by our guide, Andy, who made the trip even better by his jokes and positive attitude. Everything was safe and way more fun than we expected (even the bus ride to the drop off point was a good time)! Highly recommend for anyone.
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Emma_p
Jul 30, 2023
So much fun! - My partner and I had a blast rafting down the upper Pigeon River. The crew is comical and friendly and check in was very easy. The bus ride to the the launch site was very quick and getting into the raft and into the river was not as chaotic as expected with all rafting companies launching at the same times. Noah, our guide was very knowledgeable and outgoing. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely come back! Thanks so much!
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926rexw
Jul 2, 2023
Short, Sweet and Worth It! - We had a blast. Our guide Chelsea was funny and kept us safe while going through the rapids. Would definitely recommend this trip.
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Joy_b
May 20, 2023
Fun! The guide(s) were... - Fun! The guide(s) were wonderful and made us feel safe. Hitting the rapids was so fun and exhilarating! Overall, an exciting and fun adventure!
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Tripletravel2016
Oct 15, 2022
Amazing time! - This was our first experience white water rafting and it exceeded our expectations by leaps and bounds. NOC staff was excellent and made the trip one to remember!
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Stevev672
Sep 20, 2022
Dirty Mike Rocks!! - This was my second time white water rafting, but first time here. It was my wife's first time ever. We happened to be the only two in the raft besides Dirty Mike. He was a terrific guide. He told us about all the local things we could do outside of rafting as well as everything about the river. The water was flowing slowly today, but enough to get us pretty wet. This company is all about your experience and not the profit. They stopped at one point and let us surf in one of the rapids.
We already plan on bringing the kids back. If you have kids under 8, they have a rafting trip for that as well.
"Uncle Stevie" promises to have sauce on him next time.
Thanx again Dirty Mike
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Katielp8510mw
Jul 13, 2022
Awesome time! - We did the Upper Pigeon trip with AJ and it was amazing! It was our first time rafting and we got quite the rush on some of the rapids. Our pictures at the end were awesome! This was truly the high point of our trip and I would highly recommend it to others.
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Willishawk
Jun 21, 2022
Great First White Water Rafting Experience - We were on a couples trip and decided to go white water rafting for the first time. This was a great experience and thrilling activity. Mack was our guide and we all thought he was the best, with a lot of personality, jokes, great stories, and historical and river information that kept the trip interesting. The sign up process is easy, and you can fill out all forms prior to arriving, saving time. They give you all the equipment needed, and offer comprehensive safety training. We all felt confident after this training. The lower Pigeon river offers a great mix of floating, large and smaller rapids, and a beautiful scene for the trip. We were able to jump out at one point for a quick swim which was invigorating. We cannot wait to go again, and we would absolutely use NOC again. Great experience and a highlight of a wonderful couples trip.
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Dena_w
Jun 30, 2023
Adventure on the water❤️ - The poses my boys did as they got their pictures taken on the water. The scenery was beautiful and the experience was fun! Loved it❤️
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