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Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour

5 (150)
Hartford, US
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Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour

5 (150)
Hartford, US
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Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure on the Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour! This tour is perfect for families with young children or anyone looking for a relaxed float trip. Located just a short distance from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, it's the closest rafting experience in the area. With a total duration of 75 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to soak in the stunning scenery and enjoy the thrill of rafting. The tour starts at a spacious facility with picnic tables and a food truck, so you can fuel up before hitting the river. Make sure to arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled time to check in at the River Outpost. Don't miss out on this incredible outdoor experience that's suitable for all ages!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 1 hours 15 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Small Group Tour
  • Self Guided Experience
  • Closest rafting to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
  • Family fun for children as young as 3
  • Amazing outdoor experience on the Lower Pigeon River
  • Great for young children or those looking for a float trip
  • Big facility with picnic tables and food truck
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Professional guide
  • All required rafting equipment
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up or drop off

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Introduction

The Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour is the ultimate outdoor adventure located conveniently near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. This exhilarating tour allows families to create unforgettable memories as they navigate the picturesque 5.5-mile stretch of the Lower Pigeon River. Whether you're an experienced rafter or a first-timer, this tour promises a thrilling experience for everyone.

What to expect?

Embark on a 75-minute journey filled with excitement and natural beauty on the Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour. The tour begins with a meeting at the River Outpost, where you'll be provided with all the necessary equipment and a safety briefing. As you conquer the river's rapids, you can expect an adrenaline-pumping ride that will leave you breathless and craving for more. Enjoy the stunning views of the Appalachian Mountains and lush landscapes along the way, making this tour not just thrilling, but also visually captivating.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for families looking for a fun-filled adventure suitable for children as young as 3 years old. The Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour is a great option for those seeking a milder rafting experience or who are new to white water rafting. The tour provides a comfortable level of excitement that the whole family can enjoy together.

Why book this?

Booking the Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour guarantees an unforgettable experience immersed in the beauty of nature. Indulge in the thrill of conquering rapids while surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain views. This tour provides the ideal balance between adventure and relaxation, making it a must-do activity for outdoor enthusiasts. With a knowledgeable and experienced team guiding you along the way, you can feel confident and secure while embarking on this thrilling journey.

Good to know

Before heading out on the Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour, ensure you arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled time to allow for check-in and preparation. The tour is conveniently located near a campground, providing easy access and ample parking. Additionally, there is a picnic area and food truck available at the facility, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal before or after your adventure.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour have raved about the incredible scenery, heart-pumping rapids, and impressive organization of the tour. They commend the knowledgeable guides who ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Overall, customers enthusiastically recommend this tour to families and individuals seeking an unforgettable white water rafting adventure.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

Pigeon River

We have a big facility with picnic tables and a food truck, plenty of parking. We are located by the Pigeon river and there is a campground right next to us.

Smoky Mountain Outdoors Rafting

The River Outpost is where all customers check in to go down the river. Everyone needs to show up 45 minutes before there schedule time in order to check in.

Admission Included

Reviews

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5 (150)

coryy785

Amazing trip! Our guide was “Rev” Dean and was wonderful. We “surfed” backwards, safely+intentionally bounced off of a big rock, jumped out to swim, spun in a circle with kids standing in the front, experienced a class 3, and had a lot of laughs. Highly recommended!

GrandTour47410388961

We really enjoyed our rafting trip on the Lower Pigeon on Sunday! Our guide Ziggy kept us entertained, and in the boat. Really enjoyed ourselves!

Kelly B

So I should give some advice as I downplayed the fact these were the lower falls and not the bigger rapids, we got plenty wet and definitely had to paddle through some rapids, it ends with level 3 rapids, some level 2 and some calm water with an opportunity to jump overboard and swim, then they pull you back in. You do not need your phone, you will be hanging onto a paddle and paddling through the trip, there's really not much time to get the phone out of its waterproof case and snap shots. The tour guides had funny stories and talked you through everything really well. I'm not sure we really needed to arrive 45 minutes early, but we are nearing the end of tourist season so maybe it's just slower, but we sat for that full 45 minutes waiting. I can see if you hadn't filled out wavers beforehand or purchased tickets before, there would be more paperwork. A good trip, had some exciting parts, I might even consider doing the upper falls, but honestly this was a good level of excitement no one was disappointed. My advice: leave the phones at home and bring a change of clothes (I got soaked while my kids got moderately wet and my husband was mostly dry, I regret not bringing a change of clothes as it was a 40 minute ride back to the hotel and the car seats are still wet)

KluegerJ

Had a great time on the lower river trip. Went with our 3 year old, 6 year old and 11 year old. Enough excitement for the older 2 but mild enough for our “shark lookout”. Austin was our guide and he was amazing - fun, knowledgeable, good with the kids. Would definitely recommend!

tirsabel

We did the lower pigeon River Rafting Tour (Family Float). It was easy to find location. Parking was easy. we did all the paperwork online, and so nothing to do after check in. the arrive 40 minutes early was a bit of a drain and seemed unnecessary. I can understand how arriving 15 minutes early would have been a bit of chaos. Essentially once you get there and check in, you are asked to wait on a big covered gazebo. July in Tennessee is hot hot hot. And waiting there with our kids, with no fans on for what ended up being at least 50 minutes. Once you are called off for your rafting group (7 or less people, plus guide), the guide will get you fitting with helmets and life jackets. They were great about making sure that we had well fitting life jackets. For the family float, you then walk down a little bit and the rafting take off point is right at the main office location. I think for the Upper pigeon river you have to take a bus to the take off point. We then got in our rafts and did a float down. The guide gave us local information about and taught us about the river. Once the rafting is done, we were loaded onto a bus for a short ride back to the main office, turned in our equipment and were done. Our guide was Hannah who was okay. It seemed there was a lot more playing around going on in the other rafts, my kids kept asking to splash water (pretty hot!), but none of that seemed to be encouraged by her, so I told them not to do it. I pre-bought the photo package for $44 online when we bought our tickets. Online it says they guarantee at least 10 photos of your raft. This ended up being 10 photos from all the same location. My mistake was to assume there would be 10 different photos, but essentially it was all the same photo, and about 12 of them. Not sure exactly how it would have worked. They had a wall of Venmo QR codes for all the guides, which also made tipping very easy and that was much appreciated.

jackholla48

Request REVEREND DEAN THE DUNKING MACHINE because he was amazing. 75 never looked so young on someone and he was phenomenal at encouraging and coaching. We were the last boat to leave and ended up second as Rev Dean never got us into trouble (getting stuck or losing passengers). Great guy

Martin_B

The trip was great and our guide, Logan, was excellent. He had a great knowledge of the River and surrounding areas and made it very fun, especially for our children

zeybautista

Our raft guide, Tia, was excellent and very friendly. Learned a lot from her experience of the Smoky Mountains.

G9706PFwilliamw

Overall a great experience, this company seemed to have their routine down and were very structured. Our float on the lower section went by slightly faster than we had hoped but had plenty of kid safe rapids and the kids were allowed to get out and swim at one point. (Quickly). Our guide Ashley barely spoke which made our trip very sleepy. She did her job of handling the trip safely but that’s about all. We saw that most of the other guides were trying to have fun, joke, and interact with their guests. We would use SMO again in the future and maybe even try the upper section as well.

dklawler

This was our second rafting trip. We had a blast. We felt safe and the guides are awesome and great sense of humor. Thank you!
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-03 17:36
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