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Upper Pigeon River: Premier Whitewater Rafting Experience
4.9
575 Ratings
Hartford
The Pigeon River Gorge traverses the Smoky Mountains from North Carolina to Tennessee in an east to west direction. The Upper Section of this river provides one of the most frequented rafting experiences in the U.S, serving as an excellent initiation to whitewater adventures.
The Pigeon River Gorge traverses the Smoky Mountains from North Carolina to Tennessee in an east to west direction. The Upper Section of this river provides one of the most frequented rafting experiences in the U.S, serving as an excellent initiation to whitewater adventures.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pigeon River - The Pigeon River gorge slices from the east to the west through the Smoky Mountains, transitioning from North Carolina to Tennessee. It provides those on the water with sweeping vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains and a refreshing escape from the summer warmth.
- Big Creek Expeditions - The premier rafting adventure on the Upper…
- Pigeon River - The Pigeon River gorge slices from the east to the west through the Smoky Mountains, transitioning from North Carolina to Tennessee. It provides those on the water with sweeping vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains and a refreshing escape from the summer warmth.
- Big Creek Expeditions - The premier rafting adventure on the Upper Pigeon River is found near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. Just a 45-minute journey will bring you to Big Creek Expeditions. Here, you and your companions will create enduring memories while savoring the Great Smoky Mountains in their truest form—out in nature.
What's Included
- Equipment provided: life jacket, helmet, paddle
- Equipment provided: life jacket, helmet, paddle
What's Not Included
- Lunch and Snacks are not included
- Lunch and Snacks are not included
Additional Information
- 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.
- 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.
Location
3671 Hartford Rd
Hartford Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(575 Ratings)
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Donna
Aug 15, 2025
Absolutely Amazing! - We had a blast white water rafting. Our tour guide was Steve he was great. We would definitely go back to Big Creek Expeditions!
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822bejinb
Jul 31, 2025
River rafting - It was a really good experience as first timers and our guide GILLY was really friendly and informative I would recommend this location for everyone
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Allisonmq274mb
Jul 27, 2025
Great time !! Will definitely come back again on our next visit. We had so much fun ! - The views were amazing. The facility clean and safe . We took two trips one on the upper and lower river both guides …Bailey and Matti were awesome. They were informative, helpful and fun . We had a wonderful time from start to finish . All the staff is friendly.
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228ilener
Jul 24, 2025
Family fun experience - The entire experience was fantastic. The staff was competent and personable. The facilities were top notch and the rafting was fun and exciting. I would definitely go again.
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669reeseh
Jul 23, 2025
- Darryl U was an excellent guide for whitewater rafting! He gave us a lot of information about the area which was quite interesting! It was a very fun experience and the rapids were perfect for families with little kids!
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Flavelc
Jul 17, 2025
- Our first time rafting and we loved it ! Our guide Daryl U. was the best ! We will definitely go again the next time we are in Tennessee
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G5348qrkarenb
Jul 13, 2025
Great Fun on Big Creek! - We did several trips with this company and each of them were tons of fun! The Lower Water trip was great for the younger ones and also the teens who were hesitant about the high water! The High Water trips were awesome! Our guides Gilly and Darrell U were absolutely the BEST!!!
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Leslie_c
Aug 9, 2025
Experience was OK but not as advertised - It wasn’t nearly as long as advertised but still fun. We were only on water for 40 min and advertised as 1.5 hr which was disappointing.
Expect to wear close toed shoes which will get soaked unless want to pay $18 for a pair or water shoes.
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Lorrieh545
Aug 11, 2025
waste of money! - first, I would say that the people work in there were very friendly, but what I experienced was far from Whitewater rafting. and I chose the higher level so I can experience all that the river has unfortunately we had two little drops of fun the rest I felt like I was floating on a lazy river. I was so disappointed. I really wanted my family to experience the fun of Whitewater rafting, but this just wasn’t it please don’t waste your money.
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Slynn052477
Jul 30, 2025
Was not fun at all. - It was not fun at all. Our tour guide was boring. I was so ready for it to be over. There was nothing adventures about this company
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