Upper Pigeon River: Whitewater Rafting Smokies Vacations
4.7
19 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.
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
(19 Ratings)
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Traveldrei
Jun 1, 2024
100% amazing fun, friendly and awesome - First and foremost let me start off by saying I was completely terrified to do this. The second we stepped onto the property, I knew I was going to love it. Super friendly and welcoming staff. Our guide Andy was 100 million times fantastic. I can not thank him enough for being so fun. He really loves what he does and it shows. I recommend this location for a great time and for fast fun humor!
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Klhornfeck
May 28, 2024
Amazing Day on the Pigeon River! - What a great experience! I was able to do both the lower and upper Pigeon River in one day. Every staff member at NOA was personable and knowledgable. I not only had a fun time riding the rapids, I also learned a lot about the river and the history of this beautiful area. Ask for Elisabeth, Sarah or Keaton - wonderful guides! I’ll definitely be back!
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Nzhlsv
May 11, 2024
Excellent experience, highly recommend you use NOC. - Good well organised trip by a bunch of very friendly knowledgeable guys. Well informed pre trip briefing. Highly recommended!
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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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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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