Hartford Tours

Get your adrenaline pumping during your time in the Smoky Mountains on a whitewater rafting adventure. Join a small group on the Upper Pigeon River and navigate class III and IV rapids with a river guide. Enjoy a thrilling ride down the rapids surrounded by the green landscapes of the Smokies and Cherokee National Forest.

Take to the water for an adrenaline-fuelled white water rafting adventure along the Pigeon River. Enjoy spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains as you paddle through the gorge, tackle thrilling Class III and IV rapids such as ‘Snapdragon’ and ‘Powerhouse’, and perhaps jump in to cool off with a swim.

Get your adrenaline pumping and spend your day navigating rapids on the Upper Pigeon River in Tennessee. Meet your guide and group at your chosen tour time and gear up for your river adventure. Navigate class III and IV rapids with your seasoned guide as you paddle through the Great Smoky Mountains and Cherokee State Parks.

No need to travel far to take this thrilling Pigeon River white-water rafting tour, which departs from a central location right by Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg—one of the closest put-ins in the area. As the lengthiest rafting trip on the Pigeon River, this excursion is perfect for thrill seekers, while a guide on every raft makes it appropriate for rafters of all experience levels.

Rafting on the Upper Pigeon River in Tennessee gives you a lasting adrenaline rush without leaving anyone out. First-time white-water rafters and kids 8 and up are welcome to join in on the fun—your guide makes sure you’re taken care of as you get soaked powering over Class III to IV rapids.

Bring the little ones along on this Lower Pigeon River float from Gatlinburg. You get all the fun of a relaxing day out on the river, but without any of the rapids that can pose safety risks for young children or non-swimmers. Kids as young as three welcome on this family-friendly river float.

Prepare to get wet on an exciting Smoky Mountain rafting adventure down the Pigeon River. Even if it’s your first time, grab a paddle and navigate dozens of class I and II rapids that offer plenty of splashes and thrills but are perfect for beginners. The closest rafting to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, this 2-hour afternoon trip makes a great addition to any Smoky Mountain family vacation.

A cornerstone of Smokies vacations, the Pigeon is the closest whitewater rafting tour to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

If you want to head down river, but don’t want to go white-water rafting, this Lower Pigeon River Scenic Family Floating Experience from Hartford is a great pick. Float easily down six miles (9.7 kilometers) of class I and class II rapids as you take in stunning views of Tennessee. Plus, your equipment is provided for you to make for a smooth time.

Enjoy a thrilling day out on the Pigeon River with this private guided whitewater rafting tour. Meet in Hartford for a safety briefing, the head to the river to tackle 5 miles (8 kilometers) of class III to class IV rapids, with scenic views of the Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains along the way. No experience necessary.

Experience the beauty of a Pigeon River rafting trip without the big thrills on this peaceful float down the river’s lower section. Not only is this kid-friendly tour a great option for families with kids aged three and older, but it’s also the perfect chance to relax and admire beautiful Blue Mountain scenery.

Spring is a beautiful time in The Great Smoky Mountains. The vegetation returns, the buds bloom in the Smoky Mountains, and there’s no better way to experience the view than rafting down the mighty Upper Pigeon River. Between Labor Day and Memorial Day we are no longer guaranteed dam release on the Pigeon River. This doesn’t mean we do not raft the river, it just means that we are rafting at natural river flows which can be unpredictable. You may discover the rush and excitement of class 3 and 4 rapids or you may enjoy a serene, peaceful scenic trip while rafting between the Great Smoky Mountains and Cherokee national forest. Just ask our staff what the river looks like that day, and we’ll let you know.

Take a thrilling ride down the Lower Pigeon River on a whitewater rafting tour from Hartford. Join your guide and navigate Class I and II rapids which provide small splashes of fun, perfect for children and first-time rafters. Float through the Great Smoky Mountains and Cherokee National Forests and enjoy scenic views from your raft.

Minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this zipline adventure gets you zooming through one of the most beautiful forests in the country. At 2,400 feet long, you’ll get plenty of time to marvel at the Pigeon River and beyond, jumping from zipline to sky bridge and back—an adrenaline adventure for all ages.

You won't find another Rafting adventure like this in the Smokies! Our specialized Xtreme raft plus our world-class guides allows you to enter each rapid with more agility and control, so you are sure to get wet and feel the full excitement of every rapid. This is the ultimate way to raft in the Smokies! Each X-Boat hold up to four rafters plus your experienced guide. Have more than 4 people? We will send you in multiple boats at the same time. Enjoy the adrenaline rushes while rafting through the stunning beauty of the Cherokee National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains.