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Upper Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting
Nantahala Outdoor Center
4.8
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kaylapL2256TP
80 days ago
The trip was great we had a great guide named Paul. I actually fell in and he jumped into action so fast one of the best experiences I've ever experienced honestly. I would definitely recommend and do this again at this beautiful location... beautiful site. Welcoming and joyful guides. Over all 10/10.
Tips: always listen to your guide and make sure safety gear is on properly and have fun but most importantly be aware.
A cornerstone of Smokies vacations, the Pigeon is the closest whitewater rafting tour to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Duration2 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Additional Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- NOC provides all the necessary river gear and equipment.
A cornerstone of Smokies vacations, the Pigeon is the closest whitewater rafting tour to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Duration2 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Additional Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- NOC provides all the necessary river gear and equipment.
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kaylapL2256TP
The trip was great we had a great guide named Paul. I actually fell in and he jumped into action so fast one of the best experiences I've ever experienced honestly. I would definitely recommend and do this again at this beautiful location... beautiful site. Welcoming and joyful guides. Over all 10/10.
Tips: always listen to your guide and make sure safety gear is on properly and have fun but most importantly be aware.
KLHornfeck
Amazing experience! Terrific guides made the experience really fun! Beautiful scenery and challenging rapids make it an unforgettable experience. Ask for Elisabeth as your guide!
COLadyRoadWarrior
We enjoyed our time on the Upper Pigeon with guide Sarah, who was also the lead guide / trip coordinator / narrator. She had a giddy for what she does for a living. The Upper Pigeon is short but sweet. NOC guides ensure you when fun and stay safe.
Sarah S
My husband, my kids (11 and 15), and I went white water rafting for the first time with NOC on the Upper Pigeon River. We loved it. Our guide, Sarah, was fun, personable, and professional. The company is focused on safety and we all felt comfortable. The rapids were better than I expected and we would definitely take this trip again!
2thdoc33133
We've been whitewater rafting in many places across the USA, including the Nantahala with this same NOC outfitter. Hartford is a "blink and you'll miss it" tiny town, but you'd never think that, if you saw the NOC facilities there. We were impressed with the large spread, check-in area with table to fill out paperwork and store, as well as the bath house for after rafting showering and change of clothes.
They have a small theater where they review all the essentials, take all questions and even show a short tutorial video. Their guides are all very energetic, knowledgeable and clearly love their jobs. Mark was our guide and he was terrific. The equipment is all top notch and they go all out to accommodate their clients. The runs we did were fun, but there were many challenging ones. That said, kids and novices can still safely take this trip. We've used NOC twice before in 1997 and 1999, and this third time was just as good. I highly recommend this excursion and NOC.