Rafting in the Smokies

813 East Parkway (321 North), Gatlinburg, TN 37738

800-776-7238

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Whitewater Rafting with Rafting in the Smokies

Come Have Too Much Fun with Rafting in the Smokies

Choose a Raft, Zip & Rope Vacation Package

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Ranked #3 of 11 tours in Gatlinburg

102 Reviews

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Owner description: Inspired Fun in the Great Smoky Mountains! Offering whitewater rafting, family float trips, ziplines, a challenging ropes course, Pigeon River fishing...... more » Owner description: Inspired Fun in the Great Smoky Mountains! Offering whitewater rafting, family float trips, ziplines, a challenging ropes course, Pigeon River fishing trips, horseback riding, and a Geocache location. VACATION PACKAGES FOR AFFORDABLE SMOKY MOUNTAIN FUN! Come play with us and then enjoy the rest of your day on our Family Adventure Island with complimentary picnic tables, grills, walking trail, and family playground. We are a one stop-adventure-shop serving ages 3 and up. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. 34 years of rafting experience. Restrictions may apply. Raft with the office Rafting in the Smokies!

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102 reviews from our community

evereadi

Columbus, Ohio

1 review

1 helpful vote

“NO MEMORIES”

Reviewed 16 January 2012

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The trip itself was great.......of course there is a but!!!! Our guide was not very friendly and seemed to be ready to get trip over as soon as possible. Of course since you are rafting you cannot take pictures; but the company (Rafting in the Smokies) takes pictures just like most of the attractions in Gatlinburg do. However the cost... More

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Tobykinz

Lexington, Kentucky

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12 reviews

2 helpful votes

“Good as far as Smoky Mtn rafting goes”

Reviewed 13 December 2011

This was a fun trip for a good price. Our guide was very pleasant and fun. We got to swim in the river for a little bit towards the end of the trip. The rapids were very fun. I'm sure that we will come again. More

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Thanks for posting your review of Rafting in the Smokies, Tobykinz. We are so glad you had a good time with us. We hope to see you again in 2012! Don't forget that after rafting, you are also welcome to enjoy our complimentary Adventure Island that offers picnic tables, charcoal grill, playground and walking path. More

NinjaGirl_11

Cincinnati, Ohio

1 review

“Awesome Time”

Reviewed 28 November 2011

My husband and I had a great time with Rafting in the Smokies. It was our first time rafting and I really didn’t know what to expect, but we had a blast. Our guide, Zach, was nice, fun and very knowledgeable about the river and the general area and ensured we had a great time. The only thing I would... More

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Yeah!! We strive to make rafting the highlight of everyone's trip and are thrilled that it was for you. Thanks, Ninja_Girl11 for taking the time to post. We are already working on the additional zip lines, so you'll have even more fun when you come back this summer. Maybe you'll try the ropes challenge course this year? Thanks again for... More

Monicakt

Baton Rouge, LA

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5 reviews

“Fun!”

Reviewed 22 November 2011

It was definitely worth it! Make sure you get a coupon before purchasing. There are several discount coupons around town. The guide was so energetic and fun. The bus ride was very entertaining More

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Thanks, Monicakt, for rafting with us and taking the time to post your review. We are thrilled that you had a great time. Right now, we are offering Gift Certificates for the upcoming season. Purchase a rafting or float trip with zipline package, and get our ropes course for free! It's a big discount and even better than one of... More

Leah G

Omaha

1 review

“Not Bad, But Not Great”

Reviewed 10 November 2011

The ziplines were a joke. We were told we would be on the ziplines for an hour. It took 15 minutes or less and then we had to wait 3 hours for our raft trip because the reservationist gave us incorrect information. The raft trip was fine - but the water wasn't that difficult to navigate - a bit of... More

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Thank you for making us aware of your experience. I am really sorry if we didn't meet your expectations. I'm sure this was a pure human error as far as the delay between your zipline and rafting trips. In the summer when we are busy we have to allow a little bit more time in between (definitely not 3 hrs?)... More

ctinaluca

East Lansing, MI

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23 reviews

10 helpful votes

“Fun...Fun...Fun!”

Reviewed 13 October 2011

How can you go wrong. Tennessee..White water rafting= a totally rewarding and invigorating experience. My fiance and I went rafting last spring and had a blast. The people are professional, nice, and very enthusiastic. My fiance is not a strong swimmer and our raft leader provided support which help ease his nerves. We can't wait to go back! More

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Thanks so much for your comments, ctinaluca. We can't wait til you come back again too! See you for the 2012 season of whitewater fun!! More

Halobabe99

Lexington, Kentucky

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12 reviews

“zip & ropes”

Reviewed 3 October 2011

It was unseasonably cold when we went, so we didn't want to get wet rafting...so we did the rope challenge course & ziplining...OMG! It was so cool! the ropes are definitely a challenge! We only did levels 1 & 2 & it was SCAREY!!! Our teen did a few parts of Level 3, but you have to be in tip... More

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So glad you enjoyed our ziplines and ropes course! When you come back rafting next season, maybe you'll tackle those last two ropes challenges? For those that want to raft in any weather, we do offer splash suits to keep you dry and have wet suits available for added warmth. It's great family fun and we are so glad you... More

jdm0325

perry Georgia, USA

2 reviews

“Rafting in the Smokies is a great family adventure”

Reviewed 26 September 2011

We took our second trip with Rafting in the Smokies in June 2011. This included me and my wife, along with my son (15), and two daughters (17 & 19). We were on the upper Pigeon River, which has category 3,4, and 5 rapids. This is a great trip, and this time I did not fall into the water, so... More

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darlaabigail

Alexander City, Alabama

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8 reviews

“Add this one to your book of memories! Don't miss it!”

Reviewed 22 September 2011

Explore the most action packed five miles of whitewater rafting in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. This section of river is a great intermediate trip with class III & IV rapids. The river's scenery is just as dramatic as its rapids. On this section of river, yo will raft past the Smoky mountain National Park, Cherokee National Forest, Martha Sundquist... More

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Navid008

Laval, Canada

1 review

“One of the best attractions you'll visit, in other words a DEFINITE MUST TRY!!”

Reviewed 12 September 2011

This has to be the best thing i have done while being at Gatlinburg, the attraction itself was fantastic. Had a wonderful time rafting in the smokies not only because it was my first time, but also because my guide was a bit of a joker. He liked to scare us since he knew it was our first time through... More

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