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Rafting in the Smokies

813 East Parkway (321 North), Gatlinburg, TN 37738
800-776-7238
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Ranked #2 of 22 activities in Gatlinburg
Type: Water Sports
Owner description: Inspired Fun in the Great Smoky Mountains! Offering whitewater rafting, family float trips, ziplines, a challenging ropes course, horseback riding,... more » Owner description: Inspired Fun in the Great Smoky Mountains! Offering whitewater rafting, family float trips, ziplines, a challenging ropes course, 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 best: Rafting in the Smokies! « less
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Augusta, Georgia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Our first time white water rafting so we weren't sure what to expect. LANCE was our guide and he explained everything clearly but made it fun. He was VERY experienced and gave us lots of tips and tricks that made the ride fun! Will def be back for more rafting next year!

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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Our group of 13, including 8 kids ages 10-16, had a fantastic experience rafting the Little Pigeon River in June 2013. Our guides, Lance, John Gass, and Alex, were all excellent and really made the trip enjoyable. I was a little nervous starting out, but Lance was a very experienced guide who quickly made me feel at ease. I would... More

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Abita Springs, Louisiana
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We had a great time, would definitely recommend! Our guide was Durango and he was informative, helpful and funny. It was our first time, but won't be our last! Our kids are 8, 11, and 14 and we all had a blast. The scenery was beautiful along the road to the location, and of course, along the river. This was... More

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San Antonio, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

My adult daughter, her friend and I took our first ever rafting trip. Since I am 73, we chose the lower river excursion. The company had good reviews, indicating it was safe for seniors and youngsters alike. The experience was fantastic, due in part to our wonderful guide, Daniel. He was very knowledgeable about the river and the area, and... More

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Portage, Indiana
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

My friends and I had an excellent time on our rafting trip. Our guide Scott was awesome! He was very professional and also very informative, not only about the sport but also about the history of the river. I would recommend Rafting In The Smokies to anyone in the area. Next time I visit TN I will definitely go again... More

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Chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Had an excellent time with Rafting in the Smokies. We were running late coming from Pigeon Forge but they waited for our group of three cars. We were split into three groups and my group was paired with Lance. We had a blast an will definitely being rafting again. Lance was extremely knowledgeable and pushed us on the river The... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

I took my high school age Girl Scout troop on the upper section trip with Rafting in the Smokies and I would highly recommend them! Our guide, Lisa, was awesome and very professional. I had rafted with this company about 5 years ago with my family, so I felt very comfortable going with them again with my troop. Most of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

It was fun, but I wish there were more class 4 rapids! Our guide Durango was awesome! Everything is well organized and they seem to care about customers safety.

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Hilliard, Ohio
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We were not sure what to expect because we had been warned that the Mondays are usually low water days. It was the only day we could do it so we signed up anyway. WOW! God gave us lots of rain and high water! The rapids were awesome and our guide was FANTASTIC (Daniel). We couldn't have asked for a... More

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Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Awesome! This is an amazing trip down the pigeon river. The water is cold, the scenery is great and the rapids are incredible. Make sure you ask or Darrell as your guide. Very knowledgeable and knows how to handle the river. Best time you can have on water!

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