About This Tour
Your unique, guided Whitewater Rafting expedition awaits! We offer premium adventures, catering each trip to our guests' experience level and ideal adventure type, from serene to Xtreme. Raft with our "Rat Pack" on the Pigeon River - #1 Whitewater Rafting destination in the United States. Our Upper Pigeon expedition features five miles of scenic river with rapids ranging from class III to IV and refreshing swimming holes to enjoy along the way. Surrounded by the beauty and grandeur of the Cherokee National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains, the Upper Pigeon River combines racing rapids with natural beauty to bring you the excitement of rafting in the Smoky Mountains.
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Upper Pigeon Adventure | Smoky Mountain River Rat Suitable for ages 8+. No experience necessary. >>For extra availability and trip times, call 865-448-8888 or visit AtTheRat.com
Upper Pigeon Adventure | Smoky Mountain River Rat Suitable for ages 8+. No experience necessary. >>For extra availability and trip times, call 865-448-8888 or visit AtTheRat.com
Upper Pigeon Adventure | Smoky Mountain River Rat Suitable for ages 8+. No experience necessary. >>For extra availability and trip times, call 865-448-8888 or visit AtTheRat.com
Upper Pigeon Adventure | Smoky Mountain River Rat Suitable for ages 8+. No experience necessary. >>For extra availability and trip times, call 865-448-8888 or visit AtTheRat.com
Upper Pigeon Adventure | Smoky Mountain River Rat Suitable for ages 8+. No experience necessary. >>For extra availability and trip times, call 865-448-8888 or visit AtTheRat.com
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Meeting Point
You MUST arrive 30 minutes before your trip time. Note that our 5:00PM trip can't be delayed as the dam stops releasing water after that final trip time. Meet us at the River Rat Whitewater Rafting Outpost in Hartford and we will take care of everything else from there! See you soon!
Special Instructions
Be sure to arrive 30 minutes before your trip time to check in. Visit AtTheRat.com and read our Frequently Asked Questions page so you are fully prepared for what to expect before, during, and after your adventure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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