Rafting in the Smokies
Rafting in the Smokies
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River Rafting & TubingZipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Inspired Fun in the Great Smoky Mountains! Offering whitewater rafting, family float trips, ziplines, a challenging ropes course, and rock climbing wall. 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. 44 years of rafting experience. Restrictions may apply. Raft with the best: Rafting in the Smokies!
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kyliemiller
Auburn, IN86 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We went on this trip for our anniversary and it was so fun! Our guide Robert was perfect and full of energy, we had a blast with him. All of the staff was friendly and welcoming, would definitely recommend for anyone in the area looking to white water raft.
Written October 30, 2023
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Thanks for your kind review, Kylie! So glad you were able to join us for such a special occasion!
Written November 1, 2023
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Jeannie O
Matteson, IL1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
We had a great time. Lauren was our guide. It was my husband's 65th birthday and our 41st anniversary. Great way to show we still got it😀
Written October 12, 2023
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Thanks for the awesome review, Jeannie! So glad to hear you had a great time with Lauren for your special occasions.
Written October 25, 2023
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Geno B
Newburgh, IN6 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Great trip! While the water was down, our guide still did a great job navigating us through the river. I would definitely recommend them for future trips!
Written September 25, 2023
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Thanks so much for your positive review, 210genob! We're so glad your adventure was one for the memory books - we hope to see you and your crew again soon!
Written October 4, 2023
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Justin N
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We had the most amazing time white water rafting with the Rafting in the Smokies group! Their team was very accommodating, friendly & helpful. Everyone was super professional. They made the check-in super easy. After getting outfitted in gear, we met our guide, Terrel. He is the best rafting guide - very knowledgeable and helpful. He made our rafting trip the best experience for me and my 2 sons. The weather and water was incredible! We had smiles on our faces the entire time. We loved having Terrel as our guide and all the super nice folks that helped us getting checked in. We appreciate your patience and hospitality. This white water rafting trip was the best part of our trip - hands down. Thank you again! We loved it!
Written September 5, 2023
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Thanks so much for your positive review, justinnC6839LZ! We're so happy to hear that your guide Terrel was a blast to adventure with! We're glad your adventure was one for the memory books - we hope to see you and your crew again soon!
Written September 5, 2023
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judie1967
Omaha, Nebraska86 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We had a great time. Katie was our guide. I have a hearing problem and I had to leave my aid and cochlear behind and she was very considerate. We found the whole experience great! Had our 9 & 12 year old granddaughters with us. Nervous as was their first time. They loved it!
Written August 30, 2023
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We're so happy to hear that your guide Katie was a blast to adventure with! We hope you get the chance to adventure with us again soon, judie1967!
Written September 1, 2023
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Gracie99uk
UK1,218 contributions
Aug 2023
We, family of three, rode with a family of four so two couples and three kids aged 13, 12 & 10. Our guide, Laelee, was great and ensured we all felt safe. We navigated class III and IV rapids and there was also an opportunity for a quick dip in the river. We loved it!!
Written August 25, 2023
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Thanks so much for your positive review, Gracie99uk! We're so glad your adventure was one for the memory books - we hope to see you and your crew again soon!
Written September 1, 2023
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Nitin Mehra
Chicago, IL27 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Wow wow wow!! The adventure was spectacular and totally worth the money! Kids loved it and it is a MUST do!!
Written August 23, 2023
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Thanks so much for your positive review, nitinmehra2017! We're so glad your adventure was one for the memory books - we hope to see you and your crew again soon!
Written September 1, 2023
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laceykg
House Springs, MO21 contributions
Really enjoyed the experience - wish we had done the upper river, but it was a good first time experience for our boys and helped build their confidence. Would definitely use this company in the future.
Written August 18, 2023
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So glad to hear that your crew had an epic time on the river, laceykg! We hope to see you for another rafting adventure soon!
Written August 22, 2023
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Zane
McMinnville, TN106 contributions
This was our fourth down this river with this company. Is ALWAYS a blast! Denny was our guide this time, was funny and great like every guide we've had. Suggest this for about anyone,it is just pure fun.
Written August 17, 2023
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We're so happy to hear that your guide Danny was a blast to adventure with! We hope you get the chance to adventure with us again soon, Zaney13!
Written August 22, 2023
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Sharon R
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Friends
Our white water rafting experience didn't go as planned. About 15 minutes in I had a panic attack, I have never had one before. Chad went above and beyond to get me to safety, and I will forever be grateful for him. It was a situation that could have ended badly but Chad had complete control. Although I didn't have the experience that I had hoped for my cousins continued on and loved every second of it!!! Thanks a million to our guide Chad!
Written August 15, 2023
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We're so happy to hear that your guide Chad was a blast to adventure with! We hope you get the chance to adventure with us again soon, D3041BQsharonr!
Written August 22, 2023
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Allisun G
Malvern, AR
Are there any white water rafting places open on Sunday's or Monday's? They are the two days we will be in the area and seem to be the days the places I have found are closed.
Debbie H
Largo, FL55 contributions
My hubby and son are going to go rafting..my daughter in law and myself are not adventurous. What is the 10 acre island like. Are there chairs to read and relax in by the river or should we bring our own or is it flat enough to just lay on a towel like at the beach and can we swim in the river? We are Florida ppl so dont know what the mountains are like lol...Are the a restaurant and restrooms on the island ? Any nature trails ? Thanks so much !
Jim S
Gulfport, FL45 contributions
The lower pigeon takes about 2 hours and is very calm
karianne020576
Saint Charles, IL86 contributions
Is there anywhere around to stop for lunch? Prior to our rafting trip we will be in sevierville at forbidden caverns then headed to Hartford for our rafting trip looking to eat lunch more towards Hartford, any lunch ideas?
Thanks
lisa24chevy
Sterling Heights, MI83 contributions
Yes there is, right next to the rafting landing where you sign in, change, etc. We didn't eat there but our guide said it was very good.
karianne020576
Saint Charles, IL86 contributions
How far is clingsman dome and cades cove from rafting in the smokies? Is it possible to both in one day?
Thomas G
Milner, GA94 contributions
It would be a full day.rafting and clingman done at sunset would be a good fit. Not all three
nneal530
Toledo, OH1 contribution
Has anyone done the Rafting in the Smokies Combo with ziplining and or horseback riding>?
alfarokh
Fort Lauderdale, FL11 contributions
Yes! we did rafting and horseback riding combo. It was worth it. Rafting was a very fun experience and the horseback riding was more peaceful and enjoyable. The rafting you do in a town about 45 min from Gatlinburg while the horseback riding is in Gatlinburg. There is a ticketing office in Gatlinburg where we picked up the pre-paid tickets for horseback riding. The Rafting in the Smokies person I spoke w/ on the phone to book everything explained the process and also sent a pretty detailed email.
Christina H
Walker, MI38 contributions
We are thinking about going here in August 2019. Do we need to buy tickets way ahead of time or can we do day of? There are 5 or 6 of us (2-3 adults and 3 kids 11-15). Thanks!!
emilymhuddleston
1 contribution
i would suggest doing that! it just ensures that you will have your tickets ready and you will have a specific departure time, so the earlier you book, the better chance you have of leaving when you want. i hope you decide to go and enjoy it! we had a blast and i would go back in a heartbeat!
Nicky G.
4 contributions
What is the minimum amount of people allowed per raft? We have to do separate river trips for our family vacation in Pigeon Forge this summer (adults have to be available at all times to watch the little ones!), and I only have 2-4 adults that prefer white water rafter to kayaking...Would they for sure be placed with other random people in their raft?
Bridget K
Springfield, OH2 contributions
There were 3 of us and we were placed with 2 others plus the guide.
Mayo
Ireland289 contributions
We are s family of 4 .. a very adventurous 10 year olds bit of a scaredy cat 6 year old , a scaredy mom who's not a big water fan and a dad whom is pretty adventurous.
We ate wondering if we book the lower river.. Will put 10yo be disappointed ... or should we split up and 2 of us do the lower and our 10 yo and hubby do the upper rafting... thoughts please?
Relax787082
6 contributions
The lower river is more of a family float. There is a little excitement on the lower river and so if you want to keep it a fun family affair, then do the lower together and everyone will have a blast for the first time. If you don’t mind being split up and Dad wants to push himself with 10yr old, then it will be a ride of a lifetime...but they should be good swimmers. If they don’t follow directions, well they will go in! The upper is class 3 and 4+. It’s a ton of fun and we just brought my 11 almost 12 year old this year...after my wife and I did it 2 yrs ago. The guide makes the difference and so request Staci if you do upper! Hope this helps!