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Rafting in the Smokies


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 57 attractions in Gatlinburg
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Attraction type: Tour
Address: P.O. Box 592 Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Tel: 800-PRO-RAFT

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5 of 5 stars
Hartford_Bears   6 contributions
Hartford TN
Nov 16, 2009

Rafting in the smokies offers exceptional service, fun and the best value for your dollar. Their guides love what they do, are highly skilled and make the experience one to remember for years. remember to tip your guide. more

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5 of 5 stars
ntenftrvl   6 contributions
Indiana
Sep 27, 2009

This was the highlight to our first vacation in 23 years. The staff was friendly and FUNNEE!! Clark was our guide and he made sure we had the full experience. He kept us safe and prepared us for the "big one". Thank you Clark,we will be back and hope you will take us "rollin on the river". The pictures told... more

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5 of 5 stars
gingerriss   13 contributions
mentor
Sep 24, 2009

I can not even begin to say how WONDERFUL this was. The best part of the whole entire trip was the staff. I laughed so hard at all there jokes and fun stories..it was amazing more

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1 of 5 stars
Kathy426   1 contribution
Illinois
Sep 21, 2009

We booked a white water rafting trip this summer with Raftinginthesmokies.com. There were 6 people plus our guide in the raft. Our psyco guide dumped us in the river TWICE in number 2 rapids. Three people the first time, and five people the second time. There were at least 14 other rafts taking the same trip and no one else... more

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5 of 5 stars
dcw6769   1 contribution
Sandersville, GA
Aug 28, 2009

White water rafting on the Pigeon River near Gatlinburg is a must. It is a wonderful way to spend a day with your family. It is about a 45 minute drive from Gatllinburg but it is well worth it.This was my daughters first rafting trip. She took one of her friends. They are both 11 and after the vacation was... more

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5 of 5 stars
Jerubi   2 contributions
Cincinnati, OH
Aug 18, 2009

The raft trip was, in it's totality, an extremely enjoyable experience! The rafting was fun and not overly challenging. Having a great boatman like Oscar, our guide, made it very "comfortable". Not only was the length of the raft trip just about perfect, but the processing of all the people who were there to go rafting was handled very efficiently.... more

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5 of 5 stars
dadcando   2 contributions
Crystal Lake, IL
Aug 17, 2009

We had 14 people and everyone had a great time in two boats. Our guides were Elise and Chris S. and they were very good with the kids and made the trip extra fun. The youngest was 9, and the oldest was 45. The rapids were good but not too crazy. We can't wait to come back and do it... more

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5 of 5 stars
johnfesp   1 contribution
Louisiana
Aug 17, 2009

This was a great rafting trip - easy to book online, easy to find from Gatlinburg, super-friendly raft guides, fun, and reasonably priced. The one downside was waiting for the bus to leave once we arrived and checked in. We bussed to the take off point on the N.C. state line. There were calm points in the river where the... more

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5 of 5 stars
superjulesrn   14 contributions
Upstate, NY
Aug 17, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We rafted August 11, 2009. You will see many advertisements for Whitewater Rafting while staying in the Smokies but this one takes the cake!!! This company is very experienced and their guides make you feel safe and secure while scooting down the river. Quick tip, try not to get the first run of the day (I.E. 11am) to allow the... more

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5 of 5 stars
LaCokes   1 contribution
Sandusky
Aug 16, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My family enjoyed a morning trip down the Upper Pigeon River in east Tennessee. We choose the "Rafting in the Smokies" company to take us down the river. This company was very professional and experienced guides. My family member all on their first whitewater rafting trip felt safe and enjoyed the experience. Super fun! Great Company! more

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Rafting in the Smokies Address

P.O. Box 592, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Tel: 800-PRO-RAFT