What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 1 hour and a half.

Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: We are located near Downtown Hartford, TN.

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Scenic Floats on the Pigeon River with Big Creek Expeditions

★★★★⯨ 4.8

1 hour and a half

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Overview

As the Pigeon River comes out of the steeper parts of the gorge it calms down a bit. Beginning at our outpost, the Lower Section of the Pigeon River is perfect for those looking for a scenic float trip of the Smoky Mountains. Ages 3 and up. Experience is not required, and each raft will have one of our professional guides.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Necessary equipment, including a PFD (aka life jacket), helmet and paddle.

✗ Not Included

Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

If you have a thirst for adventure and have dreamed of paddling down a river with your friends, family or group through the Smoky Mountains, this is the trip for you. Experience the Great Smoky Mountains in a whole new way, with panoramic views of ancient mountains, thrilling rapids that will leave you soaking wet, and an immersive experience that will keep you smiling from ear to ear.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

We are located near Downtown Hartford, TN

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End Point

We are located near Downtown Hartford, TN

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Good to Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age: 3 years old
Guests will then meet their personal guide and recieve the necessary equipment,
Including a PFD (aka life jacket), helmet and paddle.
After your guide double-checks to make sure all equipment is fitted properly, guests then hop on our bus for a short 10-minute ride to the launching point for your trip.
All guest must have secured shoes on, NO FLIP FLOPS / NO BARE FEET

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Special Instructions

• Big Creek Expeditions Rafting Outpost
• Address: 3671 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753
Make sure that everyone in your group has secured shoes on, NO FLIP FLOPS / NO BARE FEET!
• Shortly after the check-in time, you and your group will receive a brief orientation talk that covers some of the basics of rafting.
• Guests will then meet their personal guide and receive the necessary equipment, including a PFD (aka life jacket), helmet and paddle.
• After your guide double-checks to make sure all equipment is fitted properly,
• guests then take a short walk down to the river where their raft awaits. After the trip, guests hop on our bus for a short 10-minute ride back to our outpost.