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Scenic Floats on the Pigeon River with Big Creek Expeditions

Recommended by 96% of travelers
Hartford, USA
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the beauty of a Pigeon River rafting trip without the big thrills on this peaceful float down the river’s lower section. Not only is this kid-friendly tour a great option for families with kids aged three and older, but it’s also the perfect chance to relax and admire beautiful Blue Mountain scenery.
  • Lower Pigeon River rafting tour is a peaceful getaway
  • Each raft has a guide to lead you down the river
  • Kid-friendly adventure for ages three and up
  • No experience necessary to participate

What's Included

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 3671 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753, USA

    We are located near Downtown Hartford, TN

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.3:30 pm

Itinerary

1

3671 Hartford Rd

3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum age: 3 years old
  • Guests will then meet their personal guide and recieve the necessary equipment,
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • All guest must have secured shoes on, NO FLIP FLOPS / NO BARE FEET
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

J_T
I highly recommend this for anyone traveling to the area. We had people in our party from 4 to 73 and everyone had a blast. Our guide Caeden was knowledgeable and fun.

Reviews

4.8
based on 67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Just book it!

J_T, Jul 2025
I highly recommend this for anyone traveling to the area. We had people in our party from 4 to 73 and everyone had a blast. Our guide Caeden was knowledgeable and fun.

Rafting in the smokies

Lisa_S, Jun 2024
We had a laid back and knowledge guide. Humorous as well. It wasn't a pressured or stressful trip. Informative info

Fun time

Chuck_D, Jun 2024
Fun time. Great crew. Category 2 & 3 rapids. Got wet, yay! I would definitely use them again. Nice gift shop too.

Everyone enjoyed the...

Diana_D, Aug 2023
Everyone enjoyed the scenic float. Very kid friendly and the guides were great! At the end there was an opportunity for the older kids to jump off and do some swimming which they very much enjoyed !

Great time.

Jacqueline_C, Jul 2022
My family and I had a great time in the river! Our guide was very nice and friendly. I recommend it.

Great family memories made on a wet adventure!

Jacqueline_S, Jul 2022
We ranged in age from 4-75 and everyone agreed that this was an awesome experience! Our guides were fantastic and even filled large squirt guns for our kids to shoot at the other rafts which was a riot.

Awesome experience

Dennis_C, Jul 2022
Was a bit nervous but staff made us very comfortable. It was beautiful and our guide was awesome. Great experience with captain chaos.

Perfect intro to rafting for our kids

Jason_F, Jul 2018
Our boys are 8 and 10 and this was a perfect intro for them. Our guide, Stoney, was energetic, fun, and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone!

At the sign-up we were advised that...

stanley c, Jul 2016
At the sign-up we were advised that the tour upgrade for Class II and III would give more thrills. That will come with our return visit. The Lower Pigeon was scenic and provided a couple of nice swims outside the raft.

It was an awesome trip! Aeron was...

Ryan T, Jul 2016
It was an awesome trip! Aeron was great! We signed up for the Scenic Floats on the Lower Section but they made a mistake putting us on the Upper Section. I have my parents who are in their mid 70s in the group. We all enjoyed the trip. Great mistake!

From $46.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 52 days in advance.