3 Groups Who Will Love River Rafting in Gatlinburg This Summer
Summer has officially arrived in the Smoky Mountains and with it, the long-awaited arrival of warm days filled with sunshine that are just waiting to be put to good use. Groups of all kinds come from near and far to spend time in the Smokies each year, and they are always in search of new and exciting ways to create lasting bonds and memories together. We think that one great way to accomplish that is by heading into the great outdoors and going river rafting in Gatlinburg on the Pigeon River! Check out the reasons we believe these 3 specific groups below will love river rafting in Gatlinburg during their vacation in the Smokies this summer:
1. Families
It is widely known that the Smoky Mountains rank as a top destination for families year after year, and for those planning to visit in the warmer seasons, going river rafting in Gatlinburg should be on the top of your list of things to do! Whether you’re here with young children or traveling with a group of teens, river rafting in Gatlinburg is a fun and exciting activity that you can’t experience just anywhere in the country, and definitely don’t want to miss out on. Going rafting offers an awesome reprieve from the summer heat, and it’s a great challenge. Whether you’re a first-timer or experienced rafter, we have three different rafting trips available (Lower River, Upper River and Upper Pigeon Extreme) that will meet your needs and ensure everyone has a great time!
2. Athletes
With the many new sporting complexes and training facilities that have recently opened in the Smoky Mountain area, it’s no surprise to that plenty of athletes of all ages are coming to the Smokies with their families for tournaments or the like and turning their stay into a vacation. We know that all athletes love a good challenge, and river rafting in Gatlinburg most definitely provides that – especially the upper and upper extreme trips – as well as the combination hiking and paddling trips. Paddle your way through 6.5 miles of class 3 and class 4 rapids on our Upper Pigeon River trip that’ll put even the toughest athlete’s stamina and athleticism to the test.
3. Corporate Retreats
If your company’s employees are headed to the Smoky Mountain area for some training and team building, why not venture into the great outdoors for a little extra fun? Many corporate retreats involve spending a significant amount of time learning about one another, building trust and creating a team-driven environment, and we can’t think of a better or more fun way to do that than by going river rafting in Gatlinburg with your team! Even inexperienced rafters can learn a lot about one another on the Lower Pigeon River trip, and to enhance the experience even further, check out our rafting and ziplining combination trip! We also offer great discounted rates for groups of 10 or more, so be sure to check out our group information page for more details.
How to Book Your Trip
Our rafting trips take place Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday starting at 11 a.m., and run every 30 minutes until 5 p.m. If your group has decided it would like to go river rafting in Gatlinburg, please make reservations online ahead of time so we can be sure you get the best experience possible! We look forward to taking you out on the river soon!
