Rip Roaring Adventures

Offering the best smoky mountains whitewater rafting for over 20 years! Spice up your next trip to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge Rafting the Pigeon River with our crew at Rip-Roaring Adventures. From Exciting class 3 & 4 Rapids on The Upper Pigeon Trip to the calm and serene beauty of our Scenic Float trip, we have a Whitewater experience for all ages and abilities from ages 3 years old and up. Beginner? Can’t Swim? No Problem! Our trips are excellent for beginners paddlers while providing excitement for the more adventurous as well. Every boat is guided by our highly professionally trained river guides. Safety is our number one priority so you can lay back and enjoy your trip, we have you covered! As a family owned and operated business our guests return year after year. One thing all of our guests agree on is that their Rafting Experience was the best activity they did while visiting the Smokies. Let us show you our passion and help your family and friends make lifelong memories. Located in Hartford, TN just a short drive from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Our town is a scenic hidden oasis between the Smoky Mountain National Park and The Cherokee National Forest. There is no better way to experience The Smokies than from a raft in the middle of these majestic parks. Our staff are a class above the rest from your reservation, check in and to your trip experience, we guarantee you will be hard pressed to find a better rafting experience. As a small, family owned business you can find our owner Joe Novotny driving your bus or guiding you down the river. A guide for over 18 years, Joe always appreciates all his guests and treats everyone like family. He firmly believes he has the greatest job on earth because he is always on everyone’s vacation! His wife Crystal can be found taking your reservation to checking you in or helping you pick out the perfect picture package. Be on the lookout for their 4 year old daughter Josephine who is the real boss lady! She enjoys rafting, and welcoming all our guests on the deck. Call or Click on our website for easy reservations and any questions!