01Best valueRapid Expeditions
No public rating
Drive time46 min from Gatlinburg
Minimum age8 years old
Adventure3 / 5
Starting at$30.95
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7 open outfittersPrices & ages checked September 21, 2026
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02Top ratedBig Bear Rafting
4.9 / 5 rating
Drive time45 min from Gatlinburg
Minimum age3 years old
Adventure4 / 5
Starting at$34.95
03Raft Outdoor Adventures
No public rating
Drive time46 min from Gatlinburg
Minimum age4 years old
Adventure3 / 5
Starting at$39
04Five Rivers Adventures
No public rating
Drive time46 min from Gatlinburg
Minimum age3 years old
Adventure5 / 5
Starting at$39.99
05Smoky Mountain River Rat
4.7 / 5 rating
Drive time45 min from Gatlinburg
Minimum age4 years old
Adventure4 / 5
Starting at$41.99
06Top ratedRip Roaring Adventures
5.0 / 5 rating
Drive time46 min from Gatlinburg
Minimum age3 years old
Adventure4 / 5
Starting at$42
07Top ratedBig Creek Expeditions
4.8 / 5 rating
Drive time45 min from Gatlinburg
Minimum age3 years old
Adventure4 / 5
Starting at$49.95
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