Tennessee White Water Rafting

Join Quest Expeditions for rafting on the Ocoee River in Southeast Tennessee.

The Ocoee River is the most popular whitewater rafting adventure in the nation with continuous class III and IV rapids, large waves and endless fun.

The Ocoee River flows through a deep gorge in the beautiful Cherokee National Forest.

No experience is necessary for this world class adventure as each raft is accompanied by a trained and experienced guide.

Rapid Descent River Co.

Rapid Descent offers the finest and longest trip on The Pigeon River. The Pigeon River is conveniently located close to Gatlinburg, TN, Pigeon Forge, TN ,and Asheville, NC.

The Pigeon River runs through the scenic Cherokee National Forest in East Tennessee and offers one of the more exciting whitewater runs in the southeast.

We offer a variety of trips and packages for rafters of all experience levels.

Rapid Descent offers a six and a half mile trip, the longest on the Pigeon River! The Pigeon River has class 2-4 rapids and is controlled by a hydo-electric plant which guarantees good water levels all season. There is an experienced guide in each raft on the trip. No prior experience is necessary. Participants must be at least 8 years of age.

Families with small children can enjoy an exciting rafting trip on Lower Pigeon River. Four miles of beautiful scenery provides the backdrop for a unique and exciting trip. There is an experienced guide in each raft to help your family realize it's thrill for adventure!

At Rapid Descent, we are dedicated to providing you a safe whitewater experience with lots of fun and professional service. You will find guides that enjoy what they do and look forward to sharing their enthusiasm, knowledge and love of the river with you.

At Sunburst Adventures, we pride ourselves in the ability to balance safety with adventure and fun! Reasonable rates, a friendly family atmosphere, and a professional team make for a classic whitewater rafting adventure!


In 1976, Sunburst pioneered the first commercial rafting trips on the Ocoee River. Since then, we've been known as the Ocoee River experts.

The Ocoee River in Southeast Tennessee earns its reputation daily as one of the most popular commercial rafting trips in the country. Continuous whitewater descends 5 miles from the Ocoee Dam #2 to its powerhouse - creating exciting Class III and IV rapids. This premier whitewater river was chosen as the course for the 1996 Olympic Summer Games! Nothing else can offer the degree of challenge and consistent water flow that is found here! Located in the Cherokee National Forest, you will be surrounded by natural beauty as you paddle through the river gorge!

Our hand-picked enthusiastic staff loves whitewater and looks forward to sharing the river with you! We provide all the equipment and instruction essential for your trip. With a skilled guide in your raft at all times, you can enjoy an Ocoee whitewater rafting adventure even if you have never run a river before.

In our vision to be the best, we are dedicated to making your experience as rich as it can be, every phone call, every trip, EVERY DAY!