It was OK. Your trip might depend on the guide you have. Make sure you tell the guide that you want to really get wet otherwise you'll be going for a float down the big Pidgeon river without any rapids. We went for our honeymoon and were really excited, only to find out that I probably could have surfed these rapids with a boogie board. Sure, ...

Rafting in the Smokies offers a great variety of rapids. The big Pigeon trip is full of level 2-4 rapids that aren't too scary for first timers. There's even a section for swimming while heading back to the outpost. The guides are a lot of fun. Just listen up to all the safety information because it just might come in handy. And bring towels (that's the only thing they don't provide you with). Hang on and have fun!