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Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Hiking Tour from Asheville

Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Hiking Tour from Asheville

Overview

Discover the natural sights and scenery surrounding the Blue Ridge Parkway in Great Smoky Mountain National Park in an active way on a hiking tour with transport through the mountains from Asheville. You'll drive through some beautiful mountain scenery on the way visit three waterfalls and two protected forests . IMPORTANT Before booking this tour please know that we will be walking approximately 3 miles on the hiking portion of this tour over 2 hours at pace of about 1 1/2 miles per hour, including stops at the falls and you should feel comfortable walking this distance before making a booking. Snacks, drinks, and hotel pickup and drop-off by small-group vehicle (all window seats) are included. Tour is limited to seven people for a more personalized experience. Alternate tour routes are taken when the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed.
Departure between 8:00 am and 8:20 am at your area hotel within 3 miles of City Center. An exact time will be provided by test the day before your tour

City: Asheville

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $97.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $97.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off within 3-miles of city center

Driver/guide

Drink and snack

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum of 2 people per booking required
Maximum of 7 people per tour
Not suitable for participants who have had a knee or hip replacement within the last year
Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints, or other serious medical conditions
Hike is at a comfortable pace for approximately 3.0 miles about 1 1/2 miles per hour for hiking portion of the tour
Operates in most weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

Blue Ridge Parkway

Your tour begins with pickup from your Asheville area hotel or accommodation by an air-conditioned van, which has all captains chairs for the drive to and along the Blue Ridge Parkway when open, which is also Great Smoky Mountain National Park an American treasure well known for its scenic beauty and remarkable mountain views. Sit back , relax and enjoy this stunning drive to our first waterfall in Pisgah National Forest before traveling a short distance to visit two more falls in a beautiful state forest. Along the way you'll listen to interesting stories about the rich history of the area that has been attracting people to the area for generations from your local Asheville guide. Wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots for the easy to moderate hiking portion of the tour. You should feel comfortable walking approximately 3.5 miles at one time during the hiking portion of the tour with stops along the way that will allow you time to enjoy falls, a snack and drink that is provided. Bring a small day pack if you have one. Safety is always a priority! After hiking, your tour concludes with transport back to your hotel, leaving you the rest of the afternoon to enjoy at your leisure.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (406)

Elizabeth R

Nov 2022

Fun and beautiful tour with Keith. A little on the cold side so we didn’t get to go everywhere Keith had planned. We still had an amazing time. Would go again!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

We did have a cold day that you were well prepared for! Before heading out each day, road and trail closures are checked, especially in November/ December. Very glad that you enjoyed the tour and we appreciate you joining our excursion. Hopefully we will see you again in the future.

Jay R

Nov 2022

Our guide, Keith, picked us up at the resort. He was very friendly and made us feel welcomed from the start. This was an awesome excursion/experience. Keith took us up to the top of the mountain (around 5,500 feet) where we got lucky enough to see trees where the fog had frozen to the branches. This was a beautiful scenery. Then we proceeded to a couple different waterfalls. Keith was very informative, providing us with many stories and history of the area. The waterfalls that we saw were very beautiful and we sat at each of them taking in the scenery and the sun. We hiked for about 3 1/2 miles but it was not a strenuous hike. Do not let the 3 1/2 mile hike scare you off. Keith ensured that we were good with the pace and ensured that we were not having issues with the hike. I would highly recommend that you take this excursion/experience. You will not be disappointed.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you for joining our tour and your thoughtful comments. We are very glad that you enjoyed the tour and it was a pleasure to meet you both. We are constantly trying to make improvements and we appreciate your recommendation.

laihs55

Nov 2022

I booked our hike at the recommendation of my cousin who is himself an Asheville local. We had been tracking the weather the week prior as there was a projected storm front brewing. But as it turns out, Keith seems to have an internal weather monitor as he had called it by Saturday night that we’d be good to proceed with our Sunday hike. We met up in Downtown Asheville, loaded into the van and off we went! First, let’s start with the van - clean, spacious and lots of water and snacks! Yeah! Second, Keith’s local knowledge is extensive (he's apparently the OG of Asheville's guided hikes movement). We learned quite a bit about the Vanderbilts and Biltmore, history of the Blueridge Parkway, local legend Tommy Hodges and fly fishing too! We got up close and personal with three beautiful waterfalls that day. Overall, it was a safe, informative and well paced hike. Just a few tips: Be sure to wear proper attire and good hiking shoes. Take water and some snacks for sustenance, as needed. Bring your good camera, or at least a fully charged phone, as you will be snapping and video-ing away. Another note: Do not litter. Period. Leave the forest looking the same way it did when you came in — beautiful and trash-free. Lastly, listen to Keith’s safety instructions and hiking tips to avoid unnecessary slips/falls. We paid attention, followed Keith’s lead and made sure to “look where you are going”. So call Keith and Tumblestone Tours for your hiking adventure! He's your guy!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for your very thoughtful review and for taking the time to write it. We are glad you had a good time on the tour which is our aim always! We hope to see you again in the future.