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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $97.00

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Tue 24 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)

donnareeves001

Apr 2016

We started out in Asheville on the Blue Ridge Mountain Pkwy. Keith's knowledge of the area, the land and the foliage was impressive. He also served up a wonderful history about the Vanderbilt's AND the importance of the federal government in preserving this wonderful space for future generations. We then traveled to Du Pont National Park and the views of these waterfalls was...breathtaking. I could have sat out there for hours but alas...reality called.

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thank you so much for your comments!

tsrny2nc

Apr 2016

Keith picked us up at our hotel and took us on a beautiful drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. We learned the history of the Vanderbilt family and the impact on the Asheville area and also learned about the construction of the wonderful Blue Ridge Parkway. Keith then took us to Pisgah National Forest and we hiked to two gorgeous waterfalls and drove to another one. We even got to feed some trout at the fish hatchery! Keith was very knowledgable. He was very kind to offer us snacks and beverages and he even carried them in his pack while we hiked! This tour was absolutely worth every penny.

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thank you so much. The spring weather has been amazing so far this year. Thank you for taking a moment to write a review and for taking the tour. We hope you will look us up again if you are back in the Asheville area. There are many waterfalls to visit.

lynettefromlondon

Apr 2016

I was visiting Asheville without a car, so had given up on getting into the mountains until I discovered this tour. Keith was very friendly, I called 2 days before and he squeezed me into his tour, picking up in the morning at my hotel. Even though the weather wasn't great (the Blue Ridge parkway was enshrouded in cloud) I still really enjoyed the walks to the waterfalls. Even if I'd had a car they would have been hard to see as there was little parking and not much signposted. Going with Keith meant I saw a lot more than would have otherwise and with no stress. Thanks for a great morning out!

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thank you! Glad to have had the opportunity to meet you and take you to the falls on that cloudy day. The falls were nice with all of the recent rain that we've had and I enjoyed the travel conversation, thanks for taking the tour. Hope your trip back home to the UK went well.