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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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $97.00

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Fri 27 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)

Lillian_H

Jul 2022

Keith was our tour guide and he was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and took us for a wonderful hike to the waterfalls. He also was very helpful with my husband with a bad knee, made sure he didn’t slip while near the falls. Great tour

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We did have a great time on your tour all around. We are very glad that you enjoyed it and appreciate your recommendation. Take care of that knee and thank you for taking a moment to write a review.

Joseph B

Jul 2022

Keith did a great job on the history of the area as well as showing us awesome waterfalls. A good hike that will get the blood flowing which was awesome as well. Highly recommend

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We are very glad that you enjoyed the waterfall excursion and thank you for your recommendation. We hope to see you again.

Amy_L

Jul 2022

Keith was a great tour guide! We loved that he kept us informed a day before the trip as well as the morning of. Pick up time was perfect and really liked that during the drive he had a headset/microphone so you could hear everything. He has a wealth of knowledge on so much history as well as fauna and flora. Great trip overall. We felt like we could have done a little more strenuous and longer hike. The drive to and from hiking felt long to us, but also recognize that it takes time to get to beautiful waterfalls.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for joining the tour and it was great to meet you both , we appreciate your thoughtful words. The hiking portion of the trip (about 2 hours) is easy to moderate in terms of difficulty for the purpose of this particular tour and you are correct, the ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway is the shortest route to the falls that we visit. We are always looking for ways to improve the experience we offer and thank you again for your comments..