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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)

doretade

Mar 2016

Keith, our tour guide, was AWESOME! He was kind, informative, and sensitive to the needs of the group. Although it was foggy and we could not see too much during the scenic drive on the Blue Ridge parkway, it was still very nice. We saw four different waterfalls in three different state parks. It was a great recreational activity if you enjoy hiking and the outdoors. I would totally recommend this tour to any one interested in a Waterfall tour!

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thank for taking a moment to write a review. The weather has been nice this last week , spring & winter seem to be dancing with each other. We have been fortunate enough to get up on the Blue Ridge Parkway , ( just opened back up) to watch the trees budding out into many shades of green on our way to the view the falls. We hope to see you again in the future....

Ann M

Mar 2016

Highly Recommend this tour. Keith was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and courteous. We were very comfortable in the spacious van with huge windows to enjoy the scenery outside. We stopped at several overlook and he even made a detour specifically for our younger tourists. We visited 3 gorgeous waterfalls and the weather was spectacular when we visited. Don't hesitate booking this tour, you won't regret it. It was one of the highlights on our vacation to North Carolina.

dubsnicole

Mar 2016

I booked this excursion because I knew my husband would appreciate a hike through these beautiful parks. The waterfalls are impressive and it was nice to get away from it all and marvel at natures true beauty. Keith was an excellent tour guide. Needless to say his wealth of knowledge makes you want to keep exploring. If my body did not betray me, I would never want this tour to end and to see what other hidden gems Keith might have up his sleeves.

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thank you! We did have a nice day hiking and viewing the falls. Thanks so much for taking the tour! It is great to see the wildflowers starting to peek out from under the dried leaves of autumn and catch an occasional glimpse of a grouse on the drive in. We hope to see you again if you are up in Asheville. I enjoyed meeting you both.