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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

Wed 06 Nov

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Starting at $97.00

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Wed 06 Nov

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)

ericjU2004KU

Jul 2022

Great experience. They picked up our party of 6 (4 adults and 2 teenagers) from our condo in downtown Asheville and off we went to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Made a few stops along the parkway to take in some beautiful scenes from the top of the mountains, Mount Pisgah Inn, and the Looking Glass waterfall (even saw a mama black bear with a couple of cubs). Then made our way over to DuPont State Forest for a hike through the forest to see 2 beautiful and large natural formation water falls. Keith was a great tour guide and has extensive knowledge of the area and local history (including stories and background about the multiple generations of the Vanderbilt family and the Biltmore Estate). Highly recommend.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

It was a real pleasure to meet your family and thanks for taking the waterfall excursion. Glad you enjoyed it. The bear cubs were very cute. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again.

awesomeg88

Jun 2022

First time hikers and we loved it! Keith was very knowledgeable and very friendly. Had plenty of time to stop to take in the beautiful sceneries and even saw a black bear from our van. Thank you for the wonderful experience Keith! You have turned us into hikers because we’re already planning our next trail.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

I am very glad to hear that you liked the hike and now are making ready for another. To me there is no better way to clear your mind than to take a walk in the woods. Thank you both for taking our tour and for taking a moment to write your kind words. There is a lot to see out there.

Noelia_P

Jun 2022

Great introductory tour with Keith! Knowledgeable and welcoming guide. We covered extended area via car and small portion walking. Beautiful vistas from/to the Blue Ridge mountains and waterfalls. Plenty of time to rest and appreciate the landscape This tour is for all levels.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you and we are appreciate you taking our waterfall excursion. It was a pleasure to meet you and hopefully we will see you again.