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Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Hiking Tour from Asheville

Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Hiking Tour from Asheville

Overview

We pick you up! Our tour offers a driver/seasoned local guide who will pick you up at your accommodation within 3 miles of city center (One North Pack Square) or will meet you at a convenient location in downtown Asheville if you are staying outside that distance. The excursion will take you through beautiful mountain scenery on the way visit three impressive waterfalls and two protected forests as well as a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway (weather permitting) to discover the amazing views surrounding this iconic road that connects two National Parks.

We provide all window, captain's chair seating in a comfortable, climate controlled van. Drinks/snacks are included.

IMPORTANT Guest should be prepared for walking approximately 3 miles on the hiking portion of this tour over a period of 2 hours, including stops at the falls and you should feel comfortable walking this distance before making a booking.

We will return to Asheville by approximately 1:30 p.m.

City: Asheville

Fri 25 Apr

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Starting at $105.00

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Fri 25 Apr

Starting at $105.00

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 before tour will run, individual travelers welcome
Maximum of 6 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
No pets permitted on this tour
Not recommended for children under 12 years of age

What To Expect

Blue Ridge Parkway

The tour includes a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, (when open), an American treasure well known for its scenic beauty and remarkable mountain views. (Note: During winter months the Blue Ridge Parkway may be closed due to ice and snow)

Pisgah Forest

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.

DuPont State Recreational Forest

Wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots for the approximately 3 mile hiking portion of the tour on trails rated easy to moderate. There are stops along the way that will give you time to enjoy falls, a snack and drink that are included. Bring a small day pack if you have one. 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 (531)

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.

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....