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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

Sat 09 Nov

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Starting at $97.00

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Sat 09 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)

regals2018

Aug 2021

Keith did a fantastic time navigating the storm-related road closures. No doubt the waterfalls were beautiful but he managed to also motivate 5 teenagers to hike ~4 miles and declare the day "amazing!" Appreciate his flexibility and accommodation for our group.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

I had a great time taking the group out and I'm glad to hear that they enjoyed the tour. They were a pleasure to meet and speak with, during the walk. We appreciate you taking a moment to write a review and hopefully we will see you again in the future.

AdamRichman

Aug 2021

This was such a great tour with Keith! I see why his ratings are so high! It was a perfect trip for our little family. We got the perfect mix of entertainment, information, sight seeing, and some good hiking. Keith was super flexible in accommodating two school aged kids, as well as my older sister who has some mobility issues. He's patient, smart, world-traveled with great stories. Keith was great at timely responding to questions from me. Super strong COVID protection! Also, the vehicle for the tour was super comfortable and snacks and drinks were perfect! Thanks, Keith. We had such a great time! We definitely would book another tour with you if we find ourselves in the area again.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you very much for taking the waterfall tour! It was great to meet your family and spend some time up in these mountains. I too enjoyed hearing your stories of travel and adventure, there is nothing like getting away to new places. We are very glad that you enjoyed the tour and we greatly appreciate you taking a moment to write a review. Please look us up again if you are in the Asheville area.

jaclynl972

Aug 2021

This was a great tour. It had rained a lot the previous night so all the waterfalls were really gushing! Keith is very knowledgeable on the area - history, nature, the trails. The hiking was very doable. There are a few sets of stairs and hills along the way, but Keith takes it slow and let everyone go at their own pace. Definitely would recommend!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Your recommendation is much appreciated and we are glad that you enjoyed the tour. The falls were " gushing " on the day you took the tour and were quite beautiful. The following day tropical storm Fred arrived and the forest received a tremendous amount of rain causing a lot of flooding and many road closures. Cleanup is underway! We hope to see you again in the future.