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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)

S1714UNrachelw

May 2021

If you are in Asheville and considering a tour/guide for the Blue Ridge trails and waterfalls, book it with Keith and Tumblestone Tours! Keith was such a great guide and ambassador for the region. We learned so much about the historical significance of the mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway, and got a great 3 mile waterfall hike in! It is a walk for all ages and abilities, and Keith tailored his hike instructions depending on comfort level. Keith truly got to know each of us in the group by asking questions about our lives and being genuinely interested. He also came prepared with a basket of snacks and a cooler of water and drinks for after our hike--what a relief! If you're considering a guided tour of the beautiful Blue Ridge, don't hesitate to book this one now! Thanks so much, Keith!

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Thank you for taking a moment to write about your experience on the tour and we are very glad that you enjoyed it! It was a pleasure to take you on the excursion and hopefully we will see you again if you are in the Asheville area.

114magdag

May 2021

Keith, the leader, is a special person, a guy who loves what he does, is in awe after years as a guide, quickly learned that my wife is a floweraholic, and amazed her with his knowledge, stopping frequently to show us different specimens.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

It was a really nice day spent with you and we did see some beautiful flowers. The pink shell azaleas were remarkable. Nice to meet you both and thank you for taking a moment to write a review.

tmariescott

May 2021

Outstanding tour! Keith was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and easy going. We really enjoyed hearing about all of the history of Asheville, plus his firsthand knowledge of the Biltmore Estate. The itinerary was excellent—beautiful mountain views from the Blue Ridge Parkway and a relaxing 3 mile hike with visits to three stunning waterfalls. The van was new and comfortable and refreshments were plentiful. For first time visitors to Asheville, this was a stress-free way to enjoy the beauty of the area. Highly recommend!!

Response from Host

Jun 2021

It was a real pleasure to meet you and thanks for taking our waterfall excursion! We appreciate your kind words and are very glad that you enjoyed the tour. We hope to see you again in tge furure if you are in the Asheville area.