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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

Sun 10 Nov

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Starting at $97.00

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Sun 10 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)

Inna_B

Apr 2021

Absolutely outstanding experience. The tour itself is great, guide made it unforgettable. Very knowledgeable, professional, punctual, friendly, warm, humorous, Keith knows and CARES so much about the nature and history of Ashville - a sheer pleasure to be in presence of someone that knowledgeable!

Response from Host

Apr 2021

I am very glad that you and your son enjoyed the waterfall excursion and it is something you will remember. We are very lucky to live in such a beautiful area and have the opportunity to tramp around the mountains in all seasons. Thank you very much for your kind words and your recommendation!

womannairess

Mar 2021

First off Keith, our Tour Guide was AMAZING! He is very knowledgeable on all aspects of hiking + Blue Ridge Parkway+ VanderBilts + Biltmore Estate! We visited 3 waterfalls. We hiked to 2 and drove to a third one. We had a party of 2 adults + a very inquisitive 7yr old, who he gladly engaged with to answer her questions. I honestly was worried on the hike to the first h20 fall due to climbing uphill at various times, but Keith gladly modified the pace and cheered me on as I successfully made it. **Note: grab a walking stick before you start. It honestly gave me a mental lift for some reason. LOL! He had a new black van that he purchased used, which looked new to us! He was very on top of communications from the moment I booked online via TripAdvisor. He messaged me via TripAdvisor after purchase to let me know he would text the night before and pickup time. He was very prompt at pickup! He had nice basket of snacks too! He also stopped at many overlooks! We also had bathroom break scheduled before the last hike. He even shared with us as we drove through the tunnels, that if you hold your breadth from beginning to end in the tunnel your wish will come true. Our 7 yr old loved that! :) We will definitely return for another h20 fall tour!! I forgot to mention on the first h2p fall, our family was able to walk right up to the h20 fall and walk behind it and sit! Amazing!!! It was a beautiful morning and afternoon for the hike! It was sunshine and a nice upper 60s to 70 temps. We are not hikers and it was the best time ever! He even stopped at a Trout Hatchery for our daughter who enjoyed feeding the trout!

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Wow, thanks so much for your taking a moment to write down your experience and we are so glad that you had a good time. Your daughter is a delight ( extremely curious:) and it was good to meet you all. Each day is a little different and we were lucky with the weather on the day we went out. We look forward to seeing you in the fall if you make it back to Asheville. Until then... keep walking when you get the chance.

Heide_G

Mar 2021

Great experience and our guide Keith genial, very knowledgeable, patient and very friendly. I recommend them.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

We are so glad that you enjoyed the tour and it was great to meet you and your family. Thank you for taking a moment to write a review and your recommendation. We look forward to exploring with you all again in the future.