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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $97.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

Richard L

Sep 2022

Keith did a stellar job throughout the day. He was knowledgeable, engaged and enthusiastic. It was a pleasure to relax and be able to look at the terrain. The vehicle was extremely comfortable with good viewpoints no matter where you sat. Keith also narrated throughout giving an informative trip for us. Once onsite, his attention to our safety was an added bonus. He highlighted things along the path to the waterfalls that enhanced our experience. His consideration for everyone's skill level (pace of the walk) was nice. Once at the waterfalls, there was adequate time to take it all in . The waterfalls were really beautiful. This trip was a perfect day. Thanks.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

I enjoyed meeting you both and thank you for joining our excursion. Our goal is to have a safe/fun/relaxing time in the mountains. Taking some time to soak in the falls is important. Thanks for your review and we hope to see you again.

2ndTPof3

Sep 2022

Keith was a wealth of information. He knew geography, history, botany, weaving all into conversation effortlessly. Informative entire trip!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for taking a moment to submit a review. We appreciate you choosing our Tumblestone waterfall/ walking excursion in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are always trying to improve after 8 great years of offering these tours.

christinewF4607LL

Sep 2022

Keith was fantastic. We went out with him in early September after a hard rain and the falls he took us to were amazing. More than the great hike and drive, we found him both informative and entertaining. Enormously personable, Keith was the best guide. Would (and have) recommended him to others in the area.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

We greatly appreciate you taking our scenic waterfall excursion and seeing the waterfalls after a big rain is truly special. Thank you for taking a moment to write a few words, they are important to us. We hope to see you again!