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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 17 Nov

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Starting at $97.00

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Sun 17 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)

msv3472

Jul 2019

We had a wonderful time on the waterfall tour. Keith was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed all the history he knows about the Asheville area and the plants and wildlife when we were hiking the trails. The waterfalls he took us to were beautiful. I will definitely recommend him and would love to take the all day tour that he has to offer.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We are glad that you enjoyed the tour and the waterfalls. It was good to meet you and your family. Thank you for your recommendation and we look forward to seeing you again. We are working on the possibility of a full day tour for next season. Stay tuned.

shazamm T

Jul 2019

We enjoyed our hike with Keith as our guide. It was beautiful and wonderful. Wish it was 20 degrees cooler --but July weather is HOT everywhere. Keith was very kind and very knowlegable of the area history and the fauna and flora...a bear sighting .. he also brings cold water and snacks too-greatly appreciated. Thank you for a lovely day.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you! It was nice to meet you both and the cold water came in handy on the day of your tour. The days have cooled down a bit this week. There is no place to beat the heat like the spray from a water fall. We greatly appreciate your comments and hope to see you again if you are back in the Asheville area.

FunBunny2014

Jul 2019

Our hike was great! We saw waterfalls up close, and the drive there was informative and fun. Keith was knowledgeable and kind; he could not have done anything else to make the trip more comfortable. Water and snacks were provided (including gluten free ones)! We met some new friends and had a great morning.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

I am glad that you enjoyed the hike .Many thanks for talking the tour and a moment to write a review