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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)

Dwderm

Jun 2019

Keith is terrific. The tour is well organized,scenic and very informative. Hiking is easy to barely moderate. Gorgeous vistas. Fantastic way to spend half a day!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you for taking a moment to write a review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and good travels to you.

nanCT56

Jun 2019

y husband and I had the pleasure of taking a private tour with Keith, since the weather was not ideal that day and the others who had booked the tour canceled. Truly their loss; though the rain storm from the previous night had ended, the amount of water going over the falls had increased dramatically. We saw the most magnificent displays as huge amounts of water rushed over the falls crashing into the stream below. Don't let cloudy skies or the chance of s sprinkle deter you from taking this trip. The clouds did not detract from our drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, it was amazing to drive in and out of the clouds and the view was constantly changing. Having Keith as our guide was a real comfort. His skills as a driver as well as his extensive knowledge of the roads, the hiking trails and the region in general made it possible for my husband to sit back and enjoy the ride this time instead of trying to navigate along the narrow windy mountain roads. What a pleasure ! Snacks and beverages were provided, and rain ponchos were available if needed. SInce we had Keith all to ourselves, he had time to share his intricate knowledge of the BIltmore Estate, and how the Vanderbilts had shaped the history of the Asheville region. We hope to return to Asheville for the fall foliage, and when we do, we will book this tour again ! You should too.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you so much for your amazing comments! We did have quite a beautiful day after the pre-dawn weather had passed. It was a lot of fun to meet, and speak with you both. The falls have been very full with the rains that we have been having so far this year. We keep a close eye on the weather always and we will go out in a light rainy situations, however, we will not go out in heavy rains or if we feel there is any severe weather to be avoided. Safety is very important to us. We hope to see you again in the fall!

Excursion31814049147

Jun 2019

Keith was a great tour guide! He arrived promptly at the time given the day before to pick me up for a day of hiking waterfalls. His knowledge of the area is deep and he shared a lot of history of the area as we traveled to 3 waterfall sites. I would recommend anyone who is visiting Asheville, NC to book a hiking tour with Keith and Tumblestone Tours.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you for your kind words, and recommendation, they are appreciated! The mountains are particularly lush and green right now and we are starting to see some rhododendron blooms. We hope to see you again if you are back up in the Asheville.