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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)

Cindy D

Jun 2019

Blue Ridge Pkwy and variety of waterfalls were nothing short of stunning! Keith was everything you would want in a tour guide and more; personable, interesting, attentive, organized, and knowledgeable of the area's history and nature. Learned about area plants and trees and their healing properties. He had great stories about the Vanderbilt's and their beautiful acreage we were touring. Just the right amount of history, hiking, and a bit of music indigenous to the area made it a memorable day. Max 7 guests lent itself to a personalized and interactive venture. Total bonus points in how Keith handled my husband leaving his hat in the van as he did not hesitate to offer to mail it to us back home. Stellar day all around!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thanks so much for your kind review! I am glad that you enjoyed the tour and appreciate you going out with us. The hat is in the mail and you should have it shortly. It was good to meet, ( speak with) you both and I hope to see you again if you are up in the Asheville area.

Towana_D

Jun 2019

Keith is a very good tour guide. The day I went was a beautiful clear sky. I saw three waterfall and a nice scenic drive alone the blue ridge parkway. It gave informative information about the area. I wish it was a longer. I was very satisfied with the tour. I have hike befor and walk everyday on a trail so I was prepared.

gpsycart

May 2019

Excellent tour! Keith is a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable of the area, including its history and its wildlife and wildflowers! The tour is small so there is plenty of time to get to know Keith and the others on the tour! The scenery is breath-taking! I highly recommend it to everyone visiting the area!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

It was a fun group and a great day! We know that you have many choices of things to do when you come to Asheville and we appreciate you including us in your itinerary. We to take only small groups and getting out into nature for awhile is a great way to relax and enjoy the fresh air and meet some new people for a few hours. Thanks so much for your comments and we hope we have the good fortune to see yo again in the future. Keith