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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

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $97.00

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Mon 18 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)

Kelley411

Apr 2019

Just returned from a spectacular day touring Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Forest with our expert guide, Keith Yeatman. Included hikes to three beautiful waterfalls, Looking Glass Falls, Triple Falls and High Falls. Keith was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to explain the history and lore behind much of the scenery along the leisurely drive. Well worth the time and cost, a bargain when you include the snacks, transportation and helpful narration. Very safe and secure for a solo female traveler. Highly recommend, a unique experience, truly memorable.

Response from Host

May 2019

Thank you for your comments and we are very glad that you enjoyed the tour. We did have a good day and spring is definitely in the air. We hope to see you again if you are back in the Asheville area as we do visit different waterfalls in an area filled with spectacular beauty.

Debra_N

Apr 2019

Loved this hike. We saw so much. Plus our guide made sure we heard the history of the area. He kept the pace good for everyone too. Definitely a must if you want to walk in the beautiful outdoors near Asheville

Response from Host

May 2019

Thank you very much! We do see a lot of beautiful sights and there is so many rich stories that come from our area. We appreciate you joining the tour and taking a moment to share your experience.

suzannah53

Apr 2019

Excellent trip Keith very informative Would highly recommend for any age group Loved the scenery and waterfalls Hiking not too strenuous

Response from Host

Apr 2019

We are very glad that you enjoyed the waterfall tour and these beautiful mountains. Thank you for your recommendation, kind words and for joining the tour.