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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)

Danielle H

Mar 2019

Booking was easy. Keith picked us up from our Asheville airbnb at 8am (I got text reminders too). The drive was scenic and small snacks and water were provided. I really enjoyed the hike. Keith is a seasoned hiker and knows the area very well. Lots of stories, information. history, and good conversations about hiking in general (I've done a few hikes before, and still consider myself a beginner). I highly recommended to both tourists and locals. Will definitely do this again when I'm back in town!

Response from Host

Mar 2019

So glad that you enjoyed the tour! Sometimes, the hardest part about hiking is finding the time to do it and creating a bit of a new routine. Thank you for your recommendation and your time to write down your experience. We are starting to get some nice spring days. With a little luck our paths will cross again. A pleasure meeting you both!

Lynn M

Jan 2019

We loved the hike and Keith. He was super professional, knowledgeable, and super friendly. We learned a lot, had a nice workout, and just enjoyed the scenery. It was the high light of our visit to Asheville. Would totally book it again for another visit (maybe another season) or any other type of hike he provides. It's that good!

Response from Host

Feb 2019

We are so glad that you enjoyed your tour and thanks for taking a moment to write a review. Hopefully we will see you again in the future.

Neeraj S

Dec 2018

Keith is an amazing guide. He has been in the area for a long time and he knows it really well. He is really passionate about Asheville and its natural beauty. We saw two amazing waterfalls and in the end went to the blue ridge parkway where we saw a phenomenon called rime ice (cloud settling over trees and leaving ice covered tree tops). It was breathtaking!

Response from Host

Jan 2019

It was great fun to take you both out to see some waterfalls. The rime ice was quite spectacular and magical to see. Thanks so much for your comments and it was a pleasure to meet you both. Maybe our paths will cross again in the future.