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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)

LoraMcBride

Nov 2018

Keith was an excellent guide. He set a comfortable hiking pace and checked in often and ensure we were okay. The views on the hike were absolutely amazing!

Response from Host

Dec 2018

We greatly appreciate your comments and thanks for joining us for this half day excursion. It was good to meet you both and we hope to see you again!

PPS123

Nov 2018

I was on a work trip to Asheville and had an extra day. I decided to do some sightseeing and had a great time on the tour. Keith is a local guy and knows the hidden places that have the best views. It feels very different to see a waterfall from the front rather than at an oblique angle. The trip was very moderate for me, not difficult at all. We had a few retired people in the group and they did not feel tired and enjoyed the hike. A 3.5-mile walk didn't feel that long. I had missed my breakfast that morning. Keith had a load of snacks and bananas that save the day for me. Once the conversations started flowing, everybody joined in and we had a great time. One group member had been on the tour earlier and said that she would join again. I highly recommend the tour if you are interested in a fun and relaxed way of exploring of natural beauty around Asheville.

Response from Host

Nov 2018

We are glad that you combined a little fun with your work trip by taking the waterfall tour. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. It really is remarkably beautiful in these mountains. Hopefully we will see you again in the future.

Jonathan L

Nov 2018

Keith was a great tour guide as we traveled along the Blue Ridge parkway to view the amazing fall colors and had several stopping points where he graciously took pictures for us with the beautiful background. He keeps his groups small intentionally so there were only two others with us for a total of five people, including Keith. Afterwards we went on several hikes to see several waterfalls and all throughout Keith provided insightful and useful information about the trees, the falls, and how nature has several ways of indicating how harsh a winter may be expected. He also has a lot of knowledge about Asheville and its history so we had a great time chatting and learning so much from him. Thank you so much Keith and we look forward to the next time we are in Asheville!

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thank you for your comments! It was also nice to talk with you and spend some time venturing to the falls. We will try to keep the group size to five people ( currently 7) beginning with the tours starting next March . Good luck with your upcoming move and we hope to see you both again in the future.