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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)

brysonct93

Nov 2018

I really did enjoy this tour. Keith was very knowledgeable about the the state parks, and the history/background of Asheville and the mountains. However, the site says that this tour/hike is at a comfortable pace. It is NOT a comfortable pace, the guide was very fast. I am young and I do walk and exercise often. So, I was fine but it was indeed very fast paced. We had an older couple that couldn't keep up and there was drama because they couldn't go see any of the waterfalls since the guide insisted they were too slow and were holding up the rest of the group, while also refusing to let them proceed to the waterfall. They shouldn't advertise that this is a comfortable, easy hike when it really is not. Even though I was with the tour members who were fast walkers, once we got to most of the waterfalls all we had time to do was snap a photo or two and then leave. It would have been nice to actually enjoy the scene instead of having to remember it from photos. I probably won't go back on this tour again.

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thank you for your comments, they truly are very helpful. The hiking portion of this tour is easy to moderate in terms of difficulty as defined by the State Forest guidelines. ( which is what we advertise). We apologize that you felt rushed. If the guide is observing that someone is having a hard time with the walk we make sure they can see the falls without having to descend the stairs or other obstacles that could create further difficulty for that individual. We always discuss this with the individual in question ( they did see the falls from above) . If the group gets too spread out as it did on the day you are describing with walkers going too far ahead the guide has to go back and forth to make sure everyone stays on track, ( ideally everyone stays together, which is what we usually do). We have taken steps to make sure that does not occur again. On this tour we walk approximately 3 miles on the hiking portion 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 . Again, this problem has been addressed, we sincerely thank you for your comments and your time in writing them and we are glad that you enjoyed the tour .

Traveler60740199370

Nov 2018

My husband and I decided to take a trip to Asheville to see the fall foliage. We booked a tour with Keith at Tumblestone Tours and had an AMAZING time! Keith picked us up from our hotel and there were 5 people on our tour (including Keith). He drove us up Blue Ridge Parkway and we saw amazing views and took so many pictures. Then went to 3 different waterfalls that were absolutely beautiful! This tour was the highlight of our vacation!!! Keith was so great and so knowledgeable about the area. The drive was so nice and the views were just beautiful! Keith provided everything we needed for the tour which was so nice and went out of his way to make sure we all had a great time. I highly recommend his tour if you are ever in Asheville. You will not be disappointed! My husband and I are already talking about coming back and doing a spring/summer tour with Keith. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for the wonderful experience!!!

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thanks for your comments! It was really nice to meet you both. We did have a great day and look forward to maybe seeing you again next spring.

karen b

Oct 2018

Keith is an excellent tour guide! The group is limited to 8 so it’s a nice small size. He gives you the history of the area and is very knowledgeable. The hikes are very easy and you get to see 3 beautiful water falls. He provides water, snacks and hiking poles if you need. Yes, you can go to these areas on your own but it’s worth doing the tour to learn about the area and be able to sightsee instead of worrying about driving. Keith was even kind enough to send us info on some other hikes and waterfalls for us to do on our own. Worth doing this tour for sure!

Response from Host

Nov 2018

We greatly appreciate your time in writing a review. It was a beautiful Sunday to drive into the mountains and see some beautiful sights. Very nice to meet you both and thanks for the recommendation.