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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)

Climber23242

Oct 2018

This was a great tour with a great tour guide! He was prompt and so knowledgeable of the area. The waterfalls were spectacular! The Blue Ridge Mountains are beautiful!

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thank you for your comments! We very much appreciate you joining us for the waterfall hiking tour and for your review!

Crystal W

Oct 2018

We had perfect weather for our tour. Keith, our tour guide, showed up at our hotel as expected, warmly greeted us, and introduced us to the other couples on the tour. On the way out of town, he provided history of the city and area and explained what we should expect for the rest of the tour. The scenery on the Blue Ridge Parkway was mesmerizing, I could not get over how beautiful this area is. We then headed to Pisgah National Forest, Keith pointed out different things he saw along the way, like the coon hunters and sliding rock. We then moved on to exploring the waterfalls. Keith gave instructions to keep everyone safe and checked in with us throughout the tour...there were only 6 people on our tour, so it was a nice small group. He gave us time at each falls to rest, snack, and engross in the beauty of nature. We are definitely out-of-shape and beginners to hiking, but the pace and hike was comfortable for us. Keith was a wealth of knowledge about nature and the city of Asheville and shared his passion with our tour group. He offered suggestions on other activities to do and places to eat/drink. We had a great experience!

Response from Host

Oct 2018

We did have a beautiful day for the tour and lots of water coming over the falls. Thank you for taking a moment to write such a nice review. We appreciate it!

MJohnson306

Oct 2018

My mother and I were visiting the Asheville area and kept reading about all of the beautiful waterfalls! We were there for a short amount of time so we wanted to maximize our time. That's when we found Tumblestone Tours. Keith was very prompt picking us up and then provided a whole history of the Blue Ridge Parkway as we drove to our first overlook to enjoy the views. The hike itself was a good distance at an easy incline with lots of waterfalls and history. It was a fantastic day! The group was a lot of fun and Keith was an expert guide.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

We are very glad that you found us as well! Thanks for taking a moment to write a few comments and your time in doing so. It was really nice to meet you both.