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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)

Jeff H

Oct 2018

We went on this tour on a rainy foggy day and had a great time! Not only did we see some awesome waterfalls but we learned a lot about the area while traveling in the van. Our guide was awesome and took some great pictures of us with our phone. Would highly recommend taking this tour if in the area around Asheville NC. We were staying near Black Mountain so we gad a time and place arranged to be picked up. The van was the van was there right on time.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thanks so much for your comments and for meeting us for your tour pick up. It was very nice to meet you both and we appreciate you joining the tour.

Smarkow314

Oct 2018

Wonderful way to spend the morning. Keith is a warm and friendly tour guide with knowledge and an obvious love of the area which added to the experience. My husband and I are 65+ and had no problem managing the hike so don't let your age stop you if you are in reasonably good shape.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

It was a real pleasure to meet you both and hear about your many travel experiences. Thanks for taking a moment to write a review and for joining us on the tour.

Mark B

Sep 2018

Keith, the owner and sole tour guide for this excursion, was an excellent driver, host, and guide! He related a lot of Asheville history while driving to/from the waterfalls, knew everyone by name, and engaged us in conversation. He provides snacks, and much needed water for the hikes. He also provided small towels to dry off our perspiration after the trek. One caution, however, is that the hikes can be a little taxing. The web site says "easy to moderate", and it's "not an endurance test". Well, for some of us city folk aged 60+ years, the hike was closer to moderate exertion, and it did tax our endurance a little. We finished together with Keith and the rest of the group, but we were quite sweaty and exhausted. So yes, old city folks can do it, just be prepared for the hills and stairs and more exertion than you might be used to. Also, the best views of the final falls requires sure-footed scrambling over some rocks and boulders to get to the base of the falls. My wife felt uncomfortable doing that, so she stayed back. She could still view the falls, but not from the best vantage point. So it's not a cake walk, you'll definitely get your exercise, but it's not undoable -- even if you're old city folks like my wife and I. Do it. You won't regret it.

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Thank you for your comments about your experience, they are much appreciated. We do walk approximately 3 miles over 2 hours on the hiking portion of the tour. If you are reading this ,you should feel comfortable walking this distance before making a booking. If you walk several times a week, you should be fine. We do our best to adjust the pace of the walking to accommodate all in the small groups of usually no larger than seven people. Feel free to call or text us if you have any questions.