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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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $97.00

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Wed 25 Dec

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)

Shirley G

Sep 2022

My grandson (18) and I (73) loved the tour. Keith picked us up at our downtown motel. His van is very comfortable with great visibility. He provided water and some snacks. Our drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway was beautiful. We stopped a couple times to enjoy the scenery. The mountains are so different than those I knew growing up in Seattle. The walks to the waterfalls were wonderful. Keith went at our pace and shared information about the area, wildlife, flowers and plants. Keith took several pictures of us. A major plus was his ability to sense how people were doing. My grandson was getting carsick on the drive up. He didn't say anything but Keith picked up on it. He got him water and offered to stop. I could tell on one stretch of the hike he was watching me closely. Book a tour with Tumblestone Tours with Keith, you will not be disappointed.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for this very thoughtful review! It was a pleasure to take you both out on the excursion and to meet you. Hopefully we will see you again.

Chris S

Aug 2022

This is a must when visiting Asheville. Keith, our guide was very knowledgeable and conscientious of the different physical abilities of those in our group. The Blue Ridge Parkway is gorgeous and having someone familiar with the area Made it stress-free. We were picked up where we were staying and Keith even dropped us off at a local restaurant we were thinking of trying. We will definitely do this tour again visiting Asheville.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks so much for your kind words and for joining the tour. It was great to meet you both and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Hope lunch was good.

mlankasky

Aug 2022

We had a great walk in the woods. Saw 3 water x as lls and lots of wildflowers. Also, lots of mushrooms. Red. Purple and turquoise blue. Never knew they came in those colors. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and prov I ded great information. One caution... there were several places where there were lots of stairs to go up and down. Fairly strenuous.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

We much appreciate your comments and thanks for joining the waterfall excursion. The mushrooms in the forest right now are amazing!