Explore a Simpler Time Smoky Mountain Tour

Overview

This tour meets at the Sugarlands Visitors Center. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains the largest collection of human artifacts of any park in the country. Travel back to a bygone era as we visit remnants of an early 1900's town following the gorgeous, yet, misnamed, Little River. This tour is lead by a highly trained and skilled professional naturalist guide who is passionate and knowledgeable about the Smokies. For your safety and peace of mind, your guides are certified as Wilderness First Responders and in non lethal bear aversion techniques. **All vehicles will need a 'Park it Forward' Parking Pass**

City: Gatlinburg

Sat 17 May

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Starting at $85.00

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Sat 17 May

Starting at $85.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Snacks: peanut based (peanut butter crackers, trail mix and/or fruit snacks)

Professional guide

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Rating: the difficulty of this tour is easy
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Gratuity of 10 to 20% recommended for good service
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour requires a 2 person minimum to operate. If you are traveling solo, you may join into an existing tour or pay the 2 person rate.

What To Expect

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Enjoy a gentle stroll in a quiet part of the Park. You'll walk along a beautiful river, see several small cascades, and explore a remain of a town that used to sit in this area. Perfect for families, seniors and large groups as well as couples looking for an easy introduction to the Smokies

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (35)

Stacy_W

Jul 2024

Ken was such a wonderful guide! He shared lots of history of the area and we loved hearing so much about the bears. What he shared actually happened on our walk! A mama bear and her cub were on our path and mama acted exactly as Ken said she would-getting her cub up a tree. It was a wonderful experience and Ken is the perfect guide!

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you. So glad you enjoyed your time with Ken!

Deon_S

Jun 2024

Samantha was truly a breath of fresh air. She was very attentive to our needs and beautifully answered all of our questions. We started our tour on time and every aspect of the tour was educational. I loved the opportunities to stop and learn more about the history of the park and wild life. Possible future 2 day backpacking experience to consider with A Walk in the Woods Tour after this historic ramble. My advice for future enthusiasts is to make sure you are wearing the appropiate shoes, stay hydrated with electrolytes, and use sunscreen. It truly was inspiring to have conversations along the trail with men and women at least 65 and over who completed the round trip to the trails fall. Let not your age stop you from achieving your life goals.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you so much for the great review! We hope to take you out backpacking soon!

Valeri_C

Jun 2024

Luci was a fantastic guide! We really enjoyed learning about smokies and their plant and animal life and also their history. It was well worth every penny!

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Thank you! We love Luci and are so glad you had a great time!