The "Classic" National Park Tour in Gatlinburg booking from $265.00

The "Classic" National Park Tour

Overview

This trip begins as we pickup at our location in Gatlinburg, TN. We travel in comfortable and eco-friendly vans to our first stop at the remains of a long-gone resort town dating back more than 100 years. We'll learn about the history of logging in the Smokies, the lives of the early Appalachian pioneers, and the founding of the national park. From here we'll travel up the mountains on one of the most scenic roads in the southeast. Along the way we'll stop at scenic overlooks for pictures, questions, and interpretation of the area. Finally we arrive at Newfound Gap and the 5,000 foot-high boarder between Tennessee and North Carolina. Here we will learn about the 2,200 mile-long Appalachian Trail and the the site where President Franklin Roosevelt gave the park dedication in 1940.

City: Gatlinburg

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Elkmont Ghost Town

We'll hike along one of the mightiest rivers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park as we learn about the history of the founding of the park and how the lives of loggers, CCC workers, pioneer farmers, and the earliest mountain recreational visitors intersected.

Newfound Gap Road

Newfound Gap Road is one of the most scenic drives in the southeast. We'll make the 13-mile long drive out of the Sugarlands Valley while we learn about the people, plants, animals, and history of the Great Smoky Mountains. Along the way we'll stop at several scenic overlooks for photos of the towering mountains and dark, shaded valleys.

Newfound Gap

Deep in the mountains at a height of more than 5,000 feet we'll stand on the state line while looking down the the Sugarland Valley to our north and the Oconaluftee Valley to the south. The famous 2,200 mile-long Appalachian Trail passes through this point next to the stone stage where President Franklin Roosevelt gave the Great Smoky Mountain National Park dedication.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (18)

Kym K

Dec 2022

Fantastic trip! Five couples and everyone agreed it was a 12 out of 10 experience. Kindle was amazing!! She’s not only an excellent driver, she shared lots of history as we experienced Cades Cove. She went out her way to make sure we were comfortable.

sutraspartan

Dec 2022

This is a really great tour. We went to a lot of places we would’ve have found on our own, took breathtaking pictures, learned a lot and our 6 year also had a blast. Our guide Kindel is the best! She is so sweet and so knowledgeable and she made our daughter feel so special. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Kelly B

Nov 2022

Great way for me and my older parents to see the mountains. So great to leave the driving to Dave and also learn so many interesting facts. Just the three of us was a neat private tour and was tailored to us. Highly recommend and worth the price.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Hi We thank you for joining us with your parents. What a great memory