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Waterfalls and Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking Tour with Expert Naturalist

Waterfalls and Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking Tour with Expert Naturalist

Overview

As featured in Southern Living Magazine and MSN News, discover the authentic beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway with a naturalist guide to show you the best vistas, photo spots, and waterfalls that make Asheville famous. This intimate, small-group tour makes it easy to get to know your experienced, expert guide and learn more about the region.

-Learn about the area’s history, plants, and wildlife from your naturalist guide
-Visit famous waterfalls and ones that most tourists miss
-See the best of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s expansive mountain views

City: Asheville

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $99.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $99.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Hiking Poles

Air-conditioned vehicle

Ponchos

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (285)

SherriGAGirl

Nov 2022

I went to Asheville, NC for a “solo retreat,” weekend. I enjoy doing a couple of solo road trips yearly, in close proximity to Atlanta, to get away from the noise and traffic. I love the vibe of Asheville and the peace and serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains. I enjoy hikes and waterfalls and wanted to make sure this was my first experience/activity of my visit. I found Asheville Hiking Tours from a Google search result. I chose this company because of the great reviews and the solo booking/pricing. I also absolutely loved that transportation was provided. Being driven through the mountains by someone familiar with the good spots, without me having to search for them, definitely made me content. The morning of the tour as I approached the Asheville Hiking Tours van, I was warmly greeted and welcomed by Paul, the guide for the day. There were (6) of us on the tour. Paul has a great personality and was an excellent guide. He and was very knowledgeable and provided historical information of the area. I loved his willingness to stop and identify plants and flowers. I learned a lot and my interest was piqued enough to come back and do a different hike with him. He was considerate, caring and understanding. My knee was bothering me that day and he kept checking to make sure I was good. I also thought it was very thoughtful of him to carry extra hiking poles in his back pack to share with others, if needed. We drove to a waterfall, and walked to the bottom. We then drove to a different location and hiked to another waterfall- the hike was a couple of miles and easy, especially considering we walked leisurely and stopped to learn about things we were interested in knowing more about. This was perfect for beginners and people like me who enjoy taking time to really experience the essence of it all. Being driven though the mountains gave me the opportunity to sit back, relax, take in all the sights, take pictures, while enjoying the ride. There was also a stop at an overlook so that we could enjoy, breathe in some refreshing mountain air and take pictures of the breathtaking mountain views. During the hike and tour, until the very end, Paul was very enthusiastic. He really loves his job and it showed, not only his words, but most importantly through his actions. I left feeling enlightened and refreshed. I would definitely use Asheville Hiking Tours again in the future.

G2650QG

Nov 2022

Eli was wonderful. She was very considerate of the incoming weather, our limitations, and had the tools on hand to make as comfortable as possible.. She was very knowledgeable of the area and the local “lore”. This is our second experience with Asheville Hiking and it won’t be the last! Can’t wait for the next adventure.

juliemT1608HT

Nov 2022

Eli was informative and interesting. She had a lot of energy and a good sense of humor. She made us feel comfortable as soon as met the group.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

We love to hear you had such a wonderful time with Eli! She is truly passionate about her work and it shows! We would love to have you out with us on the trail anytime!