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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

Fri 08 Nov

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Starting at $99.00

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Fri 08 Nov

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)

SandyJax

Jun 2022

Paul was funny, kind, and knowledgeable. My daughter is a Sustainability major in college and it was fun listening to Paul geek out with her about nature. Paul is so passionate about the area and loved taking us to some of his favorite spots. Of all the fun things we did in Asheville, this hiking tour was my favorite. I highly recommend it! One thing I would note if you are considering this particular tour: the actual amount of hiking involved was only about 2-2.5 miles. You will see gorgeous mountain views and waterfalls, but you will also spend much of your time riding in the van between the destinations.

510marguerited

Jun 2022

Great time on hiking tour. Our guide Paul was so much fun. Extremely knowledgeable about the area A great sense of humor.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks so much for your feedback! Paul loves the opportunity to share what he knows about our wilderness, and to tell a good story. We hope to have you back hiking with us soon!

910linht

Jun 2022

My family had a blast with Eli and Nat. They pointed out the highlights along the Blue Ridge Parkway that we passed by. They had a wealth of knowledge on the flora and fauna of the area. We were only expecting a little hiking and a few waterfalls, but we also got a lot of interesting facts about plants and fungi. We even learned how to recognize poison ivy and stinging nettle and how to treat them. And we even saw some mushrooms. Our 9-year old was disappointed that we won't be doing our second hike with Eli and Nat.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you so much for this thoughtful review and recommendation! We take a lot of pride in sharing what we love, like our knowledge of the Southern Appalachian ecosystem, with our guests. We also love to hear our guides are doing good work out there on the trails. We hope to see you again and experience even more together!