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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

Sun 10 Nov

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Starting at $99.00

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Sun 10 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)

AKA-Mokour

Nov 2021

The drive to the meeting point was about 45 min from downtown Asheville. Make sure you eat a good breakfast before your hike. It is a very popular route with many visitors. If there is an opportunity for the tour group to drive the van vs everyone driving their own vehicle....take it! It gets very congested on the side of the road with all the folks trying to enjoy natures beauty. The reason for the early start is because the destination is popular with people arriving mid to late morning. As far as snacks go, there was no designated time to sit an eat snacks. I tried to fit them in between stopping points. If you get car sick or nauseous zipping down the from the 4710 elevation levels bring some peppermint candy or peppermint essential oils to dab under your nose. Depending on the time of year you venture on your hike, layering clothes is always better than not enough.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you so much for your thoughtful advice and thorough review. Our hiking tours are in some truly awe-inspiring areas so we try to take all the navigation issues out of your hands. We hope you enjoyed your tour with our company and hope to host you again the next time you are in the area!

melissatE3220ZL

Nov 2021

My favorite part of the experience: everything!!! We loved the forest, but we loved more Paul our guide. He told us at the beginning he would set the bar high and he didn't disappoint, he went above and beyond. He is a truly passionate guide and it translates. We had so much fun and since it was only our family he was flexible and took his time explaining and showing us the Blue Ridge Parkway. The forest and the waterfalls were awe inspiring. We will definitely be back and we couldn't ask for a better tour guide. If you tour with the Asheville experts and you should, please appreciate their efforts, they are truly great individuals who loved their environment and just wants us to love it as much as they. From the bottom of our hearts, thanks Paul for showing us around, you are a truly beautiful human being.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Wow what an awesome review to read! Paul really appreciates this type of feedback as it is real joy he spreads on his tours. Mix in beautiful views, in-depth but interesting knowledge, and you've got a great day. We can't wait to take you on another tour when you return! Happy trails :)

bcreel33

Nov 2021

Incredible trip. Beautiful scenery and learned an incredible amount about western North Carolina. Chris was an excellent guide!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

We really appreciate you leaving a review about your hiking trip! So glad to hear you had a great time AND learned about our area; Chris is pretty great that way. Thank you and happy trails!