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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

Wed 13 Nov

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Starting at $99.00

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Wed 13 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)

V243ZKannh

Oct 2021

We enjoyed this wonderful tour with our naturalist, Mike. The hikes and sites were awesome. Mike was knowledgeable, friendly, and pleasant. We highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to enjoy the beautiful outdoors while learning about the Pisgah National Forest. This was an all around great experience!

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thank you for your awesome recommendation and review. Mike loves to combine context and a little learning with our amazing backdrop of PNF. It's hard to beat a great hike with great company. Happy trails!

Alicia V

Oct 2021

Mike with Asheville Hiking Tours is simply amazing. His personality is down to earth, & a treasure trove of knowledge about Appalachian history & info about trees & natural preservation of precious resources. His background is in forestry so the amount of interesting tidbits he passes on to his tour group are downright fascinating. If you love nature & are drawn to the peak of the fall season I recommend the last couple of weeks of October. The splashy gorgeous colors of the trees were unbelievable. The tour my husband & I were part of a group & we went to Pisgah Forest & were able to enjoy a few waterfalls: Looking Glass Falls, Cove Creek Falls, Catawba Falls, & not sure if it's the official name but Whale Falls. We also drove part of the Blue Ridge Parkway & really felt the experience is so incredibly enriching.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

"Simply amazing" is a great way to start of such an awesome review of our tour and fall color experience. You did a great job planning the trip for the best color show of the year. We are honored to be able to enrich your experience in WNC. Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful review!

Amy_S

Oct 2021

The entire trip from start to finish was amazing. Mike the tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable and really cared about his guests enjoying And giving us the ultimate experience. I would highly recommend him. Beautiful tour.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Amazing! Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. Mike is definitely passionate about making sure our guests have as much fun as he does out on the trail. Come back, soon!