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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

Thu 07 Nov

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Starting at $99.00

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Thu 07 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)

Natalie_D

Apr 2021

This was the most fun hiking tour. The group connected immediately and we appreciated the information on plants, waterfalls and nature itself. This is a worthwhile experience that is only about 2.5 miles of actual hiking. Our tour guide was amazing and one can tell Paul loves his job. He along with our tour guide "in training", Emily, displayed wisdom beyond anything we could have imagined. We had blast.

HappyPappy25

Apr 2021

My spouse and I had a blast on the waterfall tour with our guide, Paul. It was a great mix of hiking and education. We learned a lot and laughed a lot!!! We highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

May 2021

Thank you for taking the time to write this thoughtful review of your hiking experience. We love taking groups out for both fun and education so we are glad that Paul provided that service for you and your spouse. Until next time-Asheville Hiking Tours

Gina E

Apr 2021

This is an awesome tour! Our guide Paul was extremely knowledgeable, and was able to make the experience interesting for both my husband and I, our doggos, and the small children also on our tour. His passion for the plants, animals (especially birds!), and ecology of the area was apparent-we learned so much more than we thought we would from a hiking tour! We ended up referencing bits of knowledge from this tour throughout the hiking we did after this experience. I loved learning about the local medicinal plants and their uses, as well as the birds we were able to see. Oh, the waterfalls were pretty sweet as well! It felt like we were talking with a friend the whole way, and ended up seeing some extra spots, too! We also followed his recommendations for other hikes in the area-and were not disappointed! Do NOT pass this tour up-it was an ideal way to begin our trip. Thank you, Paul! 🤗

Response from Host

May 2021

Wow, Gina-it's reviews like this that really make our job worthwhile! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such generous words about our company and fantastic guide, Paul. He will truly be excited to read this thorough review! We are happy that you were able to use some of the information given during our tours later for your personal reference. Come see us the next time you are in town for some more exploring of the beautiful Western North Carolina!