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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $99.00

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Tue 24 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)

Explore94181

Oct 2022

Our guide was Keti and she drove the van; we had five of us on the tour with her. We went South on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stopped at some vistas and a hotel along the parkway and enjoyed the view. Took about three hikes of varying length to see waterfalls and enjoy the natural beauty of the forest in the fall with the leaves changing. We gathered at about 8:30 and were done by about 1:30. None of the hikes were very strenuous. Good for all ages. We enjoyed the event and Keti shared her knowledge of local plants/botany with us. We recommend this. The van was quite comfortable. It was nice having someone else drive.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your recommendation, it means a lot! We are happy to hear Kesi was able to give you the perfect tour! Our guides are passionate about interpreting our unique ecosystems all while offering a comfortable experience. Come back and hike with us soon!

barbarasB5982QN

Oct 2022

First time on a guided hiking tour and Wow! We would never had seen so much, and learning about the mountains, waterfalls, trees and plants was amazing! Paul tailored our tour to our interests and answered every question we had. We saw everything we wanted and more! The waterfalls are spectacular. We didn't walk as much as I thought we would, but the parkway is spectacular in October. So glad we did this.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

We are all about offering an inside look at our diverse ecosystems! The Blue Ridge and Waterfalls tour is perfect for leaf peeping in October and we are happy to hear it delivered. Next time you are visiting Asheville we would love to get you on the trail a bit longer! Please do not hesitate to reach out. Our guides would be thrilled to take you on another hike!

lauramU1707EE

Oct 2022

Don’t miss going on this beautiful hike! Our guide, Paul was so knowledgeable about the natural wonders that we saw and heard …which made for a great learning experience. The waterfalls were off the beaten track and it was magical to find them with Paul leading the way.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

This is a very kind review! Thank you so much for letting us know how great of an experience you had with Paul! He is incredibly knowledgeable and it shows! We would love to show you even more of our magical waterfalls next time you come visit Asheville!