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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)

mapleshef25

Jun 2019

Randy our tour guide was wonderful... not only friendly but beyond knowledgeable as well. The tour began with a drive through the gorgeous Blue Ridge Parkway, with some stopping points at overlooks. We ended with three waterfall stops which is the part of the tour that involves a few short hikes. Randy shared so much interesting information about the area, and was able to answer all of our questions. We had a great time, took some beautiful photos, felt safe, and learned a lot! I would highly recommend this tour group, and Randy as a guide.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Your feedback makes our day! Thank you for your review. We aim to provide scenic AND fact-filled tours in our mountains. Do not hesitate to contact us again for a tour around Asheville. -Jennifer of Asheville Hiking Tours

Larturi

Jun 2019

This was a great tour! I was traveling solo and wanted to learn about the Blue Ridge mountains and see some of the prettiest parts. I managed to do both on this tour! We were lucky to have Jennifer, the owner of the company, as our tour guide. She was super sweet, accommodating and knowledgeable. I still can’t believe I ate leaves! The only reason I gave this four instead of five stars is because it’s definitely more of a tour than a hike. You drive for most of it, but believe me the drive on Blue Ridge Parkway is incredibly beautiful and I was glad that I wasn’t driving so I could look at the scenery. The longest hike was about a 40 minute walk. So if you’re looking for an actual hike this isn’t for you, but if you want a nice easy relaxing tour with a great guide, this is just right.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for this review - we love adding a little foraging and fun content to the tours! It is a great joy knowing that you appreciated the gorgeous views along the Parkway. The Waterfall and Blue Ridge Parkway Tour is definitely our EASY hike option (since many of our guests are physically impaired) whereas our Guided Waterfall Hike is our MODERATE hike option. We also offer 4 to 8-mile hikes as Private Tours. I will try to clarify this on the website ;) Thanks again, and wishing you a happy summer!

Clondino

Jun 2019

Came to Asheville for the beer and the thought that I might spend a day wandering around the mountains on my own- but my father had signed us up for this little adventure on Sunday. Our whole experience was fantastic from the get go. Jennifer, our tour guide, was on time and prepared with everything we needed to have a memorable day. (Food, water, hiking sticks, and other supplies). It was great that Jennifer let us go at our own pace and even gave us options to cater the tour specific to our interests. Her knowledge of the history of the area, the mountains themselves, and the surrounding forestry was most fascinating. We had planned to see some additional sites on our own the next day, and she made some great suggestions. In addition to the waterfalls, I especially appreciated her recommendations for a few local breweries in the course of our conversation during our time together. Overall, a memorable day, and one of those things you do not want to miss if you are planning on visiting Asheville. Give Jennifer and her team a call- and they will make sure you have an experience you’ll remember for a long time!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Your thorough review means so much! It was a joy treating you and your father (both such a delight!) to the stunning scenery around Asheville. Thank you for mentioning that you appreciated all of the content along the tour - we love talking about the history of our forests! I hope you found that perfect brew in town ;) Wishing you all my best, and certainly more Happy Trails. -Jennifer of Asheville Hiking Tours