Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Blue Ridge Parkway, NC
Your tour begins with pickup from your Asheville area hotel or accommodation by an air-conditioned van, which has all captains chairs for the drive to and along the Blue Ridge Parkway when open, which is also Great Smoky Mountain National Park an American treasure well known for its scenic beauty and remarkable mountain views. Sit back , relax and enjoy this stunning drive to our first waterfall in Pisgah National Forest before traveling a short distance to visit two more falls in a beautiful state forest. Along the way you'll listen to interesting stories about the rich history of the area that has been attracting people to the area for generations from your local Asheville guide.
Wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots for the easy to moderate hiking portion of the tour. You should feel comfortable walking approximately 3.5 miles at one time during the hiking portion of the tour with stops along the way that will allow you time to enjoy falls, a snack and drink that is provided. Bring a small day pack if you have one. Safety is always a priority!
After hiking, your tour concludes with transport back to your hotel, leaving you the rest of the afternoon to enjoy at your leisure.
Duration: 2 hours
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Asheville Visitor Center, 36 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
Important
**We pick up within 3 miles of city center One North Pack Square Asheville NC 28801.**
If you are staying outside our pick up area we can meet at the Asheville Visitor Center 36 Montford Avenue Asheville NC 28801. (safe/free parking)
PICK UP TIME WILL BETWEEN 8:00 - 8:20am as we have several to schedule on most days.
We also pick up:Sweet Pea Hostel, Bon Paul & Sharkeys Hostel, area Bed & Breakfast/ Airbnb/ VRBO/ locations within 3 miles of city center.
We pick up within 3 miles of city center, One North Pack Square Asheville NC 28801.
If you are outside that area we can meet at the:
Asheville Visitor Center 36 Montford Avenue Asheville NC 28801.
The parking is safe/free and we are members there as well.
08:00 AM
5 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum of 2 people per booking required before tour will run, individual travelers welcome
Maximum of 6 people per tour
Not suitable for participants who have had a knee or hip replacement within the last year
Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints, or other serious medical conditions
Hike is at a comfortable pace for approximately 3.0 miles about 1 1/2 miles per hour for hiking portion of the tour
Operates in most weather conditions; please dress appropriately
No pets permitted on this tour.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : W4091ANbarbarap
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and fauna of the area. We saw 3
Amazing waterfalls and beautiful flowers.There was lots of walking but Keith ,our guide, gave me a walking stick which was a great help going up and down the gravel paths. Our guide was professional and patient and brought snacks for our stop by the rocks to watch the waterfall.We came prepared for cold weather but it was warmer than we thought.
At the age of 77 with 2 knees and a hip replacement,10 years ago, I was very proud of my achievement in completing the 3-4 mile hike.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : briankH433CC
Keith was our guide on the Blue Ridge Parkway hiking tour. I highly recommend this activity and found the event to be both fun and educational. If you're in decent shape, the hike is very enjoyable. The trip included a fairly long drive along the parkway, which gave us plenty of time to learn a lot of the history of the area, from Keith.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : andreagN4314OX
The tour was great, the waterfalls were beautiful and Keith was very knowledgeable and a great guide. We enjoyed this tour and would recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : Marjorie_B
I had the pleasure of being guided by Keith on a tour, and I must say it was a delightful experience from start to finish. As a guide, Keith was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly engaging. Moreover, his driving skills were a lifesaver for me. I suffer from motion sickness, but thanks to his smooth and careful driving, I did not experience even a hint of discomfort throughout the journey. Thank you Keith for a memorable and enjoyable tour! M
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Posted On : 2024-04-17
Posted By : jabrown200
This tour was so good! Keith was a great guide. We learned a lot and he took us out, even in the rain, and it was great! Highly recommend this tour. Thanks again, Keith!
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Posted On : 2024-04-11
Posted By : Anne_P
Keith was a Fantastic guide. He shared his knowledge about plants and fauna, the water shed, Water Falls and trails in the forest.
He was fun to talk With but he also listened.
He recited poems about our trees and even had an app for bird sounds!
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Posted On : 2024-04-07
Posted By : Bob_E
Keith was a great host and tour guide. He knew and shared a lot of information about the hike, the waterfalls, Biltmore House and other must-do's in the Asheville area. Would definitely book again.
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Posted On : 2024-03-25
Posted By : Debbie G
This hike and tour of the waterfalls was amazing!!! Our guide Keith was amazing and if I could I would rate this a 10+. Certainly a check off my bucket list. If you happen to be in Asheville book this excursion- you won’t be disappointed!
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Posted On : 2024-03-23
Posted By : MaryEllen_H
Keith was a great guide for our half-day out to see several beautiful waterfalls. The walking in to the falls was fairly easy, some short inclines, mostly on a gravel path. There were only four of us on the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-03-23
Posted By : kylejH5539MU
My wife and I did the waterfall tour with Keith and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Keith is incredibly knowledgeable and had an answer for every question we asked. He is very friendly and a great guide for showing you the Blue Ridge Mountains and the waterfalls. I would recommend anyone take this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-03-12
