Drive one of America's most celebrated scenic roads with this self-guided driving tour covering 45 narrated stops across 60 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee to Asheville through mountains over a billion years old. Climb to Waterrock Knob at 6,292 feet for a four-state panorama, stand at Richland Balsam — the highest point on the entire 469-mile parkway — and discover the powerful history of the Cherokee people whose homeland these mountains remain. Hike Black Balsam Knob's windswept summit for views rivaling Scotland, cool off at Skinny Dip Falls, and explore forests harboring more biodiversity than almost anywhere in the temperate world, including the planet's densest salamander population. End near the Biltmore Estate, America's largest private home. From ghost forests of Fraser fir to wild blueberry meadows at Graveyard Fields, this self-guided tour transforms a beautiful drive into an unforgettable journey through geology, Cherokee heritage, and Appalachian ecology.
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We have the best location on the Nantahala River being located right at the takeout. This means you'll only ride the bus once and you'll finish at your car. After the river, enjoy one of our two restaurants by the river.
From £49.64 per person
Follow the sound of rushing water into one of the Smokies’ most refreshing guided hikes. Chasing Waterfalls is perfect for those chasing cascades, waterfalls, streams, mossy rocks, cool forest trails, and classic Smoky Mountain water scenery. With an experienced naturalist guide, you’ll explore a lush mountain landscape shaped by water. Along the way, your guide may point out wildflowers, old-gro…
From £72.11 per person
Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discover why it’s the most visited National Park in the country! Tour these famous mountains while learning about Cherokee history and legends, Appalachian life, and much more. There’s no better way to see Clingman’s Dome (Kuwohi), Cades Cove, or Rainbow Falls. Plus,…
From £10.96 per person
