Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Hiking Tour from Asheville

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Highlights

  • Learn the natural history and culture of the area from your guide

  • Visit three scenic waterfalls and enjoy a moderate guided hike

  • Light refreshments provided

Summary

Start your tour with a pickup from your Asheville hotel before heading to Blue Ridge Parkway. This parkway follows some of the oldest mountains in the world, the Appalachian Mountain range, known for its scenic beauty. Stop at Pisgah National Forest to view the first of three waterfalls while listening to a guide tell stories from the area. Next, head to a state forest to visit the last two waterfalls before heading out on an easy to moderate hike through some of the oak and hickory forests. This hike is approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and comfortable shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Enjoy the falls while nibbling on light refreshments provided by the tour. At the end of the tour, you are dropped back to your Asheville hotel.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
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Why take this tour?

Enjoy a scenic guided tour of the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville without having to worry about driving or directions. Visit three waterfalls and take in the views of the mountain range as you listen to the natural history and culture of the area from your guide. Hike a few easy to moderate trails to explore the fauna of the area, including laurels and rhododendron through oak and hickory forests.

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What’s included?

  • Driver/guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within 3-miles of city center

  • Drink and snack

  • Gratuities

  • A meeting place and time for pickup can be arranged if you are more than 3 miles from city center

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

For additional safety precautions during March and April We are limiting mixed groups for a total of 4-5 people. If you are a family or group of friends in a pod we can take up to 7 people. Masks are optional on the trail. Driver/ Guide has been vaccinated for Covid 19 Contact us with questions

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Tumblestone Tours and Transportation

About operator:

Blue Ridge Waterfall Tour: This waterfall excursion begins with pick up at your accommodation. A spectacular drive to our first waterfall on a scenic portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway, we will visit 3 impressive waterfalls, 2 state parks and a seasoned local guide will tell stories of interest as we see some remarkable flora and fauna. Drinks & snack are included. A great half day adventure!

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