Smoky Mountain Scenic High Van Tour
4.9
8 Ratings
Gatlinburg
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Smoky Mountains on a scenic high van tour. Sit back, relax, and let us take you on a journey through the sea of mountains, with photo stops and fascinating insights into the history of the Smokies.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- A Walk In The Woods - We will meet at the Sugarland’s Visitor Center where you will have a chance to explore the Park museum and support the Park with your gift purchases at the book store. From there, we will travel up the mountain and learn the human and natural history of the Park before getting out and experiencing a slice of the famous AT. Your guide will regale you with stories of the Cherokee, the settlers, the Civil War history and the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Stop and experience beautiful vistas, learn the medicinal and edible uses of wild plants, take your time as you soak in the beauty of these ancient mountains.
- Sugarlands Visitors Center - Departure and return location.
- Newfound Gap Road - Newfound Gap Road has many scenic vistas and points of interest.
What's Included
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes included
- Expert guidance by a professional naturalist
What's Not Included
- Gratuity for your guide.
- Bottled water
- Rain Gear - We do have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Attention: Any vehicle parked for more than 15 minutes at The Great Smoky Mountains National Park must have a parking pass. Let us be your chauffeur to the peak of the Smoky Mountains, where you can gaze out over a panorama of peaks. Our guides will make several stops for photo opportunities and share with you the rich human and natural backstory of the Smoky Mountains.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour requires a 2 person minimum to operate. If you are traveling solo, you may join into an existing tour or pay the 2 person rate.
Location
Sugarlands Visitor Center
Fighting Creek Gap Road
At the Visitors Center, we meet at the flagpole. If we meet you at the Visitors Center, you will need a Parking Tag to leave your vehicle there. There are kiosks out front where you can get your tag. Day tags are $5 and Weekly tags are $15.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Tlemk
Jun 25, 2022
Amazing guides - 3rd hike w “A walk in the woods”. 1st 2 were 4 yrs ago w 3 young teens and we all had a fabulous time and learned a lot. This time we are back in town w senior citizens. We wanted them to see as much as they could of the park while keeping them safe. This was a great choice.
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Maureen_p
Aug 31, 2021
Ben, the Best - I enjoyed the expertise of Ben, my guide. He had the answers to all my questions and volunteered more interesting and pertinent information. We also had fun as I was able to see the best of the park in just two hours.
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Scrubs1484
Jul 13, 2021
Best Day with Nature - Group of 6 hiked with Meagan today! She was wonderful and definitely made the hike more enjoyable! She was very knowledgeable and shared many facts about our surroundings areas. The pace was perfect for all levels in our group. Meagan was so helpful in capturing photos of our group.
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Titewod
Oct 19, 2019
tour - Caroline did an excellent job giving the tour as well as a good driver in nasty weather, I would recommend this tour especially Caroline as the tour guide.
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Dan
Oct 16, 2019
What a fun day!!! - I, along with my six siblings and our spouses, spent several days at Big Buck Lodge in Gatlinburg, for a 'sibling reunion'. We rented the mini-bus for Friday, October 11th. Our guides were Dylan and Kensey. They were FANTASTIC. They picked us up at the cabin and took us up to Clingman's Dome. They were so much fun as guides..and, their knowledge of the area and various aspects of the Smokies was remarkable. A Walk in the Woods is so fortunate to have these two on their team. They made it a very fun time...and, we would recommend A Walk in the Woods to anyone. And, if you can Kensey and Dylan as your guides...you are in for a real treat. Five BIG stars all the way around.
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Jen
Jul 3, 2019
Great tour - Our guide was very friendly and informative. We stopped along the way for some photo ops too. We all enjoyed it, including our 9 and 14 year olds.
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204jcp
Mar 20, 2019
Great tour of the park - We were the only two on the tour. The tour guide picked us up at our hotel due to parking issues at their normal meeting place. The tour was excellent and the park, mountains and waterfalls were breathtaking. Many drove but after driving from Wisconsin to Florida back up to Tennessee it was great to just relax and enjoy. Highly recommend this tour!
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E9282mbmarian
Mar 27, 2024
Great hiking experience - Hiking in this beautiful view is so soul healing. Our tour guide is very knowledgeable and fun. Later, I will come with my kids again.
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