Scenic Van Tours
The “Classic” Great Smoky Mountain Tour
Your all-encompassing highlight tour of the Smokies in three hours.
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
From$60 per person
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High Points Tour
From the Sugarlands Valley to the highest peaks in the park.
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Departs
- Gatlinburg, TN
Overview
Sightseeing in the high elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains is an experience that won’t soon be forgotten. We travel past the Appalachian Trail and traverse the crest of the Smokies, taking in the sights above 5,000 feet as your guide brings these mountains to life with Native American stories and geographical facts.
Our goal is the Clingmans Dome parking area, the highest point in the park reachable by foot or vehicle at 6,643 feet. If the weather is pleasant, the group may take a short walk into the temperate rainforest to experience this extremely unique environment.
Highlights
- Crest of the Smokies above 5,000 ft
- Clingmans Dome area (6,643 ft)
- Spruce-fir rainforest walk
- Native American stories
Pricing
- 2–3 guests: $85 per person
- 4+ guests: $60 per person
- Children 4–15: $45 each
- Private tour: $550
- Children under age 4 are only available on private tours.
Included
- Professional, certified local guide
Before you go
After booking you’ll receive preparation guidance, a packing list, and meeting instructions. All participants sign a waiver, and multi-day guests complete a short registration and health form.
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- Difficulty
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