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The “Classic” Great Smoky Mountain Tour

Your all-encompassing highlight tour of the Smokies in three hours.

Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Departs
Gatlinburg, TN

Overview

Designed for those who want to experience the highlights of the Smokies within a 3-hour block of time. The perfect match for first-time visitors to the park, and a favorite of annual visitors.

We travel up one of the most scenic roads in the Southeast in comfortable, eco-friendly vans, with ample time at overlooks for pictures, questions, and interpretation. We stop at Newfound Gap, the dedication spot of the National Park, then continue to the North Carolina side for more vistas and the story of how logging shaped the area. On the way down, we choose the stops that best suit your group and finish with short walks beside gorgeous rivers.

Highlights

  • Newfound Gap & the park dedication memorial
  • Tennessee and North Carolina vistas
  • Logging history of the Smokies
  • Short riverside walks

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.

Read our trip-planning guide

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