Trek & Dine

A hike and a backcountry meal, cooked for your group.

Duration: Varies by hike and meal
Difficulty: Moderate
Departs: Gatlinburg, TN

Overview

Let Smoky Mountain Guides prepare some of our most popular backcountry cuisine as you enjoy beautiful forests and crystal-clear rivers. Join an existing tour or schedule a private trip for an anniversary, honeymoon, family, or corporate outing.

We cater to dietary restrictions, vegetarians, vegans, and sometimes the “picky.” Destinations alternate with weather and time of year.

Highlights

Trek & Dine: moderate hike + backcountry meal
Trek & Table: hike + picnic-area dining
Tour & Dine: auto tour + picnic dining
Sample menu: fajitas, pasta, desserts

Pricing

$65 per person

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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