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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Scenic Van ToursMountain Heritage: Cades Cove
A guided auto tour into historic Cades Cove, without driving yourself.
- Duration
- Half day
- Difficulty
- Easy
From$110 per person
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Day HikesAppalachian Waterfalls
A gentle introduction to the Smokies, ending at a quiet waterfall.
- Duration
- ~4 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
From$180 for 1–3 guests
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Day HikesMt. LeConte Summit
The bucket-list hike of the Great Smoky Mountains.
- Duration
- Full day
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
From$310 for 1–3 guests
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Fly FishingHalf-Day Guided Fly Fishing
Four hours of instruction-focused fishing on wild mountain streams.
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
From$200 for 1 angler
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KayakingFontana Lake Full-Day Paddle
Island lunch, the Appalachian Trail, and the tallest dam in the East.
- Duration
- ~10 hours (6–8 on water & trail)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
From$150 per person
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Appalachian Trail: 3-Day
Live a slice of the thru-hiker life on the A.T. through the Smokies.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Difficulty
- Moderate–Strenuous
From$655 per person
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Seasonal ToursSynchronous Firefly Tour
One of nature’s rarest light shows, for just a few nights each year.
- Duration
- Evening
- Difficulty
- Easy
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High Points Tour
From the Sugarlands Valley to the highest peaks in the park.
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
From$60 per person
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Scenic Van ToursMountains & Moonshine
Historic high peaks and the colorful history of mountain moonshine.
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
From$110 per guest
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Over the Top
Adventure over the mountains and down into North Carolina.
- Duration
- Half day
- Difficulty
- Easy
From$110 per person
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Logging in the Smokies
Tour historic Elkmont, the “ghost town” of the Smokies.
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
Live pricing
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Family Fun Nature Scavenger Hunt
An interactive, educational nature walk built for little adventurers.
- Duration
- ~2 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
From$165 for 1–3 guests
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The Mountaineers Way
An easy, historical walk to see how the early settlers lived.
- Duration
- ~3 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy–Moderate
From$180 for 1–3 guests
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Alum Cave Bluffs & Arch Rock
Arch Rock, Inspiration Point, and the bluffs on the lower slopes of Mt. LeConte.
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate–Strenuous
From$180 for 1–3 guests
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Clingmans Dome Hike
Hike an off-the-beaten-path route to the highest point in the Smokies.
- Duration
- ~4 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate–Strenuous
From$180 for 1–3 guests
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Grotto Falls & Brushy Mountain
Walk behind a waterfall and climb to a breezy mountain bald.
- Duration
- ~6 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate–Strenuous
From$280 for 1–3 guests
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Charlies Bunion & the Appalachian Trail
Hike the A.T. to one of the most dramatic overlooks in the park.
- Duration
- ~6 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate–Strenuous
From$310 for 1–3 guests
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Rocky Top & the A.T.
A challenging full day to Spence Field and the famous Rocky Top.
- Duration
- Full day
- Difficulty
- Difficult
From$310 for 1–3 guests
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Spruce-Fir Stroll
Escape the summer heat in the cool spruce-fir forest on the state line.
- Duration
- ~7 hours
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
From$310 for 1–3 guests
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Remote Waterfalls & Swimming Holes
A one-way shuttle hike to pristine falls you’ll have to yourselves.
- Duration
- Half to full day
- Difficulty
- Moderate
From$310 for 1–3 guests
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Trek & Dine
A hike and a backcountry meal, cooked for your group.
- Duration
- Varies by hike and meal
- Difficulty
- Moderate
From$65 per person
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Adventure Photography
Our photographer-guides take you to the best shots in the park.
- Duration
- Custom
- Difficulty
- Varies
Custom pricing
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Full-Day Guided Fly Fishing
Multiple streams, advanced presentation, and backcountry water.
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
From$325 for 1 angler
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Private Property Intro to Fly Fishing
Learn the basics on private water, away from the crowds.
- Duration
- Custom
- Difficulty
- Easy
Custom pricing
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Hazel Creek Multi-Day Fishing Trip
A remote, multi-day backcountry fishing expedition on legendary Hazel Creek.
- Duration
- Multi-day
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Custom pricing
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Great Smoky Half-Day Kayak
The peaceful side of the Smokies, convenient to Townsend.
- Duration
- ~4 hours on the water
- Difficulty
- Easy
From$175 per person
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French Broad River Paddle
Float from Sevierville through farmland to Seven Islands Birding Park.
- Duration
- ¾ day (depends on river flow)
- Difficulty
- Easy
From$380 for 1 person
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Introduction to Backcountry
Learn the basics of backcountry camping before you buy the gear.
- Duration
- 2 or 3 days
- Difficulty
- Easy–Moderate
From$470 per person
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Overnight with the Synchronous Fireflies
A summer night in the backcountry, waiting for the woods to light up.
- Duration
- 1 night
- Difficulty
- Easy–Moderate
From$450 per person
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Appalachian Trail: 4-Day
Start at the A.T.’s highest point and ride the longest stretch above 5,000 ft.
- Duration
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Difficulty
- Moderate–Strenuous
From$935 per person
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Two Tower Traverse
Two historic fire towers and the highest backcountry campsite in the park.
- Duration
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Difficulty
- Moderate–Strenuous
From$795 per person
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Basecamp to Bunion
Creekside basecamp with an adventurous day hike to Charlies Bunion.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Difficulty
- Moderate–Strenuous
From$695 per person
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Winter on the Peaks
Our favorite season: icicles, solitude, and views hidden the rest of the year.
- Duration
- 2 or 3 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate–Strenuous
From$385 per person
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Mother & Daughter Adventure
A girls-only, all-inclusive trek to answer the call of the wild.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Difficulty
- Moderate
From$1,265 per pair
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Father & Son Adventure
A boys-only, all-inclusive trek deep into the backcountry.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Difficulty
- Moderate
From$1,265 per pair
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Custom Backpacking Trip
Design your own multi-day adventure across 100+ backcountry campsites.
- Duration
- 1–5 nights
- Difficulty
- Varies
From$250 per person
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2-Day Mountain Escape
Rustic camping without the hassle, plus a nighttime firefly hunt.
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Difficulty
- Moderate
From$485 per person
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Spring Wildflower Tour
The “Wildflower National Park” at peak bloom.
- Duration
- Half day
- Difficulty
- Easy
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Leaf Chasers Fall Color Tour
The best and most colorful leaves the park has to offer.
- Duration
- Half day
- Difficulty
- Easy
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