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Smoky Mountain Guided Scenic High Van Tour
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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
3 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
Leave the driving to us as we take you to the top of the Smoky Mountains to enjoy the sea of mountains. Your guide will stop along the way for several photo stops as you learn about the human and natural history of the Smokies.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional naturalist guide
- Gratuity for your guide.
- Drinks are not provided. Please bring plenty of water.
- Rain Gear - We do have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Private transportation
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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.
Start time
08:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
If multiple groups sign up for this tour, we will be in touch before the date of your tour to give you a specific meeting time.
What To Expect
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Sugarlands Visitors Center
Departure and return location.
• Admission Ticket Free
Newfound Gap Road
Newfound Gap Road has many scenic vistas and points of interest.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Operated by A Walk in the Woods
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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