Top Gatlinburg activities
Top Gatlinburg landmarks
Beyond Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg trip ideas
The "Classic" National Park Tour
Gatlinburg, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
Discover the history and culture of Appalachia as you embark on a tour through the Great Smoky Mountains from Gatlinburg. Join a small group and take a hike through the part learning about the lives of loggers and pioneers. Drive along the scenic Newfound Gap Road and make stops to take in the views of valleys, mountains, and the Appalachian Trail.
- Learn about the history of the park and FDR’s dedication in 1940
- Stand on the border between Tennessee and Nort Carolina
- Snacks and bottled water are included on your journey
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Gatlinburg Welcome Center1011 Banner Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
We'll meet you in the upper parking lot behind the Gatlinburg Welcome Center.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Operated by Smoky Mountain Guides
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.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Traveler Photos
See more
Reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Richard_S, May 2024
The most memorable part of our experience was having Wes as a guide, a native of the area, not a transplant. He was knowledgeable and fun. If I were younger and in better shape, I would enjoy hiking with Wes. He loves nature and is a wealth of information.
Karen_M, Apr 2024
Best tour ever! A must do! You will lo e the views. Guide was very good. Saw bear, turkeys. Weather was perfect.
Susan_C, Apr 2024
If I get my refund that was promised then I can give my true experience
You’re ruining my good time not giving me back my money 5 days now
Patricia_M, Apr 2024
Wonderful tour. Very comfortable van. Tour guides Marci and Kindel were awesome’. Made us feel right at home!
Rose_O, Mar 2024
Newfound Gap overlook, stories about history of geographic names and Cherokee Indian culture, elk encounters, etc. Driver Phil was personable, well versed in terrain and history of the park, and met the requests of all riders, except producing a bear sighting😊
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Next time we will track down that bear for you
Thanks for joining us
Linda_H, Mar 2024
Our guide Courtney was passionate and friendly. Had an extensive knowledge of the animal and plant life which she shared with us. Definitely learned more about the Smoky Mountains than if we traveled alone. Excellent
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Great to hear
jsteve1240, Mar 2024
Kindle was such a delight! My husband and I was the only 2 on the tour which made it like a private tour which made our experience even better. Kindle is very knowledgeable and took us places that we would not have driven on our own.
Thomas_S, Mar 2024
Winds and cold sunshine hike the Appalachian trail the shadows of people from centuries ago walk by.
Christine_W, Mar 2024
We had a great tour with Wes, he was super knowledgable and tour was a great intro to the Smoky mountains! Learned some history, had a few short hikes, was worth going!
Theresa_H, Mar 2024
The only thing we really learned from our guide is how much of a burden that tourists (like us) are to the area, it was mentioned several times. I wish we would have learned some history of the park or interesting facts other than the major fire in 2016 that was started by some reckless youths. The places we stopped we just ok. Could have done a self guided tour and saved myself over $200.
Likely to Sell Out
From $85.00
Price varies by group size
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Likely to Sell Out
The "Classic" National Park Tour
88
3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$85.00
© 1997-2024 Viator, Inc.