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Thundering Streams and Falls of the Smokies Guided Hiking Tour
Badge of ExcellenceGatlinburg, USA
- 3 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Great Smoky Mountains boast scenic views and this hiking tour takes you on a journey to find them. Join a small group and traverse through the lush landscapes to discover several streams, cascades, and creeks. Each season of the year puts on a different show for hikers so there's always something to enjoy. This is a moderately adventurous hike that gains elevation and climbs over downed trees.
- Learn about the local ecosystem while you hike
- Enjoy a hike on a less-traveled section of the park
- Stop along the way to take in the scenic views
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Snacks
- Professional Guide
- Gratuity for your guide is not included in the cost. Industry standard recommends 15-20%.
- Bottled water
- Rain Gear - we do have extra emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Sugarlands Visitor Center1420 Fighting Creek Gap Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will require parking passes for any vehicle stopping longer than 15 minutes. **NOTE: You will follow the guide in your own vehicle to the trailhead.**
End point
- Chimney Tops Trail TrailheadGatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
You will finish the tour at the trailhead where you are free to go from there.
What To Expect
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Newfound Gap Road (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Must be in good physical condition, able to climb over downed trees, walk on uneven surfaces and climb in elevation
- 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.
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Featured review
Paul_L
Luci, our Tour Guide was awesome! She was fun, knowledgeable, and shared lots of stories along the way. She connected with our group immediately. It was a beautiful trail with lots of learning cool facts about plants and foliage along the way…even a few tastings of edible plants! Definitely would recommend this tour…and Luci!
Reviews
5.0
107 reviews
jeff_h, Dec 2023
Sam our guide was excellent. Money well spent. Guide was knowledgeable about the area and provided lots of information that we wouldn’t have known otherwise. We wouldn’t have been able to find the trail on our own.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you so much for this great review!
Stephanie_K, Nov 2023
Luci was the absolute best!!!! The flowers and certain plants were already gone for the winter but that did not take away from our experience at all. She shared many interesting details and historical facts with us throughout the hike and we truly admire her passion for wildlife and nature. We look forward to coming back and embarking on another great adventure with her again!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your time with Luci!
Joyce_L, Oct 2023
We had a great time with our guide. She was very knowledgeable and fun. The trail was beautiful and the weather was perfect in October.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for your review! We really appreciate it. :-)
Stephanie_P, Aug 2023
Lucy was our guide and she was AMAZING!! She was super knowledgeable about all the plants and flowers and the history of the Smoky Mountains Park! She was fun and personable and really made our walk in the woods memorable!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your review! Luci is a treasure!
Yasmin_S, Jul 2023
Luci was great. She knew so much and showed us very interesting things. This was a wonderful hike for families and would definitely recommend to anyone.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review!
Dan_R, Jul 2023
After a full day of rain on Thursday our Friday morning hike on Chimney Tops trail was Spectacular! Yes all streams running full bore and beautiful. Our guide Lucy was icing on the cake with her knowledge and enthusiasm for the Smoky Mountains.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for your review. We do love our Luci!
Diana_D, Jul 2023
We had a such a great experience and Lucy was the perfect tour guide! Throughout our hike Lucy stopped to share history of the land and interesting information on plants and animals. The views were absolutely beautiful! We’ll definitely book again next time we’re in town.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you do much for a fantastic review! We appreciate it.
Paul_L, Jul 2023
Luci, our Tour Guide was awesome! She was fun, knowledgeable, and shared lots of stories along the way. She connected with our group immediately. It was a beautiful trail with lots of learning cool facts about plants and foliage along the way…even a few tastings of edible plants! Definitely would recommend this tour…and Luci!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you! Luci is the sweetest and her enthusiasm is infectious. :-) Glad you all had a good time.
AmyD_B, Jun 2023
We had a fantastic time on the hiking tour! Our guide, JT, was very knowledgeable on all of the trees and the area that we were in. He had a great personality that made listening to him and his information an enjoyable experience. Thanks JT!
The hiking trail was a beautiful sight with all of the waterfalls and rivers. At times the path was a bit tedious when traversing, but that’s the excitement of hiking! Totally recommend booking this hiking tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thank you for a great review!
Amy_R, May 2023
I highly recommend this Guided tour! Our tour guide Corian was knowledgeable and gave us so much information about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We had beautiful views and a fun time.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you! Glad you had a good time!
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