Blue Ridge Parkway Tours and Tickets

Hike the best of the Blue Ridge Parkway on this guided day trip to three scenic waterfalls from Asheville. Take in views of the mountains as you tour the classic road in a comfortable van and hear stories about the area’s natural history and culture from your local guide. Watch for blooming laurels and rhododendron as you walk the easy to moderate trails through lush oak and hickory forests. Enjoy light refreshments along the way with plenty of time to relax by the falls before returning to Asheville.

One of the most biodiverse spots in the nation, the Blue Ridge Parkway shouldn’t just be driven—it deserves to be seen on foot, with a naturalist leading the way. With your guide at the helm, you and your small group will hike to gorgeous waterfalls, up to panoramic mountain views, and through the technicolor meadows, hills, and valleys that make Asheville and the Pisgah National Forest so beloved.

Horseback riding through the Blue Ridge Mountains is a beautiful way to explore the area’s natural attractions. Trot through fern groves, past rows of wild flame azaleas, and into a white pine forest on well-trained, gentle horses. This tour includes a safety training, too, making it a good choice for beginner horseback riders and children.

Check out the Blue Ridge Parkway without having to keep your eyes on the road with this chauffeur-driven tour. Your naturalist driver will do the driving, pointing out special sights and teaching you about the natural history of the area along the way. You'll also have the chance to stop for a hike and some photos before returning to Asheville.

Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville’s views always delight—but sunrise gets those ‘grams on a whole ‘nother level. With this tour, you’ll grab a front-row seat for Mother Nature’s best Asheville show, with only a 10-minute hike up to 5,000 feet (1,500 meters). Your guide will prep coffee or other warm drinks as you soak in the sun’s golden rays across the mountaintops.

Visit the Blue Ridge Mountains with your own private guide on this tour from Asheville. You'll visit the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, go on a quick hike in the Pisgah National Forest, and see Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi. You'll also stop in the towns of Blowing Rock and Swannanoa before heading back to Asheville.

Experience a scenic and memorable guided horseback riding adventure at Arrowmont Stables and Cabins outside of Asheville, North Carolina. Choose from a wide variety of departure times, then ride the beautiful Flame Azalea Trail, traveling through hardwood and white pine forests, plus open meadows with majestic, elevated views of the all-American Blue Ridge Parkway. Get to know the horses in advance. Guided safety training plus a ‘test drive’ and helmet (mandatory for those under 18) are provided.

The Pisgah National Forest contains some of the East Coast’s most verdant landscapes, with bald mountaintops that make for panoramic views and open running. Meet your guide at the beginning of Black Balsam Trail at your chosen time, and you’ll be off on a 5-mile adventure, even catching views of Mount Mitchell in the distance. Run at your pace—or even hike—and discover this ancient wonderland along the way.

On your next trip to Asheville, shoot your own professional wildlife and waterfall photos, no matter your skill level. With this tour, your private guide will take you straight to the elk herds of Cataloochee Valley, in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After a session with the creatures, you’ll move to the park’s best cascades, focusing on long-exposure photography. Of course, there will be plenty of nature in between.

Explore the Beauty and History of The Great Smoky Mountains with Scenic Tours and Rentals, we are excited to share our Great Smoky Mountain home and heritage with you. Collectively, our dedicated staff has many years of knowledge and experience to share with you during your adventure. Scenic Tours and Rentals stand's for one thing above all else: incredible fun and adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains. See our beautiful waterfalls, elk, and wildlife in a way you never imagined.

Experience the beautiful southeast along the Blue Ridge Parkway! Cruise from the edge of the Great Smokies National Park to Shenandoah on this scenic highway bathed in blue mist. Snap photos from jaw-dropping overlooks, spot incredible wildlife, and uncover fascinating history and legends of the Cherokee as you drive. This self-guided driving tour reveals the parkway’s best sites and the hidden history behind it all! Begin your tour in Cherokee, Asheville, Roanoke, or Afton and drive in either direction. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and the app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, go to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity! This isn't an entrance ticket.

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Explore Asheville, a beautiful, artsy, relaxed and Bohemian city with a small-town vibe in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountain. Asheville is a beautiful place, situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and renowned for its vibrant arts scene, outdoor activities and stunning mountain vistas. On your private full-day tour, you’ll mix it up with driving between destinations, and strolling around Asheville’s various neighbourhoods to soak up the atmosphere and admire the historic architecture. The Downtown Art District is a lively hub of cafes, galleries and museums, you’ll walk past more than 200 locally-owned shops and galleries where you will find everything from pottery and paintings to essential oils, arts and crafts, clothes and shoes. You’ll be able to admire the contrast between Asheville’s historic architecture like the basilica of Saint Lawrence and the many artists’ studios housed in former factories along with the River Arts District.