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Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove Self-Driving Bundle Tours
Cherokee, United States
From $24.99
per group (up to 4)
Select Date and Travelers
Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tours
Nearby
- 4 to 5 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
What's Included
- App on your phone: A link to download the Tour Guide App by Action and Password for your tours.
- Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.
- Good value: Buy just one per car. Don’t pay for each person. Save money compared to a bus tour.
- Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks
- National Park/attraction Passes, entry tickets, or reservation
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting points
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Start time
Opening hours
- 7/22/2020 - 10/8/2024
Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 11:30 PM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Mingus Mill
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Quiet Walkways
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Rockefeller Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Newfound Gap Road
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Alum Cave Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Morton Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Carlos Campbell Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Chimney Tops Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Clingmans Dome
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Sugarlands Visitors Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Cataract Falls
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Rainbow Falls Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Grotto Falls Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Baskins Creek Falls
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Ephraim Bales Cabin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Alfred Reagan Tub Mill
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Ely's Mill
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Gatlinburg
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cades Cove Methodist Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Cades Cove Missionary Baptist Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Elijah Oliver Cabin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Abrams Falls Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cades Cove Historical Grist Mill
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Tipton Road
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Carter Shields Cabin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Private tour: You can use it in your car or rental car. No worries about groups or crowds. Start the tour app on your phone. And it will direct you step by step. You can stop for as many breaks as you like. Take a break for Instagram photos, and take a break for lunch/snacks. Go on a hike. The tour will wait for you and start when you start again. You can even do the tour over multiple days. Go at your own pace.
- Easy to use: The stories play themselves as soon as the GPS is activated. It requires no use of your hands at all. You can get HELP by calling, chatting, or emailing any time of the day.
- Offline: There is no need for a cell signal or Wi-Fi while touring. App’s GPS map works offline.
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.
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45 reviews
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On the way back from...
Ellie_H, Jun 2023
On the way back from cades cove we saw a bear drinking from the creek! Pulled over to get a photo. Was cool because I was disappointed we didnt see one in cades cove.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
That's amazing! I would love to see a photo of your experience. You can tag @actiontourguide to share it with me. I'm happy to hear that my tour added value to your visit to Great Smoky and Cades Cove. If you're planning to travel more, you might be interested in my Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes over 100 self-guided tours.
Was very nice but did not...
Sherri_B, Jun 2023
Was very nice but did not see much of the wildlife. Very congested in several areas. The trees and foliage were beautiful
Response from Host, Jun 2023
I'm pleased to hear that you had a good time on the Great Smoky and Cades Cove Tours. I'm sorry that you didn't see much wildlife and experienced congestion in some areas. The park's wildlife can be unpredictable, and popular spots can get crowded. Thank you for sharing your feedback with me, I understand your expectations. Keep in mind that your tour is valid forever, so you can revisit it or try different tours. If you have any other concerns or want to exchange the tour, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Great tour! Let's of info!
Sam_M, Jun 2023
Getting to the TN/NC border and the Appalachian Trail, and meeting a young man who was hiking the AP.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
I'm glad to hear that you had a wonderful tour experience and found it informative. It's great that you had a memorable encounter with the Appalachian Trail at the TN/NC border and met a hiker. Such moments make a tour truly special. If you're planning to travel more, you might be interested in our Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes over 100 self-guided tours. It's a comprehensive collection that can enhance your future travel experiences with various destinations and activities. Thank you for your feedback!
Totally worth every dime.
Nicole_H, Jun 2023
It was very informative and interesting. But plan alot of time it took us 6 hours to get thru it all and we didn't even stop at everything.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thank you so much, Nicole! I’m so thrilled that you had a great time at Great Smokies with my tour and that you found it informative. If you plan on traveling more, you might be interested in my Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes all of my self-guided tours across the country.
Great family experience!
Kelly_H, Apr 2023
I loved seeing all of the old structures and hearing the history behind them! The views were beautiful, and a great way to explore the area!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Yay - thanks Kelly! I’m so glad you had a great time at Great Smoky with my tour. If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100). Thanks again!
Beautiful and informative tour.
Donna_S, Mar 2023
Beautiful and informative tour. It was amazing to see how the settlers in the area lived.
Look, you begged me for a review with multiple emails and then wouldn't let me give my brief review demanding I add more...so, here's me adding more in order to satisfy your requirement.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thanks Donna! I’m thrilled you enjoyed my Great Smoky Mountains and Cades Cove tour. TripAdvisor/Viator unfortunately, sends the review requests, and I will forward your feedback to them. I have more tours for all sorts of places across the country — hope you check them out on future vacations!
Amazing
Rebecca_F, Nov 2022
Dollywood and the Smokey Mountain tour. Our daughter loved the Pirates dinner show! Would definitely return with family and friends!
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback! I’m delighted that my tour of the Great Smoky Mountains and Cades Cove added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
Great value and full of information
Ann_S, Sep 2022
This guided drive program was great! It gave us plenty of advance notice if we wanted to make a stop, the history was great, and to be honest, his voice was very pleasant to listen to while driving. Both my husband and l agree this was a perfect way to enjoy our afternoon drive through Cade's Cove.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thanks so much for your feedback, Ann! I'm thrilled that my tour of the Great Smoky Mountains and Cades Cove added to your learning and that you and your husband enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
It was nice hearing the...
Suzi_W, Jul 2022
It was nice hearing the history of the area while driving. Need more time next trip to get more hikes in!!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
That’s fantastic! Thanks so much. Hope you get to try my other tours too!
It was a bit frustrating....
Gregory_R, Jun 2022
It was a bit frustrating. The Cades Cove loop was closed the day we went. So we downloaded the trip, but couldn't access it.. with not enough time to go to a different part.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
The great thing about this self-guided tour is that dates don’t matter at all — you can use it any time! There are also an unlimited number of uses so if you prefer to split up a visit or do it twice, there’s total freedom. Let me know if you’ve already left without using it though — I’d be happy to exchange it for another.
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