Follow the sound of rushing water into one of the Smokies’ most refreshing guided hikes. Chasing Waterfalls is perfect for those chasing cascades, waterfalls, streams, mossy rocks, cool forest trails, and classic Smoky Mountain water scenery. With an experienced naturalist guide, you’ll explore a lush mountain landscape shaped by water. Along the way, your guide may point out wildflowers, old-growth pockets, stream ecology, salamanders, forest plants, and the hidden details most visitors walk past. This tour is a strong choice for families, first-time visitors, photographers, summer guests, and anyone who wants a memorable waterfall hike without committing to a strenuous full-day adventure. Best for: Waterfall lovers, families, photographers, summer visitors, first-time Smokies guests, and guests who want a water-filled guided hike. Duration: 3 Hours | Difficulty: Moderate | Mileage: 2.5 | Elevation Change: 900' | Ages: 8+ Meeting Location: Sugarlands Visitors Center
Selbstgeführte Audio-Autotour in den Great Smoky Mountains
Verpassen Sie nichts, denn GuideAlongs Great Smoky Mountains Audio Driving Tour nimmt Sie mit auf eine unglaubliche Reise durch den meistbesuchten US-Nationalpark. Unterwegs werden Sie zu allen berühmten Highlights des Parks sowie weniger bekannten Juwelen geführt, darunter der niedrigste befahrbare Pass, historische Cades Cove Gebäude und der höchste Punkt des Parks. Downloaden Sie mehr auf Ihrem Smokies Roadtrip mit faszinierenden Geschichten hinter den Kulissen, lokalen Tipps und Wegbeschreibungen, die automatisch entlang der Fahrt abgespielt werden. Mit GyPSy Guide haben Sie die Freiheit, offline in Ihrem eigenen Tempo zu erkunden, so dass Sie mehr Zeit an Orten verbringen können, die Sie interessieren, und alle umgehen können, die es nicht tun. ✅ Geschichten, Tipps und Richtungen spielen automatisch basierend auf Ihrem Standort ✅ Reisen in Ihrem eigenen Tempo ✅ Touren funktionieren offline mit GPS, kein Mobilfunkdienst oder WLAN erforderlich ✅ Empfohlene Routen & Tipps für die halbe, vollständige oder mehrtägige Nutzung ✅ Einmal kaufen, für immer verwenden! Kein Ablauf, beinhaltet kostenlose Updates ✅ Wie einen Reiseleiter für die Fahrt dabei zu haben
Selbstgeführte Autotouren durch die Great Smoky Mountains und Cades Cove
Purchase only one tour per vehicle, not per person. Everyone listens together! Get the full Smoky Mountain experience with this ultimate bundle tour! Explore these picturesque mountains, uncover the rich history of the Cherokee and early settlers, and find out why this is the most-visited national park in the entire country. You’ll discover beautiful overlooks, hiking trails, and waterfalls on one tour, then dive into the pioneer and Civil War history of Cades Cove with the next! If you don’t want to miss a thing, this is the deal for you. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Slow down beside one of the Smokies’ biggest and among the most beautiful mountain rivers. River Magic is an easy guided walk designed for guests who want the peace of moving water, forest shade, deep pools, sparkling cascades, wildflowers, and stories of the landscape without a demanding climb and without the crowds. This gentle riverside experience blends natural beauty with interpretation from an expert guide. You’ll learn about the plants, wildlife, stream life, and human history connected to these mountain valleys while enjoying one of the most approachable ways to experience Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Best for: Families, beginners, seniors, first-time visitors, nature lovers, and anyone who wants an easy guided river walk near Gatlinburg. Duration: 3.5 Hours | Difficulty: Easy | Mileage: 4.2 Miles | Elevation Change: 300’ | Ages: All Meeting Location: Sugarlands Visitors Center
Best of the Smokies: Full-Day Private Guided Adventure
Spend a full day exploring the Smokies your way. Best of the Smokies: Full-Day Private Guided Adventure is customized around your group’s interests, pace, and sense of adventure, making it one of the most flexible ways to experience Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Your day may include waterfalls, mountain views, historic sites, scenic drives, quiet trails, wildflowers, wildlife stories, old-growth forest, or a custom mix of the park’s best experiences. Because this is a private tour, your guide can adapt the day to your group and help you make the most of your time in the Smokies. Transportation and lunches are included. Best for: Private groups, families, couples, photographers, first-time visitors, mixed-interest groups, and guests who want a full-day custom Smoky Mountain experience. Duration: 7-8 Hours | Difficulty: Your Choice | Ages: Your Choice Meeting Location: Sugarlands Visitors Center or Pick-up from Downtown Gatlinburg Location
Fall Color Quest: Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage Hike
Autumn color in the Smokies changes by elevation, weather, and timing. Fall Color Quest is designed to follow the best color of the day, whether that means glowing streamside forests, colorful hardwood coves, quiet trails, or higher-elevation views. With an experienced guide, guests can enjoy fall foliage without guessing where to go or fighting only the most crowded roadside stops. This seasonal guided hike blends autumn scenery with natural history, forest ecology, and local insight into one of the most beautiful times of year in the Smokies. Transportation is included with this tour. Pick up from a downtown Gatlinburg hotel or the Sugarlands Visitors Center Best for: Fall visitors, photographers, couples, families, leaf peepers, and guests who want help finding peak Smoky Mountain color. Duration: 3-4 Hours | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | Mileage: Variable | Elevation Change: Variable | Ages: 6+ Meeting Location: Gatlinburg Hotel Pick up or Sugarlands Visitors Center
Selbstgeführte Audiotour durch den Great-Smoky-Mountains-Nationalpark
Willkommen zur Great Smoky Mountains Nationalpark Tour! Kommen Sie mit uns auf eine Reise durch atemberaubende Berglandschaften und erkunden Sie die historischen Häuser vergangener Tage. Die Great Smoky Mountains sind der meistbesuchte Nationalpark des Landes und empfangen oft über 14 Millionen Besucher pro Jahr! Wir haben die wichtigsten Dinge aufgelistet, darunter 14 Stopps im und um den Park! Was Sie bekommen: Expertenkommentar: Erfahren Sie mehr über das Erbe, die Ökologie und die Tierwelt des Parks. Benutzerfreundliche App: Greifen Sie ganz einfach über Ihr Smartphone auf die Tour zu. Halten Sie den Moment fest: Entdecken Sie ideale Fotoplätze für atemberaubende Panoramen und Tieraufnahmen. Tauchen Sie mit unserer Audiotour in die Schönheit der Great Smoky Mountains ein. Buchen Sie jetzt und begeben Sie sich auf eine Reise, die Sie noch jahrelang in Erinnerung behalten werden! Die verbleibenden Stunden in den Tourdetails sind für die Reisezeit vorgesehen. *Laden Sie die Shaka Guide-App herunter, um auf Ihre gekauften Touren zuzugreifen.*
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Smoky Mountains
⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing travellers around the world, our small team specialises in authentic, natural photography that truly reflects your trip. In Smoky Mountains, we combine creativity with local knowledge to show you hidden gems, secret angles, and the best light. You’ll not only get beautiful, professional photos but also insider tips to make the most of your time here. We’re proud to be recognised among the top-rated photography tours of 2025, trusted by travellers worldwide for our relaxed style and stunning results.
Discover the Great Smoky Mountains: A Self-Guided Tour
Explore the Great Smoky Mountains with your self-guided tour through America’s most visited national park. Walk through the stunning Newfound Gap Road past misty peaks and ancient forests, walk behind a waterfall at Grotto Falls, and stand atop Kuwohi at 6,643 feet, the highest point in Tennessee. Discover Cades Cove’s preserved pioneer cabins, churches, and mills that tell the story of Appalachian mountain life. Watch for black bears in misty meadows and learn why these mountains are the salamander capital of the world with thirty species. Hear the powerful story of the Cherokee people who called these peaks home for thousands of years before the park was created. Beyond the park, explore Gatlinburg’s arts and crafts community, Pigeon Forge’s famous Dollywood, and Townsend’s peaceful trails. From moonshine history to mountain music, synchronous fireflies to spectacular fall foliage, the Smokies reward curious visitors with natural wonders and deep Appalachian culture at every turn.
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Tour: Cherokee to Asheville
Drive one of America's most celebrated scenic roads with this self-guided driving tour covering 45 narrated stops across 60 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee to Asheville through mountains over a billion years old. Climb to Waterrock Knob at 6,292 feet for a four-state panorama, stand at Richland Balsam — the highest point on the entire 469-mile parkway — and discover the powerful history of the Cherokee people whose homeland these mountains remain. Hike Black Balsam Knob's windswept summit for views rivaling Scotland, cool off at Skinny Dip Falls, and explore forests harboring more biodiversity than almost anywhere in the temperate world, including the planet's densest salamander population. End near the Biltmore Estate, America's largest private home. From ghost forests of Fraser fir to wild blueberry meadows at Graveyard Fields, this self-guided tour transforms a beautiful drive into an unforgettable journey through geology, Cherokee heritage, and Appalachian ecology.