Smoky Mountain Guided Scenic High Van Tour
Leave the driving to us as we take you to the top of the Smoky Mountains to enjoy the sea of mountains. Your guide will stop along the way for several photo stops as you learn about the human and natural history of the Smokies.
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Smoky Mountain High Van tour
Pricing: Adults, children and seniors are welcome on this tour. Guests will need to provide their own car seats for young children.
Pickup included
What's included in Smoky Mountain Guided Scenic High Van Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
A Walk In The Woods
We will meet at the Sugarland's Visitor Center where you will have a chance to explore the Park museum and support the Park with your gift purchases at the book store. From there, we will travel up the mountain and learn the human and natural history of the Park before getting out and experiencing a slice of the famous AT. Your guide will regale you with stories of the Cherokee, the settlers, the Civil War history and the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Stop and experience beautiful vistas, learn the medicinal and edible uses of wild plants, take your time as you soak in the beauty of these ancient mountains.
Sugarlands Visitors Center
Departure and return location.
Newfound Gap Road
Newfound Gap Road has many scenic vistas and points of interest.
Inclusions
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional naturalist guide
- Gratuity for your guide.
- Drinks are not provided. Please bring plenty of water.
- Rain Gear - We do have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Private transportation
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
If multiple groups sign up for this tour, we will be in touch before the date of your tour to give you a specific meeting time.
Meeting / End Points
- At the Visitors Center, we meet at the flagpole. If we meet you at the Visitors Center, you will need a Parking Tag to leave your vehicle there. There are kiosks out front where you can get your tag. Day tags are $5 and Weekly tags are $15.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
