Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains: Private Day Trip from Asheville NC

Travel Curious*Hotel Pick-Up*Asheville, NC 28801
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Total Price: $873.12 (USD)
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Overview

Explore the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains on a private day trip from Asheville, NC. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, visit historic sites, hike to Linville Falls, and discover quaint mountain towns. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll uncover the region’s rich history and experience stunning landscapes on this personalized adventure.

up to 6 hrs 1 or more people

Good To Know

  • This tour is exclusively for just you and your group, offering a personalized experience.
  • Travel along the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, known for its breathtaking views.
  • Visit Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, and enjoy a short hike to the picturesque Linville Falls.
  • Tour duration is approximately 6 hours and includes transportation in a private vehicle throughout the tour.
  • The tour includes a knowledgeable English-speaking driver/guide and ample time to take photos of your favorite spots.
  • Hotel pick-up provided upon request. Otherwise, meet your guide at Trade and Lore at 37 Wall St. in Asheville.
  • You will stop for lunch in a quaint town. Cost of lunch is not included, but local restaurant recommendations are provided.

Description

The Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the oldest ranges in the world, arising from tectonic plates colliding hundreds of millions of years ago. With misty mountains, winding roads, and sprawling green vistas, the blue mountain parkway is one of America's most beautiful drives.

On your private day trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains, you will:
  • Enjoy hotel pick-up from your hotel in Asheville or meet your guide at Trade and Lore, where you can enjoy a coffee before being whisked away to the historic mountains.
  • Drive along a part of the most scenic and beautiful strip of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which stretches across 470 miles and 8 states.
  • Learn how it has been home to people dating back nearly 12,000 years ago and includes the Iroquois, Shawnee, and Cherokee tribes.
  • Discuss the range's recent history (the last 400 years) and how European trappers - later American revolutionaries and colonizers - made their homes in the mountains.
  • See Mount Mitchell - the highest point east of the Mississippi River.
  • Stop for a short hike at Linville Falls, possibly the most famous waterfall in the Blue Ridge.
  • Enjoy stops at quaint towns along the way where you can picture what idyllic mountain life may be like for you.

The Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina are stunning no matter the season - with fresh blossoms in the spring, rushing waterfalls in the summer, rusty autumnal colors in the fall, and peaceful snow cover in winter.

On this private excursion, your guide will take you through the mountains on the Blue Ridge Parkway, where you will enjoy several scenic highlights and have the opportunity to do two hikes. You will stop for lunch (price not included) in a quaint town, where your guide will recommend a place for the best Southern food and hospitality.

After a day spent exploring the towns dotting the highway and the striking geological features of the ridge, your guide will drive you back to your hotel in Asheville.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains: Private Day Trip from Asheville

Will there be other people on the tour?

This tour is a private tour, which means that it will just be you, your group, and your guide on the tour.

Where does the tour meet?

You can request pick-up from your Asheville hotel, or you can head directly to the meeting point at Trade and Lore, located at 37 Wall St, Asheville, NC 28801.

How long is the tour?

Tour duration is approximately 6 hours.

What is included in the tour?

Inclusions are a professional guide, private vehicle, and hotel pickup/drop-off.

What is not included?

Gratuities, food, and drinks are not included in the tour price.

Will there be opportunities to take photos?

Yes, there will be plenty of time to take photos of your favorite places.

Are meals provided during the tour?

You will stop for lunch; however, the cost of lunch is not included in the tour price. Your guide will recommend a place for the best Southern food and hospitality.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, and your camera.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible.