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Best of the Smokies: Full-Day Private Guided Adventure

About this experience

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

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

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Best of the Smokies: Full-Day Private Guided Adventure
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • In-person guide is also the driver
  • Snacks could consist of trail mix, peanut butter crackers and fruit snacks. Please let us know if you have a nut allergy.
  • Lunches are deli style sandwiches, chip and cookies. Please bring your own water. We will reach out for lunch order.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Parking Fees

Itinerary and highlights

This tour takes place inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Where we go, what we see varies depending on what you would like to get from the tour.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We will meet you at the flag pole in front of the visitor's center. If you need a parking tag, there are kiosks out front.
  • If picking you up from your hotel, we will meet you in the lobby.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • A Walk in the Woods

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that we may need to pivot due to road closures or events outside of our control. We require a minimum of 2 people to operate this tour. We operate rain or shine.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
If picking you up from your hotel, we will meet you in the lobby.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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