Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour

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(14 reviews)
Asheville, USA

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Journey through the Great Smoky Mountains, Cherokee Reservation & Blue Ridge Parkway

Ride in an open-air Jeep to remote waterfalls, rivers & elk meadows

Enjoy real Cherokee legends & local Appalachian storytelling

Spot elk, black bears & other native wildlife

Visit the Cherokee Trout Hatchery (when open)

Visit Baptist Church Built it 1836

Breathe fresh mountain air and enjoy scenic forest views

Small group size for a personal, relaxed experience

Free photo & video package included (AirDrop or email)

What's Included

Open Air Seating, with Heat when needed.
Arrive 30 Minutes prior departure
Safari Jeep
Expert Guide
Gratuities
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
2961 Soco Rd

Directly across the street from Wheels thru time Motorcycle Museum

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Departure – Maggie Valley, NC Begin your adventure in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, before climbing nearly 3 miles to the top of the mountain toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Blue Ridge Parkway

    Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive Travel 14 scenic miles along the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway while enjoying panoramic mountain views from mile-high elevations. Along the route, guests pass through 5 historic mountain tunnels on the descent toward Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park Enter Great Smoky Mountains National Park and explore peaceful mountain valleys, rivers, forests, scenic overlooks, and prime elk and wildlife habitat throughout the Oconaluftee region. Elk & Wildlife Viewing Search for wild elk and other native Smoky Mountain wildlife including deer, wild turkey, black bears, and more in one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the Smokies. Oconaluftee Baptist Church Visit the historic Oconaluftee Baptist Church, one of the oldest churches in the Smoky Mountains, known for its Appalachian history, peaceful mountain setting, and local haunted legends. Mingo Falls Experience breathtaking Mingo Falls, a stunning 120-foot waterfall located on the Qualla Boundary (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Reservation), and one of the hidden natural gems near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cherokee Indian Reservation

    Cherokee, North Carolina Explore the picturesque mountain village of Cherokee, NC, rich in Cherokee heritage, Appalachian culture, mountain history, and Smoky Mountain charm. Soco Gap Scenic Return Cross scenic Soco Gap at 4,340 feet elevation while enjoying sweeping mountain views on the return journey back to Maggie Valley.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Scenic Tours and Adventures

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