The Mountains Are Calling Driving Tour to Newfound Gap
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Your trip begins at Sugarlands Visitor Center, where you’ll meet your naturalist guide from A Walk in the Woods. From there, we’ll travel up into Great Smoky Mountains, stopping along the way for sweeping mountain views, photo opportunities, and stories that bring the Smokies to life. This guided driving tour includes several beautiful overlooks where you can take in the famous “sea of mountains,” learn about the natural and human history of the park, and visit the Rockefeller Memorial at Newfound Gap, located on the Tennessee and North Carolina border. After enjoying the views from Newfound Gap, we’ll stretch our legs with a short walk on the famous Appalachian Trail. Depending on the day and group, your guide may also lead you on a gentle history walk near a clear mountain stream, and perhaps even taste a seasonal wild mountain treat. Duration: 2.5 Hours | Difficulty: Easy | Ages: All Meeting Location: Sugarlands Visitors Center or Downtown Gatlinburg
Inclusions
What's included
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional naturalist guide
What's not
- 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
Itinerary
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.
Departure and return location.
Newfound Gap Road has many scenic vistas and points of interest.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- A Walk in the Woods
- 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
- Please note that, while we do our best to follow the itinerary listed, 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.
How it compares in Gatlinburg
- Its from-price is 173% above the median of the 39 experiences we list in Gatlinburg.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 39.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg is a Tennessee mountain town at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with craft studios, scenic drives and Appalachian woods.
Gatlinburg sits in a narrow valley of eastern Tennessee at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the United States. Its main street is lined with shops, candy makers, pancake houses and attractions, and an aerial tram climbs to a ski area on the mountain above.
Top-ranked sights in Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Space Needle.
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