Smoky Mountain Guided Scenic High Van Tour
Smoky Mountain Guided Scenic High Van Tour
**Please note: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will require parking passes for any vehicle stopping longer than 15 minutes. 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.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
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.
20 minutesIncluded
- Professional naturalist guide
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not Included
- Gratuity for your guide.
- Bottled water - Drinks are not provided. Please bring plenty of water.
- Rain Gear - We do have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Private transportation
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.