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- Wildland Trekking
- Hiking & Trekking
- Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- High Intensity
- Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 8
- Ages 12+
Highlights
- Intimately experience the Smokies’ waterfalls, historical sites and scenic drives
- Camp in beautiful areas that put you right in the best spots of the Smokies
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Asheville - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Day 2 Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Day 3 Great Smoky Mountains National Park
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 8 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
Wildland Trekking
Number of tours
180
Age Range
12 to 80 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
67%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Merrie· September 23rd, 2025Great trip, so glad I went! Very informative guide, fun group, great equipment and a beautiful hike and kayak trip.Show more
- Birim· July 3rd, 2025Hiking in the Presidential Peaks was a great experience — stunning views, varied trails, and fresh mountain air. Chris, our guide, was well-organized and knowledgeable, keeping the group safe and on track without overdoing it. A memorable trip all around.Show more
What our customers ask about this tour
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Ellen
Asked on October 26th, 2023I am an active 62 year old female who will be traveling alone. I don't mind being matched up with another female if necessary to avoid extra expense. How does that work?
Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written October 2023This is a backpacking tour so there is no single supplement even is the TourRadar site says there is. This trip requires guests to carry all of their gear from camp to camp. Packs weigh about 30lbs. We can pair you with another female solo hiker to avoid the extra single supplement fee.
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Jacqueline
Asked on August 11th, 2023How many miles do u hike in 1 day?
- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written August 2023
The group travels 4 to 9 miles per day.
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Diane
Asked on May 23rd, 2023Are meals provided during the trip?
- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written May 2023
All meals and trail snacks are included on this trip starting from breakfast on Day 1, all the way up to lunch on the last day of the trip.
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Scott
Asked on January 9th, 2023Can I take my dog?
- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written January 2023
We are dog lovers, but we only allow registered service animals. Is your dog a service animal that is required because of a disability?
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Raymond
Asked on January 21st, 2022I was wondering what time as a pickup on the first day. Is it 5AM? Also, is it backpacking tour, where we'll need to carry everything with us? I read the description, and it seems like it is. Sometimes we'll stay in the same place, so the daily packs will be lighter. Please let me know if I'm thinking in the right direction.
- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written January 2022
The guide will set the exact departure time for the morning but there is an orientation meeting at 5pm the evening prior. You will carry a full pack into camp and out but have a layover day to do a day hike with a lighter pack.
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Raymond
Traveler•Written January 2022Quick question: technically we will meet with the group on day 0? If the tour starts on Aug 22, the meeting will be on Aug 21? And if we meet in the evening, where will we spend a night?
- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written January 2022
The orientation meeting would be at 5pm on Aug 21st at the Holiday Inn in downtown Asheville. You'd want to book somewhere to stay for the evening of Aug 21st. The Holiday Inn is a good option because you'd need to be there anyway for orientation, plus we have a discount there if you mention you're a Wildland guest.
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Raymond
Traveler•Written January 2022It says that the tour lasts for 4 days and ends on Aug 25. But you're saying it ends on 24th. I'm a little confused here.
- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written January 2022
As of October 2021, the Shining Rock Wilderness trip has become a 3-day trip instead of a 4-day trip due to trail washouts caused by hurricane flooding.
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