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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
- Keep your creature comforts with nights in a peaceful Appalachian lodge
- Hike the highlights of the Appalachian Trail in the blue-haze of the Smokies
- Intimately experience the Smokies’ waterfalls, historical sites and scenic drives
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Asheville
- Day 2 Cades Cove Picnic
- Day 3 Smoky Mountains
- Day 4 Blue Ridge Mountains
- Day 5 Looking Glass Rock
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
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- K
Kimberly
Asked on May 29th, 2023Is there an option to not share a room
Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written May 2023It is possible to have the room to yourself on out lodge based tours. You would be required to pay the single supplement fee, which varies depending on which trip you are interested in.
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Chris
Asked on February 20th, 2023My wife wants to go along but she may want to skip a day of hiking. Can she skip and rejoin in the afternoon?
- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written February 2023
In general, it may be possible for your wife to skip a hike. The most challenging day to have the happen would be the transition day, #3, when we check out of first hotel and do a hike enroute to our second hotel for nights three and four.
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Adam
Asked on December 29th, 2022My wife is not sure if she can keep up on the daily hikes. Any options for her to go along and meet in the evening
- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written December 2022
To answer your question, your wife is welcome to stay back at the lodge for some or all of the day hikes if she wishes and then join the group for dinner and breakfast etc. However, she will still be required to pay the full trip rate for herself.
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Samuel
Asked on October 29th, 2022How much is the solo supplement for this tour?
- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written October 2022
The Single Supplement Fee is $500 for this trip. We do require a minimum of 2 guests in order for this trip to run.
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Jan
Asked on July 20th, 2022can I have a single room
- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written July 2022
The single supplement fee for the Best of Smokies trip is $500.
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Tim
Asked on February 16th, 2022What level of hiking experience is required for the "Best of the Smokies" trip. My husband and I are interested in this trip however my husband is not an experienced hiker. Would this be suitable for him?
- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written February 2022
We highly recommend everyone train for our hikes regardless of having experience or not. We do not require people to have prior experience hiking. This tour is a level 3 in difficulty, with 1 being least and 5 being most challenging. Some of the trails may be harder than a "3" but you would be doing the trails while wearing a day pack weighing 10-12 pounds as opposed to a fully loaded backpack weighing 40 +/- pounds.
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