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Discover everything the Smokies have to offer with this self-guided tour. See the stunning scenery of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, explore Cades Cove, and marvel at the Cataract Falls.
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Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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Audio guideEnglish
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Valid365 days
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Includes
- Unique audio app acts as the tour guide! Follow the audio stories to explore and learn.
- Download app ahead of time: the link sent to your email will allow you to download the separate audio app onto your phone.
- Unique password: use the password sent to your email in the app to access your tour.
- Popular audio narrator acts as tour guide: enjoy a great voice backed by rave reviews!
- Location-based audio: stories play automatically based on your location. It feels as if you have a tour guide beside you!
- Learn More: Get extra stories to dive deeper into many stories.
- Comprehensive routes and stops: don’t miss a single thing.
- Offline maps: works totally offline without cellular or Wi-Fi.
- Hands-free: location-based automatic-play audio stories
- Go at your own pace: start and stop anytime; take breaks as you like.
- New, extra validity: now valid for a full year after booking and can be used for multiple trips over a year.
- Action’s personal team available via call, chat, or email.
- Transportation, Parking Fee, Food/Drinks.
- National Park/Attraction Passes, Entry Tickets, or Reservations.
- No Physical Tour Guide: There will not be a live guide at the meeting point.
Highlights
- Reconnect with nature as you hike through pristine and secluded wildnerness
- Discover historic Cades Cove, a pioneer community shaken by the Civil War
- Discover the hidden treasures of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Snap photos from jaw-dropping overlooks and hike to the overlook at Alum Cave
- Learn the history of the Cherokee Nation who once called these mountains home
Description
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: This 72+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Great Smoky and Cades Cove Bundle in 4-5 hours.
Explore the Great Smoky Mountains at your own pace with a self-guided and self-driving tour. Hike to Alum Cave, enjoy a panoramic view from Charles Overlook, and discover Cades Coves from the comfort of your own car.
Drive to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center to start your journey. After exploring the Visitor Center, head past the Mingus Mill, a remnant of a once-thriving town.
As you drive to Beech Flats Quiet Walkway, hear accounts of the Cherokee people who once lived here. Learn about their legends and their struggle to hold onto their land. Once you arrive, enjoy a meditative stroll through nature.
Hop back into your car and head to Charles Webb Overlook, which offers a panoramic view of the park. Once you’ve snapped some stunning photos, continue toward Clingman’s Dome, the highest peak in the Smokies, for more unparalleled views of the mountains.
Continue to the trail for Alum Cave, one of the most popular hikes in the park. If you wish, take the moderate 4.4-mile roundtrip trail for beautiful panoramas and fascinating rock formations. After your hike, drive to Chimney Tops Overlook, offering more stunning mountain views.
Next, enjoy an easy wilderness walk at Balsam Point. As you continue past yet another incredible vista and another secluded walkway, hear little-known park history.
Jump back in your car and drive towards Gatlinburg, stopping on the way to check out the pristine Cataract Falls. In Gatlinburg, pass the famous Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Drive past Ogle Place, an old-timey homestead dating back to the 1800s, before arriving at Rainbow Falls.
Continue your drive past several more waterfalls and the historic cabins of Ephraim Bales and Reagan Tub, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past. Finally, finish your Great Smoky National Park tour with a visit to the old Ely’s Mill, which is still in operation today.
Start the second part of your combination tour, discovering Cades Coves, just west of Gatlinburg. From there, continue west toward the scenic loop.
The first landmark on your route is John Oliver Place, once home to some of the first homesteaders to make a living here. After that, pass 3 churches dating back to the 1800s and uncover the devastating impact of the Civil War on this community.
Drive to Elijah Oliver Place, a beautifully-preserved homestead offering an authentic look at early pioneer life. If you wish to stretch your legs, hike to Abrams Falls, a secluded, powerful waterfall.
Next, drive to Tipton Place. Finally, reach the Carter Shields Cabin, another idyllic homestead from a bygone era. Finish your tour at the start of the loop as you hear about the last family to call the cove home.
- Self-Guided Tour: Includes a mobile app with maps, audio stories, and images.
- App Access: Available on the Action Tour Guide app, not the Get Your Guide app.
- Unique Password: Receive a password post-booking to download and preview your tours.
- Start Anywhere: Begin at the starting point and follow the route; audio plays automatically by location.
- Flexible Schedule: Use any day or time, valid for a year; no rebooking needed.
- Multi-Use Validity: Valid for an entire year; suitable for multiple trips.
- Driving Tours: One tour per car; connect to car speakers.
- 24/7 Support: Assistance available via call, chat, or email.
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Participant0-99 years
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