Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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• Guided safari-style Jeep tour through Great Smoky Mountains National Park • Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway adventure through 5 historic mountain tunnels • 20+ mile mountain views from elevations over a mile high • Panoramic overlooks across Cherokee and deep into the Smokies • 99% elk sighting success rate on PM Elk Tours • Explore prime elk and wildlife habitat • Possible sightings of elk, deer, wild turkey, black bears, and more • Visit 120-foot Mingo Falls on the Qualla Boundary • Explore historic Occonaluftee Baptist Church and local legends • Scenic drive across Soco Gap at 4,340 feet elevation • Guided by local Cherokee & Appalachian descendant guides • Authentic Smoky Mountain storytelli...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway drive
Multiple photography opportunities throughout the adventure
Visit to breathtaking 120-foot Mingo Falls
Panoramic mountain views and scenic overlooks
Local Cherokee & Appalachian descendant guides
Additional lodging or transportation outside the guided Jeep tour experience
Scenic exploration of Cherokee, North Carolina
Exploration of prime elk and wildlife habitat
Guided safari-style Jeep tour through Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Authentic Smoky Mountain history, heritage, culture, and storytelling
Wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the tour
Scenic drive across Soco Gap at 4,340 feet elevation
Travel through 5 historic mountain tunnels
99% elk sighting success rate on PM Elk Tours
Visit to historic Oconaluftee Baptist Church
Small-group immersive experience
Gratuities
Bottled water
Hotel pickup or drop-off
Rain gear or cold-weather clothing
Child safety seats unless arranged in advance
Guaranteed wildlife sightings during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
2961 Soco Rd
Directly across the street from Wheels thru time Motorcycle Museum
Return
Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour
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Maggie Valley
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• Guided safari-style Jeep tour through Great Smoky Mountains National Park • Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway adventure through 5 historic mountain tunnels • 20+ mile mountain views from elevations over a mile high • Panoramic overlooks across Cherokee and deep into the Smokies • 99% elk sighting success rate on PM Elk Tours • Explore prime elk and wildlife habitat • Possible sightings of elk, deer, wild turkey, black bears, and more • Visit 120-foot Mingo Falls on the Qualla Boundary • Explore historic Occonaluftee Baptist Church and local legends • Scenic drive across Soco Gap at 4,340 feet elevation • Guided by local Cherokee & Appalachian descendant guides • Authentic Smoky Mountain storytelli...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway drive
Multiple photography opportunities throughout the adventure
Visit to breathtaking 120-foot Mingo Falls
Panoramic mountain views and scenic overlooks
Local Cherokee & Appalachian descendant guides
Additional lodging or transportation outside the guided Jeep tour experience
Scenic exploration of Cherokee, North Carolina
Exploration of prime elk and wildlife habitat
Guided safari-style Jeep tour through Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Authentic Smoky Mountain history, heritage, culture, and storytelling
Wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the tour
Scenic drive across Soco Gap at 4,340 feet elevation
Travel through 5 historic mountain tunnels
99% elk sighting success rate on PM Elk Tours
Visit to historic Oconaluftee Baptist Church
Small-group immersive experience
Gratuities
Bottled water
Hotel pickup or drop-off
Rain gear or cold-weather clothing
Child safety seats unless arranged in advance
Guaranteed wildlife sightings during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
2961 Soco Rd
Directly across the street from Wheels thru time Motorcycle Museum
Return
Itinerary
1
Maggie Valley
Departure – Maggie Valley, NC
Begin your adventure in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, before climbing nearly 3 miles to the top of the mountain toward the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive
30 minutes
2
Cherokee Indian Reservation
Cherokee, North Carolina
Explore the picturesque mountain village of Cherokee, NC, rich in Cherokee heritage, Appalachian culture, mountain history, and Smoky Mountain charm.
Soco Gap Scenic Return
Cross scenic Soco Gap at 4,340 feet elevation while enjoying sweeping mountain views on the return journey back to Maggie Valley.
1 hour
3
Mingo Falls
Visit the breathtaking Mingo Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in the Southern Appalachians. Standing approximately 120 feet tall, this spectacular cascade showcases the incredible beauty of the Smoky Mountains and offers a peaceful stop to experience the power and artistry of nature.
15 minutes
4
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Elk and Wildlife Sightings
Step into the wild heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park on an unforgettable wildlife adventure. Travel through scenic mountain valleys renowned for their thriving elk population, where you’ll have excellent opportunities about 99% chance to observe these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Along the way, watch for wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, hawks, eagles, and other native wildlife as you experience the breathtaking landscapes that make the Smokies one of the most iconic national parks in the country.
1 hour
5
Discover the living history of the Cherokee people at the Oconaluftee Indian Village. Explore traditional Cherokee life, watch talented artisans at work, and gain a deeper appreciation for one of America’s oldest living cultures.
10 minutes
6
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive
Travel 14 scenic miles along the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway while enjoying panoramic mountain views from mile-high elevations. Along the route, guests pass through 5 historic mountain tunnels on the descent toward Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
