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Health & Wellness Walk / Forest Bathing

As seen on Yahoo News: a slow, mindful Shinrin-yoku walk in the mountains.

Duration
~3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Group size
Max 11
Departs
Gatlinburg, TN or Asheville, NC

Overview

As seen on Yahoo News. Three-hour guided Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) walk in the mountains with an optional cold plunge, open to all ages and abilities.

Bringing a larger group? A private-group version is available for up to 11 people.

Highlights

  • Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing)
  • Optional cold plunge
  • All ages and abilities
  • As seen on Yahoo News

Pricing

  • $180 for 1–3 guests
  • +$35 per additional guest
  • Private group (up to 11 people): $450

Included

  • Professional, certified local guide

Before you go

After booking you’ll receive preparation guidance, a packing list, and meeting instructions. All participants sign a waiver, and multi-day guests complete a short registration and health form.

Read our trip-planning guide

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