Scenic Van Tours
The “Classic” Great Smoky Mountain Tour
Your all-encompassing highlight tour of the Smokies in three hours.
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
From$60 per person
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Mountain Heritage: Cades Cove
A guided auto tour into historic Cades Cove, without driving yourself.
- Duration
- Half day
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Group size
- Max 10 (private trips scale)
- Departs
- Gatlinburg, TN
Overview
A Smoky Mountain highlight tour that lets you experience the beauty of Cades Cove without the stress of driving it yourself. Learn about the early settlers who called this place home in the early 1800s and how it grew into a booming community of over 600 people.
We stop at landmarks for short walks and eat lunch outside, surrounded by the mountains.
Highlights
- Historic Cades Cove
- Settler cabins, churches & mills
- Wildlife in the valley
- Lunch outdoors in the mountains
Pricing
- 2–3 guests: $150 per person
- 4+ guests: $110 per person
- Children 4–15: $60 each
- Private tour: $700
- Children under age 4 are only available on private tours.
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.
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