Excursion en jeep à Smoky Mountain Elk et cascade
Description
• Visite guidée en Jeep de style safari à travers le parc national des Great Smoky Mountains • Scénique Blue Ridge Parkway aventure à travers 5 tunnels de montagne historiques • 20 + mile vue sur la montagne depuis des altitudes de plus d'un mile de haut • Panoramique surplombant Cherokee et profondément dans les Smokies • 99 % de succès d’observation des wapitis sur PM Elk Tours • Explorer l’habitat privilégié du wapiti et de la faune • Observations possibles de wapitis, cerfs, dindons sauvages, ours noirs, et plus encore • Visite des chutes Mingo à 120 pieds sur la frontière de Qualla • Explorez l'église baptiste historique d'Occonaluftee et les légendes locales • Route panoramique à travers Soco Gap à 4 340 pieds d'altitude • Guidé par des guides locaux Cherokee et descendants des Appalaches • Contes et histoire authentiques de Smoky Mountain • Possibilités incroyables de photographie de paysages et de faune • Safari en plein air en petit groupe
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Départ – Maggie Valley, NC Commencez votre aventure dans la vallée de Maggie, en Caroline du Nord, avant de gravir près de 3 miles jusqu'au sommet de la montagne en direction de la Blue Ridge Parkway. Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive
Cherokee, Caroline du Nord Explorez le pittoresque village de montagne de Cherokee, en Caroline du Nord, riche en patrimoine cherokee, en culture des Appalaches, en histoire des montagnes et en charme de Smoky Mountain. Soco Gap Scenic Return Traversez le pittoresque Soco Gap à 4 340 pieds d'altitude tout en profitant d'une vue imprenable sur les montagnes lors du retour vers Maggie Valley.
Visitez les époustouflantes chutes Mingo, l'une des plus hautes cascades des Appalaches du Sud. D'une hauteur d'environ 120 pieds, cette cascade spectaculaire met en valeur l'incroyable beauté des Smoky Mountains et offre un arrêt paisible pour découvrir la puissance et l'art de la nature.
Wapiti et observation de la faune Entrez dans le cœur sauvage du parc national des Great Smoky Mountains et vivez une aventure faunique inoubliable. Voyagez à travers des vallées montagneuses pittoresques réputées pour leur population florissante de wapitis, où vous aurez d’excellentes opportunités d’observer ces magnifiques animaux dans leur habitat naturel. En chemin, observez les dindons sauvages, les cerfs de Virginie, les faucons, les aigles et d'autres animaux sauvages indigènes en découvrant les paysages à couper le souffle qui font des Smokies l'un des parcs nationaux les plus emblématiques du pays.
Découvrez l'histoire vivante du peuple Cherokee au village indien Oconaluftee. Explorez la vie traditionnelle des Cherokees, observez des artisans talentueux à l'œuvre et appréhendez plus profondément l'une des plus anciennes cultures vivantes des États-Unis.
Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive Parcourez 14 miles panoramiques le long de l'époustouflante Blue Ridge Parkway tout en profitant d'une vue panoramique sur les montagnes depuis des altitudes de mile. Le long du parcours, les clients passent par 5 tunnels de montagne historiques dans la descente vers le parc national des Great Smoky Mountains.
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Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(22)
The whole experience was awesome and learning full! Saw Elk and a beautiful waterfall!! Bryan was exceptionally knowledgeable! Bryan was a wonderful guide!!
This was an amazing tour. Bryan is very knowledgeable about the history, culture and animals of the area. He is also very friendly and made the tour fun. I highly recommend this tour.
We had a good experience! Bryan was really knowledgeable about the Cherokee Nation and the mountains! He kept us entertained the whole ride. We saw a ton of elk, such a cool experience! The church we visited was beautiful and the mungo Falls was breathtakingly beautiful! Definitely will recommend this trip to everyone and possibly go back!
What an outstanding experience! I learned so much about the Cherokee people…their customs, beliefs, and how deeply they care for each other. Hearing our guide sing Amazing Grace in the Cherokee language inside a very old, historic church was profoundly moving. Seeing baby elk was very special! Our guide made numerous stops where he took photos of our family groups and then shared them with us at the end of the tour. He was equal parts hilarious, informative and extremely kind. This is the highlight of our trip!
This tour was phenomenal! Bryan Hickman gives an amazingly well rounded tour and describes all of the locations and their history as you travel through the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee Qualla, and the Great Smoky National Park. As a member of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee, he is highly knowledgeable and answered all questions well. My husband and I live in nearby Asheville and we will definitely be bringing our guests down to Maggie Valley to experience this great tour again. This is one of those tours you should not miss.
Tour was very educational and perfect! We stopped at a few laces to get pictures, ventured to a waterfall, learned about the Cherokee, and saw plenty of wildlife including elk, turkeys and a black bear!! Guide did a fantastic job!
We did this tour on 6/24/26 and had a wonderful time and the weather was perfect. Bryan was very good in giving us information about the area and about the Cherokee history. The walk to the falls was 163 steps up but the view was wonderful. And it was amazing the amount of elk that we saw. I would do this tour again.
Our guide Brian was very knowledgeable about the area. We loved Seeing elk up close, as Well as learning so much about the history of the Cherokee people. The scenery was gorgeous, and we loved every stop! I highly recommend this tour as a great addition to your vacation!
Bryan was an excellent tour guide that shared a lot of interesting facts about the area and the Cherokee people. He was very kind and patient with us as we took our time to explore and occasionally stop to use a restroom. The waterfall was magnificent, there were plenty of elk grazing near the roads we traveled, and the views from the Blue Ridge Parkway were beautiful. We learned a lot about the culture of the local Cherokee tribe. My girlfriend and I are definitely interested in trying out one of his other adventures in the future.
Thank you so much for the thoughtful and wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you and your girlfriend had such a great experience exploring the Smoky Mountains with Bryan. One of the things we pride ourselves on is creating a relaxed and enjoyable adventure where guests can truly take in the scenery, wildlife, waterfalls, and local culture at their own pace. We’re so glad you enjoyed seeing the elk, the breathtaking overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the beautiful waterfall experience. Bryan truly loves sharing the history, stories, and culture of the Cherokee people and surrounding mountain communities, so it means a lot to hear that you learned so much during your tour. Thank you again for choosing Scenic Tours and Adventures. We’d absolutely love to have you both back for another adventure in the future! 🏔️🦌🚙💦
This tour was so great! We learned a lot about Cherokee history and even got a singing experience. Highly recommend it!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had such a great time and enjoyed learning about Cherokee history and culture during your adventure. And getting a singing experience along the way definitely makes for a memorable mountain tour! 😄 We love creating experiences that are not only scenic and fun, but also unique and meaningful for our guests. Thank you again for the recommendation and for choosing Scenic Tours and Adventures. We hope to see you back in the Smoky Mountains again soon! 🏔️🚙🎶
