Cades Cove and Great Smoky Self-Guided Bundle Tour

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Get the full Smoky Mountain experience with this ultimate combo tour! Explore these picturesque mountains as you hear about the history of the Cherokee people who once lived here, and find out why this is the most-visited national park in the entire country.You'll discover beautiful overlooks, hiking trails, and waterfalls on one tour, then gain information about the first European-Americans to inhabit the area and the Civil War history at Cades Cove on the next. If you don't want to miss a thing, this is the deal for you.

Highlights

  • Experience jaw-dropping mountain vistas
  • Admire sparkling waterfalls surrounded by lush wilderness
  • Visit historic churches dating back to pioneer days
  • Hear accounts of the Cherokee people who once lived here
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Activity package

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Facilities

Free cancellation
mobile
4 hours
Available in English

What's included

  • Audio-guided tour
  • Map. Downloadable APP
  • Digital guidebook

Not included

  • Transportation
  • Attractions tickets

Where you'll meet

The suggested starting point is Oconaluftee Visitor Center, 1194 Newfound Gap Rd, Cherokee. From there, audio plays automatically.

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Important information

Not allowed: * Vehicles on Cades Cove Loop Road on Wednesdays between May and September (cyclists and pedestrians only) Extra fees to be paid on-site: * Valid parking tags are required for each vehicle parked anywhere within the boundaries of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Parking tags are available for purchase online on the government website and on-site Know in advance: * Closed/inaccessible site: Laurel Falls Trail (including related sections of the Sugarlands Mountain Trail) * Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want * Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person * This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you, and attraction tickets are not included. The app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one * After booking, check your email and follow the instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site * Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps. The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere * Most stops along the tour have animated videos, allowing you to visualise what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms * The roads are generally open year-round, but may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance * The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service

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