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Great Smoky Mountains Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Families with Kids & Teens

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 8+

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Great Smoky Mountains Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Families with Kids & Teens

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 8+

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jun-Aug

From $3,499 - $3,599 /person

+9.25% Sales tax

National Park Adventures in Tennessee

Discover a beloved US park and World Heritage site. From wildflowers and waterfalls to birdlife and mountains rising in the fog, the Smokies are ready to make your family smile.

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Biking
Walk/Hike
Raft
Zip-Line

Highlights

  • Hike the storied trails of the Great Smoky Mountains, home to brook trout, great horned owls and black bears
  • Relax on your cabin’s porch swing and camp in style at Under Canvas’s upscale glampsite
  • River raft along rapids and swim in clear pools below a waterfall
  • Swap stories with new friends by the fire and gaze at the star-studded skies
  • Pedal on a bike path in Knoxville, enjoying the hum of the Tennessee River and the charming small-town vibe
Great Smoky Mountains Family Multi-Adventure Tour map

Tennessee

Start/End Knoxville

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

On our first Tennessee morning, bike through the charming university town of Knoxville Listen to the hum of the Tennessee River as you ride along the greenways Spy great blue herons and explore the Ijams Nature Preserve • Hike through an old-growth forest along Alum Cave Creek to Arch Rock—a formation of black slate Climb stone-carved stairs to catch sight of magical mountain scenery, including the Eye of the Needle—a hole in the top of the rock at Little Duck Hawk Ridge Gaze above for passing peregrine falcons Discover Alum Cave, a massive concave overhang towering 80 feet high Walk along trails showcasing bright mountain laurel and rhododendron tangles • Soar through the temperate rain forest on a zip-line tour • Relax fireside under the stars at our idyllic glamping site tucked in the woods.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains
Pigeon Forge
Casual Hotel

Praised by Condé Nast Traveler, this safari-style glampsite is nestled among wooded, lush terrain in the Land of Blue Smoke.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 3-5

Description

The family is in for a refreshing good time and thrilling white-water fun on the Class II-IV rapids of the Upper Pigeon River—complete with stunning views of Pigeon River Gorge • Enjoy some lawn games or settle into a rocking chair on your porch • Bike a car-free and blissful route at historic Cades Cove, a formerly inhabited farming valley Take in the lush landscape and look out for black bears and elk Enjoy local dishes and handcrafted cocktails at Dancing Bear Lodge Gather around as our Appalachian storyteller brings the region’s culture and history to life Trek along the Lynn Camp Prong river to one of the Great Smoky Mountains' scenic waterfalls in Tremont—feel free to take a dip under the cascading waters.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Dancing Bear Lodge
Townsend
Casual Hotel

With rocking chairs and simple charm, the contemporary cabins at Dancing Bear Lodge offer rustic comfort in a serene setting.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

From $3,499 /person

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Hotels

Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains
Pigeon Forge

Casual Hotel

Praised by Condé Nast Traveler, this safari-style glampsite is nestled among wooded, lush terrain in the Land of Blue Smoke.

Nights 3-4

Dancing Bear Lodge
Townsend

Casual Hotel

With rocking chairs and simple charm, the contemporary cabins at Dancing Bear Lodge offer rustic comfort in a serene setting.

From $3,499 /person

+9.25% Sales tax

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Child's Bike
Kids' Bikes

Included in your trip price

  • Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
  • Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
  • On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Burley Kazoo Trailer Bike
Backroads Trailer Bike

Included in your trip price

  • For children up to 85 pounds
  • Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
  • Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
  • Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.

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+9.25% Sales tax

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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