Great Smoky Mountains Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Families with Teens & Kids

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 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

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

From $3,399 - $3,699 /person

+9.25% Sales Tax

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 - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

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.

Great Smoky Mountains Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Families with Teens & Kids

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 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (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 - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

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.

2024: Jun-Aug 2025: Jun-Aug

From $3,399 - $3,699 /person

( +9.25% Sales Tax )

National Park Adventures in Tennessee

Wide grins are in store for the entire family on our adventures through Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See for yourself why this is our nation’s most beloved park and a World Heritage site. Witness fog dancing atop ancient mountains. Wildflowers and waterfalls. Birds and bears. With over 800 miles of stunning and incredibly biodiverse backcountry, the Smokies are ready to make you smile.

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Bike
Walk/Hike
Raft
Zip-Line

Highlights

  • Hike on wooded trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, home to protected animals including brook trout, great-horned owls and the famous black bear
  • Stargaze and enjoy a s'more at our eco-friendly and upscale glamping campsite and relax on your cabin’s porch swing at our rustic lodge
  • Splash and cool off in some of the park’s picturesque waters—river raft along rapids and swim below a waterfall
  • Pedal on a riverside bike path in the vibrant town of Knoxville and then picnic on local specialties in a nature preserve
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 on a paved road through the charming town of Knoxville Ride on the Knoxville Greenway and hear the Tennessee River hum as it appears through greenery 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 Find incredible geologic formations at the top of Mount Le Conte, one of the highest Smoky Mountains 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 Soar through the temperate rain forest on a zip-line tour 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 to one of the most scenic waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains, Spruce Flats Falls—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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Straight Talk

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.

Accommodations–Glamping

At Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains, we stay in large canvas-walled safari-style platform tents. Each is outfitted with a king-size bed including linens, a small fan, a small battery-operated lamp, a wood burning stove, plus an en suite bathroom with a hot shower, flushing toilet and sink. On family trips, kids sleep in a smaller tent set up with two cots adjacent to the parents’ tent or on a pullout sofa in the parents’ tent. Each tent has a USB battery pack to charge a cell phone or small device. While our tents are comfortable, they do not have electricity or air-conditioning. Daytime can be hot but the tents' screened windows allow cool air to flow at night. Also, the property does not have Wi-Fi or cell reception. Our location is close to the national park, so we may occasionally glimpse wildlife strolling through camp. With canvas walls and doors, sound may carry from nearby tents and chirping crickets, so we suggest packing earplugs. Under Canvas has a social atmosphere and we'll be sharing communal spaces with other guests.

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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 $3,399 - $3,699 /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.

Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • 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

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.

From $3,399 - $3,699 /person

+9.25% Sales Tax

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