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Great Smoky Mountains Family Multi-Adventure Tour

This trip is for:

Families with Kids & Teens

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

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

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

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

Best for ages 8+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 7+

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

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Great Smoky Mountains Family Multi-Adventure Tour

This trip is for:

Families with Kids & Teens

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

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

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

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

Best for ages 8+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 7+

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

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We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.

Activity Levels None (White)

See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

Deluxe Hotels

4 nights, Deluxe Hotels

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2026: Aug 2027: Jun-Aug

From $3,599 - $3,699/person

+9.25% Sales tax

National Park Adventures in North Carolina & 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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Highlights

  • Hike the storied trails of the Great Smoky Mountains, home to magnificent elk, great horned owls and black bears
  • Unwind on the iconic grounds of the Biltmore Estate and embrace the laid-back charm of a peaceful mountain retreat in the Smokies 
  • River raft along rapids and take a refreshing dip in a cold mountain stream or hidden quarry
  • Swap stories with new friends by the fire and gaze at the star-studded skies
  • Pedal through the valley of Cades Cove, taking in the peaceful meadows and mountain views, and pause to explore historic homesites
North Carolina and Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains Family Multi-Adventure Tour map

Tennessee

Start Asheville

End Knoxville

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Days 1-2

Description

Ride along the scenic roads of the iconic Biltmore Estate, taking in views of forests, meadows and the French Broad River • Explore America’s largest privately owned home and wander its beautifully designed gardens • Hike through DuPont State Recreational Forest, the “Land of Waterfalls,” and stand before cascading icons like Triple Falls and High Falls • Enjoy the chance to take a refreshing swim • Discover the Biltmore Estate’s storied grounds at a welcoming retreat set right on the estate.

Accommodations
Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate

(2 nights, Deluxe Hotel)

Nights 1-2

Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate
Asheville
Deluxe Hotel

Set within the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, this welcoming hotel offers comfortable, thoughtfully designed rooms with wonderful access to the estate gardens, trails and Antler Hill Village. (pool)

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

Active waterfall in a forest

Days 3-5

Description

The family is in for a refreshing good time and thrilling white water fun on the Class II-III rapids of the French Broad River—complete with stunning views of the mountain scenery of Pisgah National Forest • Kids enjoy a guided tour of Tuckaleechee Caverns, exploring impressive underground formations • 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, wild turkeys 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
Dancing Bear Lodge

(2 nights, Deluxe Hotel)

Nights 3-4

Dancing Bear Lodge
Townsend
Deluxe Hotel

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

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

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Unplugged

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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We’ve made it even easier to go solo or enjoy your own space on select dates with reduced private room fees.

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