Appalachian Mountains Tours & Trips
Imagine hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies' blue haze, then seeing Dollywood's lights at night. Hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, enjoy cable car rides at Cataract Gorge, and the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. Kentucky's bourbon country deserves its reputation, Vermont's covered bridges photograph beautifully, Nashville's music scene never stops. Fall colors here? Insane.
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Kristine • traveled in November
I was hoping we'd stop more so that I could take more pictures of foliage but overall I enjoyed all that we did. Brigette is a great person, with a fantastic personality.
New England's Fall Foliage (Classic) - B
Birim • traveled in July, 2025
Hiking in the Presidential Peaks was a great experience — stunning views, varied trails, and fresh mountain air. Chris, our guide, was well-organized and knowledgeable, keeping the group safe and on track without overdoing it. A memorable trip all around.
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Jane • traveled in May
We had such a great time. John is a fantastic guide- with the perfect amount of safety and knowledge. His cooking was great and his guiding was awesome. Highly recommend!
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- New England's Fall Foliage (Classic)
- Presidential Peaks and the Appalachian Trail
- Spectacular National Parks of Eastern USA (Classic)
- Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains featuring Louisville, Lexington, Gatlinburg & Asheville (Louisville, KY to Asheville, NC) (2026)
- Taste of Vermont
- Slackpacking® the Appalachian Trail: Vermont (Women-Only)
- Fall in the Great Smokies (Women-Only)
- USA – 5 Days Blue Ridge Parkway to Great Smoky Mountains
- Vermont Fall Foliage Trek
- The Colors of Autumn: New England Edition
New England's Fall Foliage (Classic)
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The accommodations, transportation, food, and sites were excellent. The tour/trip was so more than I expected!”
LEONA, traveled in October
Autumn paints the Appalachians in brilliant colors along Crawford Notch and White Mountains drives. Loon Mountain Resort's gondola rises to panoramic mountain views, while Diana's Baths waterfalls and Bretton Woods provide stunning Mount Washington vistas.
Duration 8 days Destinations Boston, Stockbridge, Saratoga Springs, Woodstock, Montpelier, Stowe, Shelburne, North Conway, Bretton Woods, KennebunkportSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Insight Vacations From $5,195
10% Off- US$4,676You save $520
Presidential Peaks and the Appalachian Trail
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Highly recommend.”
Jim, traveled in August
The Presidential Range challenge culminates at Mount Washington (6,288 ft) along America's oldest maintained footpath. White Mountains' diverse ecosystems surround AMC Highland Center and BACKPACKER Magazine-rated backcountry huts.
Duration 4 days Destinations Bretton Woods, Crawford Notch, White Mountains National Forest Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Wildland Trekking From
10% Off- US$2,070
The historic Appalachian Trail at Stony Man connects to Mountain Farm Museum's preserved structures and rich Cherokee heritage at Oconaluftee Village. Scenic drives along Blue Ridge Parkway link multiple mountain viewpoints including Newfound Gap.
Duration 10 days Destinations Washington DC, Shenandoah National Park, New River Gorge National Park, Asheville, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, Nashville Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Insight Vacations From $4,895
10% Off- US$4,406You save $490
Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains featuring Louisville, Lexington, Gatlinburg & Asheville (Louisville, KY to Asheville, NC) (2026)
41 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
The cultural tapestry of Appalachia unfolds from Daniel Boone National Forest to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Kentucky's bourbon legacy lives at Buffalo Trace Distillery, while Tennessee's mountain heritage thrives in Gatlinburg, concluding at Biltmore Estate.
Duration 9 days Destinations Louisville, Bardstown, Lexington, Berea, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Asheville Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From $3,599
7% Off- US$3,349You save $250
Discover Vermont's mountain charm from the 4-star Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe. Journey through scenic mountain villages, stopping at Emily's covered bridge and artisanal producers like Cabot Cheese and Cold Hollow Cider Mill. Cruise Lake Champlain during sunset dinner.
Duration 3 days Destinations Stowe, Waterbury Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Tours of Distinction From
7% Off- US$925
Duration 7 days Destinations North Clarendon, Town of Plymouth Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Adventures in Good Company From
7% Off- US$3,895
Duration 7 days Destinations Knoxville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Adventures in Good Company From
7% Off- US$4,595
