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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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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Merrie • traveled in September, 2025
Great trip, so glad I went! Very informative guide, fun group, great equipment and a beautiful hike and kayak trip.
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- Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains featuring Louisville, Lexington, Gatlinburg & Asheville (Louisville, KY to Asheville, NC) (2026)
- Taste of Vermont
- USA – 5 Days Blue Ridge Parkway to Great Smoky Mountains
- A Nashville & Smoky Mountains Christmas Holiday
- Spectacular National Parks of Eastern USA (Classic)
- The Colors of Autumn: New England Edition
- Presidential Peaks and the Appalachian Trail
- Vermont Fall Foliage Trek
- Slackpacking® Vermont
- New England's Fall Foliage, a Women-Only Tour (Small Group) (10 destinations)
Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains featuring Louisville, Lexington, Gatlinburg & Asheville (Louisville, KY to Asheville, NC) (2026)
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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, Blue Ridge, Charlotte Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From $3,599
8% Off- US$3,299You save $300
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
8% Off- US$925
Challenging ascents await at Mount Mitchell (5,946 feet) and Clingmans Dome (6,643 feet). MacRae Peak's cable-assisted climb and the 228-foot Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain offer thrilling adventures.
Duration 5 days Destinations Charlotte, Blowing Rock, Linville, Spruce Pine, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, Knoxville Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Bucket List Group Travel LLC From
8% Off- US$2,990
Explore Appalachian culture from Nashville through the Smoky Mountains to Asheville. Visit Newfound Gap's scenic overlooks, experience Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery's traditions, and marvel at the Blue Ridge Mountain views from Biltmore Estate.
Duration 8 days Destinations Nashville, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge, Asheville Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Tours of Distinction From
8% Off- US$3,099
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 $4,825
10% Off- US$4,343You save $483
This 6-day autumn trip takes you through the Appalachian Mountains from Boston across New Hampshire's White Mountains, Vermont's Green Mountains, and New York's Adirondacks. Ride Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway to see crimson and gold foliage, check out The Basin's granite formations in Franconia Notch State Park, and drive up Whiteface Mountain via Veterans' Memorial Highway.
Duration 6 days Destinations Boston, Lincoln, Stowe, Catskill Mountains, Green Mountains National Forest Age Range Ages 18+ Operator WeVenture From
10% Off- US$4,875
Presidential Peaks and the Appalachian Trail
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Stunning views, varied trails, and fresh mountain air made for a great experience.”
Birim, traveled in May
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, White Mountains National Forest Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Wildland Trekking From
10% Off- US$2,070
