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.
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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.
Presidential Peaks and the Appalachian Trail
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- New England's Fall Foliage (Classic)
- Taste of Vermont
- Presidential Peaks and the Appalachian Trail
- Fall in the Great Smokies (Women-Only)
- Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains featuring Louisville, Lexington, Gatlinburg & Asheville (Louisville, KY to Asheville, NC) (2026)
- Vermont Fall Foliage Trek
- USA – 5 Days Blue Ridge Parkway to Great Smoky Mountains
- A Nashville & Smoky Mountains Christmas Holiday
- The Colors of Autumn: New England Edition
- Slackpacking® the Appalachian Trail: Vermont (Women-Only)
New England's Fall Foliage (Classic)
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great itinerary, great tour! Just a GREAT person!”
Jim, traveled in September
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
- US$4,995
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
- US$925
Presidential Peaks and the Appalachian Trail
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was well organized and we could not have asked for a better guide. We learned so much from him.”
Lou, 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
- US$2,070
Duration 7 days Destinations Knoxville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Adventures in Good Company From
- US$4,595
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 $3,899
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Green Mountains terrain varies from 1,100 to 2,500 feet elevation. Mount Horrid reveals falcon habitats, while Camel's Hump offers challenging summits. Molly Stark's scenic ridgeline leads to authentic mountain lodges.
Duration 5 days Destinations Burlington, Warren, Stowe Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Wildland Trekking From
4% Off- US$4,290
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
4% Off- US$2,990
