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Wildflowers & Waterfalls: Exploring the Great Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
7 Days
From $3595
Hiking, Rafting, History
Wildflowers & Waterfalls: Exploring the Great Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
7 Days
From $3595
Hiking, Rafting, History
Trip Overview
Spring Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains — Wildflowers, Waterfalls, and Wonder
Welcome the hiking season with an immersive spring getaway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park—renowned for its rich biodiversity, ancient ridgelines, and endless scenic trails. This annual favorite is the perfect way to ease into spring, stretch your legs, and reconnect with nature at a relaxed and enjoyable pace.
Each day, we’ll hike among blooming wildflowers, cascading waterfalls, and mountain vistas—pausing often to take photos, identify plants, listen for birds, and dip our feet in cool pools at the base of falls. Whether your interests lie in wildflowers, salamanders, cultural history, or simply savoring quiet paths, this trip offers a thoughtful introduction to one of America’s most beloved parks.
Designated both a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, the Smokies are an ideal place to recharge and reconnect—with nature and with yourself.
Maximum group size: 12
Highlights
- Seeing up to 30 species of wildflowers on any hike
- Rafting a fun section of the Pigeon River (also suitable for women with no experience)
- Visiting Little Greenbrier Community and learning about the people who lived here
- Hiking beautiful trails, and lunch everyday next to a waterfall
- Gazing at the view from the hot tub and luxuriating in your own private room
Inclusions
- 1 - 3 experienced AGC guides based on group size
- Six nights lodging in a private room with ensuite bathroom
- All meals from dinner on Sunday through breakfast Saturday
- Transportation to/from the Knoxville airport (TYS) and transportation during the trip
- White water rafting and rafting guide gratuities
Not Included: Airfare to/from Knoxville (TYS), alcoholic beverages, guide gratuities, any optional activities, and Travel Insurance.
Trip Info
This trip is appropriate for any woman who exercises regularly at a moderate level (such as going for 45 minute brisk walks 3 to 5 days a week), and who either enjoys hiking or is new to hiking and wants to learn in a safe and fun environment. On this trip there is a special emphasis on cultural and natural history and stopping to smell the flowers (literally).
Rating: 1 [2] 3 4 5
Curious about how we rate our trips and how to prepare for yours? Explore our AGC Fitness Guide for more details.
This trip combines hiking with learning about the natural and cultural history of the area. With lots of instruction and tips to make your hiking more enjoyable, this is an ideal trip for novice hikers. You can also learn to identify the many wildflowers found here.
Wondering what kind of gear works well for our trips? Our AGC Gear Guide highlights some of our go-to favorites.
On this trip we stay the entire week in a luxury lodge, perched on a mountainside just outside Gatlinburg. There are 12 private rooms (some with king beds and others with Queens) all with private bathrooms. Amenities include a pool table, a covered porch with rocking chairs and a great view, a hot tub, fireplace, and a large dining and living room. Everyone gets her own bedroom on this trip. Rooms are assigned by lottery.
If you are coming with someone with whom you would like to share a room and bed, there is a 10% discount (limited to 2 people).
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Itinerary
Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.
DAY 1
Note: This itinerary may be adjusted based on weather conditions and where the wildflowers are in full bloom.
If you're flying in, we'll meet you at the Knoxville Airport at noon. From there, we'll drive to the park and begin with an introduction to the cultural history of the Smokies by exploring what was once the Little Greenbrier Community. Highlights include the Little Greenbrier School, first opened in 1882, a pioneer cemetery, and the Walker Sisters’ cabin and home site. This slightly uphill trail follows an old roadbed.
If you're driving, please plan to meet us at the Metcalf Bottoms Picnic parking lot (south side) by 2:00 p.m. We'll hike the Little Brier Gap Trail, which is 2.6 miles round trip. Dinner tonight will be at our lodge, where you'll enjoy a classic Southern barbecue meal.
Included Meals: Dinner
Accommodations: Mountain Laurel Chalets (or similar)
Daily Activities: Hiking (2-3 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~1 hour 15 minutes)
If you're flying in, we'll meet you at the Knoxville Airport at noon. From there, we'll drive to the park and begin with an introduction to the cultural history of the Smokies by exploring what was once the Little Greenbrier Community. Highlights include the Little Greenbrier School, first opened in 1882, a pioneer cemetery, and the Walker Sisters’ cabin and home site. This slightly uphill trail follows an old roadbed.
If you're driving, please plan to meet us at the Metcalf Bottoms Picnic parking lot (south side) by 2:00 p.m. We'll hike the Little Brier Gap Trail, which is 2.6 miles round trip. Dinner tonight will be at our lodge, where you'll enjoy a classic Southern barbecue meal.
Included Meals: Dinner
Accommodations: Mountain Laurel Chalets (or similar)
Daily Activities: Hiking (2-3 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~1 hour 15 minutes)
DAY 2
Our trail today ascends at a steady, moderate grade through a forest of towering Eastern Hemlocks and Fraser magnolias, eventually transitioning into a moist, sheltered cove hardwood forest. Renowned for its stunning wildflower display in April and May, the forest floor can become a vibrant carpet of 30 to 40 different wildflower species. Rich in cultural history, Porters Creek Trail features landmarks such as the old Baxter Cabin, stone walls, a historic cantilevered barn, and the Owenby Cemetery—remnants of a once-thriving community.
We’ll hike to Fern Branch Falls, where we’ll pause for lunch before heading back. Porters Creek Trail is approximately 4 miles. Tonight’s dinner will begin with appetizers and continue with the first of several delicious, homemade meals prepared by your guides, ending (of course!) with dessert!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Mountain Laurel Chalets (or similar)
Daily Activities: Hiking (~4 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~1 hour)
We’ll hike to Fern Branch Falls, where we’ll pause for lunch before heading back. Porters Creek Trail is approximately 4 miles. Tonight’s dinner will begin with appetizers and continue with the first of several delicious, homemade meals prepared by your guides, ending (of course!) with dessert!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Mountain Laurel Chalets (or similar)
Daily Activities: Hiking (~4 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~1 hour)
DAY 3
Our first stop this morning will be the Sugarlands Visitors Center, where we’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the park, its history, and its natural inhabitants through the orientation film and the natural history museum. Then, it’s back to hiking and the search for wildflowers!
Traveling off the beaten path, today’s trail leads into a natural limestone sink. White Oak Sink is home to many rare plants, various caves, and a waterfall that flows into one of the caves, offering unique opportunities to explore the area’s geology, natural history, and cultural heritage. Spring wildflowers abound in the sink, carpeting the trail with a stunning variety of colors.
Our hike begins on the School House Gap Trail, an old roadbed with a gentle uphill grade. Soon, we’ll turn off the School House Gap Trail onto the unmaintained trail to White Oak Sink, which features occasional steep ascents and descents. Depending on time and energy levels, we may also have the option to visit Laurel Falls on our way back. A 2.4-mile walk on a paved trail leads to the most visited falls in the park. After our hikes, we’ll head back to the lodge for some well-deserved relaxation—and tonight is pizza night! Definitely well deserved!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Mountain Laurel Chalets (or similar)
Daily Activities: Hiking (~5 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~1.5 hours)
Traveling off the beaten path, today’s trail leads into a natural limestone sink. White Oak Sink is home to many rare plants, various caves, and a waterfall that flows into one of the caves, offering unique opportunities to explore the area’s geology, natural history, and cultural heritage. Spring wildflowers abound in the sink, carpeting the trail with a stunning variety of colors.
Our hike begins on the School House Gap Trail, an old roadbed with a gentle uphill grade. Soon, we’ll turn off the School House Gap Trail onto the unmaintained trail to White Oak Sink, which features occasional steep ascents and descents. Depending on time and energy levels, we may also have the option to visit Laurel Falls on our way back. A 2.4-mile walk on a paved trail leads to the most visited falls in the park. After our hikes, we’ll head back to the lodge for some well-deserved relaxation—and tonight is pizza night! Definitely well deserved!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Mountain Laurel Chalets (or similar)
Daily Activities: Hiking (~5 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~1.5 hours)
DAY 4
This morning, we’ll head to the Grotto Falls hike, one of the park’s most spectacular waterfalls—and the only one you can actually walk behind! The trail is a moderate 2.6-mile hike through a hardwood cove, offering great wildflower spotting and beautiful views across the valley.
After our hike, we’ll return to our condo for lunch, with a few different options to choose from. The afternoon is free, and there are no wrong choices! Your guides will offer the opportunity to journey to the highest points of the park—New Found Gap (with a short walk on the Appalachian Trail) and Kuwohi, at 6,643 feet, the highest point in the eastern U.S.
Alternatively, you could choose to enjoy downtown Gatlinburg or, since it’s vacation, relax back at the lodge, perhaps enjoying the porch or the hot tub. Your guides will help you navigate the options and get you where you want to go. Or, maybe your afternoon will include a scoop of ice cream—just a prelude to another delicious meal at the lodge. Mileage will vary depending on your choices.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Mountain Laurel Chalets (or similar)
Daily Activities: Hiking (2.5-4 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~1.5 hours)
After our hike, we’ll return to our condo for lunch, with a few different options to choose from. The afternoon is free, and there are no wrong choices! Your guides will offer the opportunity to journey to the highest points of the park—New Found Gap (with a short walk on the Appalachian Trail) and Kuwohi, at 6,643 feet, the highest point in the eastern U.S.
Alternatively, you could choose to enjoy downtown Gatlinburg or, since it’s vacation, relax back at the lodge, perhaps enjoying the porch or the hot tub. Your guides will help you navigate the options and get you where you want to go. Or, maybe your afternoon will include a scoop of ice cream—just a prelude to another delicious meal at the lodge. Mileage will vary depending on your choices.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Mountain Laurel Chalets (or similar)
Daily Activities: Hiking (2.5-4 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~1.5 hours)
DAY 5
Ready to give your legs a break and explore a completely different part of the ecosystem? We’ll start with a delicious pancake breakfast before heading to the whitewater of the Pigeon River! While the rapids are exciting, the trip is perfectly suitable for novice rafters.
Afterward, we’ll return to Gatlinburg and visit the historic Bud Ogle’s farm, where we’ll take a 1.2-mile nature hike to explore what a typical homestead was like in this region, including a plume for water and a gristmill.
Back at the lodge, you’ll have time to relax—perhaps in the hot tub or by unwinding in rockers on the porch—before enjoying another homemade dinner!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Mountain Laurel Chalets (or similar)
Daily Activities Rafting (2-4 hours), Hiking (1-2 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~2 hours)
Afterward, we’ll return to Gatlinburg and visit the historic Bud Ogle’s farm, where we’ll take a 1.2-mile nature hike to explore what a typical homestead was like in this region, including a plume for water and a gristmill.
Back at the lodge, you’ll have time to relax—perhaps in the hot tub or by unwinding in rockers on the porch—before enjoying another homemade dinner!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Mountain Laurel Chalets (or similar)
Daily Activities Rafting (2-4 hours), Hiking (1-2 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~2 hours)
DAY 6
Today’s trek will take us through Eastern Hemlock and deciduous forests as we hike along the Maddron Bald Trail. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the trail begins as an old roadbed and ascends steadily but moderately throughout its length. We’ll enjoy lunch by the beautiful cascades before having the option to continue on to Albright Grove, an old-growth forest named for Horace Albright, an advocate for the park and a director of the National Park Service.
Here, you’ll experience the sights, sounds, and feel of a home to ancient trees. We’ll have plenty of time to stroll among and admire the grand Eastern Hemlocks, silverbells, Fraser magnolias, tulip trees, and other tree species before returning along the Maddron Bald Trail.
We’ll return to the lodge with plenty of time to freshen up before heading into Gatlinburg to share our last dinner together at one of the many local restaurants.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Mountain Laurel Chalets (or similar)
Daily Activities: Hiking (6-7 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~1 hour)
Here, you’ll experience the sights, sounds, and feel of a home to ancient trees. We’ll have plenty of time to stroll among and admire the grand Eastern Hemlocks, silverbells, Fraser magnolias, tulip trees, and other tree species before returning along the Maddron Bald Trail.
We’ll return to the lodge with plenty of time to freshen up before heading into Gatlinburg to share our last dinner together at one of the many local restaurants.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Mountain Laurel Chalets (or similar)
Daily Activities: Hiking (6-7 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~1 hour)
DAY 7
It’s our last morning in the Smokies, but we’ll make sure to savor every minute! We’ll take our time this morning, enjoy our final breakfast together, and soak in the view from the lodge before making our way back.
We’ll stop by the Sugarlands Visitors Center for one last chance to pick up any items you may want to take home, and we’ll even have time to walk the nature trail to Cataract Falls.
Afterward, we’ll reluctantly head to the Knoxville airport. If you're driving, plan to leave by 10 a.m. If you're flying, we’ll return you to the Knoxville airport by 11:00 a.m. for a flight out after 12:00 noon.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Daily Activities: Nature Walk (0.5-1 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~1.5 hours)
We’ll stop by the Sugarlands Visitors Center for one last chance to pick up any items you may want to take home, and we’ll even have time to walk the nature trail to Cataract Falls.
Afterward, we’ll reluctantly head to the Knoxville airport. If you're driving, plan to leave by 10 a.m. If you're flying, we’ll return you to the Knoxville airport by 11:00 a.m. for a flight out after 12:00 noon.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Daily Activities: Nature Walk (0.5-1 miles)
Travel Time: Driving (~1.5 hours)
Reviews
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*These are the unfiltered reviews of women who have been on this trip in answer to the question "What made this trip special for you?". We take reviews very seriously and often tweak itineraries based on feedback. Please feel free to contact us about any questions you have.
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Asmahan J.
5 months ago
I didn't have to think about anything at all. Connie and Tori were amazing, keeping us informed on everything.
Nancy A.
6 months ago
Our guides, Tori and Connie; the other women on the trip; fields of wildflowers and Laurel Lodge.
Kaitlin L.
6 months ago
Seeing so many different wildflowers and hiking many beautiful trails in the Smoky Mountains was such a special experience. Our guides, Connie and Tori, were fantastic; compassionate, knowledgeable, and had everything so well planned. The lodge we stayed at was lovely and it was nice that everyone got their own room. The group of ladies were delightful, supportive, and so much fun to spend the week with. Seeing a bear on the deck of our lodge on our last day was an exciting highlight! Overall an excellent trip!
Lori V.
6 months ago
Connie and Tori were terrific leaders who went out of their way at every turn to make sure each person had the travel experience they were hoping for. This wonderful group of women supported each other while enjoying challenging hikes and beautiful wildflowers. And we had a massive amount of fun! I haven’t laughed as much in a long time!
Kate R.
6 months ago
Meeting new people. We all got along really well, which made for a fun trip. The hikes were also well selected and allowed us to see wildflowers and waterfalls (or some sort of cascade) every day!
Kathryn B.
6 months ago
Elizabeth S.
1 year ago
The guides, the hikes and my fellow travelers.
Diane F.
1 year ago
the guides went over and above with food prep and hiking hints. Also the entire group got along splendidly. Loved having my own room.
Marnie K.
1 year ago
This was an amazing introduction for AGC for me. The guides were so knowledgable and super accommodating, the hikes were beautiful and the meals were delicious!
Karen M.
1 year ago
Thorough and timely pre-trip emails followed by outreach from our guides. Guides were friendly, knowledgeable, welcoming, and inclusive - everyone's needs were attended to from lodging to meals to adaptable hiking experiences based on individual needs. The group was diverse in personality but very cohesive during the trip. This was my first trip traveling on my own and the experience was fantastic. Thank you AGC
Elizabeth H.
1 year ago
I think the overall group dynamic was fantastic. All of the participants were engaged in the activities and had a genuine desire to get to know each other.
Karla B.
1 year ago
The guides were amazing, supportive women and the lodging was great.
Beverly H.
1 year ago
Stephanie P.
2 years ago
The guides were amazing. Not only were they great guides but also wonderful cooks. I was so appreciative of their cooking and providing us with delicious meals. The accommodations were exceptional. The hikes were nice and leisurely. Saw many waterfalls and wildflowers; however, we seemed to be a little early for some of the wildflowers. I would have liked a little more discussion on trees and shrubs. All the women on the trip were great - everyone was positive and easy to be with. The one downside was the afternoon shopping at the so-called craft stores. Most were not open on the day we were there, and even if they had been open they did not look very interesting.
Mary M.
2 years ago
Gayle S.
2 years ago
Karen S.
2 years ago
Debra R.
2 years ago
The wildflowers were spectacular.
Sandra K.
2 years ago
The wildflowers and the Great Smoky National Park were beautiful. The guides provided amazing meals, expert driving, and great guiding on the trails. They were flexible and changed our itinerary slightly to accomodate the group's wishes for less traveled trails. The accomadations were wondereful and I really appreciated everyone having their own room and bathroom. It was a great week.
Jan R.
2 years ago
Hiking in the Smokey Mountains.
Susan H.
2 years ago
The trip leaders were personable, knowledgeable, flexible (in terms of the trip schedule) and well organized.
Jennifer D.
2 years ago
The different trails, awesome guides and for the most part, wonderful and interesting women.
Shawn B.
2 years ago
Seeing the marvelous wildflowers in bloom.
Ruthann N.
2 years ago
The venue and vistas were spectacular - beautiful hikes along carpets of wildflowers and flowing waterfalls in the Smokies and a spacious, comfortable lodge with a gorgeous setting. In addition, the amazing yummy home-cooked meals, comraderie and conversations with other participants, and our amazing guides who did everything and did it so very well - kudos to you!
Nancy F.
3 years ago
Anne E.
3 years ago
Bobbie K.
3 years ago
Judith L.
3 years ago
Carla R.
3 years ago
The guides were very knowledgeable. The accommodations were impressive and the food was excellent.
Dolores G.
3 years ago
The guides were not only knowledgeable but they were fun and cooked great meals. My fellow hikers were the best. So much fun. And beautiful views.
Pam B.
3 years ago
This trip exceeded my expectations.
Judy R.
3 years ago
Robin S.
3 years ago
So many things: Having my own room and bathroom, the food, the guides, the weather, and the other adventurers.
Susan H.
3 years ago
The wildflowers and waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mtns were just gorgeous. The guides were knowledgeable, caring, patient, and flexible and intuitive enough to work around bad weather and delays. They were also great cooks and treated us all like queens. I learned so much history of the area and names of wildflowers from them. And to top it all off, I got to share this experience with an awesome group of ladies!
Bettina B.
3 years ago
Beautiful environment, lodge was wonderful. Carrie and Chloe were fantastic. The knowledge that Carrie had about the plants and the area was unbelievable. The group melded together and was a lot of fun.
Susan H.
3 years ago
A great introduction to the Smokies! Lovely hikes, lots of flowers, nice accommodations, delicious food, and two professional guides that kept everything running smoothly.. I particularly liked the unrushed feeling of our days.
Ellie K.
3 years ago
Great guides, the friendly and inclusive group of participants, beautiful scenery, the variety of hikes during the week, and the excellent lodge.
Kathleen G.
3 years ago
As described, we saw multiple wildflowers and waterfalls.
Laura E.
3 years ago
Trip ran smoothly due to the excellent guides. The other participants were welcoming: some returning and a couple of women , like me, were on our first organized group trip. The hiking was varied and let everyone go at their own speed, with time to take photos.
Trudy M.
3 years ago
I always enjoy meeting women from around the country and hearing their travel stories. I get ideas for future trips from them. This trip was a nice get away from northern winter months and an opportunity to see spring flowers and the leafs greening on the trees.
Barbara C.
4 years ago
It went beyond my expectations with the natural beauty of the waterfalls and wildflowers in bloom to my first rafting rip in forty years. The people on the trip were terrific and the lodging and food were fantastic. Your company did well!!!
Margaret D.
4 years ago
Yoana P.
4 years ago
Lynne P.
4 years ago
I loved the trip. The only suggestion that I would make is to increase the hiking time.
Donna R.
4 years ago
Pam K.
4 years ago
Donna G.
7 years ago
Really enjoyed the hikes and seeing/identifying the wildflowers. Excellent meals! Love Jan and nice meeting Alicia. Nice group of women.
Juluia L.
7 years ago
Jan's knowledge of not only wildflowers, but the history of the area. The wildflowers weren't as plentiful as I expected, but that is due to a chillier then typical Spring which isn't something you can control. The waterfalls were beyond my expectations and that probably was because of the weather. :) It was an empowering week of getting to know such a variety of women.
Bernadette V.
7 years ago
Seeing all the wildflowers, White Oak Sink, meeting the other hikers, the history of the area and park...
Cynthia R.
7 years ago
The mountains were beautiful. It was fun learning about the wildflowers and some of the history of the area. Lodge was comfortable
Stephanie P.
7 years ago
Dana T.
7 years ago
I greatly enjoyed learning about the history of the area as well as the various wildflowers. I also needed a week to escape from "real life" and spend quality time with my Mom. This trip met and exceeded those needs.
Linda V.
7 years ago
Loved the history of the land and its families, and the wildflowers were beyond expectations
Sue M.
7 years ago
Being outdoors. regardless of the weather. I really enjoy being supportive to new travelers or those who need encouragement. I want everyone to know they can do it. doesn't matter the order you finish. it never does.
Barbra G.
7 years ago
Hiking, experiencing nature, sharing the experience with new friends
Barbra G.
7 years ago
Hiking, experiencing nature, sharing the experience with new friends
Bonnie M.
7 years ago
Highlights: the pace of the hikes, the gentleness of the long ones the daily hikes the interaction with the hikers
Kathleen P.
7 years ago
The beautiful scenery and the wonderful women.
Deborah M.
8 years ago
Jean M.
8 years ago
Karen B.
8 years ago
It was a well-planned, well thought-out trip. I enjoyed the interaction with the guides and other women. I like active vacations, and enjoyed the hiking. The area is just beautiful!
Jennifer B.
8 years ago
Jan and Carrie were without a doubt the highlight of my trip. They were knowledgable about the area, had great hiking skill tips, kind, cool under pressure, and last but not least, amazing cooks! I thoroughly enjoyed every meal. I appreciated the healthy and great taste of every single meal. outstanding!
Alice F.
8 years ago
Each hike was special. Not just for the flowers and scenery but also for the history lessons that went along with the place we hiked.. I was so glad I did the artist circle because I got to talk to some of the real locals and appreciate the area even more
Mary W.
8 years ago
Hilights were all of the wildflowers that we saw and identified. Eating lunch by a waterfall or creek was lovely!
Kathy M.
8 years ago
I loved the park and the wildflowers.
Barbara D.
8 years ago
Grotto falls ogle farms nature walk the sinks
Anonymous
8 years ago
All expectations were beyond met. I have a whole new appreciation for the Smokey Mountains and their beauty.
Anonymous
8 years ago
Deborah M.
8 years ago
Loved being challenged daily and was inspired by all the women
Patricia P.
9 years ago
The highlight of the trip was meeting all the adventurous women. They were fantastic and inspirational because they had traveled all over the world.
Pamela C.
9 years ago
Hiking in the Smokies and meeting new women.
Sandra B.
9 years ago
Great scenery, wildflowers, waterfalls and weather.
Linda Z.
9 years ago
I loved the smoky mountains and getting to know other women and having some relaxation and I tried some new things!
Bernadette B.
9 years ago
Impressive guides- knowledge, organization, patience, accommodating to my needs (Diet Dr Peppers) Beauty of the plants, rocks, and waterfalls on the hikes We saw bears Food was great I learned so much about hiking and about this part of the country
Elizabeth M.
9 years ago
Staying at one place, private room, spacious lodge was great. Super excellent guides, beautiful place, just-right variety of daily activities. Liked the activity level--challenging enough to be doing something out of the ordinary, but no anxious anticipation. Lovely group of women. Lots of outdoor time, in a place warmer than home.
Pamela C.
9 years ago
Certainly the Smokey Mts. were spectacular providing us with gorgeous wildflowers and waterfalls and wonderful weather. Along with this, the knowledge, warmth, and passion of our guides enhanced the experience by educating us about the wildflowers. the history of the Smokies, and backpacking. So fu!
Dates & Prices
| Year | Departure Date | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2026 |
April 11 to April 17 |
Limited Availability |
$3595.00 |
Year
2026
Departure Date
April 11 to April 17, 2026
Availability
Limited Availability
Price
$3595.00
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Common Questions
The guides will be cooking breakfasts and most dinners in the lodge. Before you leave in the morning the guides will put out lunch 'fixings' and you'll take a packed lunch. You'll go out for one breakfast and one dinner where you can order off the menu; other nights you'll relax in the lodge and have dinner there.
Vegetarian options for this trip are available but may be more limited than you are used to. If you are concerned about having enough protein during your trip, plan to bring some plant-based protein sources such as nut butter, instant dried hummus, or high-protein energy bars. If you cannot eat gluten or if you have other dietary restrictions i.e. vegan, you will need to bring some supplemental food with you.
No, all the rooms on this trip are singles! On our other trips you only need to pay a single supplement if you want to guarantee you have your own room. Otherwise we’ll pair you up with someone and then switch roommates every time we switch lodging.
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