Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour
Overview
• Guided safari-style Jeep tour through Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway adventure through 5 historic mountain tunnels
• 20+ mile mountain views from elevations over a mile high
• Panoramic overlooks across Cherokee and deep into the Smokies
• 99% elk sighting success rate on PM Elk Tours
• Explore prime elk and wildlife habitat
• Possible sightings of elk, deer, wild turkey, black bears, and more
• Visit 120-foot Mingo Falls on the Qualla Boundary
• Explore historic Occonaluftee Baptist Church and local legends
• Scenic drive across Soco Gap at 4,340 feet elevation
• Guided by local Cherokee & Appalachian descendant guides
• Authentic Smoky Mountain storytelling and history
• Incredible scenic and wildlife photography opportunities
• Small-group open-air safari Jeep experience
What's Included
- Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway drive
- Multiple photography opportunities throughout the adventure
- Visit to breathtaking 120-foot Mingo Falls
- Panoramic mountain views and scenic overlooks
- Scenic exploration of Cherokee, North Carolina
- Exploration of prime elk and wildlife habitat
- Authentic Smoky Mountain history, heritage, culture, and storytelling
- Wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the tour
- Scenic drive across Soco Gap at 4,340 feet elevation
- Travel through 5 historic mountain tunnels
- 99% elk sighting success rate on PM Elk Tours
- Visit to historic Oconaluftee Baptist Church
- Small-group immersive experience
- Guided safari-style Jeep tour through Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Additional lodging or transportation outside the guided Jeep tour experience
- Local Cherokee & Appalachian descendant guides
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Rain gear or cold-weather clothing
- Child safety seats unless arranged in advance
- Guaranteed wildlife sightings during the tour
Meeting Location
2961 Soco Road
Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Maggie Valley
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Blue Ridge Parkway
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Cherokee Indian Reservation
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-332107P7
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