The Mountains Are Calling Driving Tour to Newfound Gap
Overview
Your trip begins at Sugarlands Visitor Center, where you’ll meet your naturalist guide from A Walk in the Woods. From there, we’ll travel up into Great Smoky Mountains, stopping along the way for sweeping mountain views, photo opportunities, and stories that bring the Smokies to life.
This guided driving tour includes several beautiful overlooks where you can take in the famous “sea of mountains,” learn about the natural and human history of the park, and visit the Rockefeller Memorial at Newfound Gap, located on the Tennessee and North Carolina border.
After enjoying the views from Newfound Gap, we’ll stretch our legs with a short walk on the famous Appalachian Trail. Depending on the day and group, your guide may also lead you on a gentle history walk near a clear mountain stream, and perhaps even taste a seasonal wild mountain treat.
Duration: 2.5 Hours | Difficulty: Easy | Ages: All
Meeting Location: Sugarlands Visitors Center or Downtown Gatlinburg
What's Included
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional naturalist guide
- Bottled water Drinks are not provided. Please bring plenty of water.
- Rain Gear - We do have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Private transportation
- Gratuity for your guide.
Meeting and Pickup
If multiple groups sign up for this tour, we will be in touch before the date of your tour to give you a specific meeting time.
1420 Fighting Creek Gap Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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A Walk In The Woods
Admission Ticket Free
Newfound Gap Road
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note that, while we do our best to follow the itinerary listed, we may need to pivot due to road closures or events outside of our control. We require a minimum of 2 people to operate this tour. We operate rain or shine.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-26480P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional naturalist guide.
- Bottled water. Drinks are not provided. Please bring plenty of water.
- Rain Gear - We do have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Private transportation.
- Gratuity for your guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Mountains Are Calling Driving Tour to Newfound Gap is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Mountains Are Calling Driving Tour to Newfound Gap will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional naturalist guide
- Bottled waterDrinks are not provided. Please bring plenty of water.
- Rain Gear - We do have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Private transportation
- Gratuity for your guide.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note that, while we do our best to follow the itinerary listed, we may need to pivot due to road closures or events outside of our control. We require a minimum of 2 people to operate this tour. We operate rain or shine.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Operated by a business
