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A red safari vehicle with passengers and a deer grazing in the grass. 1
A red safari vehicle with passengers, two antelopes grazing in a grassy field, and dense green trees in the background. 2
A sign that reads "MILE HIGH OVERLOOK ELEV 5250" with a mountainous background. 3
A sign for Blue Ridge Parkway with the National Park Service emblem. 4
A large elk with prominent antlers lying on grass in a forested area. 5
By Scenic Tours and Adventures

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$255 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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

Activity location

  • Maggie Valley
    • Maggie Valley, North Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 2961 Soco Rd
    • 2961 Soco Road
    • 28751, Maggie Valley, North Carolina, United States

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Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:00 PM
Price details
NZ$255.12 x 1 AdultNZ$255.12
Total
Price is NZ$255.12
Until Wed, 5 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway drive
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Multiple photography opportunities throughout the adventure
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to breathtaking 120-foot Mingo Falls
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Panoramic mountain views and scenic overlooks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Cherokee & Appalachian descendant guides
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Additional lodging or transport outside the guided Jeep tour experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic exploration of Cherokee, North Carolina
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exploration of prime elk and wildlife habitat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided safari-style Jeep tour through Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Authentic Smoky Mountain history, heritage, culture, and storytelling
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic drive across Soco Gap at 4,340 feet elevation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Travel through 5 historic mountain tunnels
  • What's includedWhat's included
    99% elk sighting success rate on PM Elk Tours
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to historic Oconaluftee Baptist Church
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small-group immersive experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup or drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Rain gear or cold-weather clothing
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Child safety seats unless arranged in advance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guaranteed wildlife sightings during the tour

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Maggie Valley

  • 30m
Departure – Maggie Valley, NC Begin your adventure in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, before climbing nearly 3 miles to the top of the mountain towards the Blue Ridge Parkway. Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive

Cherokee Indian Reservation

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Cherokee, North Carolina Explore the picturesque mountain village of Cherokee, NC, rich in Cherokee heritage, Appalachian culture, mountain history, and Smoky Mountain charm. Soco Gap Scenic Return Cross scenic Soco Gap at 4,340 feet elevation while enjoying sweeping mountain views on the return journey back to Maggie Valley.

Mingo Falls

  • 15m
Visit the breathtaking Mingo Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in the Southern Appalachians. Standing approximately 120 feet tall, this spectacular cascade showcases the incredible beauty of the Smoky Mountains and offers a peaceful stop to experience the power and artistry of nature.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  • 1h
Elk and Wildlife Sightings Step into the wild heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park on an unforgettable wildlife adventure. Travel through scenic mountain valleys renowned for their thriving elk population, where you’ll have excellent opportunities about 99% chance to observe these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Along the way, watch for wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, hawks, eagles, and other native wildlife as you experience the breathtaking landscapes that make the Smokies one of the most iconic national parks in the country.

Oconaluftee Indian Village

  • 10m
Discover the living history of the Cherokee people at the Oconaluftee Indian Village. Explore traditional Cherokee life, watch talented artisans at work, and gain a deeper appreciation for one of America’s oldest living cultures.

Blue Ridge Parkway

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive Travel 14 scenic miles along the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway while enjoying panoramic mountain views from mile-high elevations. Along the route, guests pass through 5 historic mountain tunnels on the descent towards Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Location

Activity location

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    Maggie Valley
    • Maggie Valley, North Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    2961 Soco Rd
    • 2961 Soco Road
    • 28751, Maggie Valley, North Carolina, United States

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