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Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk

By Mountain Mama’s Art & Adventure
Price is NZ$118 per adult

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Overview

Discover the enchanting world of rare synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains during a guided night hike. As twilight descends, witness the mesmerising light show of these unique creatures as they synchronise their flashes in a pulsating rhythm. Along the way, enjoy the soothing sights and sounds of rivers and rapids and learn from a certified Wilderness First Responder with over a decade of experience. Settle in with provided chairs and headlamps for an unforgettable evening under the stars, where you have the opportunity to see rare synchronous fireflies and capture stunning time-lapse photos. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature.

Activity location

  • 147 Greenbrier Cv
    • 147 Greenbrier Cove
    • 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 152 Greenbrier Rd
    • 152 Greenbrier Road
    • 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States

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Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 PM
Price details
NZ$117.59 x 1 AdultNZ$117.59
Total
Price is NZ$117.59

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of Headlamp
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of Camp Chair
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Parking Pass

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

First you will meet your Guide outside of the park, and then follow them in your vehicle to a trailhead (about 20 min). You'll take in the relaxing sounds of the river, where rapids splash and trickle. You will hike in a little ways with chairs and headlamps and wait for it to get dark. What’s so special about these bugs? As the night progresses, these fireflies will start to synchronise their flashes for about six seconds and then they will go out for about six seconds. This creates a pulsating light show that only exists in some areas of America, and just a few other places in the world! You can set up your time lapse camera and catch some awesome photos (the first two photos of all of the lightning bugs glowing in this listing are time lapse, they do not look like that exactly in real time, but they are beautiful!). Learn about their interesting life cycles, mating rituals, and predator relationships. At about 10:30pm, we will pack up and head back out, but if you would like to leave before that you are welcome to.

Location

Activity location

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    147 Greenbrier Cv
    • 147 Greenbrier Cove
    • 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    152 Greenbrier Rd
    • 152 Greenbrier Road
    • 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States

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