Private Tour
Best of the Smokies Custom Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Customize your Smokies experience with our private day hike option. When you meet your guide they will provide you with an array of options from hikes with waterfalls and views, to history strolls, and stops at scenic vistas for photos. Your adventure might be a mix and match of multiple short experiences, or one long hike that covers it all! All you have to do is pick the best adventure for you, and then sit back, relax and follow your guide on the adventure of a lifetime. Picnic lunch of a deli sandwich, chips, and cookies included.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This tour takes place inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Where we go, what we see varies depending on what you would like to get from the tour.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
In-person guide is also the driver
Snacks could consist of trail mix, peanut butter crackers and fruit snacks. Please let us know if you have a nut allergy.
Lunches are deli style sandwiches, chip and cookies. Please bring your own water. We will reach out for lunch order.
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Best of the Smokies Custom Private Tour
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Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative and fun guided hike
KAHLUA12369,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a reasonable price for such a cool walk along the river in the Great Smoky Mountains. Our guide, Mike, was extremely knowledgeable about plants, survival tips and history of the area. He took lots of group photos of us ladies. He told us tons of funny stories and took us to Huskey Waterfall, which I’d never been to. It was a great day in the woods! I’d recommend A Walk in the Woods guides, especially Mike, to anyone that is visiting the Gatlinburg, TN area!!
The Best of Both Worlds: Hiking and Shuttle Bus Tour
J8129UMkellys,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A Walk in the Woods customized our tour to suit our needs. Our guide Kels was highly experienced, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain how the Smokey Mountains came to be and even offered other local attractions to visit once our tour ended. I am looking forward in booking more hikes and retreats with A Walk in the Woods
Excellent glamping experience with the family!
Connector20459373125,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had an extraordinary trip with A Walk in the Woods! Our Spring Break glamping experience started a “little” more chilly than expected, with snow and temperatures in the 20s. However, our guide, Mike, and the rest of the team from A Walk in the Woods, China and Andy, managed to make sure we had a great time. Even one of the owners, Vesna, showed up when the temperatures were still freezing to make sure we could take a hot shower and have a warm dinner. We are impressed by the amount of attention to detail and individualized planning when it was time to decide hikes and lunches. We are very happy with our four days that we spent out there in the mountains, connecting with nature, singing around the fire pit, and Mike being “bossed” around by our 5-year old ☺️. This is our second experience with them, although it was our first one glamping. We will definitely be back soon. Again, thank you for everything!
Awesome tour of the Smokies
Mark B,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam our guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and gave an awesome tour. Patricia who our reservation did a great job of fitting us in at short notice. Would definitely recommend this tour company.
Great tour!
Cindy W,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day! Mike was extremely knowledgeable about the history and made our day a great experience! We highly recommend using this company!
Everything this awesome with Kels as your tour guide for a walk in the woods
marcsY6298TA,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on a walk in the woods river snorkeling tour. Kels was our tour guide. Very informative and very helpful. She took great care of our very large group of 3 families and did a wonderful job. She made sure everyone was safe, learned a good amount, and had fun. Great job!
So Well Done
287ruthe,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So well done. China and Sam were able to please a group of 19 seasoned travelers. They were informative, gave us what we wanted, a moderate hike, it was the appropriate length of time, and everyone really enjoyed themselves and the guides. The only thing missing was extra water.
🌲🥾✨ An unforgettably experience with A Walk in the Woods!
bilqisr,Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the absolute pleasure of joining a 4-day/3-night backpacking trip in the Smoky Mountains organized by a Walk in the Woods. It was nothing short of incredible. From start to finish, I felt completely taken care of. The experience was seamless, professional, and memorable! The guide, China, was exceptional: deeply knowledgeable, endlessly patient, and a gifted storyteller who brought the forest to life with fascinating history, ecology, and humor. Her kindness and calm made the trip feel adventurous and enriching. The office staff were also fantastic--professional and responsive. Every detail felt thoughtfully planned and expertly executed. If you are looking for a meaningful, well-organized adventure, A Walk in the Woods is the way to go. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Fantastic experience
connieaG1945OD,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had a fantastic experience with A Walk in the Woods! Our guide was so knowledgeable, and he tailored the day to fit our interests and abilities. (Hey, if middle-aged mom and hard-to-please 15-year-old boy both have a great day, that’s a WIN!) 😊 Highly recommend!
A great experience!
500alyssam,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a half-day guided hike with Mike. We had people of various experience, age, and ability in our group and Mike made certain we all had a great experience. We enjoyed a gorgeous hike with lots of interesting information about the area. He also made sure my kids (ages 5 and 8) were involved and engaged, going above and beyond to show them the highlights of the trail. Overall, we are so glad we chose A Walk in the Woods for our Smoky Mountain experience!
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