Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

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From USD 150

5.00
16 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour travels over the crest of the Smokies from Tennessee into North Carolina. Along the way we'll experience one of the most scenic roads in the Southeast along with several panoramic mountain vistas. When we arrive in the Oconaluftee Valley we'll visit historic structures learning about the culture of the native Cherokee and European-descended mountaineers. While exploring this historic valley, we'll keep an eye out for elk. The largest animal in the Smokies, they were reintroduced by the park service in 2001.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please provide your own infant/booster seat if needed

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Car seats- please provide your own car seat for children that are too small for a regular seat belt

Options

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

Reviews

5.00

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Way over the top!

    Edward N,

    Mar 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Philip was our tour guide. He as very knowledgeable about all of the history of the area and extremely courteous at all times. Very interested in knowing what exactly we were looking forward to seeing. If we are ever in the area again, we would definitely book another tour with Philip!

  • Substitute Tour was still Excellent

    William P,

    Mar 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our Over the Top Tour got canceled due to wind and snow at the higher elevations. So our guide Wes proposed a substitute “mini tour” which lasted about 90 minutes. He cut the price and took us to the Elkmont settlement. During the drive he shared a lot of great information about wildlife, and park history. We truly enjoyed the tour and appreciated the substitution. He even volunteered to contact us the next morning and let us know which roads were open and he followed up on his promise. We highly recommend Wes!!

  • Guide was awesome. Took...

    Rich R,

    Dec 6, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Guide was awesome. Took us to incredible vistas, explained the history around everywhere we went. Took us to see herd of elk. Entertaining, educational, and all around great guide.

  • Great info, beautiful sights, & awesome guide!

    MaryLee G,

    May 4, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    As a resident of the area for several years, our guide, Wes, was very knowledgeable. He could share with us the history of the Great Smokies from the period of the Cherokees to current times as well as tell us about the animals and plants. Absolutely a great way to see and learn about the park without worrying about driving and parking. Highly recommend!