Answers to frequently asked questions related to our tours.
We will pick you up in our van at your place of accommodation within 3 miles of Asheville City Center. If you are staying outside of that area, we will arrange a convenient meeting place with safe parking.
Please wear closed toed shoes, hiking boots, or sneakers and comfortable clothing. Bring a small back pack if you have one.
Yes, we go rain or shine. We do keep our eye on the weather and in the unlikely event that we need to cancel, we will contact you to attempt to reschedule. You might consider booking the tour on the first day of your stay in Asheville so you have more options to re book in the event of cancellation.
There are restroom stops along the way and we will make additional rest room stops if needed.
The minimum required for the half-day waterfall excursion is 2 people and the maximum is 7. You may book a single reservation but tours will be rescheduled or cancelled if there are not a minimum of 2 people booked. Unless you book a private tour, there will be other parties on your tour.
We will provide a variety of drinks and snacks included in the tour. Feel free to bring your own snacks if you have dietary preferences.
Our half-day excursions last approximately 5 to 5 1/2 hours. It takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to get to our first stop.
The hikes are rated easy to moderate and you will hike approximately 3 miles (over the course of the entire tour). We walk about 1 1/2 miles per hour. We will be driving to different locations and walking a short distance to the waterfalls. Our goal is to have a fun and relaxing day! Our guide is a seasoned outdoorsman and hospitality professional. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us or call 828-550- 2032.
Waterfalls are beautiful, however they can be dangerous. Never climb or slide on waterfalls, or swim, wade or play in the water above a waterfall. It is easy to underestimate the slickness of rocks and the strong flow of water. Observe from a safe distance is the best policy.