Asheville Waterfall Jeep Tour Pisgah & Blue Ridge Parkway

Waterfalls, mountain vistas, and the forest floor in one morning

A 3-hour jeep tour through Pisgah National Forest near Asheville takes you to multiple waterfalls and the Blue Ridge Parkway for long-range mountain views from 5,000 feet above sea level. Your guide provides bottled water, snacks, hiking poles, rain gear and first aid supplies; children are welcome from age 5. The tour includes stops to walk to waterfalls off the beaten path and photo breaks at scenic overlooks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Waterfall Jeep Tour and Scenic Views

• Travel through Pisgah National Forest
• Stop at iconic waterfall
• Stop at Blue Ridge Parkway for views

The Experience

Pisgah National Forest is home to hundreds of waterfalls and some of the tallest mountains on the east coast, and this tour moves through it in a custom safari-style jeep. You'll make several stops to walk to waterfalls scattered through the dense mountainous landscape—some iconic, some off the main trail—while your guide talks through the forest's history and the flora and fauna that live here. The jeep itself handles the terrain and the driving; you step out for the walking parts.

The tour also climbs the Blue Ridge Parkway, where you'll get out for photos at overlooks with long-range views from 5,000 feet above sea level. The whole day runs three hours, which is what keeps multiple waterfall stops and the parkway stretch inside a single morning without rushing the walking or the views. Your guide brings bottled water, snacks, hiking poles, rain gear and first aid supplies, so you don't have to pack or plan around what you might need on the trail.

Private tours are available if your group is large, wants a longer hike, or needs the itinerary customized to specific interests. Children from age 5 can join the standard tour.

What’s included

• Bottled water and snacks throughout the tour.
• hiking poles for waterfall walks.
• rain gear and first aid supplies.
• a live English-speaking guide who shares the forest's history and local ecology.
• multiple stops to walk to waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest.
• photo breaks at Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Asheville Jeep Tours

Is this one for you?Book the shared jeep tour for multiple waterfall stops and Blue Ridge Parkway views, or choose private if your group wants a custom route with longer hikes beyond the standard morning itinerary.

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Top questions

What waterfalls will we see on this Asheville jeep tour?

The tour stops at several waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest, including an iconic waterfall that is well-known but genuinely beautiful, plus one or two off-the-beaten-path stops. The exact stops can shift depending on conditions and how busy the day is, but the guide chooses them to balance accessibility with views.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

You'll walk to reach the waterfalls at each stop, but the tour is built around moderate walking rather than strenuous hiking. Your guide brings hiking poles to help with the terrain, and the 3-hour timeframe includes both the jeep travel and the walking combined.

What's included in the tour price?

Bottled water, snacks, hiking poles, rain gear and first aid supplies are all provided. The jeep, the guide, and entry to the forest are included; you just bring yourself and comfortable walking shoes.

Can I book a private jeep tour instead of joining a group?

Yes, private tours are available if you have a larger group, want a longer hike, or need to customize the route. You can book a private option on the operator's website.

Is the Blue Ridge Parkway part of every tour?

The tour includes a stop or two on the Blue Ridge Parkway for the long-range mountain views from 5,000 feet above sea level, with time to get out of the jeep for photos. This is part of the standard itinerary.

What's the age requirement for children on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 5. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health, as the jeep terrain and walking are moderately physical.