Must-do experiences
Nantahala River Rafting: 3-Hour Guided Trip & Riverside Lunch3-hour guided rafting on Nantahala River near Great Smoky Mountains. Class III rapids, all gear included, finish at your car. Two riverside restaurants after.
- 208 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 3h
Smoky Mountain Waterfall Hike from Gatlinburg: 3-Hour Guided TourThree-hour guided waterfall hike in Great Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg with a naturalist guide who points out wildflowers.
- 175 reviews
- 4.87★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day except Tuesday and Sunday
- 2
Great Smoky Mountains Audio Driving Tour: Self-Guided GPSSelf-guided audio tour of Great Smoky Mountains with GPS-triggered commentary. Cades Cove loop, waterfalls, Newfound Gap. Download once, use offline.US$ 19.99US$ 16.99per group
- 146 reviews
- 4.70★
- Duration
- 8h–1d
Recommended (6)
Easy Smoky Mountain River Walk near Gatlinburg: Guided
- 48 reviews
- 4.98★
- Duration
- 3h 30m
Great Smoky Mountains nature walk for kids: Hands-on discovery
- 40 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h
Smoky Mountains Private Tour: Full-Day Customizable Experience
- 24 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 8h
Fall Color Quest Gatlinburg: Peak Foliage by Elevation
- 19 reviews
- 4.32★
- Duration
- 4h
Newfound Gap driving tour from Gatlinburg: Appalachian Trail walk
- 17 reviews
- 4.76★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
Smoky Mountains Painting Class: Hike & Paint with Your Guide
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h 30m
Great Smoky Mountains National Park at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03
- Most booked: Nantahala River Rafting: 3-Hour Guided Trip & Riverside Lunch, US$ 65 (3h, 4.91★ · 208).
- Top rated: Smoky Mountain Waterfall Hike from Gatlinburg: 3-Hour Guided Tour, US$ 95 (3h, 4.87★ · 175).
- Best value: Great Smoky Mountains Audio Driving Tour: Self-Guided GPS, US$ 16.99 (8h–1d, 4.70★ · 146).
Of the 9 experiences: 8 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup and 6 bookable last-minute.