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Blue Ridge Parkway South Tour

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Blue Ridge Parkway South Tour

Appalachia
4.9
15726 ratings
$12.99

About The Tour

Explore the southernmost, and highest section of the Blue Ridge Parkway on this stunning road trip through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit waterfalls, hike to the top of mountains for panoramic views, or just enjoy the scenery from the beautiful overlooks. This tour takes you to some of the best spots on the Blue Ridge Parkway and shares the stories and myths of its people.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

• Ascend to Mt. Pisgah's summit for panoramic Blue Ridge vistas, where hikers are rewarded with awe-inspiring views of the surrounding landscapes.

• Wander through the picturesque meadows and waterfalls of Graveyard Fields, a unique landscape with a history as intriguing as its name.

• Marvel at the elegance of Looking Glass Falls, a stunning waterfall cascading into a pristine pool below.

• Experience the beauty of Black Balsam Knob's high-altitude meadows, where a moderate hike leads to breathtaking vistas of the surrounding peaks.

• Discover the twin cascades of Soco Falls, nestled in a lush forest setting, providing a tranquil and picturesque stop along the Parkway.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

Recommended Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): The southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Cherokee, NC, and on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, just off US-25 near the Biltmore.
Time to complete: 6-8+ hours

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Sample Tour Audio

Turn Right For North Carolina Arboretum
Soco Falls
Looking Glass Falls

Tour Stops

Tour Route

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4.9 (15726 Users)
  • katieleonis
  • 1 day ago
  • Android

This guide is fabulous. my husband and I learned so much. You basically get a personal tour as you drive along. the recommendations were appreciated as well as the tips about the various trails. We learned about the history of the park as well as interesting facts about volcanoes, trees and wildlife. Will likely not do a park without this.

  • bill randolph
  • 1 day ago
  • Android

History was awesome, turn by turn directions helps keep the stress down Would definitely recommend

Skeptical but so glad we did it!

  • Mandee65
  • 1 day ago
  • iOS

Our family debated on taking a Circle Island Tour in Oahu with a tour company, but the price was so expensive. So we decided to give the Shaka Guide a try. It was perfect! The 5 of us rented a van for the day and set out with the help of the app. It was very informative with upcoming stops, bathroom options, photo opportunities, and places to eat. The music was a nice touch and the toggle on and off was nice when we were getting out of the van. We would definitely use this app again.

What is the Southernmost portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway?

The southernmost portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway begins in located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near the North Carolina-Tennessee border.

Can I combine the Blue Ridge Parkway South tour with other tours?

Yes, you can combine the Blue Ridge Parkway South tour with other tours in the region to create a customized and comprehensive travel experience.

What is there to do on the Blue Ridge Parkway South?

On the Blue Ridge Parkway South, you can enjoy scenic drives, hiking, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and exploring cultural and historical sites such as the Blue Ridge Music Center and Mabry Mill.

What is an Audio Tour Guide?

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:

  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
  • Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
Self guided audio tour

Tour FAQs

This tour has 24 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go!

  • Phone charger - very important 
  • Phone mount
  • Sneakers
  • Hiking clothes. Layer up.
  • Hiking shoes
  • Jacket
  • Hat/sunglasses
  • Lawn chairs, for soaking in that perfect view
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Canteen/ refillable water bottle
  • Snacks
  • Credit card
  • Swimsuits for Sliding Rock

It’s free to drive the Blue Ridge Parkway. But, there are some attractions on the tour that require entrance and parking fees: 

  • The Cradle of Forestry in America is $6 adults, $3 children, and free for 3 and under. 
  • Sliding Rock is $5 per person. 
  • The North Carolina Arboretum does not have individual admission, but a $20 parking fee.



The parkway is open 24-hours. Many of the stops and visitor centers have varying hours of operation. For a list of visitor centers on the parkway and their respective opening and closing times, please visit the NPS website 

Here are a list of attractions on the tour and their hours of operation: 

  • The Cradle of Forestry in America is open daily 10am-5pm from spring to fall. 
  • Sliding Rock is open 10am-6pm on the days facilities are open, which is daily Memorial Day thru Labor Day, and on weekends in May and September. 
  • The North Carolina Arboretum is open daily from 8am-9pm from April to October, and 8am-7pm daily from November to March. 
  • The Waterrock Knob Visitor Center is open daily from 10am-5pm from mid-April to November.
  • The Pisgah Inn and Restaurant is open daily from April to October serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

Yes, this tour can be done both south to north and north to south. The south to north route begins at the southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Cherokee, NC, and the north to south route begins on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, just off US-25 near the Biltmore. 

Yes, you can combine this tour with the Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Tour. If you take this route from South to North, you can pick up the Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville tour in Asheville, NC and take that tour from South to North too.

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

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Blue Ridge Parkway South Tour

$12.99
4.9 (15726)

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$24.99

$30.11 17% off
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$49.99 30% off
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$149.99

$937.44 84% off
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