Zelfgeleide autotochten naar Great Smoky Mountains en Cades Cove

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Zelfgeleide autotochten naar Great Smoky Mountains en Cades Cove is een 4 u – 5 u privétour in Gatlinburg, VS, aangeboden door Travel with Action. Reizigers geven het een 4,3 uit 5 op basis van 110 beoordelingen op Viator en Tripadvisor. Prijzen vanaf € 22,73 per persoon, en gratis annuleren is mogelijk. Inbegrepen: Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour., Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help., Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included..

Snelle feiten

Duur

4 u – 5 u

Groep

Privétour — alleen je eigen gezelschap

Talen

English

Ophalen

Verzamelen op het startpunt

Bevestiging

Directe bevestiging

Reizigers

1–4 per boeking

Leeftijden

Reiziger 0–120

Annuleren

Gratis annuleren (zie voorwaarden)

Opties & beschikbaarheid

• Great Smoky Mountains & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Tours

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Overzicht

Programma

1. Stop 1

   Your drive through the beautiful, majestic Smoky Mountains begins at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Get ready to explore the Smokies and discover why this is the most visited National Park in the country!
   
   NOTE: The tour is over 25+ miles long per tour, with more than 30+ audio stories per tour, and takes about 2-3 hours per tour to complete.
   
   New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

2. Stop 2

   As you drive, you'll have the option to take a detour to the Mingus Mill, an 1886 grist mill which, believe it or not, is still fully functional! If you're here on weekends, you can even see the mill operators grind corn just like they did back in the 1800s.

3. Stop 3

   Your first major stop is the Beech Flats Quiet Walkway, a perfect spot for anyone who wants to soak up the natural beauty of the mountains without having to hike an arduous trail.

4. Stop 4

   Up next is the Rockefeller Memorial, where you'll learn more about Rockefeller's importance to the park! This memorial was dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt himself.

5. Stop 5

   From there, your drive continues to Newfound Gap, a stunning mountain pass with huge historical significance. Hear the story of how trappers, farmers, and merchants used to cross the Smokies, and how this gap changed all of that.

6. Stop 6

   Next you'll pass the Alum Cave Trail, which takes hikers to the remains of an old salt mine packed with fascinating history.

7. Stop 7

   After that, you'll reach Morton Overlook, hugely popular for its unbelievable sunsets.

8. Stop 8

   The next overlook on your route is Carlos Campbell Overlook, which serves up panoramic views of towering mountains and lush forests.

9. Stop 9

   Your route takes you next to Chimney Tops Overlook, where you'll hear all about wildfires in the Smokies and how they cause lasting damage to mountains like this one.

10. Stop 10

    Next up is the most accessible trail in the park: Sugarlands Valley Trail! This scenic trail can be accessed by wheelchair or stroller, and offers a great way to venture into the wilderness.

11. Stop 11

    The tour leads next to the Sugarlands Visitor Center, a perfect rest stop and the site of a few trailheads.

12. Stop 12

    Your drive continues to Cataract Falls, a beautiful, secluded set of waterfalls tucked beneath a shaded canopy of beech trees.

13. Stop 13

    Our next stop is perfect for anyone amused by kitschy oddities. This funky museum displays everything from shrunken human heads to rare animal skeletons. We'll get the inside scoop on how it started as a simple one-panel comic strip and grew into a national phenomenon.

14. Stop 14

    Continue following the road to the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. This driving trail invites you to slow down and enjoy the forest and historic buildings of the area. It also features three of the park's most famous waterfalls!

15. Stop 15

    Our route takes us next to the Rainbow Falls Trail, which leads to the park's most popular waterfall. Standing at 80 feet, Rainbow Falls is the tallest waterfall in the Smokies, but that's not all! When the sun hits it right, it glimmers like a rainbow--hence the name.

16. Stop 16

    Keep driving until you reach the Grotto Falls trail. While it's not quite as grand as Rainbow Falls, this secluded, less crowded waterfall is absolutely worth a visit. On your way, hear about a rare salamander you can only find right here!

17. Stop 17

    Our drive takes us next to the Baskin Creek Falls, a sparkling waterfall where we'll hear about the amusing, and slightly misguided history behind the name of these falls.

18. Stop 18

    Up next, we'll pass the Ephraim Bales Cabin, a portal back in time to the 19th century. We'll hear all about the family that lived here, and why there's a big hole in the middle of their cabin!

19. Stop 19

    The road brings us next to the Reagen Cabin, which displays a perfect example of old-timey technology in the form of the so-called "tub mill." Hear all about what that is and why it was useful here.

20. Stop 20

    Next, our drive takes us to Ely's Mill, a historic mill on the outskirts of Gatlinburg which gives us another window into the lives of the early Appalachian settlers. Here, we'll learn about Andrew Ely, the bigshot lawyer who upended his entire life after his wife died, abandoned his law practice, and moved to Gatlinburg to start over and live a simpler life.

21. Stop 21 · 2 u

    Finally, you'll arrive in the picturesque mountian town of Gatlinburg, where your tour will conclude.

22. Stop 22

    Past that is the Methodist Church, which cost only $115 to build when it was constructed in 1902!

23. Stop 23

    Then there's the Missionary Baptist Church, which split off from the Primitive Baptist Church during the early days of Cades Cove due to ideological divides.

24. Stop 24

    Continuing on, you'll come to the Elijah Oliver Place, accessible via a half-mile trail. This secluded homestead once belonged to an abolitionist who found himself in grave danger when the Civil War broke out.

25. Stop 25 · 1 u

    Up next is the Abrams Falls Trail, which takes hikers to a powerful waterfall hidden deep in the wilderness.

26. Stop 26

    After that, you'll see the John Cable Grist Mill. This mill dates back to 1870 and you can still see it in operation today!

27. Stop 27 · 2 u

    Next on your route is Tipton Place, which was once home to a war hero of the American Revolution.

28. Stop 28

    Finally, you'll come next to the Carter Shields Cabin, a staunchly abolitionist home that lost much during the Civil War.
    
    There are many stories that you'll hear along the way, including
    • A Cherokee Homeland
    • White Settlers Arrive in Cades Cove
    • Smokies Wildlife
    • The Cussing Cover
    • Last Family who lived in Cades Cove
    • Ancestral Cherokee Land
    • Tsali and the Trail of Tears
    • Revolt Against the Ani'kutani
    • Sequoyah's New Storytelling System
    • The Milky Way
    • Selu's Sacrifice
    • Great Smoky Geology
    • Webb View
    • Appalachia's Settlers
    • Appalachian Trail
    • Ghost Firs of Clingman's Dome
    • Funding the Smokies
    • Appalachian Balds
    • Balsam Point Quiet Walkway and more.

Ontmoetingspunt

Eindpunt

Beoordelingen van reizigers

Goed om te weten

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Check current road, trail, weather, and facility conditions before your visit, as temporary closures may affect the tour route.
• Closed/inaccessible site: Laurel Falls Trail (including related sections of the Sugarlands Mountain Trail).
• A valid parking tag is required for vehicles parked for longer than 15 minutes anywhere within the park. Parking tags are available online and at designated locations inside and near the park.
• There are no gas stations inside the park, so fill your tank before entering.
• Cell service is extremely limited. Download the audio tour and any required maps before arriving.
• Cades Cove Loop Road is closed to motor vehicles all day every Wednesday from May 6 through September 30, 2026, giving cyclists and pedestrians exclusive access to the road.
• Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
• Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
• At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
• Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
• Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
• More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
• Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
• Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
• Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
• Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
• The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

Annuleringsbeleid

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

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