Get Exclusive App Deals
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Tennessee
  4. Half-day/Full-day Tours
  5. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Driving Tour
Product #613269
6
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Driving Tour
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Driving Tour
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Driving Tour
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Driving Tour
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Driving Tour

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Driving Tour

United States-Tennessee
Free cancellation 2 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site
  • Book now and awesome self-driving tour and explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in the United States.
[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK
Instant confirmation

Package Options

Details
Select a package to view details

Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypePrivate tour
Transportation methodGet there on your own
Tour typesAudio guide
Meal arrangementArrange yourself
Sightseeing typeNatural sights, Eco-tourism
TransportCharter car

Product Info

-What you can expect-
Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discover why it's the most visited National Park in the country! Buckle up and prepare for a deep dive into the most famous stretch of the Appalachians. As you drive through these scenic mountains, audio stories will automatically pop up and start playing, allowing you to keep your attention on the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains.

You'll hear all about parts of Cherokee history you've never heard before, like the ancient Cherokee monarchy and the revolutionaries who fought against it! You'll also get to hear detailed accounts of Cherokee ancestral legends about these mountains, from the great buzzard who shaped the Smoky Mountains from clay to the witch whose droplets of blood bloom into stalks of corn. You'll also witness the majesty of Rainbow Falls, the 360-degree views atop Clingmans Dome, and the deep-rooted history of the Elys Mill.

The Great Smoky Mountains are so vast that it can be tricky to find all the best spots. The flexible route allows you to take all the time you need to admire the timeless wonders of the mountains. Along the way, you will be filled in not just on the rich history of the area and the people who have lived here, but also the complex flora and fauna which call these mountains home. Get to know the creatures of Cades Cove and learn how wildfires form an integral part of this vast, interconnected ecosystem.

Purchase Notice

Duration: Lasts 2 hours to 3 hours

Reminders

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time

  • Meeting point description: The suggested starting point is near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center on your right as you head north on Route 441 in Cherokee. From there, audio plays automatically.(Oconaluftee Visitor Center, 1194 Newfound Gap Rd, Cherokee, NC, USA)

  • Know in advance:This tour has no expiration date. You can use it on any trip, as many times as you like

  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you, and attraction tickets are not included. The app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one

  • After booking, check your email and follow the instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site

  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps. The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere

  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos, allowing you to visualise what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms

  • Seasonal road closures (reopening in 2026): Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road) and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

  • Closed/inaccessible sites: Laurel Falls Trail (including related sections of the Sugarlands Mountain Trail), Carlos Campbell Overlook, and Mingus Mill (preservation/rehab work)

  • Open (weather permitting): Newfound Gap Road (US 441), Little River Road, and Cades Cove Loop Road (may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance)

  • Note: these roads are generally open year-round, but may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance

  • Valid parking tags are required for each vehicle parked anywhere within the boundaries of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Parking tags are available for purchase on the government website and on-site

Get Help

KKday Help Center