Name: Mountain Vistas and Waterfall Hikes
Start: 2022-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Asheville, NC, USA

Patty

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381 reviews

Aug 15 - 17, 2022

Group size: 30 - 40

Mountain Vistas and Waterfall Hikes

Asheville, NC, USA

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Patty

Email address verified

381 reviews

Aug 15 - 17, 2022

Group size: 30 - 40

This trip offers a summer visit to the Mountains of North Carolina while the days are long and a little cooler than coastal NC! Trip features include a guided waterfall hike, visits to mountain towns, the famous LaZoom Comedy Trolley Tour of Historic Asheville and a visit to Chimney Rock State Park for beautiful views. Asheville has long been known for its vibrant culinary scene and our hotel location in downtown Asheville offers the opportunity to experience dining for any taste and budget! **Be sure to read the itinerary below for all the trip details.

Helpful details for the guided waterfall hike are: There is one guide per 10 people. Hiking sticks, water and snacks are provided. You can hike as little as a mile or as much as 5 miles with the chance to see 2-5 waterfalls.

Proof of vaccination is required with a preference of two vaccines and at least one booster. Masks are optional on the bus.

3 Days/2 Nights
3 Days/2 Nights
Mountain Visits and Waterfall Hikes
DAY ONE:

7am - Morning Departure from Compass Pointe. BYOB lunch or wait until we arrive in Black Mountain for lunch. Patty will provide snacks and water on the bus.

Approx. 1pm - including time for rest stop breaks. Arrive in Black Mountain for town exploration. Visitor information, maps and "must sees" will be provided.

We will spend about 3 hours in Black Mountain and then make the 20 minute drive to the Asheville hotel. Check-in and enjoy visiting the hotel's rooftop bar and dining on your own that evening. Patty will provide lots of choices!

DAY TWO:

8:30am- load on vans and travel to waterfall trailheads. This experience averages 4 hours. Return to hotel at approximately 1:30pm. Have a late lunch on your own, rest or explore downtown a little before the 4pm Lazoom Comedy Trolley Tour. This is a 90 minute narrated tour. Dinner that evening is on your own and again , lots of choices will be offered.

DAY THREE:

9am - Depart Asheville and make the 45 minute trip to Chimney Rock State Park. Here a ranger educates us about this park, the views and the 500 million year old "chimney rock" followed by time to explore and view on your own. Pick up box lunches and head back to the coast.

Approximate arrival time to Compass Pointe - 7pm
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3 Days/2 Nights

Mountain Visits and Waterfall Hikes

DAY ONE:

7am - Morning Departure from Compass Pointe. BYOB lunch or wait until we arrive in Black Mountain for lunch. Patty will provide snacks and water on the bus.

Approx. 1pm - including time for rest stop breaks. Arrive in Black Mountain for town exploration. Visitor information, maps and "must sees" will be provided.

We will spend about 3 hours in Black Mountain and then make the 20 minute drive to the Asheville hotel. Check-in and enjoy visiting the hotel's rooftop bar and dining on your own that evening. Patty will provide lots of choices!

DAY TWO:

8:30am- load on vans and travel to waterfall trailheads. This experience averages 4 hours. Return to hotel at approximately 1:30pm. Have a late lunch on your own, rest or explore downtown a little before the 4pm Lazoom Comedy Trolley Tour. This is a 90 minute narrated tour. Dinner that evening is on your own and again , lots of choices will be offered.

DAY THREE:

9am - Depart Asheville and make the 45 minute trip to Chimney Rock State Park. Here a ranger educates us about this park, the views and the 500 million year old "chimney rock" followed by time to explore and view on your own. Pick up box lunches and head back to the coast.

Approximate arrival time to Compass Pointe - 7pm

381 reviews

I love to travel so in my partially retired life I decided to adapt my passion for travel along with 25 years of experience in Travel & Tourism to create Trips by Patty. I received a BA in American History from UNC-Chapel Hill. Not knowing what I was going to do with that degree, I started working as a desk clerk at a hotel in Raleigh. I enjoyed the hotel business and the career path began. Hotel operations and sales, Convention Center operations and marketing, destination marketing with a Convention Visitors Bureau and even a stint as a tour guide. What happened to the history degree? Well, many times when I am escorting my trips I share the history of the destinations we visit. It's a great feeling to take your career skills and adapt them to your own small business. I love what I do and hope you'll join me on a trip one day!

Another great trip with Patty!

By Edith W for Christmas at Biltmore on Dec 19, 2024

We had a great day trip!

By Edith W for South's Grandest Christmas Show on Dec 19, 2024

I enjoyed the trip. The Biltmore was in its Christmas splendor, the tour of the grounds was informative, the food at the Grove Park Inn was delicious, the shopping was great, and the accommodations comfortable. I’m glad the trip wasn’t cancelled. The people of Asheville were very appreciative of our patronage.

By Barbara H for Christmas at Biltmore on Dec 19, 2024

The trip was very well organized, enjoyable with various interesting stops along the route, such as Farmers Markets and Folk-Art Museum! We truly enjoyed the main attraction, Christmas at Biltmore, with it's breath taking beauty and charm! Comfortable accommodations, in particular the new smooth riding bus, and the company of friendly people made this trip and all around pleasant experience! Thank you, very well done Patty!