Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
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This tour travels over the crest of the Smokies from Tennessee into North Carolina. Along the way we'll experience one of the most scenic roads in the Southeast along with several panoramic mountain vistas. When we arrive in the Oconaluftee Valley we'll visit historic structures learning about the culture of the native Cherokee and European-descended mountaineers. While exploring this historic valley, we'll keep an eye out for elk. The largest animal in the Smokies, they were reintroduced by the park service in 2001.
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide your own infant/booster seat if needed
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bao gồm
Bottled water
Snacks
Car seats- please provide your own car seat for children that are too small for a regular seat belt
Cần Quan Tâm
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
The visitor center located at the Cherokee, NC, entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to the Oconaluftee Mountain Farm Museum. Additionally, its fields are home to dozens of elk, the largest animal found in the Smokies. Guests have time to explore the exhibits and gift shop.
The most scenic road in the southeast, this 33-mile route snakes through the mountains as it crosses the Newfound Gap at higher than 5,000 feet elevation. We'll make several stops for scenic vistas.
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Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Đánh giá
20 đánh giá
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Tour in Smokey Mountain National Park
teresakE3416ZX,
16 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Going to Smokey Mountain National Park had long been on our bucket list and finally while visiting family in Charlotte we were able to hop in a car and make the long awaited visit to the park. It was an absolutely beautiful October day and the park was so amazing! Our “Over The Top Tour in Oconaluftee” with Smokey Mountain guide Phillip was great as well! Born and raised in North Carolina our guide was so knowledgeable of everything that the park had to offer us. You could sense the love that he had of the park as he drove us to see the beautiful vistas where the leaves were changing colors. Phillip shared with us the history of the park and the people past and present. He also generously shared his photography skills offering to take pictures of us surrounded by the beauty of the Smokey Mountains. We both had an amazing day and Phillip deserves most of the credit. Thank you all!
Great intro to the psrk
O2724LZleslies,
15 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Mark was an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable about the park and local history and made sure everyone was comfortable.
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Y629CPmaryw,
3 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Phillip Bateman contacted me the night before our tour and indicated that he would be willing to pick us up at our hotel in Gatlinburg. He met us at the appointed time the next morning and introduced himself to myself and my husband. We were the only tourists on the tour. We enjoyed the tour of the mountains he was very knowledgeable about the Indians native to the area. We also went to Cherokee, North Carolina. Phillip was very personable and knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the mountain area as well as the history of the tribes native to that area. We would definitely recommend Phillip Bateman and his company for tours of this area. The tour was outstanding.
Must do tour
Lisa G,
16 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Fantastic tour. We had Philip as our guide and he was great. Very knowledgeable about the area and especially the Cherokee tribe and how everything came about being in the Smoky Mountains. I would definitely book this trip . In fact we changed our Cades Cove tour from Pink Jeep to instead go with Philip again on his Cades Cove one. I think he will make that trip great also
Way over the top!
Edward N,
27 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Philip was our tour guide. He as very knowledgeable about all of the history of the area and extremely courteous at all times. Very interested in knowing what exactly we were looking forward to seeing. If we are ever in the area again, we would definitely book another tour with Philip!
Substitute Tour was still Excellent
William P,
10 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Our Over the Top Tour got canceled due to wind and snow at the higher elevations. So our guide Wes proposed a substitute “mini tour” which lasted about 90 minutes. He cut the price and took us to the Elkmont settlement. During the drive he shared a lot of great information about wildlife, and park history. We truly enjoyed the tour and appreciated the substitution. He even volunteered to contact us the next morning and let us know which roads were open and he followed up on his promise. We highly recommend Wes!!
Must visit
lauraz46074,
21 thg 1, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you, Wes, for taking us to see the Smoky Mountains for the first time in our lives. It was an unforgettable experience, and we learned so much about the history of the mountains, the Elkmont Club, and the Cherokee communities. It was amazing to discover that elk can only be seen in the North Carolina part of the park, and we were lucky to see them during our visit! Wes went above and beyond to help us spot wildlife in the mountains, and we truly appreciate his effort and dedication. This trip was both educational and enjoyable, and we are so grateful for the experience. Highly recommend Wes to anyone looking to explore the Smoky Mountains!
Guide was awesome. Took...
Rich R,
6 thg 12, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Guide was awesome. Took us to incredible vistas, explained the history around everywhere we went. Took us to see herd of elk. Entertaining, educational, and all around great guide.
Ask for Shannon as your Guide!
HARLETA N,
4 thg 12, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Shannon was friendly and made sure we get our money worth. I expressed that my mom is highly interested in Native American culture, she was visiting for the holiday from Indonesia so obviously she doesn’t know much. Shannon immediately point her to the actual history of Cherokee Native American tailored to our interest. She also willing to drive around quickly to Native American area which we really enjoyed to know how Native American lives. Shannon is also knowledgeable about nature, we learned some interesting plans fact along the way. When we expressed that we would love to try elk and we don’t bring our car. she offered the last hour to find elk jerky and dropped us off in the hotel. Plus, Shannon is very respectful and friendly which makes us international tourist comfortable with her. I would recommend Shannon to any international traveler!
Remarkable day
Partha S,
27 thg 11, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Another amazing day trip Guide was so helpful and friendly , that it makes our trip a great success . The view from each point , walking on trails was great .
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