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Great Smoky Mountains & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Tours

Great Smoky Mountains & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Tours

5 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$25
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Great Smoky Mountains & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Tours
Summary

Purchase only one tour per vehicle, not per person. Everyone listens together! Get the full Smoky Mountain experience with this ultimate bundle tour! Explore these picturesque mountains, uncover the rich history of the Cherokee and early settlers, and find out why this is the most-visited national ...

Inclusions
  • Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
  • Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
  • This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
  • Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
  • Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
  • This tour is NOT an entrance ticket to the park
  • Offline GPS-enabled route map
  • NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Itinerary
  • Oconaluftee Visitor Center
  • Mingus Mill
  • Quiet Walkways
  • Rockefeller Memorial
  • Newfound Gap Road
  • Alum Cave Trail
  • Morton Overlook
  • Carlos Campbell Overlook
  • Chimney Tops Trail
  • Kuwohi
  • Sugarlands Visitors Center
  • Cataract Falls
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg
  • Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
  • Rainbow Falls Trail
  • Grotto Falls Trail
  • Baskins Creek Falls
  • Ely's Mill
  • Gatlinburg
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download., How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction., Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience., Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you, Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car, New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want., Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way., The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service., Please note that starting January 5, 2026, road work and hazard tree removal may cause lane closures and delays in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including the Sugarlands area, US-441/Newfound Gap Road, Cades Cove Loop, and other park roads., Some roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are currently closed due to seasonal closures. These closures are part of the park’s regular winter operations and affect our route., 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 online., 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). These roads are generally open year-round but may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance.
Cancellation Policy

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

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
$14$16
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Summary

Welcome to Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tour! Come journey with us as we travel through stunning mountain scenery and explore the historical homes of days gone by. The Great Smoky Mountains are the most visited national park in the country, often receiving over 14 million visitors every yea...

Inclusions
  • Tours NEVER expire
  • Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
  • Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
  • Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
  • Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
  • Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
  • Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Exclusions
  • Meals and Refreshment
  • Parking Fees
  • Entrance Fees
Itinerary
  • Oconaluftee Visitor Center
  • Kuwohi
  • Newfound Gap Road
  • Alum Cave Trail
  • Chimney Tops Trail
  • Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail
  • Sugarlands Visitors Center
  • Laurel Falls Trailhead
  • Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area
  • The Sinks
  • Cades Cove
  • Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
  • Gatlinburg
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app., The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival., Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance., Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device, Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting, No entrance fee, but a $5/day parking tag is required for stops longer than 15 minutes — available at Oconaluftee, Sugarlands Visitor Centers, and Cades Cove kiosk, Peak crowds in June–August and October (fall foliage) — plan accordingly, Park open year-round but some roads close seasonally, Weather is unpredictable — dress in layers, especially for early morning starts, Cell service is spotty — better near Cherokee, Gatlinburg, and Townsend, All 8 campgrounds require advance reservations, ⚠️ Laurel Falls Trail closed for repairs until 2026
Cancellation Policy

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

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
$15
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Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
Summary

Explore America’s most visited national park at your own pace with this self-guided scenic drive through the Great Smoky Mountains. Journey along Newfound Gap Road from Gatlinburg's lush valleys to the stunning ridges along the Tennessee–North Carolina border. Includes optional side trips to Kuwoh...

Inclusions
  • Flexible Usage (unlimited access)
  • Audio Guide
  • Optional Side Trips (with additional audio content)
  • App and Tour Download
Exclusions
  • Smartphone (bring your own)
Itinerary
  • Alum Cave Trail
  • Chimney Tops Trail
  • Mingus Mill
  • Morton Overlook
  • Newfound Gap
  • Oconaluftee Visitor Center
  • Cataloochee Valley
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Works entirely offline once downloaded—no cell service required, GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location, Flexible - Buy once, use any day/time—access never expires, Get the Drives & Detours app download the tour ahead of time, One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle
Cancellation Policy

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

Discover the Great Smoky Mountains: A Self-Guided Tour

Discover the Great Smoky Mountains: A Self-Guided Tour

8.5 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$8
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Discover the Great Smoky Mountains: A Self-Guided Tour
Summary

Explore the Great Smoky Mountains with your self-guided tour through America’s most visited national park. Walk through the stunning Newfound Gap Road past misty peaks and ancient forests, walk behind a waterfall at Grotto Falls, and stand atop Kuwohi at 6,643 feet, the highest point in Tennessee. D...

Inclusions
  • Digital Map.
  • Access to the audio guide for 60+ Great Smoky Mountains stops, trails, and hidden spots.
  • Self-guided walking tour (app)
  • This tour is NOT a ticket or in-person guided tour.
Exclusions
  • Entry fees to tourist attractions, national parks or museums.
  • Our app-based self-guided tour has no physical guide on-site.
  • Headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals.
Itinerary
  • Sugarlands Visitors Center
  • Newfound Gap Road
  • Cades Cove
  • Grotto Falls Trail
  • Cataloochee Valley
  • Chimney Tops Trail
  • Dollywood Theme Park
  • Rainbow Falls Trail
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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