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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour
Summary

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discover why it’s the most visited National Park in the country! Tour these famous mountains while learning about Cherokee history and legends, Appalachian life, and mu...

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
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Mingus Mill
  • Quiet Walkways
  • Morton Overlook
  • Oconaluftee Visitor Center
  • Rockefeller Memorial
  • Carlos Campbell Overlook
  • Alum Cave Trail
  • Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail
  • Kuwohi
  • Sugarlands Visitors Center
  • Rainbow Falls Trail
  • Cataract Falls
  • Newfound Gap Road
  • Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
  • Grotto Falls Trail
  • Baskins Creek Falls
  • 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., 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., 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 on nps.gov and onsite.
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
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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.