---
title: Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains Private Day Trip from Asheville
slug: explore-the-blue-ridge-mountains-private-day-trip-from-asheville
type: attraction
sub_type: private guided tours
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/explore-the-blue-ridge-mountains-private-day-trip-from-asheville
city: Asheville
state: NC
country: US
address: "*Hotel Pick-Up*, Trade and Lore, 37 Wall St."
geo:
  lat: 35.59473
  lng: -82.5558
duration: up to 6 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T18:14:10.826Z
price_from:
  amount: 856
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Private Day Trip
        price: 838.9
        regular_price: 856
        savings: 17.1
        ticket_types:
          - name: "Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
---
## Overview

Explore the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains on a private day trip from Asheville, NC. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, visit historic sites, hike to Linville Falls, and discover quaint mountain towns with a knowledgeable guide.

## What's Included
- A professional guide
- Private vehicle transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off upon request

## What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (lunch stop included, but not included in price)

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## Ticket Options

- **Private Day Trip** — $838.90 (regularly $856.00, save $17.10)
  Experience breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on this private day trip from Asheville. See Mount Mitchell State Park, hike to Linville Falls, and capture stunning photos. Includes a private guide, vehicle, and optional hotel pick-up. Gratuities and food not included.
  - Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)
  - Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)

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## Good to Know
* This tour is exclusively for just you and your group, offering a personalized experience.
* Travel along the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, known for its breathtaking views.
* Visit Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, and enjoy a short hike to the picturesque Linville Falls.
* Tour duration is approximately 6 hours and includes transportation in a private vehicle throughout the tour.
* The tour includes a knowledgeable English-speaking driver/guide and ample time to take photos of your favorite spots.
* Hotel pick-up provided upon request. Otherwise, meet your guide at Trade and Lore at 37 Wall St. in Asheville.
* You will stop for lunch in a quaint town. Cost of lunch is not included, but local restaurant recommendations are provided.
* Bring comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, and your camera.
* The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

## FAQs

### Will there be other people on the tour?
This tour is a private tour, which means that it will just be you, your group, and your guide on the tour.

### Where does the tour meet?
You can request pick-up from your Asheville hotel, or you can head directly to the meeting point at Trade and Lore, located at 37 Wall St, Asheville, NC 28801.

### How long is the tour?
Tour duration is approximately 6 hours.

### What is included in the tour?
Inclusions are a professional guide, private vehicle, and hotel pickup/drop-off.

### What is not included?
Gratuities, food, and drinks are not included in the tour price.

### Will there be opportunities to take photos?
Yes, there will be plenty of time to take photos of your favorite places.

### Are meals provided during the tour?
You will stop for lunch; however, the cost of lunch is not included in the tour price. Your guide will recommend a place for the best Southern food and hospitality.

### What should I bring?
Bring comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, and your camera.

### Is it wheelchair accessible?
The tour is not wheelchair accessible.