Top Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-guided Tours

Combine the convenience of a guided tour with the freedom of independent travel with this self-guided driving tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Download the tour onto your phone and learn about Cherokee history and legends, Appalachian life, and more. See several of the park's best spots, such as Clingman's Dome and Rainbow Falls. Note: does not include entrance to the park or attractions.

Arrive at the Bryson City rental location, complete check-in, and collect your Polaris Slingshot R. A refundable $500 security deposit is required at pickup. Before departure, review the vehicle controls and choose a GPS-equipped route based on your interests, available time, driving comfort, weather, and road conditions. Then enjoy up to eight hours of self-guided driving through the Smoky Mountains at your own pace. Insurance and helmets are included. Return the Slingshot to the original meeting point at the agreed time; after-hours return may be available.

Explore beautiful Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains on this private self-guided audio driving tour via a GPS-powered app. Experience natural beauty and rich history on this popular loop, including cascading waterfalls, hiking trails, and historic churches. Learn how the Civil War cast its shadow over this serene cove while enjoying lifetime access and the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

Discover a bygone era on a 3-hour tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hear stories about the Cherokee people and settlers that lived and worked in the mountains, and learn how they survived off the land. See a small family cemetery, 19th-century barn and an old fashioned spring house, then get a glimpse of settlers’ daily lives in a small restored cabin. Enjoy a relaxed nature walk with a guide that brings the Smoky Mountains’ distinctive wildlife, plants and geology to life at every turn.