Sharing Nature with Children

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Gatlinburg, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get wet and muddy when exploring the Cosby Picnic area and the Great Smoky Mountains with kids and a nature guide, awakening enthusiasm and reconnecting with mother nature. The aim is to focus attention through games, while soaking up fresh air, looking for salamanders, and just having some good outdoor fun in the forest.

Enjoy this nature experience with a small group (max 11)
Encourage enthusiasm and attention focus with nature games and activities
Get to know the Great Smoky Mountains in the national park
Engry to Cosby Picnic Area and your guide are included

What's Included

Snacks
Professional guide
All Fees and Taxes

Gratuity for your guide.
Transportation
Bottled water

Drinks are not provided. Bring plenty of water.
Rain Gear - We have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
Parking Tag not included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sugarlands Visitor Center
1420 Fighting Creek Gap Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
Meet your guide under the flagpole in front of the Visitors Center. From here you will follow your guide, in your own vehicle, to the trailhead.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Please note that, while we do our best to follow the itinerary listed, we may need to pivot due to road closures or events outside of our control. We require a minimum of 2 people to operate this tour. We operate rain or shine.
Parking Tag not included. Contact us or purchase here: www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP2510
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 31 reviews

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Private Tour of the Smokies

Cheri_V, Mar 2026

Ms Debbie was awesome and very patient with us. My two grandsons are a handful, and she was great with them. She did a great job of differentiating information about the area between the adults and kids. Would highly recommend the experience!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much! We appreciate you and hope to see you all again in the future!

Sam was a great guide!...

Lisa_M, Mar 2026

Sam was a great guide! She was very knowledgeable and kept the kids and adults involved in the hike!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

So glad you all had a great time! We hope to see you again!

Awesome for kids and parents alike

Michael_K, Jun 2025

Luci was a great guide. Kids had a lot of fun! Guided tour, time to explore at kids pace. Very informative and kind!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much! Glad everyone had a great time. We appreciate your review!

It was an awesome experience!

Mel_A, Nov 2024

Ms Debbie is fabulous! She is very passionate, patient and knowledgeable. It was a great experience seeing Great Smoky Mountains with her. We have learned a lot and knew some interesting history facts. Highly recommended.