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Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Roanoke, USA
  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
    • Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive using GPS
    • Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
    • Offline map (map and gps work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
    • Tours never expire
    • Take the tour when you want
    • Tour Start is Customizable
    • Private transportation
    • Meals and refreshment

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 120 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Roanoke, VA 24014, USA

    End point

    • Blue Ridge Parkway - South End
      20 US-19, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA

      Tour ends at Cherokee, North Carolina.

    Operating hours

    • 05/21/2026 - 10/05/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia

    25 Stops

    1

    Afton Overlook. Start of Blue Ridge Parkway

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Humpback Rocks Visitor Center and Mountain Farm

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Raven's Roost Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Sherando Lake Recreation Area

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    20-Minute Cliff Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Big Spy Mountain Overlook

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Whetstone Ridge Visitor Center

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Yankee Horse Ridge Trailhead to Wigwam Falls

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Irish Creek Valley Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Chimney Rock Mountain Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    11

    Buena Vista

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    12

    Indian Gap Rocks

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    13

    Otter Lake Waterfalls

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    14

    James River Visitor Center

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    15

    Thunder Ridge Overlook

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    16

    Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    17

    Apple Orchard Falls Trailhead

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    18

    Peaks of Otter Lodge

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    19

    Peaks of Otter Visitor Center

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    20

    Porter Mountain View

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    21

    Pine Tree Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    22

    Montvale Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    23

    The Great Valley Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    24

    The Quarry Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    25

    Explore Park

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville

    27 Stops

    Blowing Rock (Pass By)

    1

    Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Price Lake (Pass By)

    2

    Rough Ridge Lookout

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Linn Cove Viaduct (Pass By)

    Grandfather Mountain (Pass By)

    3

    Flat Rock Trail

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Lost Cove Cliffs Overlook

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Linville Falls: Trail & Waterfall

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Linville Caverns

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Bear Den Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Heffner Gap Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    North Cove Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    The Orchard At Altapass

    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    11

    Museum of North Carolina Minerals

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    12

    Little Switzerland

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    13

    Crabtree Falls

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    14

    Crabtree Falls Picnic Area

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    15

    Black Mountains Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    16

    Laurel Knob Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    17

    Green Knob Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    18

    Mount Mitchell State Park

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    19

    Blue Ridge Parkway - Craggy Gardens Visitor Center

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    20

    Lane Pinnacle

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    21

    Tanbark Ridge Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    22

    The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Day 3

    Blue Ridge Parkway South

    23 Stops

    1

    The North Carolina Arboretum

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Bad Fork Valley Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Beaver Dam Gap Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Mt. Pisgah Trailhead

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Pisgah Inn

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Cradle of Forestry in America

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Sliding Rock

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Looking Glass Falls

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Coon Tree Picnic Area

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    11

    Skinny Dip Falls

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    12

    Haywood County

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    13

    Black Balsam Knob

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    14

    Devil's Courthouse

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    15

    Cowee Mountain Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    16

    Richland Balsam Trail

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    17

    Richland Balsam Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    18

    Lone Bald Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    19

    Standing Rock Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    20

    Waterrock Knob

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    21

    Thunder Struck Ridge Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    22

    Soco Falls

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    23

    Bunches Bald Overlook

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Most travelers can participate
    • BRP Virginia Starting Points: • Mile 0 of the Parkway, near Waynesboro, VA • Roanoke, VA by Explore Park
    • BRP Asheville Starting Point: • Tour begins just north of the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center in Asheville
    • BRP South Starting Points: • Southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Cherokee, NC • Near Asheville, just off US-25 near the Biltmore
    • Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
    • Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
    • Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
    • Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
    • Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
    • The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
    • What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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