Guided Cataloochee Valley Jeep Safari & Elk Adventure
Overview
Ride in an open-air Jeep from Maggie Valley into the Smokies on a guided waterfall and wildlife adventure. Visit 120-foot Mingo Falls in Cherokee, look for wild elk around Oconaluftee, and hear stories about the area from your local guide. When weather and road access allow, enjoy Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks and sweeping views from elevations more than a mile above sea level. Wildlife sightings vary.
What's Included
- Blue Ridge Parkway scenery, conditions permitting
- Authentic Smoky Mountain history, heritage, culture, and storytelling
- Mile-high mountain views and overlook photo stops, conditions permitting
- Multiple photography opportunities throughout the adventure
- Wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the tour
- Winding Backcountry Roads & Mountain Scenery
- Panoramic mountain views and scenic overlooks
- 99% elk sighting success rate on PM Elk Tours
- Small-group immersive experience
- Exploration of prime elk and wildlife habitat
- Visit to 120-foot Mingo Falls in Cherokee
- Local Cherokee & Appalachian descendant guides
- Guided safari-style Jeep tour through Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Rain gear or cold-weather clothing
- Child safety seats unless arranged in advance
- Guaranteed wildlife sightings during the tour
Meeting Location
2961 Soco Road
Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Maggie Valley (pass by)
Blue Ridge Parkway (pass by)
Cherokee
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Maggie Valley (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Blue Ridge Parkway scenery, conditions permitting.
- Authentic Smoky Mountain history, heritage, culture, and storytelling.
- Mile-high mountain views and overlook photo stops, conditions permitting.
- Multiple photography opportunities throughout the adventure.
- Wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the tour.
- Winding Backcountry Roads & Mountain Scenery.
- Panoramic mountain views and scenic overlooks.
- 99% elk sighting success rate on PM Elk Tours.
- Small-group immersive experience.
- Exploration of prime elk and wildlife habitat.
- Visit to 120-foot Mingo Falls in Cherokee.
- Local Cherokee & Appalachian descendant guides.
- Guided safari-style Jeep tour through Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Bottled water.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup or drop-off.
- Rain gear or cold-weather clothing.
- Child safety seats unless arranged in advance.
- Guaranteed wildlife sightings during the tour.
The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Cataloochee Valley Jeep Safari & Elk Adventure is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Cataloochee Valley Jeep Safari & Elk Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Blue Ridge Parkway scenery, conditions permitting
- Authentic Smoky Mountain history, heritage, culture, and storytelling
- Mile-high mountain views and overlook photo stops, conditions permitting
- Multiple photography opportunities throughout the adventure
- Wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the tour
- Winding Backcountry Roads & Mountain Scenery
- Panoramic mountain views and scenic overlooks
- 99% elk sighting success rate on PM Elk Tours
- Small-group immersive experience
- Exploration of prime elk and wildlife habitat
- Visit to 120-foot Mingo Falls in Cherokee
- Local Cherokee & Appalachian descendant guides
- Guided safari-style Jeep tour through Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Rain gear or cold-weather clothing
- Child safety seats unless arranged in advance
- Guaranteed wildlife sightings during the tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
