Sharing Nature with Children: Hands-On Smoky Mountain Discovery
Overview
Designed for curious kids and families, Exploring Nature with Children turns the forest into a living classroom. This hands-on guided nature walk helps children slow down, look closely, ask questions, and connect with the natural world in a meaningful way through nature games, stories and fun activities.
Depending on the season and trail conditions, children may explore streams, plants, salamanders, animal signs, textures, forest sounds, leaves, insects, and small wonders along the trail. The goal is not to rush or cover big miles, but to help kids build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper connection to the outdoors. Caution: Side effects may include dirty knees, happy faces, deep curiosity, and stories they’ll still be telling at dinner.
Best for: Families with children, homeschool groups, young explorers, first-time hikers, and kids who enjoy hands-on discovery.
What's Included
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional guide
- Bottled water Drinks are not provided. Bring plenty of water.
- Transportation
- Rain Gear - We have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Parking Tag not included
- Gratuity for your guide.
Meeting Location
1420 Fighting Creek Gap Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738, 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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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Professional guide.
- Bottled water. Drinks are not provided. Bring plenty of water.
- Transportation.
- Rain Gear - We have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Parking Tag not included.
- Gratuity for your guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sharing Nature with Children: Hands-On Smoky Mountain Discovery is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sharing Nature with Children: Hands-On Smoky Mountain Discovery 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
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional guide
- Bottled waterDrinks are not provided. Bring plenty of water.
- Transportation
- Rain Gear - We have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Parking Tag not included
- Gratuity for your guide.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
