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Private Charter
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The captain works with the guest to design a custom outing based on his 30 years of cruising experience in the local area. With knowledge of the local sea conditions and coastal ecology. you build a custom experience. Typically, Guests experience:
* Offshore sailing
* Relaxing in secluded Anchorages
* Intracoastal Excursions
*Transits to Wilmington or Southport (return fee not included)
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$750.00
per group
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$750.00
per group
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Half-Day Small-Group Hendersonville Food Tour with Lunch
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This 3 hour walking tour (more like a casual stroll) visits 5 different tasting locations along historic Main Street in Hendersonville where you will experience delicious food, wine and craft cocktails from local restaurants and specialty shops.
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$108.00
$12.00 savings
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$108.00
$12.00 savings
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Hiking Tour with Transportation from Asheville
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Hike the best of the Blue Ridge Parkway on this guided day trip to three scenic waterfalls from Asheville. Take in views of the mountains as you tour the classic road in a comfortable van and hear stories about the area’s natural history and culture from your local guide. Watch for blooming laurels and rhododendron as you walk the easy to moderate trails through lush oak and hickory forests. Enjoy light refreshments along the way with plenty of time to relax by the falls before returning to Asheville.
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$97.00
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$97.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Custom Half-Day Photo Tour with Photography Lessons from Asheville
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We’ll work directly with you to create a custom, private tour that is perfect for you and your photography interests. Together we'll pick locations that fit your interests and your desired amount of hiking, from a couple of miles to no hiking at all. This is ideal for travelers looking to go off the beaten path. And we pick you up!
We offer small, private tours that focus on helping you capture better photos. Our tours take you to the most breathtaking locations across the Blue Ridge Mountains that only the locals know about.
Our award-winning photographers know the Blue Ridge Mountains better than anyone else in the area! We are currently open and taking safety precautions for our guests! Visit our website to learn how we're handling COVID.
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$152.83
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$152.83

Private Scenic Driving Tour of the Blue Ridge Mountains
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The Blue Ridge parkway Scenic driving tour is chauffered by a certified Naturalist that can tell you all about the flora, fauna an history of the parkway. He will stop at great vistas for photo opportunities and for some short hikes if the guests would like to.
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$128.21
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$128.21
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Kayak Tour of Lake James
Lead by a certified naturalist, the Lake James kayak tour is a half day tour spent on a serene lake beneath blue skies. Along the way your guide will point out the flora and fauna of the area along with some history.
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$128.21
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$128.21
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Kayak Tour at Lake Lure
This is a certified naturalist led kayak tour around Lake Lure, located in the North Carolina Mountains. A serene lake and blue sky...what could be better? Your guide will also point out local flora and fauna and talk to you about the history of the area. Feel free to jump in and swim!
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$128.21
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$128.21
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Guided Waterfall Hike
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Join us for a waterfall hiking tour and see some of the Western NC's famous waterfalls! Your guide will meet you at our downtown Asheville location then drive you to the trailhead. You'll enjoy a 3-5 mile hike, featuring one or more waterfalls (depending on the location). Our tours are designed for beginner to intermediate hikers, but are beautiful enough that even the most seasoned hiker will have a great time!
Your hike could be in Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, or Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Your guide will select the best hike for the day based on factors like weather, trail conditions, and participant fitness level.
All of our guides have extensive hiking and backpacking experience, and all hold CPR and Wilderness First Aid (or higher) medical certifications.
Minimum of 2 hikers required for tour to operate.
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$110.00
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$110.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Electric Bike Brewery Crawl of Asheville
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Cycle to five of Asheville’s most popular microbreweries, enjoying a drink (or two) at each location. You’ll be riding a state-of-the-art e-bike, so the hills won’t be a problem. In addition to soaking up the local vibe and great scenery, you’ll sample some of the best craft brews in town. If you like beer and bikes, you'll love this tour.
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$74.00
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$74.00

Blue Ridge Mountains Guided Hiking Tour with Local Guide - small groups!!
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Discover the scenic views, mountain trails, wildlife, and plants of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a local guide to lead the way. With so much to see in the region, nature lovers can get overwhelmed deciding where to go and what attractions to prioritize. By traveling with a guide you don’t have to worry about the logistics and can rest assured you don’t miss any of the highlights.
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$74.00
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$74.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Elk & Waterfall Photo Tour w/ Photography Lessons
Need a guide to help you find the elk in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? We’re offering just that! We currently have a 100% success rate in finding the elk!
For our private Half-Day Elk & Waterfall Photo Tour, we put a lot of effort into thinking about what would be the most enjoyable half-day winter tour we could possibly put together. What we came up with is a trip that takes you about an hour west of Asheville out to Great Smoky Mountain National Park to see the elk herds in Cataloochee Valley and visit a couple of waterfalls. Our Elk & Waterfall tours are very adventurous and sure to please!
We know when and where to find the elk
We can get you (safely) close to the animals!
We’ll make sure you have the right settings to capture the elk!
Things we'll cover on this tour:
- Long exposure settings for getting smooth, silky waterfall effects
- What filters to use and why
- The best settings to use for wildlife
- And so much more!
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$160.00
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$160.00

Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views
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Discover Asheville’s noteworthy landmarks and architectural gems while covering plenty of ground. This 2.5-hour tour by electric bike lets you safely navigate Asheville’s hilly terrain. Follow your guide through city streets, greenways, and picturesque neighborhoods. At carefully chosen viewpoints, you’ll stop to hear the stories behind historical sites. Numbers are limited to seven riders per tour to ensure personalized attention.
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$67.57
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$67.57
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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- UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
- Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture
- Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- The Andy Griffith Museum
- US National Whitewater Center
- Independence Square
- Old Settlers’ Cemetery
- Wing Haven Garden and Bird Sanctuary
- Carowinds
- Biltmore Estate
- Fourth Ward
- Wheels Through Time Museum
- Bank of America Stadium
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (GSMR)
- Discovery Place Nature (Charlotte Nature Museum)
- Levine Center for the Arts
- McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
- River Arts District
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Museum of the Cherokee Indian
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