Things to do in North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina Mountains: The Best Eco Tours

Cataloochee Valley Tours...The Best Kept Secret in the Smokies!Let our naturalist take you on a guided eco-tour to one of the best kept secrets in the Great Smoky Mountains-Cataloochee Valley. Cataloochee Valley is one of those special places that is not easy to get to, but hard to forget. If you want to venture there, Cataloochee Valley Tours will take you there in comfort. Note: Reservations are required, as we do not have a store front.

Wander through field and forest with expert guides, foraging mushrooms, wild fruits and more. Enjoy a cooking demo, tasting, and, after the tour, a free appetizer featuring your finds at one of Asheville’s top restaurants. We're the #1 foraging activity on TripAdvisor in the country and operate year-round. Small groups suitable for all ages and abilities. COVID-safe; private tours also available.

Snakeroot Ecotours operates in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell and the Black Mountains, the tallest range in the eastern U.S. In the heart of the Blue Ridge, a mere hour from Asheville, our forests are among the most diverse temperate forests in the world. The hills are carpeted with over 1500 native flowering plant species and countless fungi and critters. Join us for an immersive guided hike of this special corner of Appalachian wilderness.

Ventures Birding Tours offers birdwatching and nature tours throughout the Carolinas, within North America and worldwide.

Make the most of your time in Asheville, North Carolina! Wildland Trekking offers a variety of hiking experiences in the world-class mountains that surround Asheville. Part of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range, these mountains offer rain forests, stunning views, geologic phenomena, lakes, rivers, and a staggering amount of biodiversity. Join us and maximize your time in the Asheville Area!

Sean, the beekeeper, has been raising bees since he was 12 yrs old. With Denise, the Queen Bee (aka wife) we now have 80-90 hives on a mountain top in Western NC. We live with a few million bees and the rest of the wildlife who call our sanctuary home...or hive. Sean is a certified NC Bee Keeper, a mentor and lecturer. Sean is one of a handful of Americans certified with the Italian Register of Experts and UC Davis in the Sensory Analysis of Honey, indeed a "honey sommelier".

ACCEPT NO IMITATIONS! "2 Time Outfitter of the Year", 8 Time TripAdvisor "Peoples Choice Award", an Hall of Fame. Celebrating our 40th anniversary. Award winning service, with the highest quality outdoor adventures in the region, at the GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! Fantastic full service Outposts, located on or by the areas best rivers. Providing the ultimate in convenience with riverside parking, hot showers, store, catered meals(basic to gourmet), camping, treehouse cabins, and so much more. NO LONG BUS RIDES! We have adventures for the smallest of children "MILD", up to "WILD" World Class Extreme Rafting adventures. Our Guides are known as some of the "Finest Seasoned Outdoor Professionals", you will find in the World today. Many have been running rivers for over 15+ yrs, honing skills on rivers Worldwide and then sharing their skills with our younger Guides and YOU our GUEST to offer an amazing experience! Go with the PROS at WAHOOS, You will WITNESS and EXPERIENCE the DIFFERENCE!

At Inspire EdVentures our mission is to empower you to build memories that last a lifetime, learn more about the fascinating world we live in, all while providing an opportunity to give back to the communities that host our EdVentures. We excel at small group tours, led by experienced scientits, that allow you to explore the coral reefs and rainforest regions of Belize.

Llamas of Hot Springs provides guided llama trekking tours, animal-assisted therapy, and educational experiences.

Explore Asheville by electric bike! Asheville E-Bikes offers 4 and 8 hour rentals of our fast and fun electric bikes. Explore all Asheville has to offer on one of our self guided bike tours or simply go for a ride on your own! Free bike delivery and pickup available.