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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Most Visited National Park in America—For Good Reason

The Great Smoky Mountains offer some of the most diverse and accessible hiking in the United States. Ancient mountains, lush forests, and an unmatched concentration of waterfalls make this region ideal for both first-time hikers and seasoned adventurers.

With over 800 miles of trails, the Smokies are known for:

    • Cascading waterfalls and creekside hikes
    • Rich Appalachian history and preserved homesteads
    • World-class biodiversity and wildflower displays
    • Mist-covered ridgelines and panoramic mountain views

The Smokies are where our guiding roots began more than 25 years ago. Today, Adventures Southeast builds on that foundation—offering deeper, multi-day experiences that move beyond the crowded trails and into a more immersive side of the park.

Smokies Classic Backpacking Expedition

4 Days | 5-10 mile days
From $1,099
Limited to 7 Participants

Women’s Smokies Classic Backpacking Expedition

4 Days | 5-10 mile days
From $1,099
Limited to 7 Participants

Peaks to Pools: Appalachian Trail and Fontana Lake Expedition

4 Days | 5-10 mile days
From $1,599
Limited to 6 Participants

Smokies Lake Traverse and Basecamp

3 Days | 5-10 mile days
From $1,299
Limited to 6 Participants

Train for the Appalachian Trail: Winter Shakedown

3 Days | 5-10 mile days
From $749
Limited to 7 Participants

Appalachian Trail: Routes Customized for Your Group

3-7 Days | 5-10 mile days
From $749
Limited to 10 Participants

Women's Smoky Mountains Wilderness Basecamp

4 Days | 5-11 mile days
From $2,099
Limited to 12 Participants

Smoky Mountains Wilderness Basecamp

4 Days | 5-11 mile days
From $2,099
Limited to 12 Participants

Smoky Mountains Wilderness Basecamp: Adult Summer Camp

4 Days | 5-11 mile days
From $1,599
Limited to 12 Participants

Cascades & Canopies: Lodge-based Expedition

4 Days | 5-11 mile days
From $2,699
Limited to 12 Participants

Start Your Smoky Mountains Adventure

The Smokies reveal themselves over time—on quiet trails, beside cascading streams, and deep in the backcountry far from the crowds.

Our multi-day trips are designed to help you experience that side of the park—whether through a backpacking journey or a Smoky Mountains basecamp experience.