For your first two nights, you'll stay at a backcountry camp site. You'll carry your own tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat - and everyone will muck in to help set up and take down camp.

Backcountry wild camping

Your final night will be spent at a luxury glamping site called 'Under Canvas' situated amongst 182-acres of lush, wooded terrain and just a few minutes from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The safari style tents are shared on a twin or triple basis.

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Luxury Glamping in Great Smoky Mountains

For your first two nights, you'll stay at a backcountry camp site. You'll carry your own tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat - and everyone will muck in to help set up and take down camp. 

Your final night will be spent at a luxury glamping site called 'Under Canvas' situated amongst 182-acres of lush, wooded terrain and just a few minutes from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The safari style tents are shared on a twin or triple basis. 



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Anyone with good fitness levels for hiking with a pack for an overnight backcountry stay

Evening meals around the campfire will be based around rice and pasta dishes with fresh vegetables. For breakfast there will be eggs, pancakes and fruit. Lunches will be meat-based sandwiches, unless you request a vegan/vegetarian option. During the adventure you'll be kept topped up with delicious, local snacks. Water, tea and coffee are all provided, as well as wine and beer in the evenings.
Vegetarian, vegan and most dietary requirements can be accommodated on this trip.

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Your host will meet you at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee at 12pm on Day 1 so please book a flight that arrives before 11.30 am. Alternatively, you can be collected at your accommodation in Knoxville at 10:30 if you are already in town.
Your trip ends back at McGhee Tyson Airport at 16:00 on Day 4. We recommend booking a flight that leaves after 17:30 to ensure you have enough time. Alternatively you can be dropped at your accommodation in Knoxville if you are staying on.

Expert naturalist guides with wilderness first responder training.

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2 nights backcountry wild camping, and 1 night in luxury safari style tents

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Enjoy tasty food throughout with all your meals included

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Transfers to and from Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport, and everything in between

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We'll provide all the group equipment you need for your backcountry camping including tents, sleeping mats and cooking items.

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All national park entry fees, backcountry camping fees and permits

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Expert naturalist guides with wilderness first responder training. 


2 nights backcountry wild camping, and 1 night in luxury safari style tents

Enjoy tasty food throughout with all your meals included

Transfers to and from Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport, and everything in between

We'll provide all the group equipment you need for your backcountry camping including tents, sleeping mats and cooking items. 



All national park entry fees, backcountry camping fees and permits

Your host will meet you at Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport and whisk you straight off to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The afternoon will be spent enjoying a hike around the wooded trails in the National Park, before setting up your tent. In the evening, you'll enjoy getting to know the group around the campfire and your guides will brief you on tomorrow's big hike.

Welcome to Tennessee!

Day 1

Today you'll follow the historic Appalachian Trail along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, taking in the misty blue vistas of 'The Smokies'. After an amazing day of hiking you'll arrive at your backcountry campsite ready to cook a well earned dinner around the campfire before another night sleeping out in the wild.

Head out into the backcountry on the Appalachian Trail

Day 2

Today you'll continue along the Appalachian Trail with the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains for company again, eventually making your way out of the backcountry. The evening will be spent back in the lush, wooded area at your luxury glaming spot. You've earned it!

Continue along the Appalachian Trail

Day 3

Today you can either have a leisurely morning at the camp spot or, if you still have life left in your legs, you can squeeze one last hike in before it's time to head back to Knoxville for your departing flight.

One last hike before heading back to Knoxville

Day 4

Your host will meet you at Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport and whisk you straight off to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The afternoon will be spent enjoying a hike around the wooded trails in the National Park, before setting up your tent.  In the evening, you'll enjoy getting to know the group around the campfire and your guides will brief you on tomorrow's big hike.



Today you'll follow the historic Appalachian Trail along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, taking in the misty blue vistas of 'The Smokies'. After an amazing day of hiking you'll arrive at your backcountry campsite ready to cook a well earned dinner around the campfire before another night sleeping out in the wild. 

Today you'll continue along the Appalachian Trail with the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains for company again, eventually making your way out of the backcountry. The evening will be spent back in the lush, wooded area at your luxury glaming spot. You've earned it!

Today you can either have a leisurely morning at the camp spot or, if you still have life left in your legs, you can squeeze one last hike in before it's time to head back to Knoxville for your departing flight.

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Tackle the highest section of one of the world's great long distance trails through a classic American national park

Hike the Appalachian Trail through the Great Smoky Mountains

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Hike a spectacular section of the historic Appalachian Trail and pass its highest point beneath Clingmans Dome

Hike through old growth forests and experience backcountry camping in one of America's most picturesque national parks

Keep an eye out for black bears, salamanders, coyotes, deer, bobcats and elk while on the trail

Hike a spectacular section of the historic Appalachian Trail and pass its highest point beneath Clingmans Dome

Hike through old growth forests and experience backcountry camping in one of America's most picturesque national parks

Keep an eye out for black bears, salamanders, coyotes, deer, bobcats and elk while on the trail

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