Asheville Tours & Excursions

Asheville Jeep & Waterfall Tours

We show you the mountains and immerse you in the authentic.
high-vibration wilderness of the Appalachian landscape.

Waterfall
Adventure Tour

Chasing Waterfalls in the Pisgah Forest

Blue Ridge Parkway
& Waterfall Tour

Departing From Asheville

Asheville
City Tour

Gilded Age & Appalachian Heritage
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Military truck inside spacious 360 views
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Asheville Jeep Tours and Waterfall  Excursions is born from a love of the mountains.

Our rugged fleet, including custom-built Jeep Gladiators and massive military-style transport vehicles, is designed for safety, comfort, and unforgettable exploration. Each tour is led by expert local guides who bring the region to life with stories, insights, and a genuine enthusiasm for Western North Carolina. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong local, our mission is simple: to share the magic of these mountains, waterfalls, and scenic byways through one-of-a-kind experiences you’ll never forget.

Open-air Jeep tour vehicle

Our Fleet

We have a number of well-maintained Jeeps and modified military vehicles in our fleet.

  • Open-air safari-style Jeeps
  • Quick-release windows and rear heaters
  • Military "Deuce and a Half" transports
  • Aventon fat-tire e-bikes
Guided sightseeing tours

Groups and Events

We can accommodate bookings from a few people to a few dozen people! Let us know about your large group events.

  • Bookings from 2 to 50+ guests
  • Private departure times, custom routes
  • Corporate, wedding and church groups
  • One point of contact throughout

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Choose Your Tour

Every tour departs in an open-air Jeep or restored military transport. Small groups. Real guides. Roads the buses cannot reach.

Type
Departs

Where The Coaches Cannot Follow

The good part starts
where the pavement stops.

Asheville has a well-signposted version of itself, and it is genuinely lovely. This is not that one. Every outdoor adventure below sits at the end of a gravel road, at an overlook with no coach parking, or behind a turn you would never take without a reason to.

  1. Looking Glass Falls pouring over its granite ledge in autumn, deep in Pisgah National Forest

    Pisgah National Forest

    Departs Brevard

    Unpaved forest roads under a hardwood canopy, following the Davidson River deeper than the day-trip pull-offs go. Two to three waterfalls sit back here. Which ones are running depends on the last week of rain, so your guide picks on the day.

  2. Forested ridges folding into blue haze from the Craggy Gardens stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway

    Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks

    Departs Asheville

    The Parkway is public road and anyone can drive it. The difference is knowing which overlook faces the right way at the hour you are standing there, and which mile marker is worth stopping at when the valley is holding cloud.

  3. Open-air Jeep crossing a moss-covered stone bridge over a running creek on a forest backroad

    The backroads between

    Departs Brevard

    The off-road network that connects the two — gravel, switchbacks and grades that end a rental car's day. This is the terrain the restored military transport was built for, and the reason it is in the fleet at all.

The Qualified Vehicle

Three ways up the mountain.

The vehicle is not a detail of the tour. It decides which roads exist for you that day.

Guests seated in the elevated open-air bed of the safari Jeep outside a historic stone lodge

Open-air safari Jeep

Elevated seating, no roof between you and the ridgeline.

Seating
Elevated, panoramic
Weather
Quick-release side windows
Comfort
Rear cabin heaters
Best for
Couples and small groups
The restored military transport driving a fog-covered mountain road in peak autumn colour, headlights on

Deuce and a Half

A restored military transport built for terrain that ends most vehicles.

Seating
11–15 guests
Height
Above traffic, panoramic
Fitted
Premium sound, custom LED
Best for
Groups and celebrations
Helmeted guests lined up with the fleet of Aventon fat-tire e-bikes before a morning ride

Aventon Aventure.3

Fat-tire electric bikes for Brevard and the forest roads beyond it.

Tyres
4-inch all-terrain
Suspension
Front fork + seat post
Assist
Pedal-assist, any fitness level
Best for
Riders who want their own pace
Tour group in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Guests riding an open-air Jeep tour
Open-air Jeep Wrangler on a mountain road
Downtown Asheville, North Carolina
Guests on a guided Jeep tour

Groups & Private Charters

Bring everyone.

Six people or sixty. Corporate offsites, wedding parties, family reunions, church groups, bachelor and bachelorette weekends — we run the whole mountain for you.

Our restored military transport seats eleven to fifteen under an open canopy. Add Jeeps and we scale to whatever number you bring. Private departure times. Custom routes. One point of contact.

  • 11–15seats per transport
  • 50+guests accommodated
  • 5.0Google rating
Group Tours & Charters

Don’t just take our word for it! Our past adventurers have nothing but great things to say about our unique and exciting excursions!

5.0

Rated 5 out of 5

The People Who Take You There

A guide is the difference between seeing a place and understanding it.

Ours live here. That sounds like a small thing until you are at an overlook and someone can tell you why the valley below emptied out in 1929, or which unmarked turn leads somewhere worth the extra twenty minutes, or that the falls you were hoping for are barely running this week and the better call is the next drainage over.

None of that is in a guidebook, because it changes. It is why every tour we run is guided rather than self-drive — and these are the people doing the guiding.

A tour group gathered at the rail below a historic stone lodge
Rich Tour Guide

Rich

Hi, I’m Rich, and this is Meatball, my chocolate lab and constant co-pilot. I’ve spent years guiding families and groups through incredible places, from the Smoky Mountains to the deserts near Las Vegas. Today, I’m lucky to call Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Mountains home. I’m passionate about Jeeps, camping, and discovering hidden gems—overlooks, waterfalls, and trails—that make every adventure safe, fun, and unforgettable.

Anna Tour Guide

Anna

Anna is a guide at Asheville Tours and Excursions, bringing years of experience as a professional fly fishing guide to every adventure. With a deep love for the outdoors and a knack for sharing local stories, she connects guests with the beauty and culture of Western North Carolina in a way that’s both fun and memorable.

Peter Tour Guide

Peter

Peter Elgie is a standup Canadian who moved to Asheville in 2005. He was a teacher professionally, as well as a golf pro and has been a beloved tour guide for 10 years. Don’t ask for Peter, demand him!

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Ethan

Ethan, a proud native of Western North Carolina, is deeply connected to its mountains, culture, and community. You might spot him downtown with family or exploring local trails. His passion for guiding began years ago, and he’s been connecting people ever since. Ethan loves sharing Asheville’s hidden gems and untold stories, making every tour feel like time with a new friend.

Before You Book

Questions, answered.

Everything guests ask us most. Still stuck? Call (828) 269-3936 — someone local picks up.

Where are your pickup locations?Booking

Our Pickup Locations

Sheraton Four Points Lobby
22 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801

Asheville Tours and Excursions (Brevard)
209 N. Caldwell Street, Brevard, NC 28712

Office Hours: 9am–5pm

You'll receive your meetup location and full instructions after booking. Check your confirmation carefully — the Blue Ridge Parkway, Waterfall, Off-Road Backroads and Fall Foliage tours leave from Brevard, while the City, Sunrise Mountain and Parkway & Waterfall tours leave from Asheville.

How long are the tours, and what do they cost?Booking

Most tours run about three hours, from $59 for children and $99 for adults. The Blue Ridge Parkway & Waterfall Scenic Tour departing from Asheville is a four-hour trip, from $69 for children and $119 for adults. Exact pricing and live availability appear when you pick a date.

Is there a minimum number of people?Booking

Bookings start at two people. If you're travelling solo, call (828) 269-3936 — we can often place you on an existing departure.

Can I book a private tour or a large group?Booking

Yes. Private tours and custom events are arranged through our team — call (828) 269-3936. We handle corporate offsites, wedding parties, family reunions, church groups, brewery crawls and bachelor and bachelorette weekends, with private departure times and custom routes. Our military transports seat 11–15 each, and combined with Jeeps we can accommodate 50 or more guests.

Are tips included?Booking

No, gratuities aren't included in the price, but our guides always appreciate them. Tipping is entirely at your discretion.

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