TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10
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Asheville Waterfalls and Highlands Private Tour
TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10
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32 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Asheville
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Western North Carolina’s waterfalls, mountain views, and charming towns on a flexible private tour from Asheville.
About this tour
Trade the city streets of Asheville for mountain roads, waterfall spray, and sweeping Blue Ridge views on a private journey through Western North Carolina. This Asheville waterfalls and Highlands tour pairs celebrated natural sights with time to explore at your own pace.
Travel from Asheville to the historic Jackson County Courthouse in Sylva for panoramic views, then continue toward Highlands. Pause at Cliffside Lake for an optional easy stroll before visiting Dry Falls, where a path lets you walk behind the cascade, and nearby Bridal Veil Falls. Enjoy time for lunch and a look around Highlands before the route winds through the Pisgah region toward Brevard, known for its white squirrels. Stops also include the Pisgah Visitor Center and Looking Glass Falls, with an optional sweet treat at Dolly’s Dairy Bar before the return to Asheville.
Private transportation, a guide, bottled water, and snacks are included, and the flexible pace is tailored to your group. Choose this Asheville waterfalls and Highlands tour for a full day of mountain scenery and memorable stops.
Highlights
- Take in panoramic mountain views from the historic Jackson County Courthouse
- Walk behind the rushing water at Dry Falls
- Admire Bridal Veil Falls and Looking Glass Falls
- Explore Highlands and enjoy a flexible pace tailored to your group
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All fees and taxes
- Tour guide
- Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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4.59 / 5 · 32 reviews
Important information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Optional easy stroll at Cliffside Lake
- Time is provided for lunch and exploring Highlands
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.59 from 32 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Asheville
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- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.
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