Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights | Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced | Ages: 16 and up with adult

Single Tent: $699.00 | Single willing to Share: $649.00

Highlights: Backpacking, Solitude, Fireflies, Backcountry

Description: The Smokies are home to at least 19 species of fireflies but our most famous are the Synchronous fireflies. Thousands of people travel to crowded trails to experience them. We invite you to get away from the crowds and go deeper to explore the magic of this world famous light display. This immersive two night backpacking adventure will take you to some of the best firefly viewing spots in the Park. After our orientation, we’ll be shuttled to our trailhead where we’ll take our time exploring this incredibly diverse forest as we make our way to our beautiful small campsite by a pristine stream. After a hearty meal, we’ll sit in quiet solitude and wait for nature to put on her light show. The next day, we’ll do some stream crossings where we might have the opportunity to enjoy a swimming hole or two, as we hike to our second campsite where the magic happens again. Along the way, you’ll learn all about our unique ecosystems that make our National Park one of the most biodiverse places on earth. Our experienced guides will teach you all about some of our plants and their uses, animals and their habits, how to travel safely through the wilderness, and what to do if things go wrong. Learn the backpacking secrets of experienced guides, the right way to wear a pack, how to unlock the mysteries of pain free long distance hiking and more all while experiencing the absolute best of this unique display. **Campsites and itinerary can change based on campsite closures and availability.**

Meeting Location: Sugarlands Visitors Center