Custom Group Tours in the Great Smoky Mountains

Whether you're planning for 10 or 200 guests, we'll create a memorable Smoky Mountain experience tailored to your group's interests, pace, and goals.

Explore the Smokies Together

For more than 25 years, A Walk in the Woods has been introducing groups of every size to the incredible beauty, history, and biodiversity of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Whether you’re organizing a family reunion, senior travel club, corporate retreat, school field trip, scout outing, or motorcoach tour, our experienced naturalist guides create customized experiences that are educational, engaging, and fun.

Every group is different—which is why every tour is built specifically for you.

Why Groups Choose A Walk in the Woods

Since 1998 we’ve guided more than 250,000 guests through Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Our guides aren’t simply leading hikes—they’re sharing the stories, wildlife, history, and hidden wonders that make the Smokies one of America’s most remarkable national parks.

Our team has been recognized with:

- 4-Time REI Top Guide Award
- Sevier County Attraction of the Year
- Best of North America Award
- Business of the Year
- TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice

We’re also fully permitted by Great Smoky Mountains National Park and every guide is Wilderness First Responder and CPR certified.

Group Experiences

Whether your group wants a relaxing sightseeing experience or an active outdoor adventure, we can customize the perfect day.

Popular options include:

Guided Nature Walks

Easy walks along mountain streams, historic settlements, waterfalls, and wildflower trails.

Perfect for:

Seniors
Families
Church groups
Garden clubs

Guided Hiking Adventures

Half-day and full-day hikes to waterfalls, mountain vistas, old-growth forests, and hidden corners of the Smokies.

Perfect for:

Active adults
Universities
Scout groups
Outdoor clubs

Scenic Van Tours

Sit back while our guides handle the driving and storytelling.

Ideal for groups wanting to experience the Smokies without strenuous hiking.

Step-On Motorcoach Tours

Already traveling by bus?

Our guides can step aboard your coach and provide interpretive guiding throughout your Smoky Mountain adventure.

Educational Programs

Perfect for:

Schools
Homeschool groups
Universities
Youth organizations

Programs can focus on:

Wildlife
Appalachian History
Geology
Forest Ecology
Wildflowers
Leave No Trace

Corporate Adventures

Looking for something different than another conference room?

We build customized outdoor experiences that encourage teamwork, conversation, and genuine connection.

Options range from easy nature walks to active hiking adventures.

Perfect For

- Corporate Retreats
- Family Reunions
- Senior Groups
- Motorcoach Tours
- School Groups
- Universities
- Scout Troops
- Church Groups
- Garden Clubs
- Photography Clubs
- Outdoor Organizations

Completely Customized

No two groups are exactly alike.

We’ll customize your experience based on:

- Group size
- Fitness level
- Ages
- Special interests
- Transportation
- Accessibility needs
- Time available

Whether you’re looking for a two-hour nature walk or a full day exploring the national park, we’ll help create the perfect itinerary.

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Girl Scout Groups

For years, A Walk in the Woods has been taking out Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups alike, but in recent years, we have been able to expand our Girl Scout group offerings. With Girl Scout Coordinator, Deb Troutman, on staff, we are ready to take your group out and show them the magic of the Smokies with tours tailored to the needs of a Scout!

Brownie Hiker Badge: Exploring Nature

Brownie Hiker Badge: Porter's Creek

Junior Flower Hike

Art Hike

Trailblazing Backpacking

Wilderness Basecamp

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is enforcing parking tags for any vehicle parked longer than 15 minutes at any location in the Park. You can get your daily or weekly parking tag through us (a small convenience may be applied if we purchase and print your tag) or here.