Duration: 5 Hours | Difficulty: Moderate | Mileage: Variable | Elevation Change: Minimal | Ages: 8+

Per Person 1-2: $209.00 | Per Person 3-5: $150.00 | Per Person 6-11: $130.00

Highlights: Birding in the Valley

Description: Step into one of the most iconic valleys in the Great Smoky Mountains and experience its abundant birdlife. Cades Cove’s mix of open meadows, historic woodlands, and winding streams creates an ideal habitat for a wide variety of low-elevation birds. On this guided tour, you’ll look for favorites such as Eastern Bluebirds, Wild Turkeys, Wood Ducks, and Red-tailed Hawks, along with seasonal migrants and songbirds that thrive in this diverse landscape.

Your knowledgeable guide will help you identify birds by sight and sound while also sharing natural and cultural history that makes Cades Cove so unique. With stunning scenery, a rich variety of habitats, and excellent opportunities for photography, this tour is perfect for both beginning birdwatchers and experienced birders looking to enjoy the Smokies’ low-elevation species.

Meeting Location: Townsend Wye
Laurel Creek Rd & Little River Road, Townsend, TN 37882