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

Per Person 1-2: $225.00 | Per Person 3-5: $160.00 | Per Person 6-11: $140.00

Highlights: Guided Birding Tour to High Elevation Habitats

Description: Experience the unique birdlife of the Smokies’ upper elevations on this guided birding tour. At higher altitudes, the forest shifts to spruce-fir and northern hardwood habitats, creating the perfect environment for species rarely seen at lower levels. Keep your eyes and ears open for high-elevation specialties like the Black-capped Chickadee, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Winter Wren, and Canada Warbler, along with many migratory songbirds.

Your expert guide will help you identify birds by sight and sound while also sharing insights into the ecology, habitats, and seasonal movements that make the Smoky Mountains one of America’s most celebrated birding destinations. With cooler temperatures, stunning views, and the chance to encounter rare species, this tour is ideal for birders looking to expand their life list and explore a different side of the Smokies.

Meeting Location: Sugarlands Visitors Center or Pick-up from Downtown Gatlinburg Location