Great Smoky Mountains Backpacking – Appalachian Trail & Beyond
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Highlights
- Backpack a stretch of the famed Appalachian Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains
- Stay at a series of primitive, backcountry shelters
- Savor panoramic views, and walk among ancient trees
- Hike 3.5-13 miles per day over high ridgelines, rocky outcroppings, and open forest
- Follow expert guides who bring this majestic and historic terrain to life p
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- Meals as noted in the daily itinerary
- Professional instruction and guiding
- Group cooking gear
- Group first aid kit, water filter
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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What's excluded
- Transportation from your hometown to group meeting point
- Park entrance fees where required, insurance of any kind
- 2 lunches and snack items (see pack list for detailed guidance)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks
- Guide gratuities and items of a personal nature
Accommodation
April-May: Tents. June-November: Combination of tents and primitive shelters.
Full payment is due at sign up, fully refundable up to 30 days prior to departure.
If you decide to cancel your trip, the following fees apply and are due when we receive notice of your cancellation: 30+ days prior to departure = $0 15 to 29 days prior to departure = 50% of the total trip cost is non-refundable 0 to 14 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable
If you instead transfer to another trip, the following fees are due at the time of the request: 15+ days prior to departure = $0 0 to 14 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable
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