Asheville Jeep Tours & Excursions
Where The Coaches Cannot Follow
Asheville Jeep Tours and Waterfall Excursions is born from a love of the mountains.
Asheville has a well-signposted version of itself, and it is genuinely lovely. This is not that one. Every outdoor adventure below sits at the end of a gravel road, at an overlook with no coach parking, or behind a turn you would never take without a reason to.

Pisgah National Forest
Departs BrevardUnpaved forest roads under a hardwood canopy, following the Davidson River deeper than the day-trip pull-offs go. Two to three waterfalls sit back here. Which ones are running depends on the last week of rain, so your guide picks on the day.

Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks
Departs AshevilleThe Parkway is public road and anyone can drive it. The difference is knowing which overlook faces the right way at the hour you are standing there, and which mile marker is worth stopping at when the valley is holding cloud.

The backroads between
Departs BrevardThe off-road network that connects the two — gravel, switchbacks and grades that end a rental car's day. This is the terrain the restored military transport was built for, and the reason it is in the fleet at all.
The Qualified Vehicle
Three ways up the mountain.
The vehicle is not a detail of the tour. It decides which roads exist for you that day.

Open-air safari Jeep
Elevated seating, no roof between you and the ridgeline.
- Seating
- Elevated, panoramic
- Weather
- Quick-release side windows
- Comfort
- Rear cabin heaters
- Best for
- Couples and small groups

Deuce and a Half
A restored military transport built for terrain that ends most vehicles.
- Seating
- 11–15 guests
- Height
- Above traffic, panoramic
- Fitted
- Premium sound, custom LED
- Best for
- Groups and celebrations

Aventon Aventure.3
Fat-tire electric bikes for Brevard and the forest roads beyond it.
- Tyres
- 4-inch all-terrain
- Suspension
- Front fork + seat post
- Assist
- Pedal-assist, any fitness level
- Best for
- Riders who want their own pace
The People Who Take You There
A guide is the difference between seeing a place and understanding it.
Ours live here. That sounds like a small thing until you are at an overlook and someone can tell you why the valley below emptied out in 1929, or which unmarked turn leads somewhere worth the extra twenty minutes, or that the falls you were hoping for are barely running this week and the better call is the next drainage over.
None of that is in a guidebook, because it changes. It is why every tour we run is guided rather than self-drive — and these are the people doing the guiding.


Jeep guide · Overlanding · The Overland Report
Rich
Meet Rich—an experienced Jeep tour guide, overlanding enthusiast, and creator behind the YouTube channel @TheOverlandReport.
- Left a long career in IT to pursue a full-time life outdoors.
- Doesn’t just promote the outdoor lifestyle—he lives it, spending years full-timing in an off-grid travel trailer.
- Has led tours all over the country, including Sedona, Arizona; Las Vegas; and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Guides guests straight to stunning waterfalls and hidden forest roads.
- Loves learning and sharing local history, well beyond just the trails.
- Brings deep, practical backcountry knowledge to every trip.
- Always accompanied by his trusty chocolate Lab, Meatball.
- Helps visitors discover remote spots safely and with total confidence.

Tour guide
Anna
Anna is a guide at Asheville Tours and Excursions, bringing years of experience as a professional fly fishing guide to every adventure. With a deep love for the outdoors and a knack for sharing local stories, she connects guests with the beauty and culture of Western North Carolina in a way that’s both fun and memorable.

Tour guide
Ethan
Ethan, a proud native of Western North Carolina, is deeply connected to its mountains, culture, and community. You might spot him downtown with family or exploring local trails. His passion for guiding began years ago, and he’s been connecting people ever since. Ethan loves sharing Asheville’s hidden gems and untold stories, making every tour feel like time with a new friend.





Groups & Private Charters
Bring everyone.
Six people or sixty. Corporate offsites, wedding parties, family reunions, church groups, bachelor and bachelorette weekends — we run the whole mountain for you.
Our restored military transport seats eleven to fifteen under an open canopy. Add Jeeps and we scale to whatever number you bring. Private departure times. Custom routes. One point of contact.
- 11–15seats per transport
- 50+guests accommodated
- 5.0Google rating
Before You Book
Questions, answered.
Everything guests ask us most. Still stuck? Call (828) 269-3936 — someone local picks up.
Where are your pickup locations?Booking
Our Pickup Locations
Sheraton Four Points Lobby
22 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801
Asheville Tours and Excursions (Brevard)
209 N. Caldwell Street, Brevard, NC 28712
Office Hours: 9am–5pm
You'll receive your meetup location and full instructions after booking. Check your confirmation carefully — the Blue Ridge Parkway, Waterfall, Fall Foliage and Pisgah E-Bike tours leave from Brevard, while the City, Holiday Season City, Sunrise Mountain and Parkway & Waterfall tours leave from Asheville.
How long are the tours, and what do they cost?Booking
Most tours run about three hours, from $59 for children and $99 for adults. The Blue Ridge Parkway & Waterfall Scenic Tour departing from Asheville is a four-hour trip, from $69 for children and $119 for adults. Exact pricing and live availability appear when you pick a date.
Is there a minimum number of people?Booking
Bookings start at two people. If you're travelling solo, call (828) 269-3936 — we can often place you on an existing departure.
Can I book a private tour or a large group?Booking
Yes. Private tours and custom events are arranged through our team — call (828) 269-3936. We handle corporate offsites, wedding parties, family reunions, church groups, brewery crawls and bachelor and bachelorette weekends, with private departure times and custom routes. Our military transports seat 11–15 each, and combined with Jeeps we can accommodate 50 or more guests.
Are tips included?Booking
No, gratuities aren't included in the price, but our guides always appreciate them. Tipping is entirely at your discretion.
Are your tours safe for children?On Tour
Children aged 5 and up are welcome, and our tours are a favourite with families. For safety reasons we don't recommend tours for children under 5. Every vehicle has proper seating and your guide runs a short safety briefing before departure. Travelling with a mixed-age group? The City Tour is the gentlest option.
What happens if it rains?On Tour
We ride rain or shine. Our Jeeps have quick-release side windows that install in minutes, rear cabin heaters for cool mornings, and we carry ponchos on every tour. Mountain weather changes fast, and some of the best light on the Parkway comes right after a shower. If conditions become genuinely unsafe we'll contact you about rescheduling.
What should I wear?On Tour
Dress for the weather and plan in layers. The Blue Ridge Mountains are a temperate rainforest, so conditions shift quickly even in summer, and it's reliably cooler at elevation than in town. Comfortable shoes throughout; brewery tours require closed-toe shoes. For waterfall tours expect uneven, sometimes wet ground, so footwear with grip makes a real difference.
Can I bring drinks or snacks?On Tour
Yes. Some tours — the party and brewery tours in particular — allow BYOB, though open containers can never leave the tour vehicle. Snacks and water are always a good idea, especially on waterfall tours where there's hiking involved. The Sunrise Mountain Tour includes complimentary hot coffee.
What will I actually see?On Tour
Depending on the tour: overlooks and mile markers along the Blue Ridge Parkway, two to three waterfalls inside Pisgah National Forest, sunrise from a mountain overlook, downtown Asheville and its historic landmarks, or the backroads around Brevard that tour buses can't reach. Every tour is guided by a local who knows the stories behind the places.
What exactly is a "Deuce and a Half"?Vehicles
It's a restored military transport truck — originally built to conquer some of the world's toughest terrain, now carrying guests through Western North Carolina. They tower above traffic, and the elevated seating gives every passenger a panoramic view. Expect people to stop, wave and photograph you. Each one carries a premium sound system, custom LED lighting, spacious seating for groups, and full open-air sightseeing.
What are the safari-style Jeeps like?Vehicles
Custom open-air Jeeps with elevated seating and a panoramic, unobstructed view — built on Jeep's legendary capability, so they're as comfortable on Asheville's historic streets as on rugged mountain roads. Quick-release side windows install in minutes if the weather turns, and rear heaters keep things comfortable on crisp mountain mornings.
Do you have heating and weather protection?Vehicles
Yes. The Jeeps have quick-release side windows that keep you dry in an unexpected mountain shower and warm through the cooler months, plus rear cabin heaters for chilly mornings and cool evenings. The point is that the weather doesn't dictate your adventure.
Tell me about the e-bikes.Vehicles
We run premium Aventon Aventure.3 fat-tire electric bikes — 4-inch all-terrain tyres, a front suspension fork and a suspension seat post, so gravel and uneven forest roads smooth right out. The pedal-assist motor makes climbing genuinely enjoyable for riders of any experience level. Choose a 3-hour guided ride through Brevard and deep into Pisgah National Forest — beneath hardwood canopies, along the Davidson River, out to a hidden waterfall known mostly to locals — or take a half-day or full-day rental and build your own route.
Which vehicle should my group choose?Vehicles
Small groups and couples usually take a safari Jeep for the intimacy and the views. Larger parties, celebrations and brewery crawls are better in a Deuce and a Half — 11 to 15 seats, sound system, LED lighting, and an arrival nobody forgets. If you'd rather be under your own power, the e-bikes cover Brevard and Pisgah at a slower, closer pace.
What does the Asheville City Tour cover?City Tour
It's a 3-hour open-air Jeep tour through one of America's most fascinating mountain cities. You'll travel historic streets while local guides unpack how Asheville became a playground for America's wealthiest families during the Gilded Age, then move into the richer, rougher traditions of Appalachian heritage — moonshiners, bootleggers and mountain ingenuity. Expect mountain views, historic neighbourhoods, hidden landmarks and stories that aren't in any guidebook.
Is this the Biltmore Estate tour?City Tour
No — and that's part of the appeal. The tour visits the historic mansion that helped put Asheville on the map before the Biltmore existed. Asheville's story goes well beyond its most famous estate.
What's the F. Scott Fitzgerald connection?City Tour
Fitzgerald spent time in Asheville, and that period fed into the writing of The Great Gatsby. Your guide traces the connection alongside the lives of the famous, the wealthy and the more colourful characters who walked the same streets.
Is it worth it if I already live in Asheville?City Tour
Locals are some of our best audiences. The tour covers how the financial collapse of 1929 pushed Asheville into decades of hardship and became one of the most remarkable recovery stories in American history — the kind of detail most residents have never heard. There is genuinely too much history to fit in a few paragraphs.
Can I take a Jeep tour in Asheville, NC?Planning
Yes. Guided Jeep tours in Asheville, NC run daily from two departure points — the Sheraton Four Points lobby at 22 Woodfin St in downtown Asheville, and 209 N. Caldwell Street in Brevard. Most trips last about three hours and start at $99 for adults, $59 for children, with a minimum of two guests per booking.
What are some good off-road trails near Asheville?Planning
The forest roads through Pisgah National Forest, reached from Brevard, are the ones worth the drive. They are gravel and unpaved, which is precisely why tour coaches never appear on them. Our Waterfall Adventure Tour runs that terrain in an open-air Jeep built for it, using the same network to reach two to three waterfalls inside the forest.
What are some hidden gems in Asheville that are off the beaten path?Planning
The ones that stay hidden are hidden for a structural reason: they sit at the end of unpaved forest roads, or at overlooks with no coach parking. A guide who drives these roads weekly knows which gravel turn is worth taking this month and which washed out in the last storm — that is knowledge a map cannot hold, because it changes with the weather.
Where can I find the best scenic views near Asheville?Planning
The Blue Ridge Parkway carries the highest concentration of them, and the overlooks change character completely with the hour and the season. Sunrise from elevation is a different mountain range than the same overlook at noon — which is why the Sunrise Mountain Tour exists as its own departure, hot coffee included.
What are some adventurous things to do in Asheville?Planning
Anything that leaves the pavement. Open-air Jeep runs into Pisgah, a restored military transport on backroads, fat-tire e-bikes along the Davidson River, and guided waterfall trips with real footing underfoot. All of it runs rain or shine — the Jeeps carry quick-release windows and rear heaters, and some of the best light on the Parkway arrives right after a shower.
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