Privately Guided Half Day Hike
Overview
Whether you want to see waterfalls, wildflowers, enjoy a quiet walk on a forested path, or climb a 6,000 foot peak, we will customize these trips based on your desired distance, difficulty, and destination. After booking, our office will contact you to discuss your preferences.
Hike will meet our office in downtown Asheville at 8:30am, and will last approximately 4-5 hours including transportation time. Snacks are included, but transportation is not. Transportation between Asheville and the trailhead (including hotel pickup) can be added for an additional fee. Your guide can provide trekking poles upon request at no additional charge.
We hike rain or shine! Hikers should arrive prepared for all weather conditions and pack a rain jacket, an extra warm layer, and water. We may cancel or reschedule your hike in the event of severe or dangerous weather conditions.
Curious about the other hikes we offer? Check out our website!
What's Included
- Snacks Please notify your guide in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.
- Trekking poles can be provided upon request at no additional charge.
- Transportation is not included. Hikers are expected to follow their guide to the trailhead in a separate vehicle. Transportation can be added for an additional fee; contact us for availability.
- Gratuity for our team of well-trained professional guides is not included in the trip price. Industry standard gratuity for a guided hike is 15-25%.
Meeting Location
70 College Street
Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Pisgah National Forest
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Privately Guided Half Day Hike?
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Activity code: C-151553P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Please notify your guide in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.
- Trekking poles can be provided upon request at no additional charge.
- Transportation is not included. Hikers are expected to follow their guide to the trailhead in a separate vehicle. Transportation can be added for an additional fee; contact us for availability.
- Gratuity for our team of well-trained professional guides is not included in the trip price. Industry standard gratuity for a guided hike is 15-25%.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Privately Guided Half Day Hike is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Privately Guided Half Day Hike will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksPlease notify your guide in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.
- Trekking poles can be provided upon request at no additional charge.
- Transportation is not included. Hikers are expected to follow their guide to the trailhead in a separate vehicle. Transportation can be added for an additional fee; contact us for availability.
- Gratuity for our team of well-trained professional guides is not included in the trip price. Industry standard gratuity for a guided hike is 15-25%.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
