Highlights
- Peak Wildflower Season
- Small groups
- Incredible variety of flora & fauna
- Cozy lodges
- Shoot alongside a professional photographer
Spring in the Great Smoky Mountains
6 Days
Trip Price: from $3495 double occupancy
+$640 single supplement
Deposit: $1000
Meals: Most meals included (see itinerary)
Lodging: 5 nights lodging
Fly In/Out: Asheville, North Carolina
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm Mountain Time
Trip Details
Physical Requirements
All participants must be in good physical condition and have the ability to hike with a daypack.
Group Size
We keep groups small to maximize your one on one time with the guide / instructor.
Accommodation
We will be staying at cozy lodges throughout the Smoky Mountains.
Meals
Most meals are included during the trip dates and we typically eat at park lodges in the evening as well as a hand picked local restaurants. We often do snacks on the trail and then return for a late breakfast during photography trips as we are often out early to capture the morning light.
Weather
Expect warm pleasant days with cold misty mornings and frigid nights. The weather can prove unpredictable in the Smokies and can change on a moments notice. Remember some of the best photographs are made before, during and immediately after a storm cycle. There is no such thing as bad weather just poor layering and gear choices – please plan accordingly! For more info on what to bring please email or call us.
Price Includes
Most meals, ground transportation, accommodation during the trip dates, professional photography instruction, medically certified wilderness guide.
Price Does Not Include
Airfare, alcoholic beverages, accommodations before or after the trip dates, guide & staff gratuities
Travel Details
Departure city is Asheville, North Carolina
“This was an adventure of a lifetime! Communication pre-trip was great! Russ was very helpful in recommending the right camera equipment to have for the trip. The packing list that was included was extremely helpful in making sure I had everything I needed. Russ, Crystal and Chris were amazing guides and hosts. Loved the wilderness camping experience! I got absolutely amazing pictures! I definitely will do another trip with Backcountry Journeys!”
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