Scenic Tours & Adventures

Scenic Tours and Adventures puts you deep into the Great Smoky Mountains wilderness from a base right in Maggie Valley, with guided UTV adventures, open-air Safari Jeep tours, and Polaris Slingshot rentals that give you the mountains on your own terms.

About Scenic Tours and Adventures

Scenic Tours and Adventures is Maggie Valley’s premier outfitter for backcountry wilderness experiences, offering guided UTV adventures, open-air Safari Jeep tours, and Polaris Slingshot rentals from their storefront on Soco Road, directly across from the Wheels Through Time Museum. Owner and lead guide Bryan is a member of the Eastern Band Cherokee Nation and brings a rare combination of wilderness expertise, natural history knowledge, and deeply personal storytelling to every tour. Reviewers consistently describe him as the highlight of the experience.

The tours venture into terrain that most visitors never see: mile-high ridgelines along the Blue Ridge Parkway, backcountry trails through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Eastern Band Cherokee Reservation, pristine river valleys, and waterfall overlooks that reward every climb. Wildlife sightings are a regular part of the experience, with elk, black bears, wild turkey, and deer frequently encountered along the route.

For those who want to explore on their own schedule, the Polaris Slingshot rental offers a completely different kind of adventure: an open-air, three-wheeled roadster that turns the Blue Ridge Parkway into a bucket-list drive. No motorcycle license required.

Getting to Scenic Tours and Adventures

Scenic Tours and Adventures is located at 2961 Soco Rd in Maggie Valley, directly across from the Wheels Through Time Museum and next door to the Maggie Valley Fire Station. Parking is available on the left side of the building. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour departure; late arrivals are not eligible for refunds.

Why Choose Scenic Tours and Adventures

What sets Scenic Tours and Adventures apart is the guide. Bryan’s Cherokee heritage and deep knowledge of the land, the wildlife, and the cultural history of the region transforms a mountain ride into something genuinely memorable. Visitors come expecting scenery and leave talking about what they learned. The tours access terrain that is simply not reachable by car, and the combination of off-road adventure with Cherokee storytelling is unique to this corner of the Smokies.

The range of experiences also makes this a strong choice for groups with mixed interests. One person wants adrenaline on the trails, another wants panoramic ridge views, and a third wants to cruise the parkway in an open-air roadster. Scenic Tours covers all of it from a single location.

Book Your Adventure on GetYourGuide

Three tours and rental experiences are available to book directly through GetYourGuide. Free cancellation applies to the guided tours for weather-related cancellations; Slingshot rentals are all sales final. Reserve now and pay later options may be available depending on the experience.

• 2.5 to 3 HR Guided Scenic UTV Adventure. Drive your own UTV through 15-plus miles of backcountry dirt and gravel trails at elevations over a mile high, with stops at a waterfall, wildlife corridors for elk and bear sightings, and Cherokee history shared by your guide throughout. Drivers must have a valid US license and proof of car insurance. Minimum age 2. Call ahead if you prefer not to drive.

• 3.5 to 4 HR Guided Safari Jeep Eco Waterfall Adventure. Ride in an open-air Jeep to mile-high ridgelines on the Blue Ridge Parkway, with stops at one of the tallest waterfalls in the southern Appalachians and historical landmarks with Cherokee cultural context from your guide. Small group experience, maximum 10 guests. Weather-dependent; rebooking or full refund offered for cancellations due to weather.
• 4 HR Maggie Valley Slingshot Automatic Rental. Cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding mountain roads in a Polaris Slingshot, an open-air three-wheeled roadster with an automatic transmission. No motorcycle license required. Standard rental is 4 hours; 6 and 8-hour options available by inquiry. Drivers must be 21 or older with a valid license. A $500 refundable deposit hold is required at pickup. Fuel is additional (approximately $30). All sales final; no refunds for cancellations.

Guided Scenic UTV Adventure

Safari Jeep Waterfall

Slingshot Rental

What to Expect

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour; the storefront is across from Wheels Through Time on Soco Rd
• UTV tours require a valid US driver’s license and proof of car insurance for all drivers; call ahead if you prefer a guided driver
• Slingshot rentals require drivers to be 21 or older; a $500 deposit hold and approximately $30 in fuel costs apply at pickup
• Guided tours are weather-dependent; cancellations due to poor conditions result in a rebooked date or full refund
• Slingshot rentals are all sales final with no refunds for cancellations
• Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are strongly recommended, especially in peak season
• Warm layers recommended for ridgeline stops even in summer; temperatures at mile-high elevation run significantly cooler than the valley
• Bryan and the team share photos taken during tours with guests at the end of the experience

Nearby Things to Do in Maggie Valley

• Wheels Through Time Museum. One of the finest motorcycle museums in the country, located directly across the street from Scenic Tours, with rare American-made machines spanning over a century of history.
• Maggie Valley Club and Resort. Championship mountain golf at 3,000 feet of elevation with public tee times, Stay and Play packages, and resort amenities on Country Club Drive.
• Maggie Valley Axe Lounge. A local favorite for group outings and walk-in fun, with axe throwing lanes and a relaxed mountain atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a day on the trails.

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