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Great Smoky Mountains Hiking, Rafting and Glamping Weekend

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Tennessee
11 Explorer Chicks
Glamping
Glamping, Hiking, National Park, Smoky Mountains, Weekend, White Water Rafting
4 Days
3 - Active
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In Her Words

Explorer Chick was absolutely phenomenal! I recently completed their Yosemite National Park Half Dome Backpacking trip and had an incredible experience. My guide, Kirstie, was beyond amazing. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the park, its history, and the surrounding area. Her enthusiasm and passion for the outdoors were contagious, making the trip even more enjoyable. Kirstie was also very approachable, making it easy to ask questions and feel comfortable in the group. I was impressed by her attention to detail, ensuring that everything was well-planned and executed. If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure, I highly recommend booking a trip with Explorer Chick!

6/2025 update: Did another trip, still incredible! All the guides are so kind - Lauren and Kara were wonderful on this trip to the Great Smoky Mountains!
Response from the owner:Wow, thank you for the double dose of Explorer Chick love!! We’re so glad your Yosemite Half Dome backpacking trip delivered that unforgettable adventure (shoutout to Kirstie and her passion for the outdoors!), and that your Great Smoky Mountains experience with Lauren and Kara was just as amazing. It means so much to hear how cared for and inspired you’ve felt across multiple trips. We can’t wait to see where you explore next! 🏞️✨
I had a great time on my first Explorer Chick trip! We went on the great Smokies boots and roots trip and had a blast. The hikes were fun (the first a satisfying challenge) and beautiful! Our guide, Kara, was awesome at providing us with delicious food, great guidance and leadership on our hikes and fun extra adventures throughout the weekend! I can’t wait to plan another trip 🙂
Response from the owner:We’re so glad your first Explorer Chick adventure was a blast in the Great Smoky Mountains! Kara brings such heart to every trip, and we’re thrilled you loved the mix of fun hikes, scenic views, and those extra special touches. Here’s to more challenges, laughs, and unforgettable moments, can’t wait to see where you head next!
Anna & Kara-
Great guides and hosts on my glamping trip to Smoky Mountains.
5/5 stars. Lauren honked in all of the tunnels we drove through, and everyone in the group was so respectful and encouraging to each other, there was no kink shaming to be heard of. Very demure, very classy.
Our guides Lauren and Kara put forth so much work, flexibility, and passion into explorer chicks and in this trip. They were always incredibly helpful and validating, and overall it was a lovely experience where I felt I got to learn so much about myself through the entire experience, all while being surrounded by the beautiful Smoky Mountains.
I also want to give a bonus star as we saw 6 bear friends while on our adventures.
Had a great time in their Great Smoky Mountain hiking trip. The guides were fabulous, the glamping site was comfortable and the hikes and pottery making class were top notched!!!
It's a week later and I still don't have words for the experience I just had. Being a mom of twins there's not a lot of time to think about just me, but Lauren and Jody took care of everything. Fantastic food, extra comforts, space for laughter, tears and reflection...and that's not even getting to the beauty of the Smokey Mountains. The women on my trip were amazing, we bonded around a fire, hauling ourselves to a mountaintop and zipping through trees at breakneck speed. If you feel even an inkling of a pull toward these trips DO IT. You won't be sorry. I'm already planning 2025.

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