Scenic Tours & Adventures invites guests to experience the Great Smoky Mountains beyond the usual view. Founder and guide Bryan brings an environmental science background, deep regional roots, and a passion for sharing the area’s ...
Scenic Tours & Adventures invites guests to experience the Great Smoky Mountains beyond the usual view. Founder and guide Bryan brings an environmental science background, deep regional roots, and a passion for sharing the area’s ...
Brian stands out as an exceptional guide who brings something truly special to these tours of the Cherokee and Maggie Valley areas. Reviewers consistently praise his deep knowledge of Cherokee history and culture (he's Cherokee himself), and many mention being moved by his rendering of "Amazing Grace" in the Cherokee language at scenic overlooks. He's described as friendly, accommodating, and genuinely passionate about sharing the region's stories. The tours hit highlights like Mingo Falls, elk viewing (especially during rutting season), and stunning mountain vistas, with Brian adjusting routes to maximize wildlife sightings and photo opportunities. What makes these experiences memorable is the personalized attention guests receive. Brian takes extra time to answer questions, shares impactful stories from Cherokee history, and doesn't rush anyone through the stops. Several reviewers appreciated that he photographs guests and sends the images afterward at no charge. The tours include some physical elements to note, like the 160+ steps to reach the waterfall, but the consensus is it's absolutely worth the effort. The combination of cultural education, natural beauty, and Brian's warm hospitality creates what multiple guests call a "once in a lifetime experience."
This was worth every bit of money I paid for! The guide was awesome. He kept it fun and interesting while letting nature take center stage. The tour goes on the Parkway, through the edges of the Cherokee reservation and into the GSMNP and the scenery is spectacular! With the guide adding local history and information about the local flora and fauna it made the experience top notch!
Andrew Rose
October 18, 2026
This was worth every bit of money I paid for! The guide was awesome. He kept it fun and interesting while letting nature take center stage. The tour goes on the Parkway, through the edges of the Cherokee reservation and into the GSMNP and the scenery is spectacular! With the guide adding local history and information about the local flora and fauna it made the experience top notch!
Andrew Rose
October 18, 2026