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Nighttime Forest Firefly Hike

Discover Western NC's diverse firefly species, including the elusive Blue Ghost, on our intimate night hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains. For $185 per person, this 3-hour experience includes transportation from downtown Asheville, guided interpretation, snacks, and red-light headlamps (required for firefly viewing). The easy to moderate 2-mile hike accommodates most fitness levels and is perfect for ages 14+. With a maximum of 6 participants, your expert guide will lead you through well-maintained trails while sharing insights about local ecology and history. Tours depart at 7pm and return around 10pm, running daily from May 22 - June 1 and June 26 - July 1. Please note that while this area is known for firefly activity, sightings cannot be guaranteed, particularly following Hurricane Helene. Closed-toe shoes are required, and photography is prohibited to protect the habitat. Book through our trip calendar - minimum 2 participants required.

About this activity in Downtown Asheville

Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Includes

  • Headlamp with red light
  • please notify us in advance of any dietary restrictions
  • air-conditioned vehicle

Excludes

  • 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%.

Other

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • service animals allowed
  • suitable for all physical fitness levels

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 4 Reviews
davidgregoryo
• Jun 12, 2025 03:46:06 PM
Summary: Top notch, everything provided for the trip. Staff very knowledgeable and well prepared. Truly a bucket list experience!
Fatatino
• Jun 13, 2023 07:36:32 PM
Summary: Finally we decided to do this private 1/2 day hike in June. It was the perfect weather. Our guide Adam, got in touch with us a couple of days prior to the hike date to check our hiking level, what are we looking to see or experience in this hike, if we have any issues medical or otherwise that he needs to know about , any specific snacks we want and so on, so that he can curate the hiking route to fit our expectations. I have to say, the hike and the guide more than met our expectations, the route was amazing, close to 5 miles in the blue ridge at 6000 elevation. Adam was so considerate to the fact that I have issues driving on the parkway and also considerate to our hiking level. He was super knowledgeable about the history of the area as well as the diverse plants and trees that we encountered. I highly recommend the company and Adam in particular.
R8510LEkimb
• Mar 5, 2023 07:50:21 PM
Summary: As a 56th birthday present from a dear friend, I was gifted a 1/2 day private guided group hike. Bev MacDowell was our perfect guide. She communicated clearly with our group prior to our hike about where and when to meet and what to bring. She listened to our requests for the day and planned the perfect outing for us complete with lunch, snacks, extra water, and even birthday cake! My friends and I loved everything about our day together in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Book a hike or backpacking trip for yourself with this professional company, you won’t regret it!

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Visitors consistently mention the excellent service, knowledgeable guides, and memorable experiences. The tour holds an impressive average review score of 10.0 out of 10.0 based on 4 verified traveler reviews, reflecting its strong reputation among guests.
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Nighttime Forest Firefly Hike are as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the activity description.
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