HIGHLANDS PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Private Rainforest & Waterfall Drive — Two Hours Through Highlands’ Temperate Canopy
A two-hour private vehicle tour departing from Highlands that visits mountain vistas and local waterfalls in the Nantahala Temperate Rainforest; this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
Private Rainforest & Waterfall Drive — Two Hours Through Highlands’ Temperate Canopy.
Reserve a private two-hour Rainforest and Waterfall tour with Highland Excursion and discover Highlands and the surrounding Nantahala Temperate Rainforest by back road. The trip is built around a reserved adventure vehicle for your party, combines mostly driving with some easy walking, and is presented as suitable for all ages and mobility levels.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Mountain Vistas and Waterfalls
Back-road climbs reveal expansive mountain vistas and visits to local waterfalls within the Nantahala Temperate Rainforest — an outing ideal for landscape photography.
Private Vehicle, Easy Walking
This is a private tour that reserves an adventure vehicle for your group; the itinerary is mostly driving with short, easy walks to viewpoints and cascade sites.
Pet-Friendly and Group-Centered
Customer dogs are allowed and the tour is offered as a private, customer-favorite experience that accommodates larger parties up to the operator’s vehicle cap.
What the day feels like
On the Road and Under the Canopy
Expect a compact, two-hour outing that begins in Highlands and moves along quiet back roads into the surrounding national forest. Guides share local facts about the town as the vehicle carries the party to scenic pullouts and waterfall access points; walking between stops is brief and intentionally easy to keep the focus on vistas and short hikes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private outing suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two hours total.
The tour departs from Highlands.
Hiking shoes, long pants and a shirt, and a light rain jacket recommended.
Base price listed for an initial party (see operator): $392 includes 1–4 guests; additional guests charged per person. Ages 2 and under are free. Operator vehicle cap is 30 people; contact the operator if your group is larger than 12.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts two hours.
What are the rates and how many people can join?
Pricing is listed as $392.00 which includes 1–4 guests, with additional guests charged at $98.00 per person; the operator’s vehicle cap is 30 people.
Are children and guests with limited mobility welcome?
Yes — the tour is described as suitable for all ages and mobility abilities and consists mostly of driving with some easy walking.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes — customer dogs are allowed on the tour; you can also request the operator’s dog to join your adventure.
What should I wear?
Wear hiking shoes, long pants and a shirt, and pack a light rain jacket.
Where does the tour begin?
The private Rainforest and Waterfall tour departs from Highlands.