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CLASSIC HIKE ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA, USA

Hiking

Category

7 days

Duration

Open to all

Experience

Medium

Fitness

From 1 to 8

Participants

What you'll do

Join us for a 7-day guided backpacking trip along a stunning section of the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina. Whether you're new to overnight hiking or already a seasoned trekker, this adventure offers a balance of challenge, learning, and backcountry bliss. All meals, gear (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack, and trekking poles), and trailhead transfers are included—so you can focus on enjoying the trail.

Itinerary

  • AccommodationsBunkhouse
  • Transfer1 hour
  • Hiking11 km (7 mi) ↑ +853 m (+2,800 ft) ↓ -427 m (-1,400 ft) ◷ 5–6 hours
  • AccommodationsCamp
  • Hiking14.5 km (9 mi) ↑ +671 m (+2,200 ft) ↓ -305 m (-1,000 ft) ◷ 6–7 hours
  • AccommodationsCamp
  • Hiking16 km (10 mi) ↑ +518 m (+1,700 ft) ↓ -945 m (-3,100 ft) ◷ 7–8 hours
  • AccommodationsCamp
  • Hiking11 km (7 mi) ↑ +213 m (+700 ft) ↓ -610 m (-2,000 ft) ◷ ~5 hours
  • AccommodationsCamp
  • Hiking13 km (8 mi) ↑ +823 m (+2,700 ft) ↓ -152 m (-500 ft) ◷ 5–6 hours
  • AccommodationsCamp
  • Hiking11 km (7 mi) ↑ +305 m (+1,000 ft) ↓ -701 m (-2,300 ft) ◷ ~5 hours

Important stuff

From the highest peaks to the hidden trails, we've got your back

Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.

Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.

Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.

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What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Hiking Guide
Backpacking gear
Backpacks (lightweight 60L packs)
Tents (either a one-person tent or a two-person tent if you’re sharing with a partner or a friend)
Sleeping bag (20-degree synthetic sleeping bag with sleeping bag liners)
Sleeping pad (closed-cell foam pad—excellent combination of weight and durability)
Bunkhouse lodging the night before the hike Day 1 and on Day 5
Trekking poles
Community gear (water filters, camping stoves and fuel, bowls, utensils and cups; trowels, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer; first aid kit; navigational aids)
Food while you’re on trail, from lunch on Day 2 to lunch on Day 7 (including dinner in town on Day 5)
Transportation between the meetup location and the trailhead
All necessary backcountry permits
Flight
Visa (if applicable)
Extra accommodation
Transport from airport
Transport to airport
Snacks and drinks
Tourist tax
Tips for leaders and drivers
Extra food and drinks
Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included”
Expenditure of personal nature
Dinner on Day 1
Alcohol (wine, beer, drinks)
All the meals not mentioned in the what's included section

Accommodations

Appalachian Trail Bunkhouse

Your adventure begins with a night at a cozy bunkhouse right on the Appalachian Trail, included in the trip price. This rustic lodge is run by a live-in caretaker and can host up to 10 hikers across two bunkrooms (one for 4 people, one for 6). It features two full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, a welcoming living room, and a large front porch—ideal for relaxing before you hit the trail. Linens, Wi-Fi, and morning coffee or tea are also provided.

Wild camping

The following six days and five nights will be spent immersed in the wilderness, sleeping in one- or two-person tents at backcountry campsites. Your guides will supply the tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad—so all you need to bring is a small inflatable pillow and your sense of adventure. It’s the perfect mix of town comfort and true backcountry experience.

Guides

DaniTest DaniTest

Frequently asked questions

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€2,390.00

(€788 deposit)
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