Aesthetic: Charming farm with unique animals…read more My Favorite: The Capybaras! Experience: I took my husband to the safari to do a Capybara encounter for his birthday, but it ended up being so much more. We were able to learn about and pet farm animals, zebras, monkeys, lemurs, camels, kangaroos, fennec foxes, otters, and so many other beautiful rescue animals. They were all well taken care of and in good spirits. The experience was $25 per person and $25 extra per person to sit and have an encounter in the Capybara's environment. They were so sweet and kept jumping on us to snack on veggies. I can't wait to go back, I want to do all the encounters they have! Everyone in Charlotte needs to visit the farm and safari, it is a great experience.

What a fun time! Getting to experience the wildlife so up close and personal was a dream come true…read more The staff here is very patient and informative and made the experience one to remember - Special shout out to Julian and Miri for taking time to answer questions and teaching us about our furry and scaly friends. Definitely coming back here again!

My third tour this season with Justin and Aimee! I learn something new each tour. It is a MUST…read morewhen visiting Highlands or even if you live there!

We had an AMAZING time with Justin and Highland Excursions! My husband & I have been to Highlands…read moremany times, but we thought it would be fun to actually learn about the area and go see some areas we hadn't seen yet (like Satulah mountain). What a great decision! My husband commented that we should have started our week this way (instead of our last day). We went to a section to hike that we never would have tried (as it's on the Highlands Cashiers Land Trust) that was a beautiful hike with amazing views. Justin was a delightful guide, providing a rich history of the area. We also enjoyed talking geology with Justin, who was a wealth of information. Even if you've been to Highlands & Cashiers many times, treat yourself to a Highlands Excursion to see the beautiful waterfalls, mountain ranges & more. You won't regret it! Can't wait til the next time!

We were on our way from Columbus, OH to Asheville, NC when we stopped in Johnson City, TN for the…read morenight. My wife saw some information on the historic Town of Jonesborough, TN and we made a last-minute, spur of the moment decsion to take a quick detour to Jonesborough and "just drive through to see it". We ended up stopped at the visitor's center and then spent about 2 hours doing a walking tour of the town. The Town of Jonesborough dates to 1779 and it is the oldest town in the State of Tennesse. The town is a well-deserved but still functioning piece of history. Walking down the main street and reading the history of the town was very interesting and informative. This is one of the best "spur of the moment" side trips we've ever made.

I took a two-hour walking tour this morning in Asheville with Peter, and it was absolutely…read morefantastic. From the moment he introduced himself, Peter proved to be a wealth of knowledge. He gave us a rich historical background of Asheville before guiding us through the streets, where we stopped at various points of interest. Along the way, he highlighted restaurants, landmarks, and historical sites dating from the 1700s to today. His storytelling made the city come alive, and I learned so much more than I expected. I honestly can't say enough about Peter--he was truly phenomenal. If you're visiting Asheville, this tour is a must! This is a tipped based program. While the walking tour is free, the guides depend on their tips. Please be generous.

If you take this amazing tour use Peter. Besides an interesting tour with rich history including…read moredevelopment of the area and architecture, he is hilarious. I liked it so much I'd do it again. I'd rate it a 10 plus.

We had the most incredible experience with A Walk in the Woods last week in the Smoky Mountains,…read moreand it was truly made unforgettable by our guide, Samantha ("Sam"). From the moment we started, Sam was warm, kind, and incredibly attentive. She made us feel completely at ease, welcomed every single question, and thoughtfully adjusted the pace to suit our group so everyone could fully enjoy the experience. Her depth of knowledge was amazing--we learned so much about the plants, trees, and wildlife of the Smoky Mountains, as well as fascinating insights into how the Cherokee people once lived in harmony with this beautiful land. The scenery itself was absolutely breathtaking, but what made it even more special was the way Sam brought it all to life with her stories and passion. As a lovely surprise, she even prepared a delicious snack for us along with homemade herbal tea, which was such a thoughtful and personal touch. We are so grateful we chose this tour and had Sam as our guide. It was meaningful, educational, and deeply enjoyable from start to finish. We would absolutely book another tour with her and this company and highly recommend it to anyone of any age looking for a truly special experience in the Smokies.

Wonderful hike. Lucy our guide was Knowledgeable,…read moreinformative and considerate. Would definitely walk with her again.

I visited my parents who live near here on Labor Day weekend 2019, and this came up on YELP as…read moresomething to do. They also have a Farmers Market every Saturday during the summer. The Farmers Market is in front with a few booths. I went into the main building to ask about a tour of the buildings, and they only do that on Saturday mornings at 10, but I was more than welcome to walk around. There was a group of musicians playing in the courtyard. All of the buildings looked to be in perfect condition. There were also tractors and other old instruments for the house and farm. I would suggest calling ahead to make an appointment to have a tour. Next time I am in town, I will do that.

This is an outdoor historical village so good to do when not raining or cold. Visited this past…read moresummer with a group of children. Good history in the old schoolhouse, the blacksmith's shop (Happened to be opened the day we went. The blacksmith was very 'children' user friendly! He was great with the demonstration and answering all the children's questions) Also, they panned for gold which was the hit of the day!

I booked an afternoon trip for the East Fork of the French Broad River which is 30 minutes from…read morewhere I'm staying in Saphire, NC. My guide sends me instructions the night before to meet him 1:45 minutes away in the Nantahala Gorge. I now have to coordinate a different location because the East Fork is too far for him. So we settle on the Tuckaseegee River in Webster. The morning of the trip, he texts me and says his truck broke down and has to cancel the trip. I called Gordon who tells me he thinks he has another guide who can take me, and he'll call me one way or the other within 30-45 minutes. An hour later, I still don't hear from him but reach the guide who says he can meet a bit later. Gordon finally calls and gives me excuses as to why he didn't call me. But due to all the drama caused between coordinating with his guide the day before and the day of the trip, I was no longer in a happy frame of mind. So Gordon cancelled the trip. Birthday trip ruined. Don't use this company. It's too much hassle coordinating a trip. And Gordon has no idea how to handle a bad situation.

We had a great time with Turning Stone Fly Fishing. We went out with Jordan and he was a great…read moreguide and teacher. The beauty of the scenery he took us to was worth it alone. Add in all the fish we caught even not know how when we got there and you have a wonderful experience. Highly recommend and will be back again.

The hug tour was such an amazing experience! You get to spend a full hour with alpacas feeding…read morethem, petting them, and (trying) to hug them. The animals are absolutely adorable and so friendly. They're not the biggest huggers haha, but they get super excited when you bring out the food. Enough food is included in the price so you'll have plenty to share with them. The alpacas and the farm are really well taken care of. Honestly, an hour is the perfect amount of time for this activity, you get to enjoy it fully without it feeling too long. I'd wear leggings with long socks, since there are insects in the grass. Overall, it was such a calming and therapeutic experience. Definitely not just for kids, adults will love it just as much!

An hour long drive from Charlotte into an oasis of alpacas. This wife and husband duo team keep the…read morealpacas in tip top shape. The wife (I forgot her name but please charge it to my head and not my heart) was sooo knowledgeable and sooo friendly. I asked a ton of questions because as a native New Yorker, this was quite an unforgettable experience. Pull out those phones and put them on portrait mode folks!! You can even hug some of the alpacas!! They have a small jungle gym/ swing area for the kids and lots of cool games such as bean bag and hammocks. This Mommy and daughter date couldn't have went any better and was worth my PTO day. They have some picnic tables on the property but we went to MLK park 20 mins away and ate by the water. They have a store on the property that has the cutest items for sale for reasonable prices.

Peter made this interesting walking tour of Ashville. His humor enhanced is extensive knowledge of…read morethe development of Ashville from it occupants to architecture. I loved it so much I'd do it again Thank you Peter

We began our long weekend in Asheville with a walking tour to orient ourselves. The weather…read morecooperated and it was a great morning for a stroll. Our group assembled at 10 a.m. in the center of town, as instructed. Tebbe, our guide, showed up and distributed audio headsets, which were a real plus for the tour. I could see how otherwise you might have difficulty hearing in some spots, but this eliminated any issues. Tebbe is a long-time resident who genuinely seems to enjoy local history. He offered in-depth and often wry commentary on the city and its stories. We initially lingered at the starting point for a while and I was starting to wonder when the 'walking' part would start, but then we set off and kept a good pace for the remainder of the 2 hours. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and definitely got my bearings for the remainder of our walking throughout downtown for the rest of the weekend. We also saw a number of places that we returned to check out on our own later on. I would highly recommend this as one of your initial activities if you are planning a multi-day visit to the city.

We were looking for something fun to do in Uptown and found this history and haunts tour. Elizabeth…read morewas our tour guide and did a phenomenal job! She was extremely knowledgeable about the citities history and hauntings. I had no idea how old a lot of the buildings are and how much history is underneath the sky scrapers. We were entertained the entire time and she was loud enough for a group of 20 to hear. I highly suggest this tour as something to do. Especially as we start to near hallows eve.

I have gone on this tours three times now and have enjoyed it more and more each time. Elizabeth is…read moreamazing and you can tell the amount of passion and joy she has in sharing about her city while doing something she loves.