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Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk

Location Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA
$70
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Overview

Discover the enchanting world of rare synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains during a guided night hike. As twilight descends, witness the mesmerizing light show of these unique creatures as they synchronize their flashes in a pulsating rhythm. Along the way, enjoy the soothing sights and sounds of rivers and rapids and learn from a certified Wilderness First Responder with over a decade of experience. Settle in with provided chairs and headlamps for an unforgettable evening under the stars, where you have the opportunity to see rare synchronous fireflies and capture stunning time-lapse photos. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature.
Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Use of Camp Chair
  • Use of Headlamp
  • Parking Pass

Meeting point
Your Guide will be wearing a white shirt that says "Paint & Hike with Mountain Mama's". Hungry Bear BBQ is a small business with a very tiny bathroom. If you go in to use the restroom. please consider buying a drink, or come early to eat dinner.
Return details
Your Guide will be wearing a white shirt that says "Paint & Hike with Mountain Mama's". Hungry Bear BBQ is a small business with a very tiny bathroom. If you go in to use the restroom. please consider buying a drink, or come early to eat dinner.

First you will meet your Guide outside of the park, and then follow them in your vehicle to a trailhead (about 20 min). You'll take in the relaxing sounds of the river, where rapids splash and trickle. You will hike in a little ways with chairs and headlamps and wait for it to get dark.

What’s so special about these bugs?
As the night progresses, these fireflies will start to synchronize their flashes for about six seconds and then they will go out for about six seconds. This creates a pulsating light show that only exists in some areas of America, and just a few other places in the world! You can set up your time lapse camera and catch some awesome photos (the first two photos of all of the lightning bugs glowing in this listing are time lapse, they do not look like that exactly in real time, but they are beautiful!). Learn about their interesting life cycles, mating rituals, and predator relationships.

At about 10:30pm, we will pack up and head back out, but if you would like to leave before that you are welcome to.

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    Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk

    Location Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA
    $70
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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