A Walk in the Woods - Erik & Vesna Plakanis
27 years of experience in birding tours
About
Award-winning naturalist guide service founded by Erik and Vesna Plakanis, operating in the Great Smoky Mountains since 1998. With over 60 combined years of hiking experience, they have safely guided more than 100,000 visitors through the Smokies. Named Top Guide by REI in both 2012 and 2017, the only hiking guide service in the East to receive this prestigious award. Winner of Attraction of the Year by the Sevier County Hospitality and Tourism Association. Their team of expert naturalist guides specializes in birding treks and interpretive nature experiences. Outside Magazine called Vesna Plakanis a modern-day John Muir of the Smokies.
Specialties
Certifications
- REI Top Guide 2012 & 2017
- Attraction of the Year Award
- Expert Naturalists
Languages
English
Tour Types
Birding treks, Interpretive nature walks, Guided backpacking, Educational programs
Price Range
$$