Trip planning

Plan a Moonshine Crawl for Your Smoky Mountains Trip

Smoky Mountains distillery tour

A Smoky Mountains trip is more fun when you leave room for discovery. The Moonshine Crawl brings a little Nashville Broadway energy to the Parkway aboard The Crawler, a Vegas-style party bus that makes it easy to meet the makers and see more of the mountain corridor without assigning anyone the keys.

Start with the kind of day you want

Decide whether you want a relaxed afternoon or a lively evening with friends, then leave the hours around your crawl open. The tastings, stories, and ride between distilleries deserve to be the centerpiece, not a rushed stop between other plans.

Choose your crawl

Public tours are an easy fit for couples, friends, and travelers who want to meet fellow visitors. Private group buyouts are ideal for reunions, birthdays, and mountain getaways when your crew wants the vehicle to yourselves.

Keep the practical details simple

Enjoy a meal before the first tasting. Bring your ID and dress comfortably for a day out. Build in time afterward for dinner or a walk around town. Drink water between stops and let your guide handle the route.

Leave room for an unexpected favorite

From fruit-forward flavors to classic sipping spirits, each stop offers something different. Ask questions, compare notes with your group, and choose the bottle that feels like your trip.

Make it a mountain memory

The best itinerary is the one that leaves you with a story. Backroads & Barrels also offers Cider Crawl, Vines Crawl, and Whiskey Crawl experiences, with private crawls fully customizable for groups and events.

Book your Moonshine Crawl