Nowhere else in the world has holiday decorations like the Great Smoky Mountains! From now until January 25, visitors can enjoy a special trolley tour of the amazing Gatlinburg Christmas lights. Alpine Chalet Rentals has put together a convenient guide with everything you need to know about this Winterfest tradition.
Dates and Times
The Trolley Ride of Lights tour runs three times nightly throughout December, with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. The tour will also run on each Saturday night through the month of January. Departure times are at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. on each night of operation.
Location and Ticket Information
Tours depart from the Gatlinburg Mass Transit Center, which is located at traffic light #5 on the Parkway. Tickets for the tour, which are $5.00 per person, may be reserved and purchased online by visiting the official Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights website.
What to Expect
The Trolley Ride of Lights is a delightful 45 minute ride through Gatlinburg’s Winter Magic displays, which feature everything from Smoky Mountain animals to traditional holiday scenes with snowmen, rocking horses, and more! This is an extra special year for the tour as the winter lights program has been completely converted from incandescent bulbs to beautiful LED lighting.
Where to Stay
When planning a trip to see the spectacular Gatlinburg Christmas lights, make your holiday vacation extra special with a stay at Alpine Chalet Rentals! Whether planning a romantic getaway for two, or an outing for the entire family, we have the perfect cabin to meet your needs. Choose one of our charming one bedroom cabins in Gatlinburg for a couples retreat, or book our 12 bedroom cabin in the Smoky Mountains for a family reunion with up to 53 guests! The cabins at Alpine Chalet Rentals feature a wide variety of amenities for a wonderful stay in Gatlinburg, including hot tubs, fireplaces, game rooms, and so much more. We look forward to hosting you over the holidays!
