Can the route be customized to specific interests?

Yes, Hood Huggers International offers personalized itineraries based on your group's preferences and pace.

Are meals included during the tour?

Meals are generally not included but stops allow you to visit local eateries or enjoy packed meals.

What size groups can participate?

Tours can be arranged for small to medium groups, accommodating up to 12 people comfortably.

Is prior driving experience required for participants?

No driving skills are necessary; professional drivers handle all driving for your safety and comfort.

What if the weather is bad?

Tours can be rescheduled or adjusted to ensure safe and enjoyable conditions on the day.

Are pets allowed on the tour?

Pets are generally not permitted to maintain safety and comfort for all participants.

Group Driving Tour

The Group Driving Tour offered by Hood Huggers International represents a unique way to explore scenic routes, cultural landmarks, and less-traveled roads in a private, comfortable setting tailored specifically for your group. This experience combines the thrill of discovery with the ease of guided travel, allowing guests to engage with each location at their own pace while benefiting from expert direction. Perfect for friends, families, or corporate outings, the tour emphasizes camaraderie and shared adventure. Whether it's winding through rolling hills, exploring charming small towns, or accessing hidden viewpoints, the drive brings a fresh perspective to outdoor exploration. With carefully planned stops, local insights, and a focus on flexibility, participants enjoy a personalized journey that balances activity with leisure. Hood Huggers International also prioritizes safety and sustainability, ensuring that the experience respects natural surroundings and supports local communities. This private tour broadens the horizon beyond conventional sightseeing, inviting guests to experience the freedom of the road alongside trusted guides and fellow adventurers.

About Hood Huggers International

Hood Huggers International is a community-driven cultural tour operator based in Asheville that specializes in immersive driving and walking tours focused on African American history and contemporary initiatives. The organization offers a range of guided experiences — Driving Tour, Group Driving Tour, Burton Street Walking Tour, and East End/Valley Street Walking Tour — that highlight historic neighborhoods, influential residents, and ongoing community projects. Each tour combines storytelling, site visits, and contextual interpretation to deepen visitors’ understanding of local Black heritage, resilience, and cultural contributions.

Guides collaborate with neighborhood leaders, preservationists, and project coordinators to ensure tours reflect lived experience and current revitalization efforts. Tours include visits to key landmarks, community-driven initiatives, and sites that illustrate social, economic, and cultural change over time. Hood Huggers International prioritizes accuracy, respectful engagement, and tangible support for the neighborhoods featured, directing participants to community partners and initiatives that benefit from sustained attention.

The operator serves travelers, students, researchers, and local residents seeking informed, place-based learning experiences. Accessibility information, scheduling options for private or group bookings, and recommendations for further reading are provided to help guests plan meaningful visits. Hood Huggers International maintains transparent practices for bookings and community collaborations, and emphasizes ethical storytelling that centers Black voices and local stewardship. Through interpretive tours and partnerships, the organization fosters deeper connections between visitors and Asheville’s African American history while contributing to local preservation and revitalization efforts. Advance online reservations, customized group itineraries, and community-donation options make booking straightforward and support responsible cultural tourism in Asheville neighborhoods today.