Vacation Packages in Gatlinburg, TN

A Gatlinburg vacation package is a discounted mountain resort stay in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Top providers include Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort and Bluegreen's MountainLoft Resort. Packages include cozy cabin-style suites, waterpark access, and proximity to Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's most visited national park.

Gatlinburg packages are some of the most affordable, starting at $79 for a 3-night stay. Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort offers 3-night packages starting at $99 including Wild Bear Falls Waterpark access and fireplace suites. Premium cabin-style packages with mountain views run $149-$249 for 3-4 nights.

Gatlinburg packages typically include 3-4 nights in a spacious suite with full kitchen and fireplace, indoor waterpark access at Wild Bear Falls, free parking, Wi-Fi, and resort amenities like fitness centers and game rooms. Some packages add Dollywood tickets, Ripley's Aquarium passes, or Old Smoky Moonshine tastings.

Yes, the discounted rate requires attending a 90-minute vacation ownership presentation at the resort, usually scheduled the morning after your first night. The presentation covers the resort's timeshare program. No purchase is required, and you keep all benefits including waterpark passes and any bonus perks.

Key Gatlinburg-area resorts with packages include Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort (with Wild Bear Falls Waterpark), Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park at Gatlinburg, Bluegreen's MountainLoft Resort, and Capital Vacations properties in Pigeon Forge. All are within minutes of downtown Gatlinburg and GSMNP entrances.

A comparable 3-night cabin or resort stay in Gatlinburg costs $150-$300/night on VRBO or Airbnb. Vacation packages offer resort-quality stays for $33/night or less, plus extras like waterpark access. You also get on-site dining, housekeeping, and resort amenities that private cabin rentals lack.

Fall foliage season (mid-October to early November) is Gatlinburg's most popular time, with the Smokies draped in reds, oranges, and golds. For the best package deals, visit in January through March or mid-April through May when crowds thin and resort availability increases. Summer is busy but great for hiking and waterpark fun.

Most Gatlinburg packages allow cancellation with full refund 72 hours or more before check-in. Westgate offers a satisfaction guarantee and flexible rebooking up to 12 months. If severe weather or GSMNP closures affect your trip, resorts typically offer date changes at no extra cost.

Gatlinburg vacation packages require at least one guest aged 25-70 with a combined household income of $40,000-$50,000 or more. Couples must attend the presentation together. A valid driver's license and credit card are required at check-in. Income requirements tend to be slightly lower than beach or international destinations.

Gatlinburg is one of the most family-friendly vacation package destinations. Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort's Wild Bear Falls Waterpark is a huge hit with kids, and suites sleep up to 6 comfortably. Nearby attractions like Dollywood, Ripley's Aquarium, Ober Mountain Ski Area, and the Great Smoky Mountains offer endless family activities.