# Event Details - **Event Name**: Guided Blue Ghost Firefly Night Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Immerse yourself in the magic of twilight and experience the wonders of nighttime in the Blue Ridge Mountains.About this Event2026 Blue Ghost Firefly Tour registration is open! Choose a 3 hour nighttime adventure in the forest (more about this below) or keep the glow going and relax into the overnight retreat option, tucking in to a cozy historic cabin just steps away from the firefly habitat!Highlights:3 Hour Guided Night Hike~1 mile along an easy trailPrivate, quiet, off the beaten pathGroup size limited to 15-20 for a more intimate experienceSpecial access to private conservation land - escape the crowds!An adventure rooted in mindfulness to support you in fully engaging with the magicBeginner friendly - no hiking experience requiredOur top secret location is in Mills River, NCImmerse yourself in the magic and wonders within the Blue Ridge Mountains. From sunset and starry skies to fireflies, we’ll marvel at Mother Nature’s light show as we explore the forest at night, hoping to encounter the elusive Blue Ghost firefly species!Our experience begins before the fireflies emerge. As twilight falls, you’ll be gently guided through a mindfulness-based meander deeper into the forest, designed to help you slow down, tune in, and awaken your senses to the night around you while your eyes adjust to the growing darkness.Rather than rushing to “see something,” we invite you to soften into the experience slowly – to feel it. The rhythm of your breath, the texture of the earth beneath your feet, the hush of dusk settling over the forest. And then, as your awareness heightens and your pace slows, we hope to experience the emerging of the Blue Ghosts, one by one, a quiet and surreal unfolding of magic.Quiet your mind and awaken your senses as we sink into the magic of this special experience. Just bring an open heart, adventurous spirit and be yourself. All is welcome in the forest, and no hiking experience necessary.This special offering takes place on only 9 evenings this year with group sizes limited to 15 for a more intimate experience. 2026 Dates: May 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16Location: this magical Blue Ghost Firefly night hike will take place on a peaceful, private property about 45 mins from downtown Asheville in the Mills River area. We’re so excited to introduce this special place to you, a beautiful woodland retreat that has been set aside in a conservation trust. A portion of your registration fee goes directly towards continuing to protect and maintain this incredible environment. To protect the fragile environment and the elusive fireflies we hope to visit, we release the exact location to registered guests only. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mills-river/guided-blue-ghost-firefly-night-tour/100001978194016555 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 167.14, max: 167.14, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mills River - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Mills River - **lat**: 35.3884479 - **long**: -82.566789 - **full address**: Mills River, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Guided Blue Ghost Firefly Night Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b4cdb7f9824efef49531f48bd2e5a8434778e1f3a5ba846e46fe621f5cd28547-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc5d4848-gmir.jpg?v=1771748423 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Guided Blue Ghost Firefly Night Tour being held? - **A:** Guided Blue Ghost Firefly Night Tour takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Mills River, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Guided Blue Ghost Firefly Night Tour? - **A:** Tickets for Guided Blue Ghost Firefly Night Tour are priced at USD 167 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 167 + USD 12 fee + USD 11 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Guided Blue Ghost Firefly Night Tour? - **A:** Guided Blue Ghost Firefly Night Tour is organized by Asheville Wellness Tours. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Guided Blue Ghost Firefly Night Tour", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b4cdb7f9824efef49531f48bd2e5a8434778e1f3a5ba846e46fe621f5cd28547-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc5d4848-gmir.jpg?v=1771748423", "startDate": "2026-05-14T19:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-14T23:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/mills-river/guided-blue-ghost-firefly-night-tour/100001978194016555", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Mills River", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Shared After Booking", "postalCode": "28742", "addressLocality": "Mills River", "addressRegion": "NC", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "35.3884479", "longitude": "-82.566789" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Immerse yourself in the magic of twilight and experience the wonders of nighttime in the Blue Ridge Mountains.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-22", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-14T23:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-02-22", "lowPrice": "167.14", "highPrice": "167.14", "price": "167.14", "url": "https://allevents.in/mills-river/guided-blue-ghost-firefly-night-tour/100001978194016555" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-22", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-02-22", "url": "https://allevents.in/mills-river/guided-blue-ghost-firefly-night-tour/100001978194016555", "price": "167.14", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Asheville Wellness Tours", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/asheville-wellness-tours/22507035", "description": "Asheville Wellness Tours is dedicated to featuring the best of “wellness” that Asheville has to offer. 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