4-Day Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains, Chattanooga Tour from New York/New Jersey

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Price (/person)

Single	$799
Double	$599
3rd Person
Adult	$479
Child (Age 0-12)	$479
4th Person
Adult	$439
Child (Age 0-12)	$439

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Pricing Policy

Fuel Surcharge	Adult	Child
4-Day Fuel Surcharge	$20	$20

Buy 2 Get 3rd Discounted: (1) Cancellation of discounted passenger must be made at least 7 days before departure. (2) No-show or late cancellation incurs a $439 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat.
Child rates: Child rates apply to those who are 0-12 years old. Child above 2 years must take the seat. Customers are welcome to use child safety seats on that have lap and/or shoulder belts/harnesses for the infant under 2 years.

Itinerary

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Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4

Day 1: New York - Luray(347 miles)

In the morning, we will depart for Virginia. Upon our arrival, we will visit Luray to see the Luray Caverns, which is one of the National Natural Landmark of US.We will visit Shenandoah Caverns instead in case of Luray Caverns close.

Luray, VA

Luray is a town in Page County, Virginia, United States. It is the headquarters for Shenandoah National Park.The most well-known attraction is Luray Caverns, These natural landscape attracted a lot of visitors.

Luray Caverns

This National Natural Landmark in northern Virginia sees hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. Tourists flock to the caves to see the impressive array of rock formations, most notable The Great Stalacpipe Organ-- a musical assortment of stalagmites.
Admission (Optional): Adult $32; Child (6-12 yrs) $16; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $29|Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
Shenandoah National Park, VA

Shenandoah National Park, located in Virginia near Washington, DC, is home to a fascinating system of caves, the Shenandoah Caverns. Visitors can also see Skyline Drive and Dark Hollow Falls.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

Shenandoah Caverns

The Shenandoah Caverns are a show cave in northern Virginia's Shenandoah Valley region that are popular with tourists for their ease-of-access. There is even an elevator that can take the disabled and elderly down into the caves.
Admission (Optional): Adult $30; Child (6-12 yrs) $15; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $27

Standard Hotel: Quality Inn Roanoke Airport or similar

Day 2: Great Smoky Mountains - Pigeon Forge - Chattanooga(121 miles)

In the morning, we will continue to Tennessee to see the Great Smoky Mountains and have an in-depth tour in Great Smoky Moutains Park. After a stop in Gatlinburg, we will continue to Pigeon Forge to visit Titanic Museum and see the Dixie Stampede Western show, created by the great Dolly Parton. We will spend the night in Chattanooga.

Great Smoky Mountains, TN

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee boasts impeccable views of that state's segment of the larger Appalachian Mountains. Come visit this impressive wilderness to ride the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway.

Great Smoky Mountains Park

This 520,000-acre park on the eastern border of Tennessee is a United States National Park and UNESCO World Heritage. It is the most-visited national park in the United States, and is renown for the beauty of its landscapes.

Great Smoky Mountains In-depth Tour

Customer will go inside the national park and take photos of its beautiful landscape. Also visit the Newfound gap, which is located at an altitude of 5046 feet between the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. From its platform,it allows visitors to see a 360-degree panorama of the surroundings, giving a spectacular view and fresh air of the mountains.
Admission (Optional): Adult $35; Child (3-12 yrs) $30; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $35
Pigeon Forge, TN

Pigeon Forge is a mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee, located in the southeastern United States. Pigeon Forge is primarily a tourist destination. The city's attractions include Dollywood, numerous outlet malls, and music theaters.

Dolly Parton's Stampede

In 1988, the first Dixie Stampede opened in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, just outside of Dollywood, Dolly Parton's theme park. The show is still going strong today, and has expanded to two other locations in the American South.
Admission (Optional): Adult $80.09; Child (3-9 yrs) $42.57; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $80.09|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Titanic Museum

Relive the tragic sinking of the Titanic at the Titanic Museum, a half-scale model of the original ship. Follow the fate of a real passenger as you explore the TitanicÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s cabins, suites, and exhibits that include a real iceberg and artifacts from the ship.
Admission (Optional): Adult $35.75; Child (5-12 yrs) $16.66; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $35.75

Standard Hotel: Quality Inn Chattanooga Shallowford Rd / Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga / Hamilton Place or similar

Day 3: Chattanooga

We will spend the day exploring Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding area. Our day includes heading to Rock City and seeing the Ruby Falls. You can also take the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway.

Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga is the fourth-largest city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. A unique distinction for Chattanooga is the fact that the city has its own typeface, Chatype, which was launched in August 2012.

Ruby Falls

The famous Ruby Falls, an underground waterfall, are a natural phenomenon, and are fed by rainwater and underground springs. The water from the falls flows out of the caverns and eventually joins up with the Tennessee River.
Admission (Optional): Adult $27.26; Child (3-12 yrs) $15.24; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $26.17|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Rock City

Rock City is as famous for its aggressive mid-19th-century marketing campaigns as for its views and gardens. Still, Rock City does offer a lot to visitors: panoramic views, botanical gardens, and amazing rock formations are all features.
Admission (Optional): Adult $27; Child (3-12 yrs) $16; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $27|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

This tram has been running almost continually since 1895, and with the exception of an engine update in 1911, it hasn't changed that much. The ride stretches about one mile up the mountain and reaches a grade of 72.7%.
Admission (Optional): Adult $15; Child (3-12 yrs) $7; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $15|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Standard Hotel: La Quinta Inn Roanoke Salem or Quality Inn Roanoke Airport or similar

Day 4: Chattanooga - Natural Bridge - New York(734 miles)

On the final day of our tour, we will head to Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley to visit the Natural Bridge. After our visit, we will make our return journey to New York, where we should arrive at night.

Rockbridge County, VA

Rockbridge County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It was named for Natural Bridge, a notable landmark in the southern portion of the county.

Natural Bridge

Referenced in "Moby Dick" and called by Thomas Jefferson "the most Sublime of nature's works," Virginia's Natural Bridge (located in an eponymous town) has been fascinating travellers for hundreds of years. The rock arch has a 90-foot span.
Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes

Departure & return Find Closest Pickup

Location	Address	Departure	Return
Flushing, NY	13330 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant- Flushing, NY )	7:00am	8:30pm
Brooklyn, NY	6102 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (HSBC Bank- Brooklyn, NY )	7:00am
Brooklyn, NY	Remark:Only pickup service provided.	7:00am
New York, NY	99 Bowery, New York, NY 10002	8:00am	8:15pm
Jersey City, NJ	125 Eighteenth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310 (Acme Market- Jersey City, NJ )	8:20am	7:45pm
Edison, NJ	118 Greenwood Ave, Edison, NJ 08817 (Coco Aisan Cuisine )	9:00am	7:15pm
Philadelphia, PA	21 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Philadelphia Bourse- Philadelphia, PA )	10:30am

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

*Only pick up service available from Brooklyn
Philadelphia: Drop-off location will be Plymouth Meeting Mall: 500 W Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 around 4:30pm.
Please arrive at pick up locations 15 min earlier.
Drop off location will be the same as pick up location (some locations may not have drop off service).
The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.

What's Included

Price Includes

Hotel breakfasts.
3 nights hotel accommodation
Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat minivan; Minivan; motorcoach)
Tour guide Level 2: semi-guided tour
Taxes

Price Excludes

Admission Fees:

Chattanooga, TN
Destination	Adult	Child	Senior
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway (Optional)	$15	$7 (3-12 yrs)	$15 (Over 65 yrs)
Rock City (Optional)	$27	$16 (3-12 yrs)	$27 (Over 65 yrs)
Ruby Falls (Optional)	$27.26	$15.24 (3-12 yrs)	$26.17 (Over 65 yrs)
Great Smoky Mountains
Great Smoky Mountains In-depth Tour (Optional)	$35	$30 (3-12 yrs)	$35 (Over 65 yrs)
Luray, VA
Luray Caverns (Optional)	$32	$16 (6-12 yrs)	$29 (Over 62 yrs)
Pigeon Forge, TN
Dolly Parton's Stampede (Optional)	$80.09	$42.57 (3-9 yrs)	$80.09 (Over 65 yrs)
Titanic Museum (Optional)	$35.75	$16.66 (5-12 yrs)	$35.75 (Over 65 yrs)
Rockbridge County
Natural Bridge (Optional)	$20	$12 (3-12 yrs)	$20 (Over 65 yrs)
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah Caverns (Optional)	$30	$15 (6-12 yrs)	$27 (Over 65 yrs)

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

Meals and drinks unspecified during the trip.
A mandatory service fees: Minimum $12 / day / person should be paid in cash to tour guide and the bus driver as a service fee. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well. Ex: 2 people taking a 2-day tour would pay: $12 x 2 (seats) x 2 (days) = $48.
Personal room fees: such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
Any private expenses

Additional Note

Hotel & Tour Guide Information: This information will be provided by the tour guide the night before departure between 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST via phone call or text message. If for any reason you do not receive the call or text, you should be at the pickup location at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
Tour route may be changed and reversed; you may contact the vendor 1-2 days prior departure to confirm final itinerary
Customers are held solely responsible for their own travel documents and/or visas if required.
Bus Arrangement: Usually only passengers in the same order will be arranged in the same bus. If you book the tour separately with your friends and you want to sit in the same bus, you need to inform us before departure . Or you may be arranged in different buses.
Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.

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Your ticket(s) will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please allow up to 8 hours to receive the confirmation. Your booking will be processed as soon as possible.

Redemption

Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, is included on your e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

Booking changes
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply. Please be noted that we do not allow departure change 48 hours before departure.
Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. The time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to TakeTours by email or through webmail at Contact Us .
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
15 days or more prior to departure - Free cancellation with full refund.
8-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
Within 7 days prior to departure or no show - 100% of the total purchase amount.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain the normal operation.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your account. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 10% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation:
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, TakeTours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
Some of the destinations may be closed due to Covid pandemic.Please follow your tour leader's instruction. Your kind understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated.

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hii, i want a question, my flight landed at JFK at 19December2019 04.20AM, is there a time if i take your tour on thatand i go straight to flusing that mornig ? or is there a pickup for us that morning ?

by Franky on 2019-10-22

Dear Franky, Thank you for your interest at TakeTours. Unfortunately we do not have airport pickup available for this tour. You would have to find your own transportation to one of the pick up locations listed on the website. Best Regards, Diana P

by Taketours on 2019-10-22

Will there be Indian restaurants at the stops during this tour? Also, will the hotels for each of the 3 nights have continental breakfast ?

by Ashwin on 2017-09-25

Good afternoon, Meal breaks are at locations with various restaurants which normally are fast food locations. All meals & drinks during the tour are not included in the price . Please see the price exclude & price includes section.

by Taketours on 2017-09-26

What is the difference between this tour and other similar tour having code 272-227? Is there any difference in amount of time available at specific sights?

by Harish Patwari on 2016-08-17

Thank you for your email, Both tours are run by different bus companies. Tour code 955-2742 goes to Shenandoah National Park, VA were as the other tour does not go by this location. There might be a difference in time depending on traffic and attraction times. If you have further questions feel free to contact our support group available 24/7. Best regards.

by Taketours on 2016-08-18

Can you please customize and create a 3 day tour to Tennessee and Great Smoky Mountain ?

by Rashmi on 2016-06-19

Hello! For private/customize tour, please visit our private tour page: https://www.taketours.com/private-tour-information/ After you submitted your request, we will give you a quote in 3 business days.

by Taketours on 2016-06-19

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Lingdance
2020-01-02
We have taken almost all major bus tours on the East Coast and our tour guide Ken Feng was absolutely the best! He's very professional and detail oriented. We learned much about the places we visited as well as the U.S. history. The entire 4 days was fun and relaxing. We hope to travel with Ken again in the future!
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Meena
2019-12-29
This tour was so good amazing view & our tour guide ( Mr Ken) was so good & professional has lot of knowledge about destination I highly recommended this tour with Mr ken .
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Abhishek
2019-12-25
We did the New Jersey to Tennessee tour from 21st to 24th December. We really enjoyed the trip and it is really memorable. Jake Yang is a wonderful tour guy and the driver was also awesome. Kudos to both.
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Samir
2019-12-01
First of all, tour was great adventure. Our tour guy Ken was friendly and he explained everything clearly and patiently. I want to mention one thing , during driving time bathroom was closed on the bus even though they stopped at service area every 3 hours. I would love to inform to company that bathroom should be open all the time due to emergency, pregnant women and medical issues. It should be understandable those situations. I recommend to everyone to take this tour. It was enjoyable time. I really got a great time.
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HIT
2019-12-01
Took this tour from NYC to Tennessee. Ken Fung was my tour guide. Highly pleased with the tour and services of Ken. The entire tour was well managed and Ken was very knowledgable about the details of the spots we visited. Took great pictures too. Highly recommend Ken and this tour!
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