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4-Day Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains, New River Gorge and Shenandoah Tour from New York/New Jersey Tour Code: 955-2742

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Thu (05/30 - 09/30) and holidays
New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Jersey City, NJ; Edison, NJ; Flushing, NY; Brooklyn, NY
English; Mandarin Chinese
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Visit Great Smoky Mountains (Great Smoky Mountains Park), Pigeon Forge (Dolly Parton's Stampede, Titanic Museum), Luray (Luray Caverns), Shenandoah National Park (Skyline Drive National Park), New River Gorge National Park. Inclusions: Hotel breakfasts.
  • Easily visit the three major national parks in the eastern United States in one trip!
  • Underground explore the stalactites that have evolved over 4 billion years in Virginia, Loli Cave, one of the U.S. National Natural Landmarks.
  • Watch the rodeo, equestrian performances of the Northern and Southern Army, taste authentic local food, and enjoy a southern feast.
  • Visit the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge and reminisce about the scenery of that day.
Price In USD (Price per person based on double occupancy)
Price (/person)
    Single $858
    Double $658
    3rd Person
    Adult $538
    Child
    (Age 0-12)
    $538
    4th Person
    Adult $498
    Child
    (Age 0-12)
    $498
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Pricing Policy

  • 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 $498 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.
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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, 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

    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. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

  • Shenandoah National Park, VA

    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

    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 (37 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.
  • Great Smoky Mountains, TN

    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.

    Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

  • Pigeon Forge, TN

    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.

    If the Dolly Parton's Stampede cannot be booked, the attraction will be replaced with the Hatfield and McCoy Show at the same price

    Admission (Optional): Adult $83.40; Child (3-9 yrs) $42.57; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $83.40|Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

    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 Titanic’s cabins, suites, and exhibits that include a real iceberg and artifacts from the ship.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $37.75; Child (5-12 yrs) $18.66; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $37.75|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Standard Hotel: Baymont by Wyndham Knoxville/Cedar Bluff Or similar

Day 3: Knoxville-New River Gorge National Park-Roanoke (280 miles)

On this day we will drive to New River Gorge National Park. Although it is the youngest national park in the United States, it is home to one of the oldest rivers in the world. You will see the most visited scenic spot in West Virginia - the New River Gorge Bridge. 
  • New River Gorge National Park, VA

    It was established as the 63rd National Park in the United States by the end of 2020. It is the youngest National Park in the United States so far. The park covers an area of more than 290 square kilometers, where you can enjoy large areas of ancient forests and deep canyons, and is rich in natural ecological resources.
Standard Hotel: Quality Inn Roanoke Airport Or similar

Day 4: Roanoke-Shenandoah National Park-New York (398 miles)

Skyline Drive overlooks exclusive scenic views of the Shenandoah National Park! On our drive, you will be able to sight the magnificent Crescent Rock, Stoney Man, Franklin Cliffs, and Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Visitor Center and much more! It is truly an adventure you will not want to miss out on! After that, we will make our return journey to New York, where we should arrive at night.
  • Shenandoah National Park, VA

    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.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $23; Child (3-12 yrs) $12; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $21; Shenandoah Cavern|Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

    Skyline Drive National Park

    On the winding drive way on the mountains we will stop at the overlooks to observe the beautiful Shenandoah valleys.A wonderful scenic tour is a must-do in the state of Virginia.

    1. We will enter from Thornton Gap and drive to north exit, this is a one-way tour and lasts 120 mins. 2. On the winding driveway on the mountains, we will stop at the overlooks to observe the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. 3. We will also take an easy walk on one of the trails among the mountains. Total 45 for this trail (round trip). If the weather is extreme, the tour guide will cancel the trail trip and add other stops properly. 4. If the weather is extreme, we will not enter into the National Park. Please understand. 5. During the period from 10/11 to 11/11, , you will enjoy the poetic and colorful autumn scenery of Shenandoah National Park along the Skyline Highway.

    Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 15 Minutes

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
New York, NY 5 Times Sq #5, New York, NY 10036 (Red Lobster, Times Square - New York, NY) 7:00am 7:00pm
Brooklyn, NY 6102 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (TD Bank - Brooklyn, NY) 7:00am
Remark:Only pickup service provided.
New York, NY 463 7th Ave, Herald Square, NY 10018 (Andrews NYC Diner - New York, NY) 7:10am 7:00pm
New York, NY 853 Broadway, Union Square, NY 10003 (Capital One Bank - New York, NY) 7:20am 7:00pm
New York, NY 99 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 8:00am 8:15pm
Jersey City, NJ 125 Eighteenth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310 (Exit of Newport Plaza Parking to 18th st, by ACME - 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.

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

Destination Adult Child Senior
Luray, VA
Luray Caverns (Optional) $32 $16 (6-12 yrs) $29 (Over 62 yrs)
Pigeon Forge, TN
Dolly Parton's Stampede (Optional) $83.40 $42.57 (3-9 yrs) $83.40 (Over 65 yrs)
Titanic Museum (Optional) $37.75 $18.66 (5-12 yrs) $37.75 (Over 65 yrs)
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah Caverns (Optional) $30 $15 (6-12 yrs) $27 (Over 65 yrs)
Shenandoah National Park (Optional)
Shenandoah Cavern
$23 $12 (3-12 yrs) $21 (Over 62 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.
  • Mandatory Fees:Adult: $85/person,Child (3-12): $75/person, Including in-depth tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, New River Gorge National Park, Shenandoah National Park Skyline Drive and Appalachian Scenic Trail Hiking.
  • 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.
  • City passes are not accepted during an escorted tour due to the fact that they do not correspond into the tour schedule. The group entrance tickets provided by tour guides have fast lane and tour guides accompany passengers for activities

Confirmation

  • All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book the airline tickets until you received the confirmation.

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. Please reconfirm the penalty for the added hotel or flight ticket.
    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 TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% 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 reserve 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.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Can you please customize and create a 3 day tour to Tennessee and Great Smoky Mountain ?
by Rashmi on 2016-06-19
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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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