Your Package Includes:

A SPECIAL SUMMER INDEPENDENT TOUR

At Our Very Special Group Rates

 2 NIGHTS SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK 

2 NIGHTS ASHEVILLE IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS

3 NIGHTS GATLINBURG IN THE GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS

In Specially Selected Hotels and Resorts

From $1455 per person double occupancy*

INCLUDING SCHEDULED AIRFARE FROM JFK NEW YORK

               Scheduled flights from La Guardia,  Newark and other  airports  available-Call for pricing

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Roundtrip economy class airfare into Dulles Airport Washington (IAD) and out of Knoxville (TYS)
• Automatic Intermediate size  rental car for the duration of your trip
  • Pick up IAD and drop off TYS
• 2 nights in Shenandoah National Park -Skyland Resort , or similar
• 2 nights in Blue Ridge Mountain Country- Asheville -Crowne Plaza Asheville Resort, or similar 
• 3 nights in the Great Smokey Mountains- Gatlinburg- Edgewater Hotel and Conference Center or similar 
• Trip Protection Coverage  
• Detailed day-by-day itinerary with trip highlights, hotel information, local guides, maps, and daily driving instructions

EXCITING EXPLORATIONS YOU MIGHT CARE TO INCLUDE:

• Drive the spectacular Skyline Drive, which runs the entire length of Shenandoah National Park.

• Cycle the Blue Ridge in charming Asheville. 

• Explore a moonshine Distillery in Gatlinburg. 

• Visit Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains. 

• Fill your lungs with the special feel of Smokey Mountain air. 

Explore the best of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Beautiful mountains, stunning views, and charming stops are waiting for you on this 7-night road trip through some of America's most prized national parks. 

Whether you're driving along the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking the Appalachian Trail, or staring up at the starry night sky, you'll know that this trip is exactly what you needed to disconnect from your everyday routine and reconnect with the world around you. 

Please note that some package inclusions may be restricted or unavailable at time of travel. We will substitute them with similar options of equivalent value, as available.

*All rates are based on double occupancy and are subject to prior sale and to increase without notice. Triple and rates for children under 12 on request. Rates are not guaranteed until trip is confirmed. Included flights are scheduled to arrive IAD so that you should arrive in Shenandoah in the late afternoon /early evening and depart from Knoxville late morning/early afternoon. You might choose to select flights which would result in your arriving in IAD after dark and depart TYS in the early morning. This would reduce the cost of your trip but would also reduce your time in Shenandoah National Park.

 

DAY 1 - Fly from JFK International Airport, New York to Washington Dulles International Airport. After touchdown, pick up your rental car and head for the great state of Virginia. Your first stop is Shenandoah National Park, a wonderland bursting with spectacular vistas, sparkling waterfalls, and serene wooded hollows.  Your hotel, Skyline Resort is perched at the highest elevation on the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Fantastic views are available from all angles. Enjoy the balance of the day and dine at a nearby restaurant.

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DAY 2- Shenandoah National Park - Leap into the action at Shenandoah National Park. Hike a section of the famous Appalachian Trail, see the historic summer retreat of President Herbert Hoover, and dive into the history and science of the park.  

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DAY 3- Shenandoah National Park- Asheville N.C. Hit the Blue Ridge Highway for one of the most scenic drives the country has to offer. The ride from Shenandoah National Park to Asheville, North Carolina can take 5-6 hours, so be sure to plan a stop or two for a bit of sightseeing or souvenir shopping along the way! 

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DAY 4- Ashville- Blue Ridge Mountains.  If you're ready for another beautiful day in the great outdoors, make your way to Pisgah National Forest or the Botanical Gardens of Asheville. If you prefer to stay in the city to explore the thriving arts scene, there are tons of offerings to explore. Take a brewery tour, visit a museum or two, or head downtown to check out the buskers performing on nearly every street corner! 

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DAY 5- Ashville-Gatlinburg-The road is calling! Your drive from Asheville to the Great Smoky Mountains will take about 2 hours. Once you've arrived, treat yourself to a tasty meal and some of Gatlinburg's lively entertainment. 

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DAY 6- Gatlinburg -The Great Smoky Mountains are waiting! Why not spend the day in Cades Cove, the most popular destination in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This verdant valley is prime for spotting wildlife, immersing yourself in history, and hiking beautiful nature trails. 

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DAY 7- Gatlinburg- Grab some quality time with the family today. Ride the Gatlinburg Space Needle's glass elevator 407 feet straight up to get an unparalleled 360-degree view of the Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg, After, you may enjoy a visit to Acadia, located below the Gatlinburg Space Needle.

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DAY 8 - It's time to head back to the airport, return your rental car, and catch your flight home. 

This package includes an Intermediate Car with pick up at Washington Dulles International Airport and drop off at Knoxville Airport .

You can change to a smaller vehicle at which time you will have a reduction in price. You can also upgrade to a larger or more deluxe vehicle at which time you will be charged accordingly.

Also, you may request upgraded rooms at our hotels, as well as rates for children under 12 sharing rooms with 2 adults, triple occupancy or single occupancy of rooms. Please email us or call for further information.