4-Day Bus Tour from New York: Great Smoky Mountains and New River Gorge National Park
(60 Reviews)
Product Code: 2257
OVERVIEW

Highlights

  • • Easily visit the three major national parks in the eastern United States in one trip! Take a tour of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited area in the United States, and climb to the 360-degree observation deck at an altitude of 5,046 feet to view the mountains and explore the mysterious area; enter the youngest national park in the United States and overlook the most visited attraction in West Virginia - New River Canyon Bridge; walk along the Shenandoah National Park Skyline Highway, and you can hike freely and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way
  • • 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
Tour Code
2257
Duration
4 day
Departure City
New York, Philadelphia
End City
New York, Philadelphia
Tour Type
Bus/Coach
Language
Chinese, English
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Nature

Get in touch with Mother Earth

Tour Type: Guided

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Quality: Budget

The most affordable tour service and/or accommodation with fast-paced itineraries. Eg.Budget hotels, certificated guide, about 10 year safe driving experience driver. Price is about $80.00-$150.00 per day per person.

Itinerary
Day 01
New York

New York - Virginia Caverns

Hotel: Quality Inn Roanoke Airport or similar

Meal: B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded

Depart from NYC head to Virginia State, and our first sightseeing at this journey is the most stunning and largest cave of the entire east coast, the Luray Caverns, which is one of the National Natural Landmark of US. 
【Itinerary】
New York/New Jersey → Luray Caverns
(Optional, 90 mins)
Luray Caverns
Welcome to Luray, Virginia! Today, we will explore the lovely Luray Caverns! In the caverns, we will discover the spectacular geological features of this incredible unearthly location. The caverns contain uniquely shaped Stalactites, which are located in the limestone caves. Fun fact: The Stalactites grow about one inch every 120 years! Which is truly astounding. It is a must-visit destination for anyone of all ages to explore!
 


Tips:
* If Loli Cave is closed, it will be changed to Shenandoah Caverns (Optional, 90 mins).

Visiting Attractions

  • New York New York
  • Philadelphia Philadelphia
  • Shenandoah Caverns Shenandoah Caverns
  • Luray Caverns Luray Caverns

Admission Fees

Activity Price Additional Information
Luray Caverns Tour $32.00/Adult; $16.00/Child(6-12); $29.00/Senior(62+)
Shenandoah Caverns $30.00/Adult; $15.00/Child(6-12); $27.00/Senior(65+)
Buffet Meal $16.00-$25.00/Adult; $11.00-$20.00/Child(12-) Actual price and whether this fee will be generated depends on the actual situation.
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Meal

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Day 02
Gatlinburg

Great Smoky Mountains - Pigeon Forge

Hotel: Baymont by Wyndham Knoxville/Cedar Bluff or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

In the morning we will head to Tennessee, known as a home for country music. First, let's drive to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and take an in-depth tour. After lunch, we will head to Gatlinburg, which is the only entrance into the Great Smoky Mountains from Tennessee. You can freely explore the surrounding areas of the town and enjoy youself. Then we will head to the Pigeon Forge, where there is a museum built to commemorate the Titanic event. Take a visit to the luxurious stairs and exquisite exhibits. In the evening, you can watch a brilliant show with 32 horses and enjoy a special dinner!
【Itinerary】
Hotel → Tennessee → Great Smoky Mountain National Park In-depth Tour
(Mandatory, 120 mins, including Newfound Gap) → Gatlinburg Free Time (45 mins) → Pigeon Forge → Titanic Museum (Optional, 75 mins) → Dolly Parton's Stampede (Optional, 120 mins) → Hotel
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
In-depth Tour
Great Smoky Mountains here we come! It offers a spectacular view and fresh air of the mountains! Besides, open areas in the park offer some best opportunities to see wildlife, for example black bear, elk, white-tail deer, as well as kinds of wildflowers! 


Tips:
* If the Dolly Parton's Stampede cannot be booked, the attraction will be replaced with the Hatfield and McCoy Show.

Visiting Attractions

  • Gatlinburg Gatlinburg
  • Great Smoky Mountains Great Smoky Mountains
  • Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge
  • Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede

Admission Fees

Activity Price Additional Information
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show $83.40/Adult; $42.57/Child(3-9)
Titanic Museum Pigeon Forge $37.75/Adult; $18.66/Child(5-12)
Hatfield and McCoy Adult:$83.40; Child(3-9):$42.57;
In-depth tour of New River Gorge National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Shenandoah National Park Adult:$85.00; Senior (65+):$75.00; Child (3-12):$75.00; mandatory fee
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Meal

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  • D:Excluded
Day 03
Tennessee

Tennessee - New River Gorge National Park

Hotel: Quality Inn Roanoke Airport or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

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. 
【Itinerary】
Tennessee → West Virginia → New River Gorge National Park
(Mandatory, 120 mins)


Visiting Attractions

  • Tennessee Tennessee
  • New River Gorge Bridge New River Gorge Bridge

Meal

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Day 04
New York

Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park - Philadelphia / New York

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Skyline Drive is up next! It is a breathtaking drive through Luray, VA! 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!
【Itinerary】
Hotel → Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park (Mandatory, 135 mins, Including Appalachian National Scenic Trail Hiking for 30 minuntes) → Philadelphia / New York
After viewing beauiful scenery in Tennessee tour, why not spend more days to join one of our tours from New York to view US East Classic cities and attractions, such as Washington D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, Secret Caverns, Thousand Islands and more. 
 


Tips:
* We will enter from Thornton Gap and drive to north exit, this is a one-way tour and lasts 120 mins.

* On the winding driveway on the mountains, we will stop at the overlooks to observe the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.

* 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.

* If the weather is extreme, we will not enter into the National Park. Please understand.

* 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.

 


Visiting Attractions

  • New York New York
  • Philadelphia Philadelphia
  • Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah National Park

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Meeting Point
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Time Region Location Full Address
07:00AM Brooklyn TD Bank

(pick-up only, no drop-off)

6102 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
07:00AM New York Red Lobster, Times Square

(pick-up only, no drop-off)

5 Times Sq #5, New York, NY 10036
07:10AM New York Andrews NYC Diner

(pick-up only, no drop-off)

463 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018
07:20AM New York Union square (Capital One Bank)

(pick-up only, no drop-off)

853 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
07:00AM Flushing Asian Jewel Seafood Restaurant

(pick-up only, no drop-off)

133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
08:00AM Manhattan Chinatown

(Pick-up only, drop-off at Manhattan, 75 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002)

99 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
08:20AM Jersey City Jersey City (Exit of Newport Plaza Parking to 18th st, by ACME Markets)
125 Eighteenth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310
09:00AM Edison Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant
118 Greenwood Ave, Edison, NJ 08817
10:30AM Philadelphia Philadelphia Bourse Mall

(Pick-up only, drop-off at 500 W Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.)

21 S 5th ST, Philadelphia, PA 19106
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 3-night hotel accommodations
    • Ground transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day.)
    • Professional bilingual tour guide or driver-guide
    • Hotel breakfast

Package Excludes

    • Service Fee for tour guide/bus driver (Min. $12.00/day/guest)
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 17 or More Days - 90% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 10 - 16 Days Prior to Departure Date - 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 0 - 09 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
Please Note:
• If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
• Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
• If the guest quits during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.
Special Notes
    • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible. 
    • Hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen size beds or two double size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. In addition, each hotel has a different method of charging the deposit, which requires the cooperation of the guests according to regulations. We guarantee the number of rooms for guests but does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.
    • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
    • We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
    • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
    • If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
    • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. The operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
    • Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. We do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
    • We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms & Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, we shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
    • The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.
    • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.
    • This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
    • Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least $250 per night.
    • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.
  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
  • Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
  • Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
  • Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

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* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
  • *Additional fees may apply for travelers under 2 years of age. Please ensure you inform us when booking if you are travelling with infants 2 years or younger by placing the number of infants and their dates of birth in the comments section when booking online.
  • * The final tour rates already include possible booking fee, handling fee, and exchange rate loss.
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      1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
      2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
      3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
      4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

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      - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
      - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
      - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
      - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
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