4-Day New York/New Jersey to Shenandoah Caverns, Tennessee and Great Smoky National Park Tour

Tour Code: GOL-NYC-225
Duration: 4 Day(s) / 3 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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4-Day New York/New Jersey to Shenandoah Caverns, Tennessee and Great Smoky National Park Tour
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Overview

Experience: UNESCO, Family

Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...

Tour Guide:Chinese, English


Available Days :

Thu (2024-05-30 To 2024-09-30)

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.

  • Hotel Breakfast included.

Itinerary

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 depart → Luray Caverns (Optional, 90 mins)

Special Notes: We will visit Shenandoah Caverns (Optional, 90 mins) instead in case of Luray Caverns close.

Hotel: Quality Inn Roanoke Airport Or Similar.


Attractions

Luray Caverns, VA

Refers to the commercial cave which is visited by many since its discovery back in 1878, the cave is located in the western side of Luray, Virginia USA. Luray caverns are also known as Luray cave.

Luray, VA

In the Shenandoah valley of Northern America, Luray is a town located in Virginia. This small town is a county seat. The natural views and beautiful scenes make it worth viewing.

Shenandoah Caverns, VA

Shenandoah Caverns is an exciting place for visitors of all age group in Virginia, United States. It is the only cavern in Virginia with an elevator service, making an easy cavern tour.

Virginia, VA

The old Dominion state of United States in South Atlantic Region is known as Virginia. Richmond is the capital city of VA. Its lowest point is Atlantic Ocean and highest one is Mount Rogers.

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

 

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

Hotel: Baymont by Wyndham Knoxville/Cedar Bluff Or Similar.


Attractions

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, TN

A form of dinner theatre with double locations in Tennessee is known as Dolly Partons Dixie Stampede. It was developed in the year 1988.

Great Smoky Mountains, TN

Great Smoky Mountains is basically located at the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. The area is famous for its attractive terrestrial scape, forests and wild flowers that can be seen throughout the year.

Pigeon Forge, TN

A home of Dollywood with the vacation area and Mountain town in East Tennessee is said to be as Pigeon Forge. It is popular for outlet malls, dinner theatres, magic shows and music concerts.

Titanic Museum, TN

Located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the Titanic Museum is a unique two-story museum which is shaped like the authentic RMS Titanic cruise ship which sunk in the ocean in the year 1912. Titanic Museum depicts the history related to RMS Titanic; exhibiting over 400 pre-discovery artifacts inside the twenty different galleries. It is also identified as the largest Titanic museum in the world.

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)

Hotel: Quality Inn Roanoke Airport Or Similar.


Attractions

Virginia, VA

The old Dominion state of United States in South Atlantic Region is known as Virginia. Richmond is the capital city of VA. Its lowest point is Atlantic Ocean and highest one is Mount Rogers.

 

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

 

Special notes:

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.



  The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.

  The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.

  Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.

  You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.

  Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.

  Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.

  These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.

  Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.

Pricing


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What's Included

  Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)  

  Tour is accompanied by the tour guide.  
  
 Most of the tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. A minivan can also be used depending on the number of people booking the tour.  
 
  Tour is inclusive of hotel accommodation.  
  
  Tour package price includes all the taxes.  

  Hotel Breakfast included.

 


What's Excluded

 Fares for air travel and transport from home to and from the location chosen for pick-up.

  Expenditure for personal purposes.

  Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.

A minimum of $12 service fee per passenger per day is not included in the price of the tour package. You can pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of driver and the tour guide.

  Travel insurance.

  Though the meals are excluded,but the guides will arrange them for you.

  Room fees of personal nature, such as, laundry fees, telephone, service fees of valets, expenses on alcoholic drinks and what you buy from the mini bar. However, specified fees may be included.

Important Notice: Passengers are discouraged from purchasing admission packages from sources outside and trying to use them for this tour provided at a discounted price. In case they want to do so, they must arrange transport the same day.


Attraction Prices

Attractions Adult Child(2-11 yrs) Senior(65+ yrs)
Buffet/Group meal in East Coast. $25.00 $20.00 $25.00
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, TN $83.40 $42.57 $83.40
Hatfield and McCoy Show, TN $83.40 $42.57 $83.40
Luray Caverns, VA $32.00 $16.00 $29.00
Shenandoah Caverns, VA $30.00 $15.00 $27.00
Three National Parks In-depth Tour (Great Smoky Mountains NP + New River Gorge NP + Shenandoah NP Skyline Drive and Appalachian Scenic Trail Hiking), TN $85.00 $75.00 $75.00
Titanic Museum, TN $37.75 $18.66 $37.75

  All the prices are listed in USD.

  Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.

  Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.

  Prices may change without any notice.

  Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.

  Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.

  Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.

  Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.

  There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.

  Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.

Departure Location

Departure Location

  • 133-30 39th Avenue, (Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant) Flushing, NY 11354 at 07:00 AM
  • 99 Bowery Street, Manhattan, New York, NY 10002 at 08:00 AM
  • 21 S 5th St, (The Bourse Food Court Philadelphia) Philadelphia, PA 19106 at 10:30 AM. (Pickup up only) We will drop off at 500 W Germantown Pike, (Plymouth meeting Mall) Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
  • 6102 8th Ave, (TD Bank) Brooklyn, NY 11220 at 07:00 AM (Drop off at Chinatown, Pick-up only, no drop-off)
  • 125 Jersey City, NJ 07310 (Newport  Plaza exit at 18th Street, next to ACME supermarket), NJ at 08:20 AM

Return Location

  • Usually the same as departure location but different time. Some locations are only for pickup.

Important Notes

  Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).

  Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations

  There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.

  You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.

  Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.

  If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.

  If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.

  On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.

Policies

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Same Cancellation policy would apply even if the cancellation or reschedule request comes because of the COVID. We strictly follow the policy after COVID.
 
No matter the reason for the cancellation, we are forced to carry costly charges from our travel and hotel providers in the form of penalties and fees that are incurred when there is a cancellation of confirmed or pending bookings. As such, there are cancellation penalties or fees incurred.

Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.

Cancellation charges 

⇒  16 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.


There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.

An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.

In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations. 

Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.

Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.

Reservation, Booking & Redemption

Terms & Conditions

Any travel service purchases indicate your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions set out herein.

You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.


Tour Confirmation

You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.


E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)

Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.


Changes in Booking

You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.


Changes in Tour Itinerary

We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.

Reschedule

​If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date. 

Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.

Pricing

1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.

2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.

3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.

4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.

5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.

6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.

7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.

8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.

9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.

10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.

11. Hotels and the city/country  of stay may change based on availablity.

Child Rate:

Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.

Buy 2 Get 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets.

Responsibility

1.We highly recommend you to provide your flight details while booking tour with us or at least send us flight details via email 3 days before your tour departure. In case of non-compliance, you will be asked to join your hotel on the first day of tour at your own expense
 
2. Please check our return timings before booking your return flights at the end of the tour. During high season (National and Summer Holidays) book your flights at least 1 hour later than the suggested time.

3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy,  reschedule and refund policies.

4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.

5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.

6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.

    6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.

    6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.

    6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.

7.You will be responsible for your travel documents during the tour.

8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.

Reviews

Reviews

Dakota
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I’ve lost my heart at Shenandoah Caverns. I don’t know you’d believe me or not but this is a perfect place for a relaxing life. Wanna forget all stresses of life? Simply, visit National park.

Clarke
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I love visiting places, regardless of the transport mode. The bus tour package was amazingly comfortable and luxurious. I had nothing specific, but for visiting different spots. Taking this 4 day tour to caverns, national park was suitably perfect. I was truly happy with this tour and I recommend.

Advika
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It just gave me such a wonderful feeling when we were under the surface of Earth at the Luray Caverns in Virginia. They have developed that underground passages for the visitors which leads to the various sectors. Oh, and those picturesque scenes were just the best thing which I find on this tour so captivating. The Great Smoky Mountains are the best! Plus there was just a great chance for photography. Thank you!

Oliver
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I used to travel by myself but this time since I was traveling with my parents, I decided to try Golden Bus Tours service. We had an amazing experience travelling with them. We face no hindrance at all. I recommend Golden Bus Tours to all those who want travelling at an affordable rate.

Kang
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Getting holidays from my work wasn’t just that easy for me, but as I recently heard about the Dixie Stampede and Smoky Mountains tour, I couldn’t resist myself. The train ride at the Lookout Mountains which surely was a wonderful place. But, there is just that thing that we travel a lot on our total four days of the trip. But you know what? I really enjoyed it. Because those Mountainous views and underground cavern tour were so wonderful. I remember the time on our second day the hotels were full, but still, we found a nice lodging.

Devang limbachiya
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I love visiting this place, credit to “ken fung” that i had best customer service experience in my life with fun activity, ques games with wonderful gift 🎁. The bus tour package was amazingly comfortable and luxurious. Taking this 4 day tour to caverns, national park was suitably perfect. I was truly happy with this tour and I recommend to pick this tour and personally “ken” should be your tour guide. Devang limbachiya

Priscilla
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Expect many hours in the bus as it covers 1800 miles and 10 states. But the attractions are truly amazing! Go ahead and get the option package, We were also lucky to have a great guide, Ken Fung. He was very organized and offered tons of information about all the attractions, as well as places we passed during the bus ride. Great value!

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