3-Day Atlanta to Charleston, Asheville, Charlotte and Biltmore Estate Tour
Tour Code: GOL-ATL-104
Duration: 3 Day(s) / 2 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
10%
Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Join the guided bus tour starting from Atlanta. We will visit The USS Yorktown, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Asheville and Biltmore Estate. We will take Carolina Belle Cruise and enjoy Carriage tour. Ground transportation, accommodation and professional tour guide will be provided to visitors.
- Only the guides and drivers who have COVID 19 negative can provide services from now onwards. Drivers and Guides will wear the mask. They will disinfect the bus daily. Travelers have to wear masks and their temperature will be monitored regularly. Travelers will be provided with hand sanitizer and wipes. We also suggest travelers to bring their own hand sanitizer. Bus sitting will be based on the standards set by the Government.
Itinerary
Today in the morning, we will start our tour and head towards east. After reaching the largest and historical city in South Carolina; Charleston, we will first explore an American heroine - The USS Yorktown. Then we will take Carolina Belle Cruise to sightsee the beauty and rich history of the Charleston Harbor. Next, we will enjoy the picturesque and soothing Carriage tour of Charleston’s historic district areas. Head towards the hotel for the night stay.
Hotel: Quality Inn Charleston Gateway or Similar ( Breakfast included ).
Attractions
A first-hand experience of a colonial style tour around Charleston. This tour visits a lot of historic places and are best for storytelling experiences. There are more the hundreds of stories about the rich past of Charleston and each one is regarding the respective place that is being tour.
Charleston, an engaging holy city, also regarded as an extremely “friendly” city. The countless top-notch restaurants and amazingly appealing design of avenues is just a minute portion of the soothing charms of Charleston. There are some annual festivals that gain a considerable amount of attraction in Charleston every year which are: Charleston Fashion Week, MOJA Arts Festival and many others.
Brimming with beguile activities the Charleston Harbor is the oldest city of the state of South Carolina. Most of the attractions in the city are museums and historic sites. the most popular among these are: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, the College of Charleston, Patriots Point, Calhoun Mansion and many others.
This renowned tourist spot is basically aircraft carrier. This place is largely based on a historic, imposing naval ship which paid service in many battles but now it rests at the Patriots Point in the Charleston Harbour. It consists of past with sensational battles. Now it hosts two museums which show-case its conditions which relate to distinctive events the ship went through.
On the second day of the tour, we will leave the hotel in the morning. First, we will explore the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Our next stop will be at the largest city in North Carolina; Charlotte. Here we will sightsee NASCAR Hall of Fame and learn about the history, heritage, and future of the beautiful sport. Next, we will stop by City Hall, Bank of America headquarters for some sightseeing and at the end, our stop will be Omini Grove Park Inn Night Tour and then Night stay in the hotel.
Hotel: Baymont by Wyndham Asheville, Biltmore or Similar ( Breakfast included ).
Attractions
Charlotte is an old-fashioned city but embodies many new restaurants and many new attractions. Museums, theatres, and numerous festivals attracting a bulk of tourists from all around the globe. Charlotte homes two major mainstream spots; Carolina Panthers, and Charlotte Hornets.
The most crowded city of US State of North Carolina, Charlotte, is one of the prime cities which serve as a commercial hub. Its Uptown contains the Levine Museum of the New South, which inquires the history of post-Civil War. Uptown also houses the NASCAR Hall of Fame which commemorates the history and heritage of NASCAR.
The Magnolia Plantation and gardens is recorded for being the most visited plantation in all of Charleston. It was found by the Drayton Family in 1676. This is also regarded as the oldest public park on the entire American region. No other place is recommended then to visit the Magnolia Gardens to experience and witness a wide variety of plantations and flowers.
Situated in the Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive visitor’s spot which admires the antiquity and legacy of NASCAR. It honours the drivers, who have shown extraordinary competence in NASCAR driving and all the other major contributors to competition in the authorized body which includes all-time great crew chiefs, owners, broadcasters etc.
Today in the morning we will see the sights of the beautiful city Asheville by foot. During the walking tour, we will learn about its exciting art scene and historic architecture. Around noon we will head to Biltmore estate, it is the largest privately-owned house in the United States. We may also visit the Biltmore Winery. We may have the option for some wine tasting (21+ years old). We will arrive Atlanta around 21:30 PM to end the tour.
Note: Wine tasting is must be for 21+ years old.
Attractions
Asheville city is located in the heart of Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. The captivating and vibrant arts scene with thehistoric architecture of the mansions entice millions of visitors. The iconic dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence and 6000-acred Biltmore Estate are the most famous landmark in the city. The colorful and enthralling Downtown Art District is the tourist’s most recommended landmark in the Ashville, North Carolina.
This Châteauesque-style mansion is one of the largest privately-owned houses in the United States and is a one of the most admired tourist attraction. The 8000-acre estate, situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, offers a variety of activities for the vacationers and also allows them, a Behind-the-Scenes Winery Tour & Tasting. The daily activities incorporate Fly-Fishing lessons, horseback trail rides, farmyard visits, Land Rover trails, a self-guided visit to Biltmore mansion and a number of other activities that can please the vacationers.
This humongous private estate is a popular tourist attraction covering more than 8,000 acres of space. Dating back to 18th century, the property is still owned by Vanderbilt descendants.
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
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)
All tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. We may also use a minivan depending on the number of people booking the tour.
A professional tour escort will be with you throughout the tour.
Tour package price includes all the taxes.
Hotel accommodation included.
What's Excluded
It is possible for rates to change without notice.
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.
Though meals and drinks are not a part of the package the guide will arrange them upon request.
Minimum service charge for the driver and the guide will be $12 per person per day.
Telephone services, laundry services, Alcoholic drinks and beverages are private room charges.
Travel insurance.
Additional personal expenditure.
Note: Customers should not buy admission tickets or passes on their own and use them on this discounted tours. In case they do, they will have to arrange their own transport.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville by Foot Walking Tours, NC | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Biltmore Estate, NC | $81.50 | $47.08 | $81.50 |
| Charleston Carriage Tour, SC | $13.00 | $5.50 | $10.00 |
| Historic Charleston Harbor Tour, SC | $27.56 | $20.14 | $25.97 |
| Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, SC | $20.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| NASCAR Hall of Fame, NC | $25.00 | $18.00 | $22.00 |
| USS Yorktown, SC | $24.00 | $16.00 | $19.00 |
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
Return Location
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
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
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Tour Confirmation
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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 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
3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy, reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.
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.
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
Shandong
I was very pleased with this tour. The tour company offers a very economical deal. We visited all places mentioned in the tour plan. All sites were beautiful. We have seen many important and historical buildings during the one-hour carriage ride. No one can imagine the beauty of the Biltmore estate without visiting. I love walking through the beautiful gardens. It was awesome. Mr.K. our tour guide was a wonderful man he guides us in a notable way. The accommodation was ok. Thanks.
Mannat
I visited with my husband. The tour was outclassed. Beautiful places and lovely weather. The tour was planned properly and we have enough time to visit each place. Our tour guide was a super friendly man and have a good sense of humor. I like all food places we tried in three days. Hope to come again.
Guizhou
We had a good time. My whole family enjoyed the whole tour. We had so much fun on the horse carriage ride and Cruise. The NASCAR museum was also absolutely amazing, and informative museum. My 12 years old son loved it. Our tour guide was a very simple and good man. Thanks for making this tour memorable.
Mahha
I booked this tour for my parents as their wedding anniversary gift. Both enjoyed this trip and loved the places but not satisfied but the hotel arrangements. Thanks to Mr.S. for guiding, helping, providing information and giving special attention as my father has some problem of hearing.
Ningxia
This was one of the most beautiful and memorable tours that I have ever done. It was a wonderful tour as we got lots of information and knowledge about history. During carriage ride, driver shared many use full information with us. Don’t forget to taste wine at Biltmore winery. Hotel stays and food was ok. I must recommend this tour for elder people.
What an amazing 3 days, we loved every thing about that tour, the only thing i did not like is that admissions were not included. Other than that it was amazing in every thing, and the tour was very organized. We saw some great places like Asheville by Foot Walking Tours,Biltmore Estate,Charleston Carriage Tour,Historic Charleston Harbor Tour,NASCAR Hall of Fame. Our tour guide was really nice and the hotels were really comfortable.
What an amazing 3 days, we loved every thing about that tour, the only thing i did not like is that admissions were not included. Other than that it was amazing in every thing, and the tour was very organized. We saw some great places like Asheville by Foot Walking Tours,Biltmore Estate,Charleston Carriage Tour,Historic Charleston Harbor Tour,NASCAR Hall of Fame. Our tour guide was really nice and the hotels were really comfortable.
Melissa
The tour was really very well organized, we moved exactly on time, there was no delay and even during the tour we were right on schedule, it was a great effort from the tour guide who was a great guy by the way. The accommodation was really comfortable and we saw some amazing places. It was really a great tour and great experience. I really hope i can do it again some time.
Abha
We had the best time this year in that tour, but the best thing in my opinion was Biltmore Estate, it was really amazing and beautiful. Next best thing was our hotels, it was really great accommodation, they were really comfortable and clean and cozy. also i want to thank our tour guide who was very nice guy and very helpful. Great job Golden Bus Tours.
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