3-Day New York to Gettysburg, Winchester, Annapolis, Shenandoah National Park and Luray Caverns Tour
Tour Code: GOL-NYC-114
Duration: 3 Day(s) / 2 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Destination
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Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Monday
Explore Gettysburg with a Licensed Battlefield Guide
Discover Luray Caverns and the Car & Carriage Caravan Museum
Discover Luray Caverns and the Car & Carriage Caravan Museum
Stroll historic Winchester and the streets of waterfront Annapolis
Cruise Annapolis Harbor along the U.S. Naval Academy shoreline
Itinerary
This morning we depart New York and travel through New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Gettysburg. Joina Licensed Battlefield Guide for a tour of the battlefield, with stops at key locations and an introduction tothe stories behind this landmark of American history. Enjoy time for lunch on your own before continuingsouth to Virginia.
In the afternoon, explore Luray Caverns, where illuminated walkways lead through spacious underground chambers filled with towering limestone formations and reflecting pools. Above ground,we’ll have time to visit the Car & Carriage Caravan Museum for a look at historic automobiles and horse-drawn vehicles. For those with different interests Toy Town Junction and Shenandoah Heritage Villageare also included so we’ll access to exhibits of all kinds dating all the way back to the late 18 th century.
Continue to the Front Royal area for the overnight.
Hotel: Front Royal Or Similar.
Attractions
The famous Adams County in the Pennsylvania is a borough city called Gettysburg. It is the place that has numerous historical sites and natural views.
After breakfast, enter Shenandoah National Park and follow the famous Skyline Drive along the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy the Big Meadows area, a short nature walk and scenic stops for sweeping viewsof the surrounding mountains and Shenandoah Valley.
Our route includes selected overlooks such as Pinnacles, Hogback and Range View, with stops adjustedfor weather, visibility and parking. Visit Dickey Ridge Visitor Center when open before leaving the park at Front Royal.
Continue to historic Winchester for a walking orientation through Old Town. Discover the streets around the Loudoun Street pedestrian mall, then enjoy free time to browse local shops or have dinner on your own before the overnight.
Hotel: Winchester area Or Similar.
Attractions
This beautiful park is located in famous US state of Virginia and to be precise, it is very much near to the Blue Ridge Mountains. The park is known for its Trails, waterfalls, mountains and peaks.
It is one of the most famous regions located at the western side of Virginia. The Shenandoah Valley falls into the category of a Geographic Valley. The Shenandoah Valley is also a very cultural place.
We leave Winchester early and travel east toward the Chesapeake Bay to learn all about one of thefamous seaports of the United States. We arrive to Annapolis for an introduction to its historic streets,including Main Street and State Circle, with an exterior view of the Maryland State House the oldest statehouse, and the only state house to serve as the nation’s capital.
Board a narrated harbor cruise for views of Annapolis and the U.S. Naval Academy shoreline from the water. This approximately 40-minute cruise offers a different perspective on the waterfront and its maritime setting. The tour does not include entry to the Naval Academy grounds.
After enjoying some time for lunch on your own, we take a final stroll along the waterfront before departing for New York for an early evening arrival.
Attractions
Annapolis which is the capital of Maryland is a beautiful place rich in history, with a fascinating cultural heritage as well as a number of attractions to keep visitors engaged.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is more commonly referred to as bay bridge. It is a dual-span bridge that connects to Maryland’s Eastern and Western Shore. The bridge was built in 1952 and has been serving the nation ever since.
The United States Naval Academy is a four year co-educational Federal Service Academy and is located in Maryland, it was established in 1845 and has been serving the nation ever since.
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.
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 Guided 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. Travelers can select the Tour Guide Language at the time of booking.
Pricing
What's Included
Two hotel nights, hotel taxes, and continental breakfast
Air-conditioned coach or Sprinter with a professional tour guide
Gettysburg battlefield tour with a Licensed Battlefield Guide
Luray Caverns admission and its included museum attractions
Shenandoah National Park admission and sightseeing
Annapolis Harbor and U.S. Naval Academy shoreline cruise
What's Excluded
Fares for air travel and transport from home to and from the location chosen for pick-up.
Expenditure for personal purposes.
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 mini bar. However, specified fees may be included.
All the prices are listed in USD.
Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.
Prices include hotel accommodation, most of the attraction admission, Continental Breakfast mostly, bus transportation and taxes.
Meals like lunch and dinner are NOT included in the tour price.
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.
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.
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.
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
⇒ A 10% cancellation fee of the total tour purchase will be incurred if the cancellation occurs 8 days or more before the departure date.
⇒ A 25% cancellation fee of the total tour purchase will be incurred if the cancellation occurs 5 to 7 days before the departure date.
⇒ A 100% cancellation fee of the total tour purchase will be incurred if the cancellation occurs 4 days before the departure date.
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.
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Changes in Tour Itinerary
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Reschedule
If you wish to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. A reschedule fees of $25 or 6% (which one is higher) will be applied. Please note that all reschedule requests should be made before 7 days of tour departure. Requests made after the mentioned duration shall not be entertained.
Cancellation or 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 3 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. Attractions and breakfast are included. Meals are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements.
6. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.
7. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.
10. Tour Prices are based on room inhabitance.
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.
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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.
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