4-Day Atlanta to Asheville, Chattanooga, Nashville, Great Smoky Mountain and Rock City Gardens Tour
Tour Code: GOL-ATL-114
Duration: 4 Day(s) / 3 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 to explore Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Winery, Omni Grove Park Inn, Titanic Museum, Great Smoky Mountain, Dixie Stampede, Madame Tussauds Nashville, Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, Tennessee State Capitol, John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, The Parthenon, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, Ruby Falls and Rock City. Tour price includes the three-night Hotel stay and bus transportation Guide.
Itinerary
On the first day of our tour, we will pick up travelers from Atlanta and mark the beginning of our wonderful journey in Asheville. We will visit the Biltmore estate and explore the incredible beauty of the Châteauesque-style mansion. We will also sightsee the Biltmore Winery and enjoy wine tasting. After that, we will go down Asheville and enjoy the beauty of this area. We will head back to the resort and begin our Omni Grove Park Inn night tour in the evening. Following the night tour, we will go to the hotel to spend the night.
Note: Wine tasting is only allowed for 21+ years old.
Hotel: Baymont by Wyndham Asheville, Biltmore or Similar.
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.
Situated in the heart of Asheville City in North Carolina, the Omni Grove Park Inn is a 4-star famous hotel, as well as golf resort and tourist’s spot. Omni Grove Park Inn was built in early 1913 overlooking the scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Omni Grove Park Inn Night Tour explores the modern conveniences, hospitality, and a matchless setting amidst the splendor of Asheville city.
In the morning of the second day, we will begin our tour and head to Tennessee. We will visit the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge. We will enjoy our lunchtime in Gatlinburg and start to explore the Great Smoky Mountains. We will visit the Sugarland Visitor Center and sightsee a 360-degree panorama of the surroundings. We will also admire the noteworthy views and fresh air of the mountains. In the open area of the park, we will get a chance to witness wild animals and wildflowers. Our next stop will be Gatlinburg, TN. Later we will travel to Pigeon Forge, TN. In this mountain town, we may attend the Dixie Stampede that is the most famed dinner attraction in America (at your own expense). In the dinner theatre, we will enjoy a delicious four-course feast with an appetizing dessert and watch a dazzling show. We will also enjoy dancing, music, special effects and light comedy along the way. Head to the hotel for a night stay.
Hotel: Howard Johnson Pigeon Forge or Similar.
Attractions
A form of dinner theatre with double locations in Tennessee is known as Dolly Partons Dixie Stampede. It was developed in the year 1988.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a United States National Park, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the Great Smoky Mountain range is a part of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. With an area of 522,419 acres, it is one of the largest protected areas and the most visited national park in the United States.
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.
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.
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.
In the morning of the third day, we head to Nashville. We will explore the main landmarks and unique connection between music, people and its cultural life. First, we will visit the Madame Tussauds Nashville and sightsee the Wax sculpture of music legends. Next, we will visit the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, this museum honors the brilliant musicians. Then we will take a short stop at the Tennessee State Capitol (outside view). After that, we will sightsee the great view of the city from the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. We will check in to the hotel and begin the Nashville Night Tour. We will sightsee the Parthenon and then adore downtown Nashville. After a delightful night tour, we will head to the hotel for night stay.
Hotel: Ramada by Wyndham Murfreesboro or Similar.
Attractions
Straddling over the Cumberland River, the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge is one of the longest pedestrian truss bridges in the world. It is also recognized as the Shelby Street Bridge, spanning over 980 meters which is essentially connecting the Sparkman Street and Shelby Avenue. It was built in the early 1909 and the contraction cost ranging up to half a million dollar.
It is one of the most popular wax museums in the country with exhibits ranging from wax sculptures of famous celebrities to interactive attractions and musical history. Visitors can have a life-like experience with their favorite music celebrities, as well as the museum houses a wide variety of artifacts, instruments, making it a paradise for music enthusiasts and history buffs.
It is best known as the paradise for music enthusiasts, housing a wide variety of exhibits, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum honors each famed music celebrity regardless of their instruments and genre. The authentic instruments used by the famous celebrities are displayed inside the museum. Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum was opened for the public in the year 2006 by the nomination of American Federation of Musicians.
Nashville is the capital and most appealing city in the US State of Tennessee. Housing a wide variety sky touching buildings with a significant historical culture of music, the Nashville city offers a vibrant nightlife scene and attractions for all the ages. The charming live street performances while being the core center of state’s largest metropolitan area, and music, the Nashville Nigh Tour is perfect to discover the true nature of the city.
Capital of the state of Tennessee, Nashville is situated on the Cumberland River in North Central are of the state. The city houses healthcare, music, banking, publishing and transportation industries and also has numerous universities. It has the largest population among all cities in its state as of 2015 which stands at 1,830,345.
Located in the heart of Nashville, the Tennessee State Capitol is one of the oldest capitol buildings in the country which was built in the year 1845. The Greek Revival styled building houses the Tennessee General Assembly and a Governor's Office. Tennessee State Capitol is also registered as the National Historic Landmark and it is also the only state building without the dome.
Today in the morning we will begin our tour. We will explore the attractions and the charm of Chattanooga and the surrounding area. We will head to the Lookout Mountain, here we will take the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and enjoy the thrilling ride and awesome views. Then we will sightsee the Ruby Falls. Our last stop will be the Rock City, here we will witness the incredible panoramic views of the natural landscape, huge ancient rock formations, and gardens with different plant species. We will reach Atlanta around 4:30 pm to drop-off travelers.
Attractions
There are many cities in Tennessee, the fourth largest of which is Chattanooga. According to a census in 2012, the city has an estimated population of 171,279 and is a nice place to visit.
Refers to the inclined plane railway statistically having 4 ft. 8 ¹⁄₂ standard gauge., The location of the Railway is at the side of the Lookout Mountain, the lookout mountain is located in Tennessee United States.
Refers to the United States of America’s famous city located in the water county (Georgia), According to statistical records the population of the city was 1617 in 2000 and 1602 in 2010.
The Rock City Gardens is in Georgia, Us. It is at 1700 feet above the sea level and has a 100 feet waterfall that falls down the mountain. It also has a famous swing-a-long bride of about 200 feet.
Ruby Falls is a beautiful waterfall with natural formations. It only takes a few extra minutes to climb the top of the tower after the cave tour. One can also see the nice view of the city below.
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.
Breakfast Included.
Hotel accommoadation included.
What's Excluded
It is possible for rates to change without notice.
Airport pickup service charges $12/person.
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 charges 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biltmore Estate, NC | $81.50 | $47.08 | $81.50 |
| Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, TN | $83.40 | $42.57 | $83.40 |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN | $35.00 | $30.00 | $35.00 |
| Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, TN | $15.00 | $7.00 | $15.00 |
| Madame Tussauds Nashville,TN | $20.76 | $15.30 | $20.76 |
| Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, TN | $24.00 | $14.00 | $20.00 |
| Nashville Night Tour, TN | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Omni Grove Park Inn Night Tour, NC | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Rock City Gardens, GA | $27.00 | $16.00 | $27.00 |
| Ruby Falls, TN | $28.35 | $17.43 | $27.26 |
| 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
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
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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
Tabitha
I am a history lover and explore new historical places every year. This trip was very favorite of mine because of its historical destinations. I enjoyed visiting the Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Winery. I had a great time. I felt that trip was having certain other attractions including the jaw-dropping sights like the Great Smoky Mountains (park), Ruby Falls and Rock City. I can truly consider it one of my memorable trips. I felt that our tour guide was really too good in his knowledge regarding every single destination. Bus services were properly and timely managed.All services were good. Thanks to all who made this trip memorable and comfortable one. Highly recommended!
Vaibhav
I am from Sri Lanka and I enjoy all kinds of the tour but night tours are very favorite of mine. Night tour of this trip was quite good and I enjoyed a lot. Omni Grove Park Inn night tour and Nashville Night Tour were really good and enjoyable. During day activities many attractions inspired me like Ruby Falls, Rock City Madame Tussauds Nashville and Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. It was a good trip for me in many aspects. I enjoyed the guidance of my tour guide and bus services but accommodation services were not up to the mark. I also enjoyed the food during this trip. Thanks
Dong
we had a great time during these 4 days. Our tour guide was a very helpful guy, he was also really funny and very professional . The tour was really very well organized, we moved exactly on time, there was no delay. What an amazing job, really i would recommend Golden Bus Tours to any of my friends.
Sandeep
This is really a great company, this was our first time to use the services of Golden Bus Tours, and their service is really amazing, their customer service team is really helpful. We visited a list of great places like Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Winery, Omni Grove Park Inn, Titanic Museum, Great Smoky Mountain, Dixie Stampede, Madame Tussauds Nashville, Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, Ruby Falls.
Carmen
I really enjoyed my time during these 4 days, it was really a nice short vacation, we saw lots and lots of great places like Asheville, Biltmore Estate. I also enjoyed a lot the wine tasting in Biltmore Winery. Some other places that i enjoyed were Omni Grove Park Inn, Titanic Museum, Great Smoky Mountain, Dixie Stampede, Madame Tussauds Nashville, Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, Tennessee State Capitol, John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.
Stella Sharkey
Our tour guide was high energy and kept the mood lively in the bus. As other reviewers have noted, make sure to use the bathroom prior to boarding as there were no facilities on the bus Which is very bad, bathroom doesn\'t work and rest room as well.
Guo Hê
We did this 4-Day Atlanta to Asheville, Chattanooga, Nashville, Great Smoky Mountain and Rock City Gardens Tour with our friends. We were a group of 10 people and used the offer buy 2 get 1 free. So, three of us came for free which is amazing. Thanks goldenbustours.
Vadim Aksenov
This was so fun. I\'ve always seen the buses driving around Atlanta but this was my first time on it. The tour guide was so witty, funny and smart. I also liked the information that the Bus gave us as we were driving by certain buildings, lots of information that I didn\'t know. If you\'re looking for something unique, fun and still educational hop on this bus tour.
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