Description
5-day tour exploring New York, Richmond, North Carolina mountains, and Charleston with highlights including Mount Mitchell, Grandfather Mountain, Angel Oak, and Boone Hall Plantation.
- 出發日期
- Saturday
- 出發地
- New York, NY
- 目的地
- New York, NY (round trip)
- 團號
- BBY-NC5
- 天數
- 5 Day 4 Night
- 團費
- Single: $1039/Person; Double: $799/Person; Triple: $719/Person; Quadruple: $659/Person
- 交通工具
- Vehicle
- 成團人數
- Minimum 2 people
- 貨幣
- USD
web.tour_section.highlights
- Mount Mitchell - the tallest mountain in eastern North America with observation deck and mountain views
- Grandfather Mountain State Park - highest peak on eastern Blue Ridge Mountains with swinging bridge and museum
- Blue Ridge Scenic Parkway - 'America's Favorite Highway' with colorful autumn and scenic winter views
- Maymont Manor in Richmond - 100-acre historic estate with Victorian gardens and wildlife habitats
- Angel Oak - one of the oldest living organisms east of the Mississippi River, 1,400 years old
- Boone Hall Plantation & Garden - oak moss avenue and original slave cabins with Gullah cultural history
- Charleston Rainbow Row - historic district with 13 colorful pastel townhouses
- Spectrum Center - home of NBA Charlotte Hornets
- USS Wisconsin retired battleship and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
web.tour_section.itinerary
New York - Richmond - North Carolina
Depart from New York and drive to Richmond, Virginia to visit Maymont Manor (optional, 90 mins). The manor combines open farms, Victorian architecture, gardens, and wildlife habitats. Explore the well-preserved historic mansion and beautiful gardens while learning about American independence history and enjoying natural scenery. Continue to Henderson, North Carolina for check-in. Itinerary: New York → Richmond, Virginia → Maymont (optional) → North Carolina → Hotel Morning: Drive from New York to Richmond (340 mi, 6 hours) Afternoon: Visit Maymont Manor Night: Drive from Richmond to hotel (125 mi, 2 hours)
Henderson - Grandfather Mountain State Park - Morganton
Visit Animal Park at the Conservators Center (optional, 60 mins) to observe over 20 animal species and learn about their habitats. Drive through the Blue Ridge Parkway, enjoying the colorful autumn scenery and scenic valleys. Arrive at Grandfather Mountain State Park (optional, 150 mins), the highest peak on the eastern cliff of the Blue Ridge Mountains with wildlife habitat, swinging bridge, and museum. Excellent for hiking. Itinerary: Henderson, NC → Animal Park at the Conservators Center (optional) → Blue Ridge Parkway (pass by) → Grandfather Mountain State Park (optional) → Morganton Morning: Drive to Animal Park (70 mi, 1 hr 10 min) + Animal Park tour Morning: Drive to Grandfather Mountain (200 mi, 4 hrs 20 min) Afternoon: Blue Ridge Parkway and Grandfather Mountain State Park Night: Drive to hotel (40 mi, 1 hour)
Morganton - Mount Mitchell - Charlotte - North Charleston
Visit Mount Mitchell State Park (mandatory, 45 mins), the highest mountain in eastern North America at 6,684 feet. Stand on the highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains and overlook magnificent scenery within dozens of miles. Visit Spectrum Center (outside visit, 30 mins), home of the NBA Charlotte Hornets and venue for top concerts and grand events. Tour the South Carolina State House (inside visit, 60 mins) to learn about South Carolina's history, development, art, and culture. Itinerary: Morganton → Mount Mitchell State Park (mandatory) → Spectrum Center (outside) → South Carolina State House (inside) → North Charleston Morning: Drive to Mount Mitchell (85 mi, 1 hr 50 min) + Mount Mitchell tour Morning: Drive to Spectrum Center (160 mi, 3 hours) Afternoon: Spectrum Center visit Afternoon: Drive to South Carolina State House (95 mi, 1 hr 30 min) + State House tour Night: Drive to hotel (110 mi, 1 hr 50 min)
North Charleston - Charleston - Emporia
Visit Angel Oak (30 mins), one of the oldest living organisms east of the Mississippi River, a 1,400-year-old tree that has survived hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. Tour Boone Hall Plantation & Garden (optional, 90 mins) - an 18th-century plantation with beautiful botanical gardens. Walk the famous oak moss avenue with dozens of giant oak trees and visit 9 original slave cabins to learn about Gullah culture and history. Explore Charleston Rainbow Row (120 mins), a historic district with 13 colorful pastel townhouses. Visit South of the Border (30 mins), a Southeast landmark with Sombrero Observation Tower, Pedroland Park, and attractions. Itinerary: North Charleston → Angel Oak (30 mins) → Boone Hall Plantation & Garden (optional) → Rainbow Row (120 mins) → South of the Border (30 mins) → Emporia Morning: Drive to Angel Oak (20 mi, 30 min) + tour Morning: Drive to Boone Hall (25 mi, 40 min) + tour Morning: Drive to Rainbow Row (15 mi, 25 min) + visit Afternoon: Drive to South of the Border (170 mi, 2 hrs 50 min) + visit Night: Drive to hotel (200 mi, 3 hours)
Emporia - Norfolk - New York
Visit the USS Wisconsin (optional, 75 mins), a retired battleship that participated in major battles including the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, and assisted in postwar occupation and Operation Magic Carpet. View the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (30 mins), known as 'one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern world'. This 4.3-mile (6.9 km) bridge-tunnel complex is the world's longest and creates a water corridor between Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and the world's busiest shipping channel before returning to New York. Itinerary: Emporia → USS Wisconsin (optional) → Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (30 mins) → New York Morning: Drive to Norfolk (80 mi, 1 hr 30 min) + USS Wisconsin tour Afternoon: Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel visit Afternoon: Drive from Norfolk to New York (370 mi, 7 hours)
web.tour_section.inclusions
- Transportation (vehicle type based on group size)
- Bilingual tour guide or driver-guide
- Hotel accommodation (4 nights)
- Breakfasts
web.tour_section.exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Air tickets, ferry, and shuttle transfers in some attraction areas/national parks
- Attraction admission fees
- Service fee (minimum USD $15/person/day)
- Personal expenses (food & beverage, telephone surcharge, etc.)
- Any expenses not listed in Fee Included
web.tour_section.notes
- Multiple pickup/drop-off locations available in Flushing, Brooklyn, Elmhurst, Staten Island, Manhattan, Philadelphia, and NJ service areas
- July and August promotion: Children aged 3-11 sharing a room with others receive 50% discount
- Extra fees for attractions: Mount Mitchell State Park ($15), USS Wisconsin ($17.60-$21.95), Boone Hall Plantation ($13-$31.80), Animal Park ($12.76-$18.56), Grandfather Mountain ($13.34-$34.69), Cypress Gardens ($5-$10), Maymont ($6-$10), Buffet/Group Meal ($11-$35)
- Some attractions are optional; tour guide arranges visits according to itinerary
- Service fee applies to all passengers including children and infants with reserved seats
- Attraction prices subject to change without notice; tickets purchased from tour guide