Victoria Caves + Great Smoky Mountains National Park + Pigeon Forge + New River Gorge National Park + Shenandoah National Park 4-Day Tour [EW-TN4]

In the morning, we will depart from New York and visit the caves in Virginia. Lori Cave is one of the famous national natural landmarks in the United States. It is a group of stalactites that are still growing and developing. Everything we see today has been nurtured over more than four billion years. You will see stalactites of various shapes and appreciate the wonders of nature.

Itinerary:

Depart from New York/Philadelphia → Luray Cave (also known as Luray Cave) (at your own expense, 90 minutes)

Special note: If the Lolita Cave is closed, it will be changed to the Fairy Cave (at your own expense, 90 minutes).

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Luray Caverns
Lori Cave is the largest karst cave in the United States. In 1878, this prehistoric cave was rediscovered by chance. The largest body of water in the cave is Dream Lake, which is like a mirror, reflecting the clusters of stalactites of different lengths above. It is almost like stepping into this magical space. It is so beautiful that you can't bear to look away. There is also a unique stalactite organ in the cave. The whole cave is the organ. When the stalactites are struck, they will make organ-like music. This unprecedented special structure will surely open the eyes of visitors!

Meal
Breakfast - at own expense, Lunch - at own expense, Dinner - at own expense
Accommodation
Quality Inn Roanoke Airport or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
none

After breakfast, we will go to Tennessee, the capital of country music. First, we will enter the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the first national park in the United States. It is like a paradise on earth, a paradise that is refreshing. After lunch, we will go to Gatlinburg, which is the only entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains from Tennessee. Although the town is small, it has everything. You can freely explore the surrounding areas of the town and enjoy a relaxing and pleasant journey. Then we will come to Pigeon Valley, where there is a museum built to commemorate the Titanic. The appearance is similar to the Titanic cruise ship. There are romantic bows, luxurious stairs, and exquisite exhibits. In the evening, you can watch a large-scale equestrian song and dance performance while enjoying a special dinner.

Itinerary:

Hotel → Tennessee → Great Smoky Mountains National Park in-depth tour (mandatory item, 120 minutes, including Newfound Gap Observation Deck) → Gatlinburg free time (45 minutes) → Pigeon Valley → Titanic Museum (at your own expense, 75 minutes) → "Southern Feast" large equestrian dinner show (at your own expense, 120 minutes) → Hotel

Special Note: If the "Southern Feast" large-scale equestrian dinner show cannot be booked, the program will be replaced by the Southern Family Dinner Show.

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Great Smoky Mountain National Park In-depth Tour

The Great Smoky Mountains were formed at the end of the Ice Age about 10,000 years ago. With about 10 million visitors each year, it is the most visited national park in the United States. The water vapor from the forest forms a thick fog that surrounds the mountains and fills the canyons. Slogans throughout the park suggest that visitors go and see this "unchanged world". It is like a paradise on earth, an outdoor paradise, with a 360-degree open observation deck at an altitude of 5,046 feet, where you can climb up and look far into the distance, overlooking all the mountains. It brings everyone visual enjoyment and fresh mountain air.

Titanic Museum Pigeon Forge
The Titanic is docked in Pigeon Valley. This famous British passenger ship set out on its maiden voyage in Southampton in 1912, but it hit an iceberg and sank in the New York waters. The Titanic Museum was built to commemorate the sinking of the Titanic. Here you can experience the former giant ship. Its appearance is very similar to that of the Titanic. There are romantic bows, luxurious stairs, and exquisite exhibits. After entering, visitors will get a ticket with the names and cabins of the real passengers of the Titanic written on it. Visitors can learn the stories of these passengers. In the Titanic Memorial Room, they will learn whether the passenger survived.

Dolly Parton's Stampede
Enjoy the large-scale equestrian dance performance, experience the wonderful performances of the Northern and Southern Army equestrian competition and singing and dancing, and feel the style of the American West. Young and old can enjoy the panoramic view. The delicious dinner plus delicious desserts are mouth-watering and unforgettable. Or

Southern Family Dinner Show Hatfield and McCoy
The mere mention of the Hatfields and McCoys conjures up images of lawless, ruthless family feuds. It evokes gun-toting vigilantes desperate to protect their kin, igniting hatreds that span generations. Whether you live in the city or the country, you'll enjoy the singing and dancing, the sheer force power, the jaw-dropping stunts and the eye-popping comedy.

Meal
Breakfast - at own expense, Lunch - at own expense, Dinner - at own expense
Accommodation
Baymont by Wyndham Knoxville/Cedar Bluff or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
none

Today we will drive to New River Gorge National Park. Although it is the youngest national park in the United States, it has the oldest river in the world. You will see the most visited attraction in West Virginia - the New River Gorge Bridge. You can stop anywhere and look far into the distance to see the rolling mountains and ravines.

Itinerary:

Tennessee → West Virginia → New River Gorge National Park (mandatory item, 120 minutes)

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New River Gorge National Park
New River Gorge National Park is located in the New River Gorge in southern West Virginia. It was formerly the New River Gorge National River, which was established in 1978. It was established as the 63rd national park in the United States at the end of 2020. It is the youngest national park in the United States so far. This park covers an area of more than 290 square kilometers. Wandering in it, you can enjoy large tracts of ancient woods and deep canyons, and it has rich natural ecological resources.

Meal
Breakfast - at own expense, Lunch - at own expense, Dinner - at own expense
Accommodation
Quality Inn Roanoke Airport or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
none

This morning we will go to another famous national park in the eastern United States, Shenandoah National Park. As part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park runs north-south, narrow and slender, with a road called "Skyline Drive" running through the north and south of the park. If you are lucky enough to catch the clouds descending, driving on the Skyline Mountain Road will make you feel like you are flying in the clouds. On the way, you will stop at the observation deck to overlook the valley scenery and the ups and downs of the mountains in the distance, which will naturally make your heart surge. At the same time, you can hike freely in the mountains and easily enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

Itinerary:

Hotel → Shenandoah National Park Skyline Drive (mandatory item, 135 minutes, including Appalachian Scenic Trail hiking) → Philadelphia/New York

Shenandoah National Park Activities:

1. Since the Skyline Highway runs through Shenandoah National Park, this trip will drive from the Thornton Gap Park entrance in the south and drive to the Front Royal exit in the north. It takes about 2 hours to drive one way. After the trip, you cannot return to the starting point.

2. This trip includes driving on a mountain road to enjoy the beautiful scenery, getting off the car to take photos at three roadside viewpoints with the best scenery that we have carefully selected, a visitor center, and a short hiking trip.

3. The mountain hiking trip in the itinerary is less than one mile in total, and the round-trip time is about 45 minutes to one hour. The difficulty is medium to low. Visitors should participate according to their own conditions. During the climbing route and photo taking process, please be sure to follow the guide to ensure your own safety and do not deviate from the path to prevent accidents.

4. In case of extreme weather conditions, or if the mountain roads are muddy after rainfall and hiking is not allowed, the tour guide has the right to cancel the hiking trip and appropriately add other parking spots. Please understand.

5. During the period from 10/11 to 11/11, drive along the Skyline Highway and enjoy the poetic and colorful autumn scenery of Shenandoah National Park.

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Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park is part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It runs from north to south and is narrow and slender. There is only one road named "Skyline" running through the park from north to south. Because the road is built on the ridge, it is winding. If you are lucky enough to catch the clouds descending, driving on the Skyline Mountain Road will give you a feeling of flying in the clouds. You will stop at the observation deck on the way to overlook the beautiful natural scenery of the Shenandoah Valley and the ups and downs of the mountains in the distance. It is a must-see tourist attraction in Victoria.

Self-funded projects

Project Name

Price Description

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In-depth Tour of Three National Parks in the Eastern United States

Adult: $85.00;

Elderly (65 years): $75.00;

Children (3-12 years): $75.00;

Includes: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, New River Gorge National Park, Shenandoah National Park Skyline Drive, Appalachian Scenic Trail

Buffet/Group Meal in the Eastern U.S.

Adults: $16 – $25;

Children (under 12 years): $11 – $20;

The actual price and whether this fee will be incurred depends on different regions.

Luray Caverns

Adult: $32.00;

Elderly (62 years): $29.00;

Children (6-12 years old): $16.00;

Shenandoah Caverns

Adult: $30.00;

Elderly (65 years): $27.00;

Children (6-12 years old): $15.00;

Titanic Museum Pigeon Forge

Adult: $37.75;

Elderly (65 years): $37.75;

Children (5-12 years): $18.66;

Dolly Parton's Stampede

Adult: $83.40;

Elderly (65 years): $83.40;

Children (3-9 years): $42.57;

Southern family Hatfield and McCoy

Adult: $83.40;

Elderly (65 years): $83.40;

Children (3-9 years): $42.57;

Meal
Breakfast - at own expense, Lunch - at own expense, Dinner - at own expense
Accommodation
N/A
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
none