Blue Ridge & Great Smoky Mountains Self-Drive

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Soak up the scenery of Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks on ranger-led walks. Look out for black bears in Shenandoah and salamanders in the Great Smoky Mountains. Drive along the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway scenic highways, stopping to explore towns and villages en route. Visit Washington D.C.'s iconic monuments, memorials, museums ...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Soak up the scenery of Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks on ranger-led walks. Look out for black bears in Shenandoah and salamanders in the Great Smoky Mountains. Drive along the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway scenic highways, stopping to explore towns and villages en route. Visit Washington D.C.'s iconic monuments, memorials, museums and galleries.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityWashington DC
End CityBlue Ridge

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • History
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wine Tasting

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Itinerary

Day 1 : Washington DC

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Washington DC.

Day 2 : Washington DC

Today you can explore the city in-depth. We recommend visiting the Smithsonian Institute - the museums here cover a multitude of subjects, from dinosaurs to space, and many offer free admission. A visit to the White House is a must. You could also visit the Capitol Building and the National Archives, where the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights are on display.

Day 3 : Washington DC

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Day 4 : Charlottesville

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Day 7 : Roanoke

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Day 8 : Boone

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Day 9 : Asheville

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Day 11 : Blue Ridge

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Day 13 : International return flight

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Day 14 : International return flight

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,567
Price per day$255
Last Updated: 1/12/2022

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