The Blue Ridge Parkway: The Way More Beautiful

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The 465-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway is an Appalachian gem. Explore it in North Carolina with local experts, who introduce you to its natural beauty, history and construction.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Journey to the summit of Mount Pisgah for breathtaking panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains
    • Take in the beauty and splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains during a visit to the Linn Cove Viaduct and Mt
    • Mitchell
    • Enjoy a look at the local culture during field trips to the Folk Art Center and Visitor’s Center near Asheville

What's this trip about?

    The 465-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway is an Appalachian gem. Explore it in North Carolina with local experts, who introduce you to its natural beauty, history and construction.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMontreat
End CityMontreat

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • 5 nights of accommodations
    • 15 meals (5B, 5L, 5D)
    • 9 expert-led lectures
    • 5 expert-led field trips
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Travel Map

Day 1

Orientation
Location: Montreat, NC Meal: D Hotel: Assembly Inn Afternoon: Arrival at the Assembly Inn, check in between 4 - 5:30 PM. Pull up to the Assembly Inn porch to unload, then park your vehicle in any designated spot close by the Inn or by the lake. Dinner: Dinner will be...
Day 2

Orientation, Craggy Gardens, folk art center, visitor center
Location: Montreat, NC Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Assembly Inn Breakfast: Breakfast, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room. Is breakfast your favorite meal of the day? Then you're in for a treat! Breakfast options change each day, but will incorporate lots of your fa...
Day 3

Traveling north from Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Location: Montreat, NC Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Assembly Inn Breakfast: Another yummy breakfast, served (early) from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m., in the Assembly Inn Dining Room. Get your morning off to a good start! It's the most important meal of the day! Morning: Immediately after...
Day 4

Flora and Fauna, free afternoon, history of the Parkway
Location: Montreat, NC Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Assembly Inn Breakfast: Breakfast, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room. Do you like sausage links or patties? Morning: Today, we take a closer look at the flora and fauna of our beautiful mountains. Our first mor...
Day 5

Venturing south (from Asheville) on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Location: Montreat, NC Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Assembly Inn Breakfast: Breakfast, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room Morning: Departure for the south end of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stops will include Cradle of Forestry, and Mt. Pisgah (MP408.6). Continuing a...
Day 6

Ben Long Fresco, wrap up, lunch & goodbyes
Location: Montreat, NC Meal: B,L Breakfast: Breakfast, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room. It's your last chance to try Ronny's gravy and biscuits! Don't miss out! Morning: Walk across the campus where a docent will present the Montreat College’s treasu...

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Price From $799
Price per day$133
Last Updated: 9/14/2021

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Meals Included
  • 15 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
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