Trip Overview

4-Day Cherry Blossom Tour: D.C, Great Smoky Mountains, Natural Bridge, Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls & Rock City

Tourist Number: 3363
Duration: 4 days
Start City: New York
End City: New York
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
Let's join the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates spring in Washington, DC.
Visit the Jefferson Memorial,the best place to see cherry blossoms in DC
Take the D.C. Cherry Blossom Cruise for sightseeing along the Potomac River
Visit Ruby Falls, Great Smoky Mountains, Chattanooga, Natural Bridge
Take the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway,enjoy the “America’s Most Amazing Mile” aboard
Visit the Rock City to see seven neighboring states
Itinerary

Special Note

1.Itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather. The sequence of the attractions might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
2.In case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.), tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly.

Day 1:  New York - DC Cherry Blossom

Trip:

Washington cherry blossoms,

Thomas Jefferson Memorial,

Tidal lake,

Potomac River

Departing from New York in the morning, we will arrive in DC to see the blooming Cherry Blossoms. From the Jefferson Memorial, there will be specular view in every April as the Cherry Blossom blooming along the Tidal Basin. Donated by Japan as a gesture of friendship and peace, the Cherry Blossom trees in DC have graced the Tidal Basin and Potomac Waterfront for over 100 years. And the guests also have the chance to take the D.C. Cherry Blossom Cruise for sightseeing along the Potomac River. With a backdrop of full blooming cherry trees on the banks of the Potomac River, you can also see most iconic landmarks in the area: the Pentagon, Washington memorial, Air Force Memorial and so on. The cruise offers a best way to view the capital city being surrounded by cherry blossom!
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Quality Inn Christiansburg/ Quality Inn Roanoke Airport, VA or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Great Smoky Mountains - Dixie Stampede

Trip:

Tennessee,

Great Smoky Mountains National Park,

Pigeon Forge,

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction,

Chattanooga

In the morning we head to Tennessee, known as a home for country music. We will stop at a welcome center and continue the trip with more knowledge to the musical history and heritage of Tennessee. We will drive through the Great Smoky Mountains. With the innovative itinerary, everyone has this unique chance to visit the most popular National Park. It is the major tourist attraction in the Eastern United States. The most popular scenic point of the Park is Newfound Gap, which is located at an altitude of 5046 feet between the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. From the platform, it allows visitors to see a 360-degree panorama of the surroundings, giving visitors a spectacular view and fresh air of the mountains. Open areas in the park offer some best opportunities to see wildlife, for example black bear, elk, white-tail deer, as well as over 1,500 kinds of wildflowers! (Note: we charge $20/person for Great Smoky Mountains In-depth Tour.)
After a stop in Gatlinburg, TN, we will continue to Pigeon Forge, TN which is a family-friendly mountain town within the Smokies. Here you can attend the most visited dinner attraction in America (at your own expense): Dixie Stampede, dine in a dinner theatre where you can watch a brilliant show with 32 horses and a cast of top-notch riders plus a mouth-watering four-course feast complete with a delicious dessert! They will thrill you with daring feats of trick riding and competition, pitting North against South in a friendly and fun rivalry. You will also enjoy music, dancing, special effects and family friendly comedy along the way. And then, we will go and stay in Chattanooga, TN at night.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: La Quinta Inn Chattanooga, TN / Clarion Inn Cleveland, TN or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Chattanooga - Lookout Mountain - Ruby Falls - Rock City -Virginia

Trip:

Lookout Mountain,

Ruby Falls,

Rock City,

Lookout mountain trains

We will spend the day exploring Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding area. Our day includes heading to Lookout Mountain to take the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, see the Ruby Falls as well as visit the Rock City.
Lookout Mountain - This historic hilltop on the southern border of Tennessee has a colorful history as a place of importance during wartime. Most notably, it was the centerpiece of the Battle of Lookout Mountain during the American Civil War.
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway -This tram has been running almost continually since 1895 and except for an engine update in 1911, it hasn't changed very much in more than 100 years of operation. The ride stretches about one mile up the mountain and the incline reaches a breathtaking 72.7% grade  almost straight up! Enjoy the “America’s Most Amazing Mile” aboard!
Ruby Falls - a breathtaking 145-foot underground waterfall, is a natural wonder. It is located over 1,120 feet below the surface of Lookout Mountain. It is fed by rainwater and underground springs and the water from the falls eventually flows into the Tennessee River.
Rock City - On the top of the Rock City, it is said seven neighboring states might be seen from Lover's Leap - you can find out whether it is true or not. However, we are sure you will be amazed by the breathtaking panoramic views of natural landscape, massive ancient rock formations, and gardens with over 400 native plant species.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Quality Inn Christiansburg, VA / Quality Inn Roanoke Airport, VA or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Virginia - Natural Bridge - New York

Trip:

Natural Bridge,

New York

We will go visit and see the Natural Bridge of rich history. Natural Bridge was formed when a cavern collapsed a very long time ago and left the span that stands today. Legend holds that a young George Washington surveyed the Natural Bridge site for Lord Fairfax. The initials “GW” were carved into the side of the bridge. It is said that till 1774, just before the American Revolution and writing of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson purchased 157 acres of land including the Natural Bridge from King George III of England for 20 shillings. The bridge was called by Thomas Jefferson “the most sublime of nature's works”. Virginia's Natural Bridge has been fascinating travelers for hundreds of years.
Afterwards, we will go back to the pick-up points in New York in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Pricing

1. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.

2. Two full-size beds per room, Usitour don't guarantee extra rolling/sofa bed for 3rd or 4th person, please contact front desk for availability;

3.Some itineraries offer "Buy two get one free" or "Buy two get two free", which means three or four persons share one room freely; The third/forth person only needs to pay the theme park tickets included in the itinerary. The bus location is provided free of charge;

4. Due to we reserve bus seats, no-show of third and fourth discounted customers incurs penalty fee, and the first and second customers should pay the fee to tour guide.

5.We offer a "buy two get one free" or "Buy two get two free" . We reserve seats in advance for those who enjoy the discount. If someone who enjoys the offer does not participate in the group on the same day, the tour guide will receive a fine in cash when they get on the bus. 

6.Children must be occupied when they are two years old (including two years old), and children under two years of age can be embraced by adults. If there is no seated child, there is no service charge.

7.Except  the Illinois (Chicago Tour), the state law requires infants to use car seats, not adult embraces, if you want to take the tour with your baby no matter how old the baby is, please bring your own baby car seat.

8.Please read carefully the content in "What's Excluded" section on tour's detail page,and directly pay the fee in cash to your tour guide.

What's Included:

3-night hotel accommodations
English speaking tour guide
Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
Taxes

What's Excluded:

Gratuities: Suggested $12 per person per day for tour guide and driver; $12 per person one way for airport transfer;

All Personal Expenses (Meals, Laundry, Phone & Travel Insurance, etc.);

All listing mandatory admission, please pay  when you make the booking or pay cash to tour guide;

All listing optional fee: Prices are reference only and subject to chage without notice  in advance;

All other fees not show in "What's Included"

 
How to Book

Before You Book

- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation. - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
Booking Process:
1. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.
2. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.

After You Book:

- Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. - Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us. - An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required. - Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.