Itineraries

Discover new worlds of art and music, revel in breathtaking beauty, soak up bohemian culture or just relax at a sidewalk cafe. Whether seeking adventure or a place to unwind, your participants will discover that Western North Carolina offers more than just fantastic views of magnificent mountain peaks. Come discover the wealth of experiences that await you.

The following itineraries are a sample of what we can offer as a motorcoach group destination. Want to customize your groups experience, let us help you. Click here to contact us for assistance.

 

Featured Itinerary:

Light Up Your Holidays - 2 nights/3 days

Highlights: Biltmore: Candlelight Christmas tour, Winery, River Bend Farm; Historic Biltmore Village; North Carolina Stage Company, Asheville Community Theatre, Diana Wortham Theatre or Flat Rock Playhouse; Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge; the River Arts District

 

Sampler Itineraries:

The Asheville Sampler - 2 nights/3 days

Highlights: Biltmore House, Gardens, Winery and River Bend Farm; Flat Rock Playhouse; Moose Cafe; WNC Farmers Market; Asheville city tour; downtown Asheville; Appalachian Music & BBQ at the Fiddlin' Pig; Folk Art Center; Blue Ridge Parkway

 

Seasonal Itineraries:


Winter

Light Up Your Holidays - 2 nights/3 days

Highlights: Biltmore's Candlelight Christmas tour, Winery and River Bend Farm; Historic Biltmore Village; the River Arts District

Spring

Rejuvenate in the Vibrancy of Spring - 1 night/2 days

Highlights: Biltmore House, Gardens, Winery and River Bend Farm; Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park; WNC Farmers Market; North Carolina Arboretum; Specialized farm, garden or shop visit; downtown Asheville; Black Mountain

Summer

Summer Travel - 3 nights/4 days

Highlights: Asheville Urban Trail; step-on guide service; Mast General Store, Grove Arcade; Weaverville Milling Company; Red Rocker Inn; Fiddlin Pig; Biltmore; Historic Biltmore Village; All Soul’s Cathedral; Blue Ridge Parkway; Folk Art Center; Mount Mitchell State Park; Craggy Gardens Visitor Center; gem mining; Linn Cove Viaduct; Grandfather Mountain; Great Smoky Mountains Railroad; Wildwater Rafting or Nantahala Outdoor Center; Shindig on the Green; Western North Carolina Farmer’s Market

Fall

Downtown Asheville and the Surrounding Countryside – 3 nights/4 days

Highlights: downtown Asheville; Asheville Art Museum; Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center; Great Smoky Mountains Railroad; Raft and Rail; Rapid Transit; The Jarrett House; Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indian Reservation; Oconaluftee Indian Village; Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual; Museum of the Cherokee Indian; Harrah’s Cherokee Casino; Haunted Ghost Tours of Asheville

 

Specialty Itineraries:


Student Tours

Rock Your Classroom - 2 nights/3 days

Highlights: Biltmore House, Gardens and River Bend Farm; Smith McDowell House Museum; Asheville’s Fun Depot; Pisgah National Forest; Cradle of Forestry; Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education; Asheville Tourist Baseball; Lake Lure Tours; Chimney Rock State Park

 


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