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4-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga

4-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga

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Product Code: 16761
  • 4-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga
  • 4-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga
  • 4-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga
  • 4-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga
  • 4-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga
  • 4-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga
  • 4-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga
  • 4-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga
  • 4-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga
  • 4-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Mammoth Cave National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Chattanooga

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Explore Motorsports Hall of Fame
    • Be in the National Park with most visitors in US - Great Smoky Mountains
    • Southern dinner show Dixie Stampede featuring America's civil war
    • Tour in Lookout Mountain:  Rock City, Ruby Falls, Incline Railway
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Tour Code
16761
Duration
4 day
Departure City
Chicago
End City
Chicago
Tour Type
Bus/Coach
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Quality: Budget Friendly

Experience the most affordable tour service and accommodation with fast-paced itineraries. Enjoy budget hotels, certified guides, and included transportation. Please note that a mandatory service fee and additional costs for optional activities may apply.

Itinerary

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Day 01
Chicago

Chicago - Indianapolis - London, KY

Hotel: Quality Inn London KY / Baymont by Wyndham Corbin or similar

Today we will set out from Chicago. At noon, we will visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum where collects almost all kinds of race cars from 1909.  Following, we will take a quick visit to Indiana Statehouse. Stay overnight in London, KY.



Chicago → Indianapolis → Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Indiana Statehouse (30 mins) → Hotel


Visiting Attractions

  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
Day 02
Chattanooga

London, KY - Great Smoky Mountain Park - Chattanooga

Hotel: Baymont by Wyndham Knoxville/Cedar Bluff or similar

Leave for Tennessee, drive through the Great Smoky Mountains which is the habitat of a variety of animals. Then we will reach Gatlinburg. Our Tennessee visit reaches the climax of the day by attending the most visited dinner attraction in America (at your own expense): Dolly Parton's Stampede.

Great Smoky Mountain Park In-depth Tour (Mandatary，2 hours, head to Newfound Gap) → Gatlinburg (100 mins) → Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway (optional, 20 mins) → Pigeon Forge → Titanic Museum (optional, 60 mins) → Dolly Parton's Stampede (optional, 120 mins)

Visiting Attractions

  • Great Smoky Mountains Great Smoky Mountains
  • Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge
Day 03
Chattanooga

Chattanooga - Lookout Mountain

Hotel: Baymont by Wyndham Bowling Green or similar

After breakfast, we will arrive at Chattanooga by noon and explore the magnificent Lookout Mountain and Ruby Falls which is a 145-foot high underground waterfall located within Lookout Mountain. At last, we’ll take the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. 

Chattanooga → Cross Lookout Mountain → Ruby Fall (optional, 90 mins) → Rock City (optional, 75 mins) → Lookout Mountain Incline Railway (optonal, 75 mins) → Hotel

Visiting Attractions

  • Ruby Falls Ruby Falls
  • Lookout Mountain Lookout Mountain
  • Rock City Gardens Rock City Gardens
Day 04
Chicago

Mammoth Cave National Park - Chicago

Today, we will head to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. The first human to enter Mammoth Cave passed under its imposing arch about 4,000 years ago. Now, you can explore the winding caverns for yourself. Then, we will back to Chicago.



Mammoth Cave National Park (120 mins) → Chicago


Visiting Attractions

  • Mammoth Cave National Park Mammoth Cave National Park
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D1 Race Hall of Fame $15.00/Adult; $8.00/Child(6-15); $14.00/Senior(65+)
D2 Titanic Museum Pigeon Forge $37.75/Adult; $18.66/Child(5-12); $37.75/Senior(65+)
D2 Great Smoky Mountain Park In-depth Tour Everyone: $80.00 Mandatory cost item (Including: the Great Smoky Mountain Cable Car + Newfound Gap Observation Deck + Clingmans Peak)
D3 Ruby Falls Adult: $28.35; Seniors (65+ years old): $27.26; Children (3-12 years old): $17.43
D3 Rock City $32.05/Adult; $21.35/Child (3-12)
D3 Lookout Mountain Incline Railway $15.00/Adult; $7.00/Child(3-12)
D4 Mammoth Cave National Park $12.00 ~ $27.00/Adult； $9.00 ~ $22.00/Child（6-12） * Age restriction: Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age and above
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.
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Meeting Point

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Time Region Location Full Address
08:00AM Chicago Millennium Park Welcome Center
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 3-night hotel accommodations
    • Ground transportation (The type of vehicle used will be based on the number of guests attending that day)
    • Professional tour guide
    • Hotel breakfast

Package Excludes

    • Service Fee for tour guide/bus driver (Min. $12.00/day/guest)
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 02 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 03 or More Days - 100% of total purchase amount can be refunded
Please Note:
• If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
• Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
• If the guest quits during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.

Special Notes

    • Minimum of 4 people to be operated.
    • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult.
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible. 
    • Various hotels may have different deposit policy passengers need to comply with. No specific bed type or the position of the tour can be guaranteed at each hotel. Usually 2-4 people can stay in each room maximally. Hotel check-in time starts at 15:00.
    • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
    • We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
    • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
    • If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
    • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. The operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
    • Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. We do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
    • We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms & Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, we shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
    • The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.
    • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.
    • This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
    • Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least $250 per night.
    • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.
  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
  • Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
  • Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
  • Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • As some hotels require, customers must bring at least one credit card or debit card that can be used at the destination, to cooperate with card swiping for deposit and check-in procedures according to the different regulations of the hotel. If there is no personal consumption, the hotel will refund the deposit to your card within 7-14 working days after check-out.
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Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Child enjoys the same price as adult as the 3rd/4th person in one room.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
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Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update 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.
    3. 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.
    4. 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.

Terms and Conditions

    - 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 Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement 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.

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