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Small-Group DC Day Trip to Shenandoah Park&Luray Cavern

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Explore the Luray Caverns and the Shenandoah National Park on a day trip from Washington DC. See the unique Stalactites in the limestone caves and take a drive along the Skyline Drive.

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  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Valid
    1 day
  • Includes
    • Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide)
    • Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
    • Bottled water
    • Service fee for the driver and guide
    • Taxes and fees
    • Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes
    • Food and beverage
    • Gratuities
    • Booster seats are required for kids under 8 years old. Booster rental service for $10/seat/day
    • Optional admission fee (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide)
    • Luray Caverns Adult：$34.00；Senior(62+)：$32.00；Child(6-12)：$17.00；
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover the natural beauty of Virginia on a day trip from Washington DC
  • Explore the Luray Caverns and see the unique Stalactites in the limestone caves
  • Take a drive along the Skyline Drive and see the Shenandoah National Park
  • Stop at overlooks to observe the beautiful Shenandoah Valley
  • Enjoy a walk on one of the trails among the mountains

Description

Welcome to Luray, Virginia!
Today, we’ll visit the stunning Luray Caverns, home to spectacular limestone formations and rare stalactites that grow just one inch every 120 years. This underground wonder offers a fascinating experience for visitors of all ages.

Next, we’ll enjoy a scenic ride along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Winding along the mountain ridge, this route features panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley, with several stops at picturesque overlooks. You’ll also take a short, easy trail walk (approx. 45 minutes round trip) to further enjoy the natural beauty—weather permitting.

Itinerary:

Washington D.C. → Luray Caverns (Optional, 120 mins) → Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park (120 mins) → Washington D.C.

Special notes:

1. Due to the Skyline Drive located across Shenandoah National Park, we enter from Thornton Gap and drive to north exit, this is a one-way tour and lasts 120 mins.

2. On the winding driveway on the mountains, we will stop at the overlooks to observe the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.

3. We will also take an easy walk on one of the trails among the mountains. Total 45 for this trail (round trip). If the weather is extreme, the tour leader will cancel the trail trip, and add other stops properly.

4. During the period of autumn, along the Skyline Highway, you will enjoy the poetic and colorful autumn scenery of Shenandoah National Park during the journey.

5. If the weather is extreme, we cannot enter into the National Park.

Good to know before you go
  • Due to the Skyline Drive located across Shenandoah National Park, we enter from Thornton Gap and drive to north exit, this is a one-way tour and lasts 120 mins
  • On the winding driveway on the mountains, we will stop at the overlooks to observe the beautiful Shenandoah Valley
  • We will also take an easy walk on one of the trails among the mountains. Total 45 for this trail (round trip). If the weather is extreme, the tour leader will cancel the trail trip, and add other stops properly
  • If the weather is extreme, we cannot enter into the National Park
  • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip
  • 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
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  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    0-12 years
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