Small Group Day Trip：DC to Luray Caverns&Shenandoah Skyline Drive

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Duration:7 hours to 9 hours (approx.)
Location: Washington DC, USA

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Experience the cold air rushing out of a limestone sinkhole atop a big hill west of Luray in the Luray Caverns.
Take a look at the beautiful scenic views of Skyline Drive!
Explore the amazing Shenandoah National Park and all that it has to offer.
Experience an unforgettable one-day tour filled with unlimited memories.

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

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Washington DC
Welcome to Luray, Virginia! Today, we will explore the lovely Luray Caverns! In the caverns, we will discover the spectacular geological features of this incredible unearthly location! The caverns contain uniquely shaped Stalactites, which are located in the limestone caves! Fun fact: The Stalactites grow about one inch every 120 years! Which is truly astounding! It is a must-visit destination for anyone of all ages to explore! Skyline Drive is up next! It is a breathtaking drive through Luray, VA! Skyline Drive overlooks exclusive scenic views of the Shenandoah National Park! On our drive, you will be able to sight the magnificent Crescent Rock, Stoney Man, Franklin Cliffs, and Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Visitor Center and much more! It is truly an adventure you will not want to miss out on! Itinerary: Washington D.C. → Luray Caverns (Optional, 120 mins) → Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park (120 mins) → Washington D.C.
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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. If the weather is extreme, we cannot enter into the National Park.
3. Luray Caverns
Welcome to Luray, Virginia! Today, we will explore the lovely Luray Caverns! In the caverns, we will discover the spectacular geological features of this incredible unearthly location! The caverns contain uniquely shaped Stalactites, which are located in the limestone caves! Fun fact: The Stalactites grow about one inch every 120 years! Which is truly astounding! It is a must-visit destination for anyone of all ages to explore! Luray Caverns admission fee(Optional): Adult: $32.00; Senior(62+): $29.00; Child(6-12): $16.00.
4. Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive is up next! It is a breathtaking drive through Luray, VA! Skyline Drive overlooks exclusive scenic views of the Shenandoah National Park! On our drive, you will be able to sight the magnificent Crescent Rock, Stoney Man, Franklin Cliffs, and Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Visitor Center and much more! It is truly an adventure you will not want to miss out on.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 1. 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.
• 2. Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate 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.
• 3. Any guests that have already purchased their own tickets or have a city PASS will not be able to use it on the tour. Please understand that you must purchase the admission tickets through our company in order to participate. For the optional admission tickets, you will reserve it from the tour guide directly. The tour guide will make this arrangement for you. As a tour group, it is highly suggested to make a reservation together rather than individually in order to get into an attraction. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us!
• 4. 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.
• 5. 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.
• 6. Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday provide 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.
• 7. 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. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
• 8. 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.
• 9. 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.
• 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.

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Posted By : ashadab
We had a wonderful day trip to Luray Caverns and Shenandoah. The caverns were stunning, and the scenic views in Shenandoah were breathtaking. Special thanks to our tour guide, Galen, who was very helpful and knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 16:35:35

Posted By : Edward_C
Took a day trip from Washington DC Well worth it and our driver Amy, was very helpful and knowledgeable
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 20:55:41

Posted By : christiansF8645MH
The tour was great to see nature in a national park after a city tour in Washington DC.
Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park were very nice.
Our guide Gelen was really great and very nice.
We definitely recommend the tour and the guide.
We had a great day.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 00:33:58

Posted By : Christian_S
The tour was great to see nature in a national park after a city tour in Washington DC.
Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park were very nice.
Our guide Gelen was really great and very nice.
We definitely recommend the tour and the guide.
We had a great day.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 00:31:21

Posted By : Moushree_P
Luray caverns was very beautiful however the guide did not explain anything in the tour. The viewpoints in Shenandoah stopped also was not that great. Too much extra charge was taken for the guide although nothing was guided.
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 12:26:48

Posted By : Chandrima_D
We were massively overcharged compared to the original ticket price. The original ticket price was 34 USD, but I was charged 50 USD. This is kind of fraud or unethical. The guide did not accompany us anywhere, neither in the cave nor in the shenandoah trails. I would not recommend this to anyone with viator. Better go by your own, you won't spoil your money.
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Posted On : 2024-06-01 19:23:23

Posted By : Lynsey_H
Our guide Galen was brilliant, very friendly and helpful throughout the entire trip. The Luray Caverns were spectacular. This is also the stop for lunch, but the cafe there isn't great and if you're vegetarian your options are very limited (I took lunch with me as its an issue I'm familiar with!). It was very cloudy for most of the time we were in the National Park, though we did get a break in the weather towards the end of our time there to enjoy some of the amazing views. It was a long day from DC, about 10 hours total, but great to explore outside the city. Would recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 13:49:42

Posted By : SandJN
This attraction exceeded our expectations. The natural beauty of the caverns is preserved as much as possible while making the site very accessible and comfortable to visit. The additional attractions covered by your admission ticket make this a great way to spend a whole day. The Car and Carriage Caravan collection was absolutely stunning. It was busy but not overly crowded. I imagine it would be a different experience in the high season.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 09:39:11

Posted By : Esther_H
The Luray Caverns were beautiful, but very full of people who have not appreciated this natural wonder. Also the skyline drive is definitely worth a visit, but I would have liked it if the tour guide had also given us some background information.
Moreover our tour guide Gerry wasn't well organizied. At the beginning of the tour, he does not give really instructions about our day plan and besides, his English wasn't necessarily the best. Moreover, he didn't tell the whole group the departure time after the caverns, which had the effect that we had to wait about 30 minutes in the van until the last persons came out of the caverns. In addition he doesn't show us a really good hiking path. It was just a way up and down with nothing to see.
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Posted On : 2023-11-05 16:29:41

Posted By : LISA_B
The caverns are truly a treasure and we had a perfect amount of time there. Following that, our guide took us on a great tour of the Shenandoah National Park, with many stops to view the scenery and experience a hike. The day was wonderful and I recommend the tour. Our guide, Gary, was kind and took many pictures of us on our phones—he’s an exceptional photographer so they turned out great. One hitch was that a couple returned 35 minutes late to the bus at one stop—Gary made sure we didn’t lose any tour time, which I very much appreciated (so we got back to DC a bit later than planned).
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Posted On : 2023-11-05 09:14:30