Luray Caverns & Shenandoah Skyline Drive Day-Trip from DC

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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.

Shenandoah National Park 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.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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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 : 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

Posted By : Samiol_A
Travel guide was excellent. It was an excellent weather with excellent Fall color and weather. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2023-10-26 12:40:27

Posted By : snowm639
Our Day trip to Luray caverns and Shenandoah skyline drive was awesome .The caverns are magical .The fall colors were beautiful.Our tour guide Gary was kind and friendly ,gave us enough time to explore ,helped us with taking awesome pics and took great care of us .Overall a Fun filled day
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Posted On : 2023-10-22 08:56:18

Posted By : Explorer325610
The caverns were very cool! Gary was an awesome photographer that took some great photos of us and the beginning of the fall foliage on the skyline tour.
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Posted On : 2023-10-21 22:01:16

Posted By : Kathrin_W
Great day tour expertly guided by the lovely Emi who kept us in high spirits despite the not so comfortable rental van she and we were unfortunately stuck with. The park and the cavern were beautiful sights.
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Posted On : 2023-10-12 19:04:07

Posted By : BalaKrishna_V
Who loves nature they must go at-least once in life time and mostly recommended for young people for hiking. I Really enjoyed with nature
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Posted On : 2023-10-10 13:26:37

Posted By : Dustin_D
Excellent tour. Really enjoyed the caverns and drive. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend
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Posted On : 2023-10-07 19:18:48

Posted By : Sun_S
Emi is really kind and showed us a happy day. Loved her smile. And it's really amazing. I think I'll go again next time.
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Posted On : 2023-08-27 09:32:18

Posted By : 789juhid
I feel the trip is overpriced. The tour guide Emi was a great person provided info and took care of everyone on the trip.
This trip did not cover the entire Skyline Drive rather it just covered 4 overlooks out of 75. It did not cover costs of water bottles and lunch (I have traveled with Viator prior to this and they cover lunch, breakfast and water bottle costs)
The tour guide was good but the trip was overpriced
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Posted On : 2023-08-25 22:45:08