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Colors of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Colors of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Escape into the Blue Ridge Mountains to admire nature’s colors at their peak and experience the Bavarian Alpine Village in Helen, GA.

Itinerary

October 12: Stop in Dahlonega, GA, known for its gold rush history. Explore the Dahlonega Gold Museum, view massive nuggets, mine maps, and historic equipment. Enjoy dinner at the historic Smith House, a family-style restaurant with a unique connection to the town’s gold mining history. Overnight in nearby Helen, GA, a charming Alpine Bavarian-style town.

October 13: Travel to Blue Ridge, GA to board the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, recognized as one of the top experiences for fall foliage. The train winds through the Chattahoochee National Forest along the Toccoa River to McCaysville, GA, where there’s time for lunch and shopping. Return to Helen for additional exploration and enjoy a Bavarian Oktoberfest dinner.

October 14: Depart Helen for a surprise stop before visiting Jaemor Farms, known for fresh produce and gifts. Boxed lunch provided as we journey home.

Price

Double: $775 | Single: $994

Includes

Roundtrip motor coach transportation, lodging, meals, programs and activities, Excursions Unlimited by Kelly Tours Tour Director, snacks and drinks along the way, travel arrangements, and all taxes.

Add-Ons

  • Drury Plaza Hotel Pooler Pre-Night Double: $80
  • Drury Plaza Hotel Pooler Post-Night Double: $80
  • Drury Plaza Hotel Pooler Pre-Night Single: $160
  • Drury Plaza Hotel Pooler Post-Night Single: $160
  • Travel Insurance Double: $56
  • Travel Insurance Single: $72

Departure Locations

  • Kelly Tours, Garden City
  • Drury Plaza Hotel, Pooler
  • Savannah Centre – Burlington Parking Lot (10 Passenger Minimum)
  • Metter, GA
  • Dublin, GA
  • First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL
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Payment, Policies, and Travel Details

PAYMENTS 
Credit card payments can be made online at www.KellyTours.com or by phone (800) 442-6152. Make check payments payable to Kelly Tours and mail to your local office address. 

SAVANNAH, GA 
2788 US Hwy 80 W 
Savannah GA 31408 

CHARLESTON, SC 
6484 Savannah Hwy. 
Ravenel, SC 29470 

FINAL LETTER 
A final trip letter will be provided three weeks prior to the trip outlining pick up and drop off points, departure and return times, hotel details, a current itinerary and any local Covid 19 restrictions. 

CANCELATION 
On multi-day ground trips, there is no cancellation penalty if a trip is cancelled before the final payment due date, minus any vendor deposits which are unrecoverable. There is a 100% cancellation penalty if a trip is cancelled within 45 days of trip departure. On trips involving flights or cruises, deposits are refundable if cancelation is made 95 days or more prior to departure, minus any vendor deposits which are unrecoverable. Day trip payments are non-refundable but are transferable one time as a credit on account, minus the cost of shows or event tickets etc. if unrecoverable. Purchasing TRAVEL INSURANCE is highly recommended. 

LIABILITY & INDEMNIFICATION 
By booking, financially committing to and physically traveling on a trip with Kelly Tours, passenger(s) do so at their own risk and will indemnify Kelly Tours and Kelly Tours employees in totality against any claim(s) resultant to any actual or perceived harm caused by potential exposure to Covid 19. In addition, passenger(s) will not hold Kelly Tours or Kelly Tours employees liable for any actual or perceived harm caused by potential exposure to Covid 19 during a trip. 

COACH TRANSPORTATION 
Coaches will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior and during each trip & hand sanitizer stations will be placed at bus loading areas and will be available onboard. 
Passengers must follow local guidelines laid down by the venues and locations visited. 

TOUR ESCORT 
An Excursions Unlimited by Kelly Tours travel representative will accompany the group to all destinations to oversee the trip and take care of all travel arrangements and details. 

TO CONFIRM RESERVATIONS 
Reservations will be accepted on a 1st come 1st serve Basis. It is important that reservations and deposits be made at the earliest possible date to ensure availability of a particular tour. Reservations will not be accepted without initial deposits. 

OPERATED BY: Excursions Unlimited by Kelly Tours