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Historic SAM Shortline Railroad - Candy Cane Express

Historic SAM Shortline Railroad - Candy Cane Express

Celebrate the season with a nostalgic rail adventure through Southwest Georgia aboard the historic SAM Shortline Railroad. Enjoy vintage train travel, holiday fun with Santa, and time to explore the hometown of President Jimmy Carter during this festive Christmas excursion.

Itinerary

Depart early for Cordele, GA to board the SAM Shortline Candy Cane Express. Ride aboard vintage 1949 railcars to Plains, GA, with Santa joining the journey. Upon arrival, explore President Jimmy Carter’s hometown, including the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Plains High School, the Boyhood Farm, the Plains Depot, and the Historic District. Enjoy free time for Christmas shopping and local treats before departing for home. Boxed lunch and Cracker Barrel dinner included. L D

Price

$189

Includes

Transportation roundtrip by motorcoach, Excursions Unlimited by Kelly Tours tour escort, all tours and admissions listed, meals as listed, all taxes, and travel arrangements

Add-Ons

Departure Locations

  • Kelly Tours, Garden City
  • Savannah Centre – Burlington Parking Lot (10 Passenger Minimum)
  • Metter, GA
  • Dublin, GA
  • Connection Church, Hinesville GA
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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