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Big Apple to Big Easy
Big Apple to Big Easy Adventure Bus 2013 Departures:
New York/Boston to New Orleans:
- Sat, Jul 27 - Wed, Jul 31
- Sat, Sep 07 - Wed, Sep 11
4 Days: $363 plus $32 for food/parks.
No reservations accepted until 7 days prior to departure. Please contact us for info.
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- Points for Free Trip: 20,000
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Big Apple to Big Easy - 4 Days
See the best of the East Coast on this alternative bus tour from New York to New Orleans! Grab a quick bite of the Big Apple, then head with us to Washington, DC — capital of the U.S.A.! Trek and camp in the Great Smoky Mountains before we roll into New Orleans the next morning and drop you off in the French Quarter.
Day 1 - Boston/New York City:
From Boston we strike out through southern New England to meet more of our friends in dazzling New York City. Take a bite out of the "Big Apple" and savor the street food, embark on some sightseeing, or just or hangout with the locals but don't get lost on the subway 'cause we'll be trekking to the nations capital, enjoying the scenic east coast.
Day 2 - Washington D.C.:
The capitol of the United States, Washington D.C., houses the motherlode of historical sights. Explore the free museums of the Smithsonian Institution and stroll down the National Mall past the all-star line-up of national treasures, the Washington Monument, the Reflection Pool, and the Lincoln Memorial.
Day 3 - Great Smoky Mountains National Park:
Trek by a splashing stream to roaring waterfalls, discover your own hidden spot overlooking the fog-layered flanks of the hills, or relax with your camera handy. Hike through the forest and keep a watchful eye for one of the furry black bears that call this UNESCO World Heritage site home.
Day 4 - Smoky Mountains/Gatlinburg:
Ride the wilds of nature on horseback in America's most visited national park or hop on the bus to Gatlinburg, Tennessee to check out the local attractions like the Aquarium of the Smokies and Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Reunite for an amazing gourmet dinner, and tell your stories during our night on the bus.
Day 5 - New Orleans:
Rise and shine in New Orleans! Your trip with the Green Tortoise us ends today in the French Quarter. Not ready for the fun to end? Hop back on the bus after experiencing New Orleans, and cross the rest of the country with us on our Southern Dream!
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