Do you have a tour similar to this blue ridge mountains that also includes dollywood?

At this time this is the only tour like this that we offer and we currently do not have any other tours that feature Dollywood.

Can you tell me what the single supplement cost is for this tour? Can you tell me the insurance cost for this trip? Can you tell me if there is a wait list for the May departure?

The rates for a single traveler can change depending on the departure date. We currently do not have any departure dates available in May 2026. The cost of our travel protection does start at a rate of $429.00 per person.

Do you have a similar tour with around 20 people? Do you charge extra for 2 singles? Which company do you use for insurance. Does your trip guide stay with the group the whole time and does he/she come from that area.

Unfortunately, this itinerary is our classic brand and as such will allows allow up to 44 passengers, however they often travel with 30-35 travelers per departure, some months being more popular than others. That being said we do charge a single supplement if guest are looking to have their own accommodations and not share. Collette offers travel insurance through TripMate, however Tour Radar also offers a 3rd party insurance. Our tour managers are with the group the entire tour staying at the same hotels and fully accessible. Due to the number of Tour Managers, we have, we cannot guarantee that they are from or currently live in the areas on tour, but they are experts in the area and its surroundings and are well equip to help any traveler with their questions or needs on tour.

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Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains featuring Louisville, Lexington, Gatlinburg & Asheville (Louisville, KY to Asheville, NC, 2026)

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Louisville
Louisville
Start point
Louisville, Kentucky, United States (Meet at your hotel in Louisville, 17:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Seelbach Hilton)
Optional Activities
- Stroll down Louisville's historic Main Street (Whisky Row and Museum Row)
- Visit bourbon distilleries and tasting rooms
- Explore museums along Main Street
Landmarks
Main Street (Whisky Row and Museum Row)
Day 2
Louisville to Bardstown
Louisville to Bardstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Seelbach Hilton)
Included Activities
- Meet with retired jockey at Churchill Downs
- Tour Kentucky Derby Museum
- Tour My Old Kentucky Home estate and plantation grounds
- Behind-the-scenes tour at Jim Beam Distillery with bourbon tasting
Landmarks
Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby Museum
My Old Kentucky Home
Jim Beam Distillery
Day 3
Bardstown to Lexington
Bardstown to Lexington
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Campbell House)
Included Activities
- Tour Seelbach's haunted history, secret passageways, and Great Gatsby scenes
- Choose one: Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory tour OR Frazier Kentucky History Museum with 'Spirit of Kentucky' exhibit
- Visit private horse farms in Lexington with local guide
Landmarks
The Seelbach
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Frazier Kentucky History Museum
Midway
Day 4
Lexington to Berea
Lexington to Berea
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Local Kentucky cuisine at a restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Campbell House)
Included Activities
- Meet local artisans and watch craft demonstrations in Berea
- Explore Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
Landmarks
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
Day 5
Berea to Gatlinburg
Berea to Gatlinburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty Southern-style lunch with live bluegrass music at living history village)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn)
Included Activities
- Travel through Daniel Boone National Forest
- Visit living history village in Appalachia
- Hearty Southern-style lunch with live bluegrass music
Optional Activities
- Stroll through downtown Gatlinburg
- Visit Dollywood (reservations and admission on your own)
Landmarks
Daniel Boone National Forest
Dollywood
Day 6
Gatlinburg - Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg - Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Gatlinburg
Meals
Lunch (Picnic lunch in Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn)
Included Activities
- Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park (UNESCO) with local guide
- Stop at scenic lookouts en route to Newfound Gap
- Picnic lunch in the park
- Browse Native American art and souvenir shops in Cherokee
- Visit Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery and sample moonshine flavors
Optional Activities
- Visit the Museum of the Cherokee
Landmarks
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Newfound Gap
Museum of the Cherokee
Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
Day 7
Gatlinburg to Asheville
Gatlinburg to Asheville
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Cambria Hotel Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Join optional tasting tour of Asheville's food scene sampling local specialties and meeting local makers
Landmarks
Asheville
Day 8
Asheville
Asheville
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Cambria Hotel Downtown)
Included Activities
- Tour Biltmore Estate mansion and grounds
Landmarks
Biltmore Estate
Day 9
Asheville to Charlotte
Asheville to Charlotte
End point
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (Depart after breakfast from your hotel in Charlotte, 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Main Street (Whisky Row and Museum Row)

Landmarks
Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby Museum
My Old Kentucky Home
Jim Beam Distillery

Landmarks
The Seelbach
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Frazier Kentucky History Museum
Midway

Landmarks
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame

Landmarks
Daniel Boone National Forest
Dollywood

Landmarks
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Newfound Gap
Museum of the Cherokee
Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery

Landmarks
Asheville

Landmarks
Biltmore Estate

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Guide
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Where You'll Stay

The Seelbach Hilton
Hotel
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The Campbell House
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Cambria Hotel Downtown
Hotel
Days 7, 8

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4.3

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

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4.5

Michael5.0•June 2025
Very Interesting, easy tour.
Traveled in April 2025
Review collected by Collette
Margaret4.0•June 2025
Churchill Downs tour was the highlight for us.
Traveled in April 2025
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Barbara4.0•June 2025
Enjoyed churchill downs and the horse farm. I had been to the Biltmore before so it was repetitive for me. The...
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Traveled in April 2025
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Do you have a tour similar to this blue ridge mountains that also includes dollywood?
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- ColletteOperator•Written October 2025
  At this time this is the only tour like this that we offer and we currently do not have any other tours that feature Dollywood.
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Mike
Asked on September 6th, 2025
Can you tell me what the single supplement cost is for this tour? Can you tell me the insurance cost for this trip? Can you tell me if there is a wait list for the May departure?
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Single supplement
- ColletteOperator•Written September 2025
  The rates for a single traveler can change depending on the departure date. We currently do not have any departure dates available in May 2026. The cost of our travel protection does start at a rate of $429.00 per person.
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Kristen
Asked on November 18th, 2022
Do you have a similar tour with around 20 people? Do you charge extra for 2 singles? Which company do you use for insurance. Does your trip guide stay with the group the whole time and does he/she come from that area.
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- ColletteOperator•Written November 2022
  Unfortunately, this itinerary is our classic brand and as such will allows allow up to 44 passengers, however they often travel with 30-35 travelers per departure, some months being more popular than others. That being said we do charge a single supplement if guest are looking to have their own accommodations and not share. Collette offers travel insurance through TripMate, however Tour Radar also offers a 3rd party insurance. Our tour managers are with the group the entire tour staying at the same hotels and fully accessible. Due to the number of Tour Managers, we have, we cannot guarantee that they are from or currently live in the areas on tour, but they are experts in the area and its surroundings and are well equip to help any traveler with their questions or needs on tour.

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