Great Smoky Mountain Scenic Train Tours
Nantahala Gorge Excursion Railway
Adventure
The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad offers a variety of scenic
train tours through the mountains of Western North Carolina. The following are
some of the most popular excursions that Carolina Outfitters can reserve for
you:
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NANTAHALA GORGE
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The 4 ½ hour round trip Nantahala River Gorge
Excursion departs from the historic town of Bryson City and travels 44 miles to
the scenic Nantahala River Gorge. This tour travels along a stretch of the
Tuckaseegee River, goes through charming countryside, crosses Fontana Lake on a
100 foot high trestle bridge that spans almost 800 feet across the Lake, winds
through the scenic Western North Carolina mountains and into the legendary
Nantahala River Gorge. The train goes along the Nantahala River and through the
Nantahala Gorge, giving guests great views of the Nantahala National Forest and
the high cliffs and rugged mountain terrain that the Cherokee called "The Land
of the Noonday Sun". There is a one hour layover at Nantahala for lunch,
sightseeing, shopping and relaxing. Guests can enjoy viewing the fun and
exciting whitewater rafting activities on the Nantahala River on this trip!
(The Rafting and Railroad option can be reserved through Carolina
Outfitters)
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TUCKASEGEE RIVER
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The 4 hour round trip Tuckaseegee River Excursion departs
from the historic town of Bryson City and travels along the Tuckaseegee River,
through charming countryside, through the historic Cowee Tunnel, past 'The
Fugitive' film site, and arrives in the quaint village of Dillsboro. Guests
have a 1 ½ hour layover for shopping and dining.
We suggest one of the following:
Option A: We will book your whitewater
rafting with Carolina Outfitters and your scenic railway trip with Great Smoky
Mountains Railroad on two separate days. Both are major adventures! (You enjoy
the full train trip both to the Nantahala Gorge and then back to Bryson City,
and you raft the full river on the Nantahala on two separate days.)
Option B: We will book your scenic railway
trip with Great Smoky Mountain Railroad in the morning and your whitewater
rafting with Carolina Outfitters in the afternoon. You enjoy the full railway
trip from Bryson City into the Nantahala Gorge and then back to Bryson City.
(The return trip from the Nantahala Gorge to Bryson City is a very enjoyable
part of the trip, and this way you won't miss it!) You then drive from Bryson
City to Carolina Outfitters Rafting (about a 30 minute drive) and go on a (full
river) whitewater rafting trip down the Nantahala River with Carolina
Outfitters!
Bring the magical story of the Polar Express™ to
life as you depart Bryson City for an imaginary journey to the North Pole on
The Polar Express™. Enjoy the enchanting lights, decor and atmosphere of
the Christmas Season. Guests on board will enjoy hot chocolate and a snack
while listening to and reading along with the magical Polar Express Story.
Children will be delighted when the train arrives at the "North Pole" where
Santa Claus and his reindeer will be waiting. Santa will board the Polar
Express where he will greet each child and give them their own sleigh bell.
Christmas carols will be sung on the return trip to Bryson City.
Ticket prices begin at $39 for adults and $26 for children ages 2-12. Children under two years old ride complimentary. For more information and reservations please call 800-468-7238 or 828-488-6345.
Premium rates apply to specific dates in November and December and all Saturday trains.
Coach Class: Adults $39, Children (2-12) $26, Infant Complimentary
Coach Class Premium: Adults $45, Children (2-12) $31, Infant Complimentary
Crown Class: Adults $49, Children (2-12) $36, Infant $10
Crown Class Premium: Adults $55, Children (2-12) $41, Infant $15
First Class: Adults $59 Children (2-12) $41, Infant $15
First Class Premium: Adults $68, Children (2-12) $46, Infant $20
First Class seating upgrades are available. Each guest will receive a
deluxe serving of warm cocoa in a souvenir Polar Express™ mug and other
treats in addition to the standard offerings. Upgrade to First Class at
$59 for adults and $41 for children ages 2-12. Children under two years
old are $15.
Ride the Polar Express™ Christmas Eve Limited for an evening you will
never forget! Each guest will receive a special Christmas souvenir.
Adult ticket prices start at $52 and children 2-12 are $37. First Class
seating upgrades are also available. Adult ticket prices are $73, children
2-12 are $50 and $20 for less than two years.
*All ticket fares subject to 6% Historic Preservation Fee, premium rates
apply to premium dates.
Smoky Mountain Trains Museum admission is included with all train
excursion tickets. Without train excursion admission is $9 for Adults and
$5 for Children.
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PEANUTS ™ THE
GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS: |
Trip departs Dillsboro Depot on selected dates in October.
Meet Snoopy, Charlie Brown & Lucy, and select your own pumpkin. Enjoy
hayrides, live musical entertainment, storytelling, hay bale maze, bouncy
house, apple cider, peanuts gift shop, face painting and trick or treating.
Kids wear your costumes!
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN RAILROAD TRIP DATES AND
TIMES:
For a complete information on trip dates and times please
click here for the
latest EXCURSION
SCHEDULE
TRIP PRICES FOR 2012:
Nantahala and Tuckasegee River Excursions
January-September, November-December |
Adults |
Children
(age 2-12) |
Children
(under age 2) |
| (Jan-Sept, Nov-Dec) |
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| Coach Class: |
$49.00 |
$29.00 |
Free |
| Crown Class: |
$66.00 |
$38.00 |
$10.00 |
| First Class 21+: |
$92.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Family First Class: |
$92.00 |
$54.00 |
$20.00 |
| First Class Open Car: |
$74.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
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| October |
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| Coach Class (open/enclosed): |
$53.00 |
$31.00 |
Free |
| Crown Class: |
$66.00 |
$38.00 |
$10.00 |
| First Class 21+: |
$92.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
| First Class Open Car (Nantahala): |
$77.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
| First Class Open Car (Tuckasegee): |
$92.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Other Trains |
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| Polar Express™ |
$38.00 |
$26.00 |
Free |
| Coach Class |
$39.00 |
$26.00 |
Free |
| Coach Class Premium |
$45.00 |
$31.00 |
Free |
| Crown Class |
$49.00 |
$36.00 |
$10.00 |
| Crown Class Premium |
$55.00 |
$41.00 |
$15.00 |
| First Class |
$59.00 |
$41.00 |
$15.00 |
| First Class Premium |
$68.00 |
$46.00 |
$20.00 |
| Peanuts ™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express: |
$53.00 |
$31.00 |
Free |
RESERVATION REQUEST FORM FOR GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN
RAILROAD TRIP
<< Prices and
schedules are subject to change >>
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SCHOOL GROUPS AND SCOUT
GROUPS
Special discounts are available for School Groups and
Scout Groups at $13.00 per person on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. For
every 10 in the group 2 staff members will receive the $13.00 per person
discount price, and additional adults would pay only $22.00 per person. (ie:
for 20 in the group 4 staff members could go for $13.00 each and additional at
$22.00 etc.) Bus drivers for schools always get a complimentary ticket.
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN RAILROAD
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
FOR REGULAR GROUPS
Special discounts are available for regular groups of
20 or more on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.
- 1 Star Trips (Jan, Feb, Mar): $28.20 per
person
- 2 Star Trips (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept,
Nov, Dec): $36.30 per person
- 3 Star Trips (Oct): $40.80 per person and
$45.00 per person on Saturdays in October
For every 20 paying persons one group leader gets a
complimentary ticket. Bus drivers for groups of 20 or more get a complimentary
ticket. |
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN RAILROAD TRAIN CAR
TYPES:
Guests may choose Open Car (open air) or Coach (heated). Seating
may be upgraded to Crown Coach (AC/heated, beverage). Add $12.00 for adults and
$6 for children for Crown Coach. Seating may by upgraded to Club Car
(AC/heated, beverage & snack, beer & wine available for purchase) Add
$20.00 for upgrade to Club Car (must be 21+ only). New - Family Class Club
Car (June, July, and August only). Add $20 for adults and $12 for children
2-12 years old.
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN RAILROAD FOOD OPTIONS: Guests
may choose:
CONCESSION ON BOARD: A selection of soft drinks, coffee
and snacks is available. Sandwiches and hot dogs are available on select
cars.
PICNIC LUNCHES ON THE TRAIN: $9.00 per adult/$5.50 per child.
With advance reservations adults choose from roast beef, ham or turkey on a
kaiser roll with American cheese, served with chips, a snack, and a beverage.
Children enjoy a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, chips, cookie and
beverage.
CONDUCTOR'S HOT DOG LUNCH: $8.50 per adult. Two hot dogs,
chips, cookie, and beverage in a souvenir cup.
LIL' CONDUCTOR'S HOT DOG
LUNCH: $6.00 per child. 100% beef hot dog, chips, cookie, and child's
beverage.
Vegetarian option available.
RESTROOMS:
Restrooms are available at depots and
on board the trains. Limited disability access is available.
(Prices are subject to
change.)
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN RAILROAD TRIP DATES AND
TIMES:
For a complete information on trip dates and times please
click here for the
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS RAILWAY EXCURSION SCHEDULE
We will email you a confirmation number for your train trip.
(We will notify you of any change in price or availability prior to your
confirmation)
RESERVATION REQUEST FORM FOR GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN RAILROAD
TRIP
We can help you fit the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad trip
into your vacation schedule as well as
whitewater
rafting with
Carolina Outfitters on the Nantahala River,
gemstone mining at
Nantahala River Gem Mine, for a variety of scenic bike path options, and
horseback
riding on the scenic back-country trails of the Nantahala River Gorge or
other scenic trails. In addition, we offer a variety of
vacation
cabin rental lodging options!
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