Amtrak Ride Thru New River Gorge

(Seats Available)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Trip Snapshot

Tour Dates:
October 11–14, 2027

Departure Locations:
North Augusta Park and Ride, 468 Austin Graybill Rd, North Augusta, SC 29860
Parking is free at this location. We have arranged a special rate of $115 per night plus tax for our customers with the Tru by Hilton, which is across from the North Augusta pickup location, if you need to stay there the night before or after the trip. You can book using our special rate by CLICKING HERE.

Price:
Double Room: $1229/PP
Single Room: $1629/PP

Final Payment Due:
Due on booking.

Highlights:

  • Round-trip transportation aboard a spacious, restroom- and video-equipped motorcoach

  • 5 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

  • Ride Amtrak’s Cardinal through the breathtaking New River Gorge

  • View abandoned coal towns, waterfalls, whitewater rapids, and West Virginia’s mountain scenery from the train

  • Visit the Huntington Museum of Art

  • Tour Heritage Farm Museum & Village

  • Enjoy a guided walking tour of historic Lewisburg

  • Visit the North House Museum

  • Tour the once-secret Cold War bunker beneath The Greenbrier resort

  • Receive a special souvenir gift

  • Luggage handling included

  • Taxes and gratuities for included meals

Itinerary

Monday, October 11 – Welcome to West Virginia

Depart this morning aboard your spacious motorcoach and travel into the beautiful state of West Virginia. Arrive in Huntington during the late afternoon, check into your hotel, and prepare for an included dinner at a local restaurant.

Tuesday, October 12 – Appalachian Art, History and Heritage

After a continental breakfast, visit the Huntington Museum of Art, a museum and cultural center dedicated to art, education, and nature.

This afternoon, visit Heritage Farm Museum & Village, home to more than 15 historic log structures, including five log cabin inns, seven award-winning museums, and an artisan center. Experience early pioneer life through exhibits, traditional folk crafts, and interactive demonstrations. You may also see artisans practicing time-honored Appalachian crafts.

Following your visit, enjoy another included dinner at an area restaurant.

Wednesday, October 13 – Amtrak Through the New River Gorge

Following a continental breakfast, check out and travel to the train station to board Amtrak’s Cardinal for an unforgettable journey through the New River Gorge.

Travel by rail from Huntington to White Sulphur Springs while enjoying views of rugged mountains, abandoned coal towns, waterfalls, rushing rivers, and whitewater rapids. Upon arriving in White Sulphur Springs, enjoy lunch on your own.

Later, meet your local guide for a walking tour of historic Lewisburg. The tour includes a visit to the North House Museum, where exhibits reveal the diverse history and culture of the Greenbrier Valley.

After the tour, travel to your hotel, check in, and relax before dinner on your own in the area.

Thursday, October 14 – The Greenbrier Bunker and Homeward Bound

Enjoy a continental breakfast before checking out and departing for the famous Greenbrier resort. Here, you’ll tour the massive Cold War bunker secretly constructed beneath the resort’s West Virginia Wing.

Construction on the 112,544-square-foot bunker began in 1958. Located 720 feet inside the hillside, the facility was completed in 1961 and maintained in constant readiness to house members of Congress during a national emergency.

Following this fascinating tour, board the motorcoach and begin the journey home with lasting memories of West Virginia’s scenery, Appalachian heritage, historic communities, and remarkable secrets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your cancellation policy?

Travelers who cancel their booking at least 60 days prior to the trip departure date are eligible for a full refund, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 60 days of the departure date are non-refundable.

If travel insurance was purchased and the reason for cancellation falls under the coverage terms of your policy, you may be able to file a claim to recover eligible costs of the trip, excluding the travel insurance premium. Please refer to the terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy and consult directly with your insurance provider for details regarding coverage and claims.

I want to go but do not have a roommate, do you offer roommate matching?

We do not match roommates. We do have a Facebook group where you can request a roommate match and find your own roommate. You can find it by CLICKING HERE.

What if there is inclement weather?

In case of inclement weather, we will make every effort to reschedule the tour. Should rescheduling prove impossible, you will be fully refunded.

Are there any stops scheduled for the bus ride?

Yes! We have stops schedule every 2 to 2.5 hours.

Do you offer luggage handling?

Luggage handling will only be provided at the final destination hotel. We will not be providing luggage service at the enroute hotels.

What hotels will we be staying at?

Hotel details will be provided approximately one month before your trip. Typically, we select nationally recognized mid-tier hotels, such as Best Western, Tru by Hilton, and Country Inn and Suites, based on our previous trips. Rest assured, all accommodations are routinely inspected by our tour company to ensure they meet our high standards of quality and cleanliness.

Disclaimer

Sage Travel Services acts solely as a tour organizer and coordinator. We do not own, operate, or control the motorcoaches, transportation providers, hotels, airlines, restaurants, attractions, or other service providers used in connection with our tours. All such services are provided by independent third-party suppliers.

Sage Travel Services shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, delay, inconvenience, accident, mechanical failure, breakdown, traffic condition, weather event, government action, labor dispute, cancellation, act of God, or other occurrence beyond our direct control.

Tour itineraries, schedules, departure and arrival times are subject to change due to operational requirements, safety considerations, or circumstances beyond our control. While we make every reasonable effort to operate tours as planned, we do not guarantee adherence to published schedules or uninterrupted travel.

Participation in any tour involves inherent risks associated with travel and transportation. By booking and participating in a tour, travelers voluntarily assume all such risks.

Any goodwill gestures, credits, or complimentary offers made by Sage Travel Services are provided at the sole discretion of the Company and do not constitute an admission of fault or liability.

For full Terms & Conditions for Extended Adventures, please click here.