Charleston to Savannah Multisport
- Historic Charleston, Beaufort and Savannah, all rich with beautiful architecture, gardens and southern charm
- Pedal Savannah's waterfront en route to the Wormsloe Plantation, where 400 stately oaks grace the entrance
- Award-winning cuisine at Peninsula Grill in Charleston and Elizabeth on 37th in Savannah
- Kayak to a sensational bird sanctuary
- The historic Planters Inn, a Relais & Châteaux gem
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Authentic Charm & Natural Beauty in the Coastal South
Sometimes, you just need to slow down. Look around. Take a deep breath. Capture the rich scent of jasmine or striking beauty of a blossoming magnolia. Bike under shady live oaks, draped in Spanish moss. Strike up a conversation, a glass of sweet tea in hand. Kayak, delighting in the majestic dive of a brown pelican. Stroll through Charleston, Beaufort, Savannah, each exuding southern charm. Dine extravagantly, savoring exceptional cuisine at every meal. You're on vacation. This is how it's supposed to feel.
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1 Soak up Southern charm and fascinating history
From historic Fort Moultrie, pedal past the grand mansions of Sullivan's Island and the Isle of Palms
On a guided walk of Charleston, explore the lovely historic district, with narrow brick alleys, hidden cemeteries, flower-draped courtyards and stunning architecture.
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2 Kayak to a bird sanctuary, gliding past fishing boats and nesting pelicans
Spin across the Cooper River bridge, with spectacular views of the marsh and Charleston Harbor
Dine in style at the acclaimed Peninsula Grill.
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3-4 At the vast ACE Basin estuary, enjoy an easygoing walk through wetlands - where you may spot alligators and eagles before arriving in delightful Beaufort
The Penn Center describes Sea Island and Low Country African American culture
Bike to gorgeous Hunting Island State Park, where ocean meets palmetto forest
Take time to dip your toes in the water during a leisurely beach walk.
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5-6 Award-winning cuisine at Elizabeth on 37th and authentic Southern food at lively Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
Spin from Bonaventure Cemetery along the stunning Intracoastal Waterway to the Isle of Hope, home to Savannah's elite in the 1800s
Discover the city's wisteria-scented squares, oak-lined avenues and secret alleys on a guided walk
Historian John Duncan invites us into his typical Savannah manor.
Guests Reviews About This Trip
Absolutely wonderful! Lots of history and lots of wonder and beauty all around! Great people and leaders and the great outdoors! What a wonderful trip. We're already starting to plan next year's trip, since we just received our new catalog before our trip. Thank you!!!- Jackson, WY
We brought our 4 adult children on this trip and it was awesome! Even though they were the youngest by far, they loved the young leaders and related well to them. They were all hesitant about the trip initially, but enjoyed it thoroughly in the end. Thank you to everyone at Backroads!- Abbotsford, BC
Once again I want to congratulate your tour leaders and Backroads for making my vacation such a memorable event. I can't even think of any constructive criticism to offer. Everything went like clockwork. Your company and your employees exude nothing but class. Thank you very much for all the endless planning to details to make my trip something to brag about to all my friends and relatives.- Edina, MN
Premiere Inns
Planters Inn
Charleston, South Carolina (2 nights) Just steps from the Old Market, a "gracious hotel overlooking a garden courtyard in the heart of the historic district," according to the Hideaway Report. A Relais & Châteaux member. Condé Nast Traveler Gold List; Travel + Leisure World's Best.
Rhett House Inn
Beaufort, South Carolina (2 nights) In the National Historic Landmark District, a beautiful Greek Revival plantation-style inn with sprawling verandas and antebellum-era décor.
Mansion on Forsyth Park
Savannah, Georgia (1 night) A luxurious Victorian Romanesque mansion splendidly restored and located in Savannah's famed Historic District. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
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This Trip Is Rated Level 1-2
Routes For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of
interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one
day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat
from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each
day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Daily Route Options | |||||||||||
| Day | Activity | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | |||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | ||
| 1 | Biking | 16* | 200 | ||||||||
| Walking | 2.0 | 50 | |||||||||
| 2 | Biking | 12 | 200 | ||||||||
| Kayaking | On Shem Creek (3 hours) | ||||||||||
| 3 | Walking | 2.0 | 50 | ||||||||
| Walking | 3.0 | 100 | |||||||||
| 4 | Biking | 23* | 200 | ||||||||
| Biking | 29 | 500 | |||||||||
| Walking | 1.0 | 50 | |||||||||
| Walking | 4.0 | 100 | |||||||||
| 5 | Biking | 12* | 100 | 21 | 200 | ||||||
| 6 | Walking | 2.0 | 50 | ||||||||
* Includes a shuttle
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