Kick off your trip in the art deco wonderland of Asheville, home to a sizzling food and arts scene • Ride your bike through the sprawling parkland of the Biltmore Estate • Explore George Vanderbilt’s magnificent Loire Valley-inspired château and gardens • Rest your head at the on-property hotel, set within the 8,000-acre estate • The Blue Ridge Parkway, "America's Favorite Drive," welcomes you with 360-degree views as we travel between trailheads • Soak up the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with stretch-forever vistas of valleys, mountains, woodland, waterfalls and historic sites • Hike along a rugged ridge crowned by balsam fir trees, rhododendron and blueberry bushes • Keep an eye out for migratory birds as you scan alpine views • Dine in local style in vibrant Asheville.

Our walk through pine and hemlock woodland in DuPont State Forest is all about waterfalls—four postcard-perfect cascades that range from 8 to 120 feet • Once a stopping point for travelers setting out in their wagons over the mountains, this protected forest of 10,000 acres is a prime destination for mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking • Admire the filming locations of The Last of the Mohicans and The Hunger Games • Trek to Bridal Veil Falls to witness its waters rushing down exposed granite • Navigate along the peaceful Lake Summit and visit the historic Victorian village of Saluda, nestled between the Green River Gamelands and the Greenville Watershed • Extend your ride on a leisurely spin past the North Saluda Reservoir • Enjoy a memorable evening of live bluegrass music • One last ride follows rolling hills through an enchanting landscape • Celebrate your Carolina adventure with a festive farewell brunch.