Crystal Coast - The Outer Banks of North Carolina
Tour Overview
Discover the coastal scenery, maritime history, and seaside charm of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Search for Corolla’s wild horses, visit historic lighthouses, explore the mysteries of Roanoke Island, and walk among the dunes at Jockey’s Ridge. Along the way, enjoy Virginia’s wine country, Patsy Cline’s hometown, and memorable regional dining.
Experience Highlights
- Patsy Cline Historic House and a guided Winchester driving tour, including her gravesite and places connected to her early career
- Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery tour, wine tasting, and boxed lunch
- Five nights at Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
- Wild Horse Adventure Tours four-wheel-drive excursion in search of Corolla’s wild Spanish mustangs
- Whalehead in Historic Corolla and a photo stop at Currituck Beach Lighthouse
- An educator-led maritime forest and soundside boardwalk walk in Duck, approximately one mile
- Bodie Island Lighthouse, Manteo’s waterfront, Roanoke Island Festival Park, and the Elizabeth II
- Fort Raleigh National Historic Site visitor center and The Lost Colony outdoor drama
- Beach time, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Jockey’s Ridge State Park
- Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station, Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
- Dodona Manor, Loudoun Brewing Company, and Breaux Vineyards wine tasting with appetizers
- Regional dining, including Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant and the Bavarian Inn
- 15 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 7 dinners
Daily Itinerary
What's Included
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation
- 7 nights accommodations: 1 night at The George Washington, A Wyndham Grand Hotel; 5 nights at Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk; and 1 night at Hilton Garden Inn Martinsburg
- 15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 7 dinners
- Scheduled admissions and included features as described in the daily itinerary
- Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery tour, wine tasting, and boxed lunch
- Breaux Vineyards wine tasting and appetizers
- Baggage handling at the overnight hotels
- Custom Holidays tour director
Not Included
- Optional, non-refundable travel protection per person: $332 double occupancy; $594 single occupancy ($532 with early booking); $288 triple or quad occupancy
- Meals not listed as included in the daily itinerary, including independent lunches
- Optional activities, including the NEST sea turtle conservation talk and scenic flight; additional cost, subject to availability, and separate confirmation required
- Kitty Hawk Fishing Pier visit at your own expense
- Climbing Currituck Beach Lighthouse
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for your Custom Holidays tour manager and bus driver
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Departure Info
Departs from the Southgate Civic Center Complex - 14710 Reaume Parkway, Southgate, MI. A full itinerary with departure times and tour details will be sent 2-3 weeks prior to the tour.
Tour Notes
Optional activities are not included in the tour package and require separate confirmation. Times are approximate. Itineraries and times are subject to change.
Registration Ends:
April 8, 2027
Pricing & Payment
Regular prices per person: $3,699 double occupancy; $4,599 single occupancy; $3,399 triple occupancy; $3,239 quad occupancy. Early-booking prices per person: $3,599 double; $4,499 single; $3,299 triple; $3,139 quad. Full deposit must be received by December 31, 2026; $100 discount applied to final payment. Optional travel protection: $332 double occupancy; $594 single occupancy ($532 with early booking); $288 triple or quad occupancy, per person, available during online registration and non-refundable.
Early Booking Discount
$100 off per person when your full $250 deposit is received by December 31, 2026; discount applied to final payment.
Payment Schedule
Deposit: $250 per person due with registration ($100 non-refundable). Early booking: save $100 per person when your full deposit is received by December 31, 2026; discount applied to final payment. Final payment: due April 8, 2027. Cancellation: no refunds after April 8, 2027. Optional travel protection: $332 double occupancy; $594 single occupancy ($532 with early booking); $288 triple or quad occupancy, per person, available during online registration and non-refundable.
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