BIKING
Asheville
DAYS 1–2 Bike the Swamp Rabbit Trail, one of Greenville’s famed Rails-to- Trails pathways, along the Reedy River • Set out on a peaceful ride through the Greenville Watershed Area and visit the historic Victorian mountain town of Saluda • Relax at our Mediterranean-style hotel and fuel up with a wonderful farm-to-table dinner at the stylish Restaurant 17 • Embark upon Hincapie’s Gran Fondo route or choose a leisurely spin past the North Saluda Reservoir. » Hotel Domestique - Premiere DAY 3 Cycle north at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina • Tackle the ascent of Caesars Head—spectacular vistas of the surrounding mountains await at the summit • Ride a gradual descent across the state line into North Carolina • If you enjoy rolling terrain, you’ll love pedaling through the afternoon stretch of Southern Appalachia and classic Carolina farmland • Listen to bluegrass music over a barbecue dinner. » Pilot Cove - Deluxe DAYS 4–5 Ride through Pisgah National Forest, home to Sliding Rock and the Cradle of Forestry heritage site • Wonder at the numerous white-water rivers and waterfalls, including Looking Glass Falls, with its spectacular 60- foot cascade • Cycle down an exhilarating portion of the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway, known as “America’s most scenic drive” • Bike through tunnels and past panoramic overlooks • Explore George Vanderbilt’s magnificent Loire Valley-inspired château and gardens, set within the 8,000-acre Biltmore Estate • Enjoy a leisurely spin through the Biltmore Forest before our farewell lunch. » Inn on Biltmore Estate - Premiere From Blue Ridge Mountain vistas to craft brews and farm-to-table cuisine, enjoy this pedal-perfect trip filled with natural splendor and Southern Appalachian culture. Greenville to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Mountains THE CAROLINAS
NORTH CAROLINA
Biltmore
ATLANTA
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
Pilot Cove
Saluda
SOUTH CAROLINA
CAESARS HEAD STATE PARK
Travelers Rest
Greenville
5 Days Activity Levels 2-5 Premiere Hotels $3,999 to $4,549 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search NCSB on backroads.com
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