2024 Ark Encounter and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour in Lexington, KY, USA (2024)

About this trip

Experience the life-size Noah's Ark! Ark Encounter is a one-of-a-kind themed attraction everyone will enjoy, located in Williamstown, Kentucky. We can't leave Kentucky without exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. We'll explore the rich tradition and proud history of "America's Official Native Spirit" on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour, featuring a stops at 5 signature distilleries nestled among beautiful Bluegrass Region scenery.

The highlights of this trip:

- Admission to The Ark Encounter

- Private Tours and Tastings at Woodford Reserve Distillery, James Beam Distillery, Castle & Key Distillery, Fresh Bourbon, Bardstown Distillery (with a few surprise stops at other distilleries)

Additional Notes

- A paper ticket will not be issued for this trip. When you arrive at the bus, please check in with the host/hostess. They will have your name on a roster.

- Outlets will be available on the bus for you to plug in your electronic devices.

- All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

- No children discounts available.

- No senior discounts available.

- The Ark Encounter & Kentucky Bourbon Trail Bus Trip is a bundled package. It cannot be separated.

Trip Departure Locations And Times

Virginia Beach: 7:00 A.M.

Indian River Park & Ride Lot (970 Reon Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464)

Note: The motorcoach will arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.

Newport News: 8:00 A.M.

Walmart Supercenter (12401 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23602)

Note: The motorcoach will arrive 10 minutes prior to departure.

Richmond: 9:45 A.M.

Parham Road Park & Ride (8531-8591 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23233)

Note: The motorcoach will arrive 10 minutes prior to departure.

Trip Return Locations And Times

Richmond: 7:00 P.M.

Parham Road Park & Ride (8531-8591 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23233)

Newport News: 8:30 P.M.

Walmart Supercenter (12401 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23602)

Virginia Beach: 9:30 P.M.

Indian River Park & Ride Lot (970 Reon Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464)

How To Pay

You have three ways to pay for your trip.

1) Online: You can pay online by credit card or debit card. Online payments will incur a 4% service charge. This is to account for Stripe service fees.

2) Mail: Don't trust the internet or want to avoid service fees, you can mail your payment to:

The Pack Roadtrip Tavel Club,

P.O. Box 705

Newport News, VA 23607

Make money orders/cashiers’ checks payable to The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club. Personal checks are not accepted.

Please include a letter with your payment noting the following information: Name of the Attendee(s), Contact phone number, Contact email address. Please call or email us when you are mailing a payment. We do not check our mailbox everyday.

3) In Person: You can drop off a payment at our office in Norfolk, Virginia with the Receptionist from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our office is located at 500 East Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia (BB&T building in downtown Norfolk). We are located on the 16th floor inside of the Gather co-working space. Your payment (money order/cashier’s check) must be in a seal envelope with the following information written on the front of the envelope: The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club #1667. Inside the envelope, please include a letter with your payment noting the following information: Name of the Attendee(s), Contact phone number, Contact email address, Contact mailing address. We will mail you a receipt. We do not accept cash or personal checks for payments made in person.Please call or email us when you are planning to drop off a payment.

We DO NOT accept payment by phone.

Booking Changes and Cancellation Policy

All payments are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another trip/tour. However, an existing reservation can be changed to another person. Please see the "Name Change Policy" section below.

If you opt into a payment plan, please pay accordingly to the schedule. If more than two consecutive payments are missed, your reservation(s) will be cancelled and any payment(s) made will be forfeited. Always contact us if you are unable to meet payment deadlines.

Pricing is based on room occupancy (the number of people staying in a room together). If your roommate cancel or removed from the trip due to missing more than two consecutive payments, a price adjustment will incur to cover the remaining hotel cost. You are allowed to replace your roommate. Please see the "Name Change Policy" below.

No refunds are available once the trip/tour commences. In the event of a no-show by a paid attendee, no refund shall be given.

We STRONGLY recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance. We do not offer refunds. Purchasing travel insurance is a way to protect your travel investment dollars in the event the unexpected happens.

If you need to cancel, you must notify us in writing by email (info@thepacktravelclub.com). Payments will not be refunded for cancellations.

However, if a trip is cancelled by the coordinator (The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club) due to lack of interest or unforeseen circ*mstances you will receive a full refund.

Name Change Policy

A name change is the cancellation of one guest and the addition of a new guest on a booking. Applicable cancellation penalties will be assessed to the original guest (owner of the booking) plus a $50 administration fee to make a name change. The new guest will be subject to pay any outstanding balance that was not paid for by the original guest.

The original guest must send written response via email to info@thepacktravelclub.com requesting a name change and provide the following information of the new guest

1) Name

2) Phone Number

3) Email Address

Only the original guest can request the name change. The ownership of the reservation will be transferred once the original guest has provide the new guest information and have paid the $50 administration fee.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is offered by a third party, Allianz Global Assistance, not The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club. Plans underwritten by BCS Insurance Company, Jefferson Insurance Company or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies, depending on insured's state of residence and plan type. Plan(s) may not be available to residents of all states.

Visit https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/partner for additional information. Please use ACCAM Number (Agency ID): F207410 when completing the application.

Travelers insurance is not required in order to join a trip/tour.

Terms and Conditions

Marable Enterprises DBA The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club hereby gives notice that The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club does not own or operate any motorcoaches, cruise lines, banquet or catering facilities, hotels or attractions and that all arrangements made for transportation, accommodations, cruises, sightseeing, attractions, meals, etc., are made by us solely as AGENTS upon the express condition that we shall be not liable for any injury, death, accident, loss, damage, delay, or irregularity which may occur either by reason of defect in any vehicle or through the acts of default of any person or company engaged in transporting the passengers or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour. Any delay in pickup time is not grounds for cancellation. The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club will not be responsible for the theft, loss, or damage of baggage and personal property.

Photos taken may only be used to promote The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club experience in articles, videos, or other media in which The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club is described and referred to within the contents of the given medium of media communication. Photographs are not to be used as stock photography.

COVID-19 Policy

The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club staff and venues will adhere to all state and local guidelines regarding COVID-19 and will continue to update our policy as necessary. By purchasing a ticket to our trips, tour, and events, you understand and acknowledge that a risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending our trips, tours, and events, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and all of their affiliates, employees, contractors, staff, and associates from any and all liability for any illness or injury due to COVID-19 exposure.

Contact Us

If you have questions, please contact us at (757) 805-5759.

What’s included

  • Transportation

    Motorcoach Transportation

  • Hotel

    Two Night Stay Hotel Accommodations At A Marriott Branded Hotel In Huntington, West Virginia (En-route Hotel To/From Lexington, KY)

  • Hotel

    Two Night Stay Hotel Accommodations At A Marriott Branded Hotel In Lexington, KY

  • Tour

    Private Distillery Tour And Tasting at Woodford Reserve Distillery, Castle and Key Distillery, James B. Beam Distillery, and Bardstown Distillery

  • Tasting

    Tasting At Fresh Bourbon Tasting Room

  • Tickets

    Admission To The Ark Encounter

  • Meal

    Lunch at the Ark Encounter

  • Meal

    Breakfast Four Mornings At The Hotel

What’s not included

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance Is Offered By A Third Party, Allianz Global Assistance, Not The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club. Visit https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/partner for additional information.

  • Children Discounts

    No Children Discounts Available

  • Senior Discounts

    No Senior Discounts Available

  • Meals

    Dinner

  • Meals

    Lunch (except at the Ark Encounter)

Available Packages

Single Room Occupancy

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The single room occupancy rate is $1,450 per person. Rate applies to one individual occupying a room. The room will contain one (Queen or King) bed. We have a limited quality of single bed rooms available. If the inventory sales out, you will be given a room with two Queen beds.

Please Note: If you are a couple that wants a room with one bed, you must pay the Double Room Occupancy Rate. When you checkout, selection the option for one King bed.

$1,450

Deposit:

$200

Double Room Occupancy

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The double room occupancy rate is $1,150 per person (full price is $2,300 for two people occupying a room). Rate applies to two individuals occupying a room. The room will contain two Queen beds -or- one King or Queen Bed.

Please Note:

(1) If you are a couple that wants a room with one bed, you must pay the Double Room Occupancy Rate. When you checkout, selection the "Room Type" option for one King bed.

(2) Due to the limited availability for this tour, the deposit payment must be made at the same time for both individuals staying in the room together. After the deposit is made, the individual that made a deposit can create a Contribution Page for their roommate(s) to make subsequent payments.

(3) If a member of your group cancels or is removed from the trip due to missing more than two consecutive payments, a price adjustment will incur on the remaining group members. Your final payment will be based on the number of people still attending/rooming together. You are allowed to replace any member of the group that cancels. However, the new member(s) will need to pay the full amount. Funds cannot be transferred to another person.

$1,150

Deposit:

$200

Double Room Occupancy - Split Payment

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The "Split Payment" option is for two people paying separately for a double occupancy rate.

The double room occupancy rate is $1,150 per person (full price is $2,300 for two people occupying a room). Rate applies to two individuals occupying a room. The room will contain two Queen beds -or- one King or Queen Bed.

Please Note:

(1) If you are a couple that wants a room with one bed, you must pay the Double Room Occupancy Rate. When you checkout, selection the "Room Type" option for one King bed.

(2) Due to the limited availability for this tour, the deposit payment must be made at the same time for both individuals staying in the room together. After the deposit is made, the individual that made a deposit can create a Contribution Page for their roommate(s) to make subsequent payments.

(3) If a member of your group cancels or is removed from the trip due to missing more than two consecutive payments, a price adjustment will incur on the remaining group members. Your final payment will be based on the number of people still attending/rooming together. You are allowed to replace any member of the group that cancels. However, the new member(s) will need to pay the full amount. Funds cannot be transferred to another person.

$1,150

Deposit:

$200

Triple Room Occupancy

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The triple room occupancy rate is $1,050 per person. The full price is $3,150 for three people occupying a room. Rate applies to three individuals occupying a room. The room will contain two Queen beds.

Please Note:

(1) The maximum number of beds in a room is 2 bed. Due to hotel and Fire Marshall regulations, rollaway beds cannot be added to a room with two beds.

(2) Due to the limited availability for this tour, the deposit payment must be made at the same time for both individuals staying in the room together. After the deposit is made, the individual that made a deposit can create a Contribution Page for their roommate(s) to make subsequent payments.

(3) If a member of your group cancels or is removed from the trip due to missing more than two consecutive payments, a price adjustment will incur on the remaining group members. Your final payment will be based on the number of people still attending/rooming together. You are allowed to replace any member of the group that cancels. However, the new member(s) will need to pay the full amount. Funds cannot be transferred to another person.

$1,050

Deposit:

$200

Quad Room Occupancy

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The quad room occupancy rate is $1,000 per person. The full price is $4,000 for four people occupying a room. Rate applies to four individuals occupying a room. The room will contain two Queen beds.

Please Note:

(1) The maximum number of beds in a room is 2 bed. Due to hotel and Fire Marshall regulations, rollaway beds cannot be added to a room with two beds.

(2) Due to the limited availability for this tour, the deposit payment must be made at the same time for both individuals staying in the room together. After the deposit is made, the individual that made a deposit can create a Contribution Page for their roommate(s) to make subsequent payments.

(3) If a member of your group cancels or is removed from the trip due to missing more than two consecutive payments, a price adjustment will incur on the remaining group members. Your final payment will be based on the number of people still attending/rooming together. You are allowed to replace any member of the group that cancels. However, the new member(s) will need to pay the full amount. Funds cannot be transferred to another person.

$1,000

Deposit:

$200

2024 Ark Encounter and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour in Lexington, KY, USA (2024)

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