Compare Shining Rock Wilderness by Wildland Trekking vs Bahamas Cruise 3D/2N (from Miami) by Bamba
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| Duration | 4 days | 3 days |
| Price From | $ 945 | $ 836 |
| Price Per Day | $ 236 | $ 279 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Small ship cruise |
| Lodging Level | Camping | Basic |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Our Appalachian guides feel this is the best backpacking trip we run east of the Mississippi River! When it comes to trails, views, swimming, and summits it is amazing in that it quite literally has it all. But it also has something unique in the region, which is wonderful mountain solitude. Get away from the crowds to experience sweeping Appalachian views, waterfalls, exceptional hiking, fascinating geology, and a chance to see wildlife! |
All aboard! Cruise from Miami to the beautiful Bahamas for a slice of paradise. Enjoy an abundance of onboard entertainment and some of the world’s most beautiful beaches on this 3-day adventure. |
Day 1
Shuttle to the trailhead: 1 hour
Hiking Mileage: 4+ miles
Elevation Gain: 600-1000 feet
This multi-day Appalachia backpacking trip to the Shining Rock Wilderness starts with a drive through the city of Brevard and a stop at an amazing roadside attraction, Looking Glass Falls. From here it is a short drive to our trailhead at the East Fork of the Pigeon River. Our hike and tonight’s camp is along this enchanting waterway full of cascades and swimming holes. Our first night in the Appalachian Wilderness will end with a Hearty meal prepared by your guide and the relaxing sound of the creek as we sleep.
Day 2
Hiking Mileage: 5-7 miles
Elevation Loss/Gain: 1,765 feet
Day 2 starts with a relaxing morning and breakfast. We'll break camp and hike up to the Appalachian high country along Grassy Ridge Ledge, where sweeping views of the surrounding area surround us. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch at a high mountain gap while enjoying even more amazing views. After lunch we’ll continue hiking to our next camp near Shining Rock Gap. Here we will set up our home for the next two nights before exploring the unique and other worldly summit of Shining Rock, a mountain capped with white quartzite rock outcroppings. We'll cap today off with a beautiful sunset dinner, prepared fresh by your guide, at the quartzite rocks.
Day 3
Hiking Mileage: 9 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,795 feet
Today we get the luxury of hiking with smaller backpacks to an amazing summit view from atop Cold Mountain, whose name you might recognize from Charles Frazier’s historic fiction novel based in this region during the Civil War, "Cold Mountain". Our summit brings us to a height of 6,030 ft., the highest of our trip. After lunch at the summit we’ll hike back toward Shining Rock Gap and our comfortable, scenic camp for one more, much deserved, hearty Appalachian dinner prepared by your guide!
Day 4
Hiking Mileage: 4 miles
Elevation Loss: 2,365 feet
Shuttle to Asheville: 1 hour
Today we head down the beautiful Shining Creek trail. Along the way we will stop and enjoy multiple cascades along our journey to our waiting vehicle at Big East Fork. Lunch today is at one of the many amazing viewpoints of the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. While enjoying the views and a delicious lunch we will recount the highlights of our Shining Rock Wilderness adventure. After lunch it is a short drive back to Asheville and hot, deserved showers!
Day 1: West Palm Beach, United States
Board Cruise Ship, safety drill and activities onboard (L/D)
Board your cruise ship in time for a Welcome Aboard celebration at noon and a buffet lunch
After lunch, enjoy optional activities like a pool party or a ship tour
You will have an orientation meeting as the ship leaves port to brief you on the trip and all of the amazing services available on the ship and a quick safety drill
Spend the rest of your day and evening relaxing in your cabin or enjoying some of the many incredible activities on board, from live music to themed happy hours
Enjoy a buffet dinner and get a good rest for your big day ahead!
NOTE: The schedule of the activities will be provided to the passengers day by day.
The ships sail on a two-night itinerary currently from the Port of Palm Beach, Florida to Grand Bahama Island
Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice
The vessels depart as per our scheduled itinerary with check-in required by 4:00pm
Passengers may check-in beginning at 11:00am the day of sailing and board as soon as the ship has been cleared for embarkation.
Day 2: Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
Bahamas Stopover (B/L/D)
You will arrive at Grand Bahama Island at 8:00 when local officials will take a moment to inspect and clear the boat for arrival
After they’ve given the signal, you may disembark and say hello to a tropical paradise! One of the last Bahaman Islands to be developed, Grand Bahama is now a popular destination and playground in paradise
Spend the day exploring, laying on the pristine beaches, discovering one of the world’s largest underwater cave systems, or partaking in optional activities like jet skiing! Enjoy an included lunch buffet onboard the ship or treat yourself to Caribbean Cuisine ashore.
Return to the boat no later than 18:00 for departure to West Palm Beach
Enjoy another evening of endless entertainment on board, with several different performances, events, and a swimming pool at your disposal.
Day 3: Miami, United States
Transfer from West Palm Beach to Miami
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus.
