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Trip Overview:
'Why Kentucky?
Kentucky breeds passion. Its bluegrass landscape nurtures prized Thoroughbreds and inspires musicians. Bourbon spirits are carefully crafted and revered here. Horse racing legacy turns up around every corner. Historic monuments and enchanting estates tell tales of the past. Southern hospitality nourishes its warm and welcoming culture. Before you know it, you might find yourself attached to all of Kentucky's obsessions.
Trip Highligts
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Bike the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and ride through stunning farmland with grazing horses and green as far as the eye can see
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Learn about the fine art of distilling and sample for yourself the craft and big-label bourbons that make Kentucky famous
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Pedal past renowned Thoroughbred farms, perhaps catching sight of famous (or hoping to be famous!) stallions bred to race in the Derby
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Explore the roots of the Bluegrass State—from a historic Shaker community to traditional bluegrass music
Day to Day Itinerary
Day One: Louisville
On our first day we will have a pre-night stay at the Seelbach Hilton in Louisville with a welcome dinner to get everyone started on a fun note and get some rest before our adventure.
Day Two: Bluegrass Country
From Louisville, venture to true bluegrass country, where our journey begins | Bike through rolling farmland, wooded areas and peaceful country roads | History unfolds in Harrodsburg with buildings dating back to the 1850s | Stay in Shaker Village, once the third largest Shaker community in the United States | Join a private tour of the farm before a down-home dinner of Kentucky dishes made with ingredients from Shaker Village's garden.
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Accommodations: Shaker Village Inn, Harrodsburg.
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Located within the 3,000 acres of National Historic Landmark Shaker Village, the hotel is built in restored Shaker buildings and offers simple rooms furnished with Shaker reproduction furniture and lovely countryside views.
Day Three & Four: Biking Bluegrass Country
From Louisville, venture to true bluegrass country, where our journey begins | Bike through rolling farmland, wooded areas and peaceful country roads | History unfolds in Harrodsburg with buildings dating back to the 1850s | Stay in Shaker Village, once the third largest Shaker community in the United States | Join a private tour of the farm before a down-home dinner of Kentucky dishes made with ingredients from Shaker Village's garden.
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Accommodation: Kentucky Castle, Versailles
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Named the "Most Beautiful Hotel in Kentucky" by Architecture Digest, this medieval-style castle hotel dishes out the royal treatment with its farm-to-table restaurant, attention to hospitality, sprawling grounds and an amazing rooftop where you can watch the sunset.
Day Five & Six: Bike Through Lexington
Bike through pastureland dotted with stables and Thoroughbreds near Lexington, often called the Horse Capital of the World | Engage with the four-legged residents of the Kentucky Horse Park, a working horse farm with museums and an equine theme park | Enjoy a bluegrass performance while savoring Southern cuisine | Get an incredible behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's premier Thoroughbred race farms and see a few celebrity horses, including winners of the Kentucky Derby | Take time to wander around the exhibitions at our boutique hotel’s contemporary art museum | Savor one last ride along a local's favorite route, followed by a visit to a historic distillery.
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Accommodation: 21C Museum Hotel, Lexington
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Set in a historic downtown building, this boutique hotel embraces the modern with its 7,000-square-foot museum featuring contemporary art exhibitions and a cultural center.
Pricing Details
$3,625 per person based on double occupancy. Private room charge for a single traveler is +$600
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Payment Policy
Deposit of $1,125 per person is due at sign-up, which includes insurance.
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PGA Perks
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Accommodations
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Your choice of bike: performance road bike, touring bike, electric-assist bike, mountain bike
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All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
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Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
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Snacks and beverages between meals
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Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
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Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
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Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
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Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
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All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
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Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
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On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
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Trailer cycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
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Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
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Park and other entry fees
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Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
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Select coach transfers
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Baggage transfers and porterage
