An Adventurer's paradise just off the beaten path! On foot, in canoes, and on horseback, we explore the abundant natural beauty of this fascinating land. Spectacular waterfalls shimmer down to us, and enormous cliffs rise from pools of turquoise-colored water. Relax in elegant Victorian inns and experience dinner aboard an 1890's era railway dining car as it rolls through the mountains.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Eureka Springs: After our rendezvous, a local historian leads us on a walking tour of this charming Victorian town. Savory creations of Chez Charles will delight the eye and please the palate. Explore the village's quaint shops and retire to the large suites of the Grand Central Hotel, where double spa tubs await us.
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Day 2:
Jasper: Crystal waters reflect enormous red stained bluffs as our canoes dance along with the river's flow. Kingfishers call to us from the treetops while we picnic at the water's edge. We enjoy two nights of comfort and hospitality at the Arkansas House B&B, where we meet Coco, the owner's 600lb black bear!
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Day 3:
Jasper: Rise and shine. On a hike today we explore Pedestal Rocks, a fantasy land of rock towers and sparkling waterfalls.
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Day 4:
Ponca Wilderness: Log cabins of early pioneers beckon our exploration as we canoe a bluff-lined section of the upper canyons. We make our home for the next two nights among the dramatic rock palisades of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. Elk herds with their young graze in the meadows beside the tallest cliffs in the central United States.
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Day 5:
Ponca Wilderness: Exploring Hemmed in Hollow, we discover a 200 foot sparkling cascade, the highest waterfall between the Appalachians and the Rockies! Delight in the canyons rugged beauty as an afternoon horseback ride takes us to a campfire cookout and music under the stars.
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Day 6:
Lost Valley State Park: Hike past waterfalls and wildflowers to marvel at natural rock bridges and enjoy a picnic in Lost Valley. A guided tour of Mystic Cave reveals a magical cathedral of snow-white onyx formations. Returning to Eureka Springs, we delight in a farewell dinner in the dining car of an old steam train as our adventure concludes.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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North America
USA
Arkansas
Outdoor: Water Drifter
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
Hiking & Trekking
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