Trains, Cherokee and Culture in the Southern Appalachian Mountains

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United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Arrival day is on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Meet the group at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown in Chattanooga, TN

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 3:00-5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 23, 2026 in Hiawassee, GA at The Ridges Hotel & Marina

End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. after breakfast followed by motorcoach transfer to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and DoubleTree Hotel; 11:30 a.m. hotel check-out.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 15 - 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 14 miles .

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 15-20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 14 miles .

Arrival day is on 10/18/2026.

Meet the group at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown in Chattanooga, TN.

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 3:00-5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 23, 2026 in Hiawassee, GA at The Ridges Hotel & Marina.

End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. after breakfast followed by motorcoach transfer to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and DoubleTree Hotel; 11:30 a.m. hotel check-out..