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Monday, 12:00 Noon SAPPHIRE/HIGHLANDS/CASHIERS SIGHT-SEEING EXCURSION
A nice 4.5 hour trip that takes you up to the Highlands area for a 2 hour visit of shopping and sightseeing with numerous lunch opportunities ( not included in fare) ) in one of the mountains most interesting little towns. Finish with local hot spot Nature sights. $20.00 plus tax.
Sign up by 11:15 Monday.
Monday, 12:00 Noon WILDWATER RIVER RAFTING on the Nantahala River. Must be at least 7 years old or
weigh 70lbs, guided tour. $65.00, sign up by 11:15 am Monday
Tuesday, 9:00 am BILTMORE ESTATES & WINERY TRIP Come with us as we journey to one of WNC’s most intriguing homes & winery. Bus leaves the CC at 9:00 am. Includes trip and admission; Adults: $69.00, Ages 10-16 $45,00, Under 10 $20.00, plus tax. Please sign up by 5:00 pm Monday.
Tuesday, 9:00 am CHEROKEE INDIAN RESERVATION TRIP Visit the Indian Museum & downtown shopping/lunch OR Harrah’s Casino for gambling fun! $20 Admission to museum not included.
Sign up by 5 pm Monday.
Tuesday, 4:45 pm SUNSET CRUISE ON LAKE GLENVILLE End the day spending 2 hours on this beautiful
mountain lake. The highest lake on the East Coast. BYOB, snacks and drinks. $45.00 plus tax. Sign up by Monday 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, 8:30 am GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS RAILROAD TRIP This scenic journey travels along rivers & gorges, fantastic fiews and fresh air! $71.00 Adult/ $49.00 2-12. Train AND Jeep adventure ride for $115.00 Ride the train almost to NOC then board a jeep for a fun trip back! Please sign up by 5:00 pm Tuesday. [
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Thursday, 9:00 am BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY& LUNCH @ PISGAH INN Ride our bus through the magical Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah Forest. Have lunch at the Pisgah Inn (LUNCH NOT INCLUDED IN FARE) and then visit the Cradle of Forestry and Pisgah Trout Hatchery on the way back. $22.00 plus tax per person. Please sign up by 6:00 pm Tuesday. *Weather and Parkway permitting.
Friday, 9:30 am BURNTSHIRT VINEYARD TOUR Enjoy a picnic lunch on the patio overlooking the vineyard with mountain views, 30 minute tour of vineyard, wine tasting & a free wine glass. $50.00 plus tax. Sign up by Noon Wednesday.
SAPPHIRE VALLEY VAN TRIP CANCELLATION POLICY;
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS FOR ALL OUR CLASSES, TRIPS, SPECIAL EVENTS & TOURS ARE REQUIRED. GUESTS MUST SIGN UP BY 6:00 PM ON THE EVENING PRIOR TO THE CLASS, TRIP OR TOUR TO PARTICIPATE. ALL CLASSES, TRIPS AND TOURS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. MOST GO RAIN OR SHINE. SVMA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ACTIVITIES BASED ON PARTICIPATION LEVELS AND WEATHER ISSUES, IN WHICH CASE A FULL REFUND IS MADE. ( PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ALL TRIPS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER, 39 RIDERS PER TRIP MAXIMUM.)