- Tallulah Gorge
- Clayton
- Sautee-Nacoochee Valley
- Lake Rabun
Dates
November 5 - 7, 2025
Highlights
- 2 nights in the historic Glen Ella Springs Inn
- Exploration of the historic Sautee-Nacoochee Valley
- Scenic drives; serendipitous discovery along the way
- Outstanding dining; low-key, relaxed vibe throughout the trip
- Georgia up country / lakes region in its autumnal glory
Trip Description
Our other autumn-at-its-peak trip offers a similar explorer’s vibe to West Virginia – but it’s closer to home. We’ll return to the Glen Ella Springs Inn – connected to a remarkable history of tourists and visitors discovering Northeast Georgia in two post-Civil War waves – and occupying the most “authentic” setting of any inn in our line-up!
Glen Ella Springs is loosely connected to the “discovery” of the famed Sautee-Nacoochee Valley to the west, featuring the best Native American mounds and vestiges in the Southern Appalachians. The Springs are also connected to the construction of the Tallulah Falls Railroad at the turn of the 20th century.
From our base at Glen Ella Springs, we’ll traipse through beautiful hill-and-dale countryside, and along parts of Lake Rabun, as we track down natural beauty (Minnehaha Falls, Yonah Mountain), and preserved history – Sautee village, the Hardman Farm, and vestiges of the now-dismantled Tallulah Falls Railroad. We’ll enjoy breakfasts and dinners at the inn; and a wonderful back yard to walk, or to gather at the firepit!
Featured Experiences
The Glen Ella Springs Inn
A Historic North Georgia Bed and Breakfast. #1 Best B&B in North Georgia.
Glen-Ella is a beautiful North Georgia bed and breakfast nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Our historic Clarkesville bed and breakfast is over a century old and offers the perfect atmosphere for a romantic getaway, family or friend getaway, destination wedding or corporate retreat.
What's Included
Comfortable transportation
Accommodation for 2 nights
Breakfast, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners
All touring per the itinerary
Guide and concierge service throughout the trip
Trip Price
$2,085 / person (double occupancy; single supplement, $285)
What's Not Included
Price does not include alcohol, other meals, or optional trip insurance.
..well-planned, from interesting and fun excursions planned each day, to comfortable lodging and transportation. Our trip leaders, Chumley and Khal, were impressive with their knowledge of each area we explored and gracious in their planning of every aspect of our trips.
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This trip departs from Greenville / Spartanburg, South Carolina and Asheville, North Carolina. If you live elsewhere, please contact us to discuss travel arrangements, and we will look forward to assisting you!
