7 DAY GREAT RIVER RACE ADVENTURE

Lexington, KY, USA

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Garys Fun on Wheels Tours, LLC
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238 reviews
Apr 27 - May 3, 2024
Group size: 1 - 44
7 DAY GREAT RIVER RACE ADVENTURE
Lexington, KY, USA

Garys Fun on Wheels Tours, LLC
  • Email address verified
238 reviews

Apr 27 - May 3, 2024
Group size: 1 - 44

About this trip

Join us on this exclusive tour that culminates with the Great Steamboat Race - an iconic 50+ year tradition of the Kentucky Derby Festival that includes fun, food, bourbon, and riverboat racing prior to the running of the Kentucky Derby.

Enjoy cruising on the river each day for 3 days on the Belle of Cincinnati and each evening stoping and spending the night in a hotel. The last day on the Belle of Cincinnati cheer us on as we meet up with the Belle of Louisville for our race down the River. See you at the finish line.

Registration Requirements

If sharing a room with another participant, please select DOUBLE OCCUPANCY


***ONLY USE SINGLE SUPPLENEMNT IF TRAVELING ALONE***

Bus Departues

Toms River NJT Bus Station                                                                  6:00 am

Brick Target                                                                                              6:30 am

What’s included

  • Transportation
    Premium Motor Coach Transportation
  • Accommodation
    6 Nights Hotel Stays in Total, 1 Night Stay at Belterra Casino Resort
  • Meals
    6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 6 Dinners
  • Excursions
    Belle of Cincinnati Riverboat, Louisville Slugger Museum, Markland Lock and Dam, Bourbon Tasting
  • Admission Fees
    Admission fees to all EXCURSIONS covered
  • Guide
    Company Tour Manager
  • Complementary
    Bottled Water & Snack
  • Bus Entertainment
    Games, Movies, Music and Fun
  • Pre-Paid
    All Gratuities

Available Packages

ONLINE Double Occupancy

Participant completing registration will be responsible for any and all participant's listed on registration form. Otherwise, we recommend registering up separately.


No fee for E-Check


ALL payments made by credit card will have a processing fee. 


Transaction will appear as "We Travel" on credit card statement. 

***Price is per person Double Occupancy***

$1,796
ONLINE Single Supplement

Participant completing registration will be responsible for any participant's listed on registration form. Otherwise, we recommend registering up separately.


No fee for E-Check


ALL payments made by credit card will have a processing fee. 


Transaction will appear as "We Travel" on credit card statement. 

***SINGLE GUEST ONLY***

$2,196
MAIL CHECK Double Occupancy

Make Check Payable to:

Gary's Tours

PO Box 211

Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734

*Checks must be received within 14 days of registration date.  

 ***Price is per person Double Occupancy*** 

$1,796
Deposit: $0
Mail check Single Supplement

Make Check Payable to:

Gary's Tours

PO Box 211

Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734

*Checks must be received within 14 days of registration date.  

 ***SINGLE GUEST ONLY*** 

$2,196
Deposit: $0


Itinerary

Itinerary Below
7 Day Riverboat Race

ITINERARY

Day 1   Saturday, April 27   New Jersey / Ohio

6:00 am   Departs Toms River, NJ Park n Ride

6:30 am  Departs Brick, Target 

                 30 minute morning comfort stop

                   1 hour lunch stop

                 30 minute comfort stop

                 30 minute comfort stop 

5:30 pm  Arrive Embassy Suites Hotel for 1 night stay

6:45 pm  Sunny Street Café for a Irish dinner and fun        
                After dinner return to hotel       

Day 2   Sunday, April 28   Ohio / Kentucky 

7-8:30 am   Enjoy a nice breakfast included    

  9:00 am     Depart Embassy Suites with Luggage 

10:15 am      Arrive Air and Space Museum Dayton,Oh. 

 1:30 pm        Depart

 3:00 pm      Arrive The Aloft Hotel in Newport, KY  OVERNIGHT BAG ONLY  

                                                                                                     Tagged Luggage Will Remain Under Bus

 4:30 pm       Depart hotel for a included dinner 

 4:45 pm       Arrive Hofbrauhaus for a included dinner

                       After Dinner return to hotel


Day 3  Monday, April 29   Kentucky / Indiana 

6:15 am    Depart Hotel 

6:30 am   Arrive at BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row. Newport, KY

7:00 am   Boat departs Newport, Kentucky (Port of Cincinnati) 

9:00 am   Full breakfast is served on board.Throughout the day Craft / Game (TBD-

                   Pillows/Tote Bags, Puzzles/Cards?)

11:00 am   Lunch is served on board with Entertainment

                   After lunch we meet bus in Aurora,IN Mt.Tabor Alpaca Farm

2:00 pm    Arrive back to Riverboat 

3:00 pm    Game Time and Happy Hour with Appetizers and Entertainment 

5:00 pm    Travel through Markland Lock and Dam

6:00 pm     Dinner begins onboard riverboat 

7:00 pm     Arrive at Belterra Resort and Spa for a 1 night stay  

                    Guests can show their Driver’s License at the B Connected Cage to the   
                        left of the entrance of the Casino
for a complimentary $10 Gaming Card


Day 4  Tuesday, April 30   Indiana / Kentucky 

6-730 am     Breakfast this morning in the Oak Room (passed the Showroom)

7-7:30 am   Bring your luggage down to the bus no later

 8:15 am      Board boat in Vevay, In cruise to Louisville, KY

 9:30 am     Craft/Game Time (TBD- Rocks & Bag Painting / Horse Shoes & Golf)

11:00 am      Lunch is served on board with Entertainment  

1:00 pm       Game Time (TBD-Dice Game)

2:30 pm      Boat docks in Louisville

2:30 pm      Boat docks in Louisville


Day 4  Tuesday, April 30    Indiana / Kentucky  CONTINUED

2:45 pm       Depart Riverboat  Waterfront Park to Hampton Inn Downtown

3:00 pm       Arrive Hampton Inn Downtown 

5:30 pm       Depart Hotel for Derby Dinner Playhouse

6:00 pm       Dinner and Show at Derby Dinner Playhouse (Escape to Margaritaville)

10:00 pm     Arrive Hampton Inn Downtown for overnight


Day 5  Wednesday, May 1   Kentucky

6-8:30 am    Breakfast at your leisure at Hampton Inn

                              Seating will be provided in the Lewis and Clark room 

                              (to the right of the elevators)

8:45 am        Depart hotel 

9-11:30 am   Tour of Frazier History Museum

11:30 am        Depart for a included lunch at Bristol Bar and Grille 

                        (some guests may walk)

11:45 am         Buffet Lunch at Bristol Bar and Grille

12:45 pm        Depart to Louisville Slugger (some guests may walk)

1:00 pm          Tour of Louisville Slugger Bat Factory

3-4 pm           Return to Hotel for Break

4:15 pm          Depart  to Waterfront Park for the Great Steamboat Race

4:30 pm         Board boat for VIP Bourbon Tasting and Dinner Cruise

5:45 pm         The Great Steamboat Race vs. The Belle of Louisville

8:00 pm         Conclusion on Tour

8:30 pm          Depart to hotel


Day 6  Thursday, May 2   Kentucky / Ohio

6-8 am     Enjoy a included Breakfast 

7:00 am     LUGGAGE PICK UP - Leave your large Luggage (1 per person) Inside by your door  (Please take carry ons with you)

 8:30 am   Depart Hotel with fond memories of Louisville, KY

 9:00 am   Arrive Church Hill Downs Museum for a guided tour

11:00 am    Depart

12:00 pm   Arrive 3 Bears Restaurant for a included Buffet lunch 

 1:30 pm    Depart

 2:00 pm   Arrive Old Friends Horse Farm 

3:30 pm    Depart

6:30 pm    Arrive Drury Inn & Suites   OVERNIGHT BAG ONLY  

                                                                                     Tagged Luggage Will Remain Under Bus

7:15 pm     Depart for Cracker Barrel for our last included dinner together 

                   After dinner return to hotel    

Day 7  Friday, May 3   Ohio / New Jersey

7-8:30 am  Enjoy a hot breakfast 

8:30 am       Depart with fond memories of the entire trip

                       30 minute morning comfort stop

                         1 hour lunch Stop

                       30 minute afternoon comfort stop

7:00 pm        Arrive Brick, Target

7:30 pm        Arrive Toms River Park n Ride   

Garys Fun On Wheels Tours  PO Box 211  Lanoka Harbor, NJ. 08734 | 609.857.6000

     

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Garys Fun on Wheels Tours, LLC
238 reviews
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Reviews

Great time. Very nice bus driver and hostess. Shady Maple was a good stop for lunch but the best thing was Noah. Couldn't have had better seats and the show was magnificent Would go with Gary's anyday
By LYNN G for Noah on May 19, 2025
The bus was very clean and on time. We had a delightful lunch and the bus dropped us off very near the theater. A lovely afternoon.
By Janis C for Smash: The Musical on May 19, 2025
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Good food, good service, perfect location. Very wisely organized. The bus driver was great. He easily backed up in a long narrow lot perfectly. Al, our tour guide is always the best director anyone can ask for. He is highly organized and explains every detail. And he always makes you feel you belong. The new bus was very comfortable. That was a treat.
By Carole G for Bronx Lobster Feast on May 17, 2025
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Very nice trip to NYC. Comfortable seating, bus picked us up on time and arrived safely. I would use Gary’s Tours again.
By Elaine S for Redwood: Musical Staring Idina Menzel with LBI Girlfriends on May 16, 2025
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A fantastic time. The hotel was beautiful. Every where we went was fun. Food was great. Bus was comfortable and clean. Ester and Sonia were great. Gary did a great job driving the bus
By Theresa M for 3 Day 1000 Island & Boldt Castle Adventure on May 16, 2025
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I just enjoyed my first day trip with Gary. It was well planned, fun, and I will definitely go again! Everything ran like clock work. Gary knows what he is doing, and his attention to detail shows. I will go on his multi day trips in the future. I recommend his fun company!!!
By Ivy S on 22 Dec, 2024
I’ve been with Gary‘s tours for a long time, the buses are clean. The ride is comfortable. The people are wonderful the Nashville resorts Tropicana all trips were wonderful. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great getaway thank you Gary and your team.
By Janet N on 14 Dec, 2024

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