Atlantic Beach and the Outer Banks, NC

Tour Schedule

Atlantic Beach and the Outer Banks, NC

Atlantic Beach and the Outer Banks, NC

North Carolina
April 26 - May 1, 2026   |   6 Days
  • Single $3346 per person
  • Double $2483 per person
  • Triple $2184 per person

Join us on an unforgettable journey along the Carolina coast and beyond! We will spend time in Beaufort, NC, where the waterfront atmosphere and coastal heritage set the stage. Step aboard the Crystal Coast Lady for a scenic cruise. Journey to the iconic Cape Lookout Lighthouse, a striking black-and-white landmark on the Outer Banks. Our travels continue with a visit to Kitty Hawk, the birthplace of flight, and Manteo, a quaint harbor town rich with culture and history. Rounding out the experience, we will visit the American Revolution Museum, connecting our journey with the nation’s founding stories.

Whats Included:

  • 5 Nights’ Accommodations
  • Motorcoach Transportation
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • Elite Tour Director
  • 1 Lunch
  • Tour Director, Driver and Tour Guide Gratuities
  • 5 Dinners
  • Luggage Handling and All Applicable Taxes
  • All Listed Attractions

Itinerary

Departure Information:
5:00 AM –      Elite Coach Parking Lot – 1685 W Main St, Ephrata
(please park in the spaces behind the office building)
5:45 AM –      Lancaster Shopping Center – 1515 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
(please park in the lot that is along the Oregon Pike side of the old A.C. Moore building)

Loading will begin 15 minutes prior to departure time.

Return Information:
6:30 PM (Approx.) – Lancaster Shopping Center
7:15 PM (Approx.) – Elite Coach

 Itinerary, inclusions, timing, and pricing subject to change without notice. 

Activity Level: To fully participate in this tour, it may require extended amounts of walking. There may be steps, inclines, uneven surfaces, or extended periods of standing. Participants with physical limitations should take this into consideration.

Day 1: Sunday, April 26

We will depart Lancaster County and travel to the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Enjoy scenic views along the way with comfort stops and lunch on your own. This evening, we will check into our hotel offering ocean view rooms and direct beach access. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.

Day 2: Monday, April 27

After breakfast, we will enjoy shopping and free time in Beaufort, NC, a charming waterfront town with lunch on your own. Next, we will board The Crystal Coast Lady, cruising past waterfront homes of the Rachel Carson Reserve, with opportunities to spot wild horses and dolphins. Dinner this evening will be at Cox Family Restaurant¸ in Morehead City, a local favorite serving hearty, homestyle dishes.

Day 3: Tuesday, April 28

After breakfast, we will take the Island Ferry to the striking Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Explore the pristine beaches, collect shells, and enjoy breathtaking views. Lunch is on our own today. After returning, enjoy free time at Atlantic Beach. Dinner tonight is at Southern Salt Seafood Company & Waterfront Restaurant, known for fresh local seafood and harbor views.

Day 4: Wednesday, April 29

Following breakfast, we will depart Atlantic Beach for the Outer Banks and head toward Kitty Hawk home of the Wright Brothers National Memorial, where powered flight began. We will have lunch on our own today. Then continuing to the Manteo area for a guided tour of the Manteo Lighthouse, highlighting historic beacons in the area. We will check-in at our hotel for the next two nights, at a waterfront property with elegant Southern Charm. Dinner this evening will be at 1587 Restaurant, offering coastal fine dining with a focus on fresh, local ingredients.

Day 5: Thursday, April 30

After breakfast, this morning we will explore more of the Manteo/Nags Head area and then visit the Elizabethan Gardens. This evening, we enjoy a delicious dinner at a restaurant in historic cottage row at Nags Head.

Day 6: Friday, May 1

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before we depart for Jamestown, VA where we will step back in time and visit the American Revolution Museum. While at the American Revolution Museum enjoy lunch on our own at the café. After our exploration we will return home with fond memories of our Atlantic Coast adventure.

Departure Times & Policy Information
Itinerary Day 1: Sunday, April 26
Itinerary Day 2: Monday, April 27
Itinerary Day 3: Tuesday, April 28
Itinerary Day 4: Wednesday, April 29
Itinerary Day 5: Thursday, April 30
Itinerary Day 6: Friday, May 1

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