Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Lanier, one of America`s favorite lakes. Visitors can spend some quality time in one of the Lake`s towns: Cumming, Gainesville, Buford, and Flowery Branch. Over 10 million people visit the lake annually and it is best known for its recreational opportunities. Lake Lanier has 76 recreational areas, including 40 Corps-operated parks and campgrounds, 10 marinas, and Lake Lanier Islands. The lake is popular with boaters, houseboats, jet skiers and others, particularly around the summer holidays. It was created by the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956, and is also fed by the waters of the Chestatee River.
Rocks formations, green forest, clear crystal waters with breathtaking landscapes and charming cities are offered in this Self-Drive Package. Start in Atlanta (with its southern hospitality), then, continue and visit these two places, full of natural beauty like: Lake Lanier and Chattahoochee National Forest. Your next destination is via the Smoky Mountains area to
Gatlinburg (this charming resort-like village offer sweeping views of the neighboring park and base camp for outdoor activities). Finish this adventure in Knoxville (in the birthplace of John Pemberton, the inventor of Coca-Cola). Entrance to national parks is not included. Plan your visit according to your schedule and be sure to check each park's operating hours.
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Venture through these beautiful cities of Georgia, enjoy its natural landscapes and nightlife with a rental car. Explore the beautiful city of Atlanta (the capital of the U.S. state of Georgia and birthplace of coca cola), Lake Lanier (the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and unique recreational activities).
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different?
Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning
Choose your preferred flight cabin class
Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation
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Driving Time
Atlanta - Lake Lanier: 56 min approx.
Get close to amazing natural wonders and delight yourself with dreaming landscapes and charming cities across
Georgia. With A Rental Car, combine and visit; Atlanta (known for its diverse musical heritage, southern hospitality and the world`s busiest passage airport). After that, drive and enjoy the
Lake Lanier (well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and unique recreational activities) and Chattahoochee National Forest (one of the largest national forests at the east of the Mississippi River with an exuberant nature area). Both areas are perfect basecamps for your adventure to The Blue Ridge Mountains. Entrance to national parks is not included. Plan your visit according to your schedule and be sure to check each park's operating hours.
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different?
Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning
Choose your preferred flight cabin class
Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation
Live phone and chat support
Driving Time
Atlanta - Lake Lanier: 1 hr. approx.
Lake Lanier - Chattahoochee National Forest: 2 hrs. 5 mins approx.
Chattahoochee National Forest - Atlanta Airport: 2 hrs. 30 mins approx.
With this Self-Drive Package venture through Tennessee and Georgia, discovering their main natural attractions. Pick up your car and head to Knoxville (a historic city, home of monuments and historic plaques honoring notable residents, including John Pemberton, who developed the formula for Coca-Cola). Then, drive up to the fantastic Smoky Mountains area, until to get to Gatlinburg (Great Smoky Mountains most popular gateway resort town and basecamp for outdoor activities around the mountains park). After that, combine a visit to Chattahoochee National Forest and Lake Lanier; both great places for picnics, excursions, walking trails, or amazing photos. Finally have a pleasant stay in Atlanta (with its diverse musical heritage and southern hospitality), before returning home. Entrance to national parks is not included. Plan your visit according to your schedule and be sure to check each park's operating hours.
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different?
Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning
Choose your preferred flight cabin class
Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation
Live phone and chat support
Driving Time
Knoxville - Gatlinburg: 1 hr. 10 mins. approx.
Gatlinburg - Chattahoochee National Forest: 3 hrs. 20 mins approx.
Chattahoochee National Forest - Lake Lanier: 2 hrs. 10 mins approx.
Lake Lanier - Atlanta: 1 hr. 10 mins. approx.