2025129 Outer Banks Getaway W/ Seafood Festival

Day 1

Depart for the Outer Banks of North Carolina! A 200-mile stretch of barrier islands just off the coast of North Carolina, the Outer Banks is a different kind of place. Beautifully natural, formed by centuries of wind, water and sand blown from the Atlantic Ocean, and home to a rich history, it's a place that inspires a true sense of adventure. From Duck down to Hatteras, each town and island along the banks offers a unique experience not soon forgotten. Wright Brothers National Memorial, See where on a cold day in December, 1903 Wilbur and Orville Wright changed the world forever as their powered airplane, the Wright Flyer, skimmed over the sands of the Outer Banks for 12 seconds before returning to the ground. See the flight museum which still has exhibits from the First Flight Centennial Celebration.We will then check your oceanfront hotel. Welcome Dinner at your hotel or local area restaurant

Day 2

Hotel Breakfast at your leisure.
7:45am Meet in the hotel lobby to prepare for today’s journey exploring the Northern Outer Banks and Roanoke
Island.
8:15am Depart for Corolla and your Wild Horse Safari.
9:00am Embark on an exhilarating Corolla Wild Horse Safari adventure. Led by expert guides, traverse the sandy shores and maritime forests aboard specially equipped 4x4 vehicles, designed to navigate the wilderness with ease. Encounter the legendary wild horses, descendants of Spanish mustangs, as they roam freely along the shoreline and through hidden coves. Learn about their rich history, behavior, and ongoing conservation efforts, capturing stunning photographs ofthese majestic creatures against the backdrop of the ocean and towering sand dunes. This safari promises not only wildlife encounters but also a profound connection with the untamed spirit of the Outer Banks

11:45am Currituck Beach Light, Corolla Heritage Park. Step back in time as you visit the majestic Currituck Beach Light, a historic landmark that has guided mariners since 1875. Explore the grounds and visit the lighthouse keeper's quarters, where you can discover fascinating exhibits and artifacts detailing the history of the lighthouse and its keepers.
12:45am Lunch on your own in the heart of Duck. Local restaurants offer open air dining and most of the Town’s unique and independently owned shops and restaurants are connected by the Duck Trail that runs the entire length of the town parallel to Highway 12 or by the soundside boardwalk which offers premium views of the Currituck Sound. Afterward a visit to Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

4:30pm Sunset Tour on board the Safari, Oregon Inlet: Colorful, vivid sunsets in the Outer Banks can truly be one of the most breathtaking experiences
during your visit. Join us on a unique eco-tour to search for wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and view the wildlife of the Outer Banks. Aboard our covered 40-foot pontoon boat, you will observe bottlenose dolphins,pelicans, and osprey. Trained onboard naturalists will provide a fascinating commentary on the history of the Outer Banks and describe the life history and behavior of bottlenose dolphins. Learn about the research that the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research has been conducting on these local bottlenose dolphins for the past 12 years.
Group Dinner at one of our locally owned area restaurants.
Return to the hotel after dinner.

Day 3

Breakfast at your leisure.
9:30am Board Bus
10:00 Elizabethian Gardens in morning
11:30am Annual Outer Banks Seafood Festival, October 18, 2025, Soundside Event Site, Nags Head, NC Celebrating our local fisherman and seafood heritage and our fresh, local Outer Banks seafood! Try seafood dishes from over 15 locally owned restaurants. Activities, cooking demonstrations, live music all day, boat exhibits, storytelling, arts and crafts village.
3:30pm Our next stop is the Bodie Island Lighthouse. Open for public climbing, check out the most picturesque lighthouse in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Completed in 1872 on the north side of Oregon Inlet near the northern border of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the familiar black and white horizontal striped structure was partly built of materials leftover from the construction of the newest Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Standing 150 feet high and
equipped with a first-order Fresnel lens, it flashes its 160,000-candlepower beacon 19 miles over the ocean.
Back to the hotel to freshen up relax then enjoy a evening dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 4

Breakfast then depart the Outer Banks for your homeport. You’ll leave with lasting memories and a yearning to come back

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner