This tour has 31 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go!

• Phone charger - very important 
• Phone mount
• Sneakers
• Hiking clothes. Layer up.
• Hiking shoes
• Jacket
• Hat/sunglasses
• Lawn chairs, for soaking in that perfect view
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Canteen/ refillable water bottle
• Snacks
• Credit card

• $30 per car for entry into the park
• Luray Caverns - $35 for adults, $33 for seniors, and $17 for children ages 6-12

The parkway is open 24 hours but the visitor centers have varying hours of operation. For more information visit the NPS website. 

Luray Caverns - an attraction and stop on the tour - is open with seasonal hours: 

• From April 1 to June 14      - - - - - - - - -  Daily 9am – 6pm
• From June 15 to Labor Day    - - -  - - - - Daily 9am – 7pm
• After Labor Day to October 31   - - - - - - Daily 9am – 6pm
• From November 1 to March 31  - - - - - - Weekdays 9am – 4pm 
                                                                  Weekends 9am – 5pm



Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience. 

Yes, this tour can be completed both north to south and south to north.

Yes, you can combine this tour with Shaka Guide’s Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Tour. The Shenandoah National Park Tour ends about a mile from where the Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Tour begins. 

Shaka Guide isn’t just about getting from point A to point B — it’s like having a tour guide in your car, sharing stories and local insights as you drive. Unlike other navigation apps, we’ve planned the route for you, so instead of focusing on directions, you can focus on the experience. This means you can’t customize the route, but that’s kind of the point. You’re still in control though, you can skip stops, go at your own pace, and explore freely. It’s not just about getting there; it’s about enjoying the journey.

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.