North Carolina’s First Railbike Adventure

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Take an incredible 9 mile, 1.5-hour round-trip on historic railroad tracks through Andrews Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Booking tours daily through January 2, 2027

Holiday Express Tours depart every evening Nov 16-Jan 2

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Each seat, no matter the form of ride, is $59.99 plus tax & fees for our daily tours. Holiday Express tour tickets are $49.99 for ages 13 & up and $39.99 for ages under 12. (Infants & toddlers who do not require a seat may ride free). See our Promotions & Discounts page for current promotions on select dates and for arranging a tour for a group of 20 or more passengers.
Tours leave daily at 8:30AM, 11AM, 1:30PM and 4PM every day through November 15th. Tours leave daily at 9:30AM, 12PM, and 2:30PM November 16th-January 2nd. Holiday Express tours depart daily at 5:30PM and 7:15PM from November 16th-January 2nd and at 9PM on weekends
. You must be at the Depot 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time for mandatory safety instructions.
All tours leave from the Andrews Train Depot in Andrews, North Carolina.
There are four options for riding the rails at Andrews Valley Rail Tours: The Railbikes, The Passenger Cart, the Fairmont Experience and The Choo-Choo.

Four adults riding a multi-person rail bike on scenic railroad tracks

Our Railbikes are electric pedal-assisted, similar to e-bikes, and require light pedaling by all riders. A RailBike is the optimal way to tour Andrews Valley, if you’re able. There’s nothing like the open air and unobstructed view of the mountains and river.

Up to 4 passengers (if you book less than 4, you will likely be seated with others)
Light pedaling with electric assist
Ages 8 and up

Open-air passenger train car and yellow locomotive parked on tracks with mountains and a cloudy blue sky in the background

The Cart Ride offers captain’s chairs that swivel and have armrests. This is a great option for children (4 years old and older) accompanied by an adult, passengers with limited mobility, or for groups who want to be able to hold conversations during the trip.

Up to 9 passengers
No pedaling
Swivel chairs, ideal for kids 4+ with adults or relaxed chats
Ages 0 and up

Vintage orange rail inspection vehicle with enclosed cab and passenger seats on narrow-gauge tracks

We have three Fairmont Speeders which seat 2-4 passengers in each. Perfect for train enthusiasts, this non-pedaling rail tour offers a front-row seat to North Carolina’s scenic beauty.

Up to 3 passengers
Ride alongside our Conductor
No pedaling
Ages 6 and up

Vintage black railcar marked 88 on narrow-gauge tracks in a lush forest

The Choo-Choo Speeder Ride is our compact gas-powered speeder and offers a true “railroad” experience for riders with its locomotive-like appearance. You’ll ride alongside our Choo-Choo driver.

Up to 2 passengers
Ride alongside our Choo-Choo Guide
No pedaling
Ages 8 and up

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Enjoy an adventure on the rails with us.

ABOUT YOUR TOUR

Abandoned railway tracks winding through a lush forest beneath a rocky overhang and leafy canopy

Explore the historic Valley River Tunnel at our midway point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Eat & Stay near the Depot in beautiful Western North Carolina

WHERE TO GO

Our Location

We’re in the Nantahala region of the most Western county in North Carolina, Cherokee County, bordering both Tennessee and Georgia. We are roughly two hours from these cities: Asheville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Atlanta