The Group Travel & Transportation Specialists
LET'S HIT THE ROAD.
WE ARE READY WHEN YOU ARE. www.kellytours.com
(912)964-2010
SERVING THE LOWCOUNTRY & BEYOND We offer full service student and group travel planning departing from our five locations: Savannah GA, Macon GA, and Charleston SC. We can also customize transportation to meet needs in the form of charters, shuttles, and commuter services. In our company headquarters of Savannah, we use our additional trolleys and convertible sprinters for Grayline’s tours of historic Savannah and surrounding areas. These vehicles are also available for private charter in the local area. Our Savannah locations also offers bleacher rentals for your special events. HEADQUARTERS- SAVANNAH 2788 US HWY 80 W GARDEN CITY GA 31408 (912) 964-2010
CHARLESTON OFFICE 6484 SAVANNAH HWY CHARLESTON SC 29470 (843) 564-1642
MACON OFFICE 2303 SEVENTH STREET MACON GA 31206 (478) 845-2990
NORTH GA 4336 CORNELIA HWY LULA GA 30554 (470) 472-4200
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
page 3 WHY KELLY TOURS?
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MOTORCOACH AMENITIES
page 5 CHARTER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
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SHUTTLE & COMMUTER SERVICES
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GROUP TOURS
page 8 STUDENT STUDENT
KELLY TOURS
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UNIVERSITY AND TEAM TRANSPORTATION
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MEETING AND EVENT SPACE
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VISIT SAVANNAH
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BLEACHER RENTAL
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KEEPING YOU SAFE
WWW.KELLYTOURS.COM (912)964-2020
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WHY KELLY TOURS?
Kelly Tours, the leaders in group and student travel, has been preparing trips for family reunions, senior groups, sporting events, school outings, civic organizations, religious retreats, and more since 1996. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of today’s travelers by taking the hassle out of travel with inclusive itineraries, no worrying about transportation or accommodations and arranging entertainment at affordable group rates. You can travel with your friends or create new ones that will last a lifetime all within the safety of traveling with a group. Our fleet is one the largest & most modern in the low country. With (38-56 passenger) motorcoaches, (21-23 passenger) mini-buses, (32-36 passenger) trolleys, (18 passenger) convertible sprinters, and shuttles. Our shuttles bridge the gap to deliver people to their destination, whether it’s a routine trip of convenience or a recreational visit. Whatever the size of your group, we provide safe and comfortable passage in shuttles, minibuses, and motorcoaches. This versatility allows us to offer shuttle service, community circular services, commuter express coaches and group charters. We make visiting Savannah easy, no matter the size of your group or the event you are visiting for. We cover all the bases with many customizable amenities available such as our Trolley and Convertible Sprinter Tours, motorcoach charters and even bleacherrentals. Kelly Tours is proud to offer an opportunity for your group to visit one of the most historic cities in America!
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MOTORCOACH AMENITIES Our luxury motorcoaches make the ride feel like your vacation! They boast spacious bays and overhead compartments to accommodate luggage and clean, modern restrooms. Our seats are soft, spacious, and plush with supportive arm and foot rests. They include Wi-Fi, charging outlets, and DVD players for your communication and entertainment needs. Above each seat are personal climate controls and reading lights.
CHARGING OUTLETS
PERSONAL A/C CONTROLS & READING LIGHTS
PLUSH SEATING, ARM, & FOOTRESTS
DVD PLAYERS & WIFI
SPACIOUS LUGGAGE BAYS
RESTROOMS
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CHARTER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Our fleet is one the largest & most modern in the low country. With (38-56 passenger) motorcoaches, (21-23 passenger) mini-buses, (32-36 passenger) trolleys, (18 passenger) convertible sprinters, and shuttles. We employ professional drivers & are one of the few local companies approved as a carrier for the Department of Defense. Our motorcoaches are equipped with many amenities such as DVD players, wi-fi, A/C, charging outlets and restrooms. All our vehicles are available to charter.
MOTORCOACH CHARTERS
From one-day to multi-day bus charters, we have the transportation experience and know-how to deliver a quality motorcoach charter experience every time. Our bus charter services are available to transport groups locally and over long distances. We’re big enough to be able to provide you with any resources you need, but small enough to take the time to listen to and understand your needs.
MINI BUS
23 passenger vehicles with ample luggage space for bags. Vehicles are standard and include center isle with bucket seats, air conditioning, phone charging ports, DVD, safety belts and bi-folds entry doors. All vehicles are uniform with Kelly Tours / Gray Line graphics and driven by uniformed drivers with name tags.
TROLLEYS
There is no better way to tour the historic district of Savannah than on one of our trolleys. We offer air conditioning or can remove windows for an open air trolley experience. Relax as you pass under oaks drippin with Spanish Moss, by beautiful historic Colonial & Victorian homes, and down cobbled streets. Our guides are licensed and experienced and can customize the tour to your groups special interests. Trolleys are also a favorite and unique touch for local wedding transportation.
CONVERTIBLE SPRINTERS
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This tour offers the most stunning panoramic views of Savannah’s Historic District. Our 90 minute fully narrated tour brings alive over 275 years of Georgia’s first city. You will pass under oaks draped with Spanish moss, by beautiful historic Colonial and Victorian homes, cruise around our charming squares and down cobblestone streets. This is a one-of-a-kind touring experience. We have several unique tours to choose from!
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SHUTTLE & COMMUTER SERVICES Our logistics experts customize a trip to deliver passengers to their destination in comfort and style. We coordinate groups of any size in vehicles from our fleet, which includes shuttles, minibuses, and luxury motorcoaches. We provide shuttle services, community circular services, commuter express coaches and group charters, encouraging seamless pickup and delivery to airports, hotels, company outings, meetings, conventions, sporting events, academic conferences and religious events.
TURNKEY SOLUTIONS
After over twenty years of experience, we pride ourselves in providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation. We operate from six locations through the Southeast and we work with corporations, universities, cities, counties, state and federal agencies, and medical complexes. Our knowledgeable support staff considers every detail to insure that your group travel is dependable and worry-free. We’re happy to create a safe and efficient solution for your transportation needs.
SAFETY
We are fully insured. Our insurance coverage meets or exceeds federal, state, and local requirements. You can look us up on USDOT: https://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov, using the USDOT number 1420430. Similarly, we strive to offer the best travel experience in the industry. Our vehicles are clean and comfortable with plush seating and conveniences such as outlets and wi-fi. Our escorts and drivers are courteous and professional, treating each passenger with respect. GREEN TRAVEL Using sustainable transportation reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
HAPPIER EMPLOYEES Offering shuttles is cost effective for employees and encourages job retention and growth.
QUALITY OF LIFE Passengers using group transportation experience less stress from traffic and locating parking.
SAFE & COMFORTABLE Traveling in a motorcoach is statistically one of the safest ways to travel.
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PRIVATE GROUP TOURS PRIVATE GROUP TOURS Gather 40 or more travelers and enjoy a private trip customized for your group! Groups less than 40 join a pre-planned trip and travel with like-minded people on unique and interesting adventures. Group leaders travel free with 10 or more paid travelers!
THE BEST HOTELS We know that accommodations are an important part of your trip. Therefore, we have gone to great lengths to select properties that meet our standard of high quality in order to enhance your enjoyment and comfort throughout the trip. Our quality accommodations handle group check-ins and baggage with the ease of experience, and your hotel is often mere minutes away from the trips greatest attractions! AUTHENTIC CUISINE Many meals are included and will be enjoyed with your group giving you a chance to share stories about the trip with fellow travelers. Each day on the trip begins with a hearty breakfast. Culinary highlights are specific to each destination and may include free time to sample local fare, welcome and farewell dinners, food and wine tastings, and littleknown local treasures.
AMENITIES AND SERVICES Expert Kelly Tours escorts will accompany the group to all destinations to oversee the trip and take care of all arrangements. Local hosts and guides may also be engaged so you experience your destination as only a local can. Enjoy the convenience of private touring motorcoaches equipped with deluxe features and professional, courteous drivers. Kelly Tours is partnered with Travel Insured International to provide insurance for all trips that are priced $500 or more. PERSONALIZED FLYERS We provide personalized flyers to promote the tour to your travelers. We can also send a representative to speak with your group about your trip or other travel opportunities.
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STUDENT TOURS CUSTOM GROUP TOURS Take learning outside of the classroom with an epic itinerary tailored to your learning standards! Choose a tour from our catalog or request a custom tour from your sales representative. Teachers travel free with 10 or more paid students! SECURE HOTELS Student security and safety is important to us. We have gone to great lengths to insure a safe and fun trip for everyone. Hotels are picked with interior facing rooms and security guards can be requested for any trip to stay on duty at hotels during the student’s stay. REGIMENTED ITINERARY Where would you like to go? Let your friendly Kelly Tours agent know and we will take care of the rest. Each day will be planned to provide a variety opportunities to learn outside the classroom and combine using lessons that incorporate entertaining attractions and events! A detailed daily itinerary will be provided before the trip and will include arrival and departure times. PERSONALIZED FLYERS We provide personalized flyers to promote the tour to your travelers. We can also send a representative to speak with your group about your trip or other travel opportunities. TOUR DIRECTOR Your expert Kelly Tours director will accompany the group to all destinations to oversee the trip and take care of all arrangement From planning rest stops, to hotel check-in, adjusting reservations making payments and everything in between, your Tour Director will take care of all of the details. This allows teachers and chaperons to focus on what’s important, the students! TOUR STORE Our unique system provides teacher overview with bus & room assignments, special needs & emergency contact can be entered & reviewed online. It is also effective in tracking how much has been collected by Kelly Tours from each student, making the payment process easy!
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UNIVERSITY & TEAM TRANSPORTATION The Southeast’s leader for group and student travel, Kelly Tours has been transporting groups to family reunions, senior outings, sporting events, school trips, civic organization meetings, and more since 1996. Not only will Kelly Tours provide a $5,000 annual advertising contribution for long term contracts, we make all the travel arrangements for you! We provide personalized bus graphics for your team and arrange reservations for hotel, airline, activities, and meals. We easily accommodate special requests. We are more than a charter service. We’re a full service travel agency! AMENITIES
Free Wi-Fi 110 Charging outlets at every seat Satellite TV DVD players Go Ground/ NCAA Championship Approved Comfortable, temperature-controlled motor coaches that fit up to 56 passengers Room for athletes and coaches to stretch out in style Professional, knowledgeable, friendly, uniformed drivers who can be reached 24/7 GPS monitoring devices so operations know what and where the motorcoach is at all times $5,000 annual advertising contriburion for long term contracts Kelly Tours USDOT#1420430, ICC MC#537279
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A PERFECT CHOICE FOR THE SOUTHEAST. 2
MEETING & EVENT SPACE The Clyde Venue is located in Historic Downtown Savannah and is perfect for private meal functions or educational seminars. A sophisticated setting with industrial elegance, The Clyde has the potential to transform into whatever spirit inspires your event. You can fill their multifunctional space with tables, desks, stages, or leave it wide open for hands on activities. They can accommodate any type of event your group may have in mind. The Clyde has hosted conventions, team building events, workshops, training events, product launches, dinner theater, yoga classes and everything in between. The venue is located just off Oglethorpe Street, which is an easy walk from Savannah’s best hotels, shops, and restaurants. It’s a convenient spot for guests staying downtown. Plus, simply stepping outside into historic Savannah offers unlimited photo opportunities! For more information email mallory@theclydevenue.com or visit www.theclydevenue.com
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VISIT SAVANNAH
Experiencing Savannah is easy with one of our many local tour options!Boasting the largest historic district in the US, Savannah is a beautiful city bursting with charm. Hop in one of our convertible sprinters for the 360 Panoramic Tour, the only tour where an open roof allows uninhibited views of the Hostess City. Explore the romance of the gas-lit squares on the Secrets In the Night Illumination Tour or brush up on history during the Air Conditioned Trolley Tour. If you love the water, you’ll have a blast on our Savannah Land and Sea Combo, and if you’re hoping for a hilarious and irreverent view of Savannah’s past, the Savannah For Morons Trolley Tour is the perfect way to see the city.
We offer daily excursions! The wonders of Savannah don’t stop at the city limits. We’re thrilled to offer several day tours allowing visitors or locals to explore gems in Savannah’s surrounding area. Visit Old Fort Jackson for a cannon demonstration and admire the intricate monuments at Bonaventure Cemetery. Stroll under spectacular live oaks lining the famous entrance to Wormsloe and soak up the charm of Isle of Hope. Cruise alongside curious dolphins on the Tybee Island Dolphin Tour. Visit Savannah while the azaleas are blooming, the weather is beautiful, and the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are in full swing. Explore Savannah is the BEST trolley tour experience for your group. Savannah is a fascinating story with a beginning, middle and end. Our uninterrupted, fully narrated, unscripted and engaging 90-minute tour allows us to tell you all about Georgia’s first city in our open-air trolleys! Admire the architecture of our historic buildings and churches while enjoying views of beautiful squares, monuments and moss draped live oaks. You will hear details of the Historic, Victorian, Colonial and Starland areas of Savannah. After completion of your introduction to our beautiful city, hop aboard one of our trolley shuttles for unlimited drop-offs and pick-ups at our convenient trolley stops. No need to sit through another tour to get to where you want to further Explore our wonderful city. These shuttles allow for point to point service for you to visit your favorite areas in more depth. This service runs until 5pm and is also included for FREE on your 2nd day.
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BLEACHER RENTAL Have a sporting event, parade, graduation, concert, party or other special event and need bleachers? Kelly Tours offers rental units for outdoor or indoor seating for all of your events! No matter what capacity you need, we can provide the proper size bleachers to insure your event goes off without a hitch. We have two sizes available, 20-seat capacity (small) and 100-seat capacity (large) mobile bleacher units that are available for lease within Savannah, Georgia and the surrounding low country. Our high quality-aluminum-temporaryevent-seating meets all safety requirements and includes transport, setup and take down of the bleacher units for your convenience. Our bleachers meet all industry standard safety requirements.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY Come visit us on St.Patrick's day! For over 190 years Savannah has celebrated with a parade and over time it has become one of the most entertaining in the nation! Kelly Tours offers reserved bleacher seating during the parade for a great view of this spectacular event, a VIP party before, during, and after the parade, and shuttles to the historic district. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Savannah during one of its favorite holidays. Don’t forget to wear green!
KEEPING YOU SAFE
With the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic it is our top priority to ensure that our passengers are in a safe environment when traveling onboard our coaches. We are fully committed to the health and safety of our guests & employees so have implemented a rigorous cleaning and disinfection procedure for all of our vehicles. Each night your coach will be fully disinfected including the usage of new electronic mister technology which ensures full wrap around sterilization coverage of all surfaces. In addition to our overnight cleaning procedures, our drivers and guides will be disinfecting surfaces with disinfectant wipes & sprays during the day on the actual trip and hand sanitizer will be readily available onboard. Before boarding, passengers will under go a non-contact temperature screening as will your guide & driver. Should a temperature be detected, boarding will be declined.Passengers will also be required to wear a face mask onboard the coach and adhere to our social distancing policy whilst traveling. To ensure social distancing we will be traveling with a maximum of 24 passengers and seats allocated for passengers will be clearly marked. For your safety please do not sit in any prohibited seat and follow your guides instructions for social distancing onboard the coach. Finally your tour guide will fully explain any restrictions and policies that we will need to adhere to at the destinations that we will be visiting. Our team is constantly working to ensure that we meet the latest advice from the CDC and our local, state and national leadership.
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