Kentucky Derby
Delight in the horse capital of the world with an exclusive Kentucky Derby experience.
Sports and Entertainment Travel
888-401-3050
Rileigh Hageman
hageman.97@osu.edu
Trip overview
Experience a unique Kentucky Derby adventure and revel in downtown luxury at the Lexington Marriott City Center while immersing yourself in the essence of the Run for the Roses. Explore the American Saddlebred Museum, venture along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, embark on tours of working horse farms, visit the iconic Keeneland racetrack, and more! Be at the heart of the action on Derby Day, savoring the spectacle, elegance, and iconic hats at Churchill Downs. This exclusive tour provides an unforgettable journey into "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports."
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Tour highlights
- Four nights deluxe hotel accommodations at the Lexington Marriott City Center
- Breakfast daily from Thursday to Saturday
- Wednesday evening welcome reception with horse industry guest speaker, food, and drinks
- Thursday Tours:
- Breakfast at the American Saddlebred Museum
- Bourbon Distillery Tour
- Motor coach transfers and lunch included
- Friday Tours:
- Keeneland Racecourse
- Select horse farms
- Motor coach transfers and lunch included
- Included Kentucky Derby Ticket with upgrades available
- Round-trip motor coach transfers to Churchill Downs on Derby Day
- Official Kentucky Derby souvenirs
- Event lanyard and credential
- On-site SET Travel Hosts and Hotel Hospitality Desk
- Taxes and gratuities on all included items
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Dates, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Lexington, Kentucky
Day 2: Lexington | American Saddlebred Museum | Distillery Tour
Day 3: Lexington | Keeneland | horse farms tours
Day 4: Lexington | Derby Day
Day 5: Departure Day
Preferred Travel Insurance
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Cancellations
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Reservations & Payments
Reservations may be made online or by phoning 888-401-3050. Deposits and/or final payment may be made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover or personal check. If paying by check, make checks payable to Sports & Entertainment Travel. All reservations will be acknowledged on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Cancellations, Refunds and Changes
Cancellations made 60-90 days or more prior to travel will not receive a refund, however deposits can be applied or credited to a future trip with SET. No refunds will be issued after the final payment due date, 60-90 days prior to trip departure unless the participant’s airline and/or hotel space is resold. If space is resold, participant will receive a full refund, less a 5% cancellation fee plus any airline name change fees that result from the resale of participant’s airline seat. No refunds will be issued for unused ground transportation or for other services provided and not used by the participant.
Once a reservation has been made, it is non-refundable. Any name changes or changes to package arrangements made after registration may result in a charge per change. No name changes will be accepted within one week prior to travel. No refunds will be issued for unused transportation or for other package inclusions not used by the participant.
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