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    Blue Ridge Chimpanzee Viewing Bus Tour

    Ride the Banana Bus for guided sanctuary exploration and private chimp viewing

    4.7 stars• 190 reviews
    From$1,017incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    4 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 12 people

    Includes

    Bus ride, chimp viewing, banana

    Highlights

    Ride the Banana Bus to Project Chimps as your guide shares the sanctuary's history along the way. Explore the habitat and stop at The Nest, a prime chimp-viewing area.
    • Discover Project Chimps' history during your guided ride
    • Explore the sanctuary habitat from the Banana Bus
    • Stop at The Nest for chimp viewing
    • Browse the gift shop after your tour
    • Travel with wheelchair spaces available on the bus

    What's Included

    • Banana Bus transportation
    • Guided sanctuary tour
    • Banana snack

    Know before you go

    • Bring your own refillable water bottle
    • Door-to-door transportation is available only from eligible hotels, RV campgrounds, resorts, and state parks in Fannin, Union, or Gilmer Counties
    • Meet at a South State Bank or Chamber's Visitor Center in Fannin, Union, or Gilmer Counties as an alternative
    • Park personal vehicles at these alternative meeting locations at no cost during the tour
    • Expect rural, unpaved, and steep routes to be unavailable for bus service

    Cancellation Policy

    Non-refundable, but you can reschedule. Rescheduling options may be discussed for travel weather advisories, extreme temperatures, heavy rainstorms, or bus issues.

    FAQs

    The Banana Bus is routinely available on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

    Schedule pickup between 10:00 and 10:30 am. The experience lasts about 3–4 hours, including door-to-door transportation.

    Indoor meal accommodations are not currently available on campus.

    Meeting details

    2031 Lowery Rd, Morganton, GA 30560

    Experience provided by Project Chimps
    Experience provided by Project Chimps

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    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Banana Bus Tour

    $1,017

    Up to 12 Guests, 10 standard seats and 2 wheelchair spaces

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    Some sreep climbs but worth it!

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    Chuck Cantley

    July 2, 2026

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    Some sreep climbs but worth it!

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    Chuck Cantley

    July 2, 2026

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