SEE ITINERARY | DATES & PRICES | FAQs | MAKE A RESERVATION★ What's included in Now Journey's Limited Series' Tour:
- Lead by our very own Tour Captain beginning to end.
- Limited Small Group up to 8 Guests: Enjoy a more personal and immersive way to explore the Arkansas Highlands.
- Privately Guided Historical Tours with expert local English-speaking guides.
- Signature Discovery Walks in each destination.
- Now Journey Exclusives throughout
- Arrival Transfer: Included Meet & Greet upon arrival.
- Private Greers Ferry Lake Excursion included during your stay in the Highlands.
- Luggage Portaged: Handling through your Journey. No surprise up-sells.
- Comfortable Scenic Travel with premium vehicles, thoughtfully paced routing, and beautiful drives through the Ozarks and Highlands. No large buses.
- Hand-Picked Hotels and Coastal Properties selected for character, location and service.
- Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees or taxes. Gratuities included, except for the Tour Captain.
- City Taxes Included — no surprise hotel charges.
- Distinctive Southern & Highlands Dining with Premium Included Beverages.
★ Itinerary at a Glance:
- TOUR BEGINS: LITTLE ROCK, 2 Nights
Fly into Little Rock Airport (LIT).
- GREERS FERRY LAKE AREA, 2 Nights
Soulful. Relaxed. Authentic.
- MOUNTAIN VIEW, 2 Nights
Mountain Music.
- TRIP FINALE: BENTONVILLE, 3 Nights
Artistic. Elevated. Unexpected.
Chapter 1: Arrival in Little Rock
The Beginning of Southern Hospitality —
2 Days, 2 Nights
DAY 1: LA PETIT ROCHE • French Beginnings
Guests arrive in Little Rock, where Southern hospitality and riverfront charm set the tone for the journey ahead.
Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with an included private transfer to the historic Capital Hotel — an elegant landmark property that has quietly hosted presidents, artists, storytellers, and travelers for generations.
Discovery Walk
This evening, your Tour Captain leads a relaxed introductory Discovery Walk through the Riverfront, allowing guests to begin settling into the atmosphere of the city while getting acquainted with fellow travelers.
Welcome Dinner — Southern Delights
Tonight, gather for a Welcome Dinner featuring elevated Southern flavors, warm conversation, and premium included beverages as the Arkansas Explorer officially begins.
Where We Stay in Little Rock, 2 Nights with breakfast
Deluxe Hotels Collection —
Capital Hotel or Similar
Southern grandeur with timeless Arkansas charm.
DAY 2: THE SPIRIT OF LITTLE ROCK
Today's Adventure: Little Rock Explorer
Today reveals a city layered with history, culture, architecture, and surprising creativity — experienced not simply through sightseeing, but through the rhythm of the city itself. The day blends guided walking with comfortable scenic driving, allowing guests to experience both the character and the wider story of Little Rock.
Highlights include:
• A privately guided exploration of downtown Little Rock and its historic districts
• Admission to the renowned William J. Clinton Presidential Center
• Time exploring the lively River Market District with its cafés, boutiques, galleries, and local flavor
• Scenic drives along the Arkansas River and through architecturally rich neighborhoods
• A special Arkansas-inspired tasting experience featuring regional flavors and Southern influences
• Opportunities to discover the city’s growing creative culture, public spaces, and unexpected charm
Like many memorable Southern cities, Little Rock reveals itself gradually — through atmosphere, conversation, food, music, and the feeling of a place still somewhat undiscovered.
The the late afternoon and evening is intentionally relaxed, allowing time to wander independently, enjoy cocktails back at the hotel, or simply settle deeper into the pace of the journey.
Tonight, join the Tour Captain for an optional dinner or enjoy exploring at your leisure.
BACK TO TOP Got a question? CHAT HERE.
Chapter 2: Into the Ozarks
Lake & Mountain Country —
2 Days, 2 Nights
DAY 3: CLINTON & GREERS FERRY LAKE
This morning, the landscape begins to shift.
Leaving Little Rock behind, the route winds northward into the rolling hills and forests of the Ozarks. Our first stop is the City of Clinton. Hometown to Now Journey's own Mark Story and your Tour Captain for this adventure.
Today's Adventure: Hometown Lunch
Guests will enjoy a special Lunch and Tasting experience created exclusively for Now Journey — a relaxed and deeply local gathering that captures the flavor and spirit of the Arkansas Highlands.
Guests enjoy thoughtfully prepared tastings featuring varietals from Bluebird Ranch Winery alongside Muscadine wine and jelly, rustic sourdough breads, homemade Southern pies, local honey, sorghum, and other regional favorites that feel tied to the land itself. More than a tasting, it is an experience rooted in hospitality, conversation, and place.
After enjoying time in Clinton, we make our way to beautiful Greers Ferry Lake, our home for the next two days and nights. Known for its remarkably clear water, forested shorelines, and quiet Ozark beauty, the lake feels wonderfully removed from the pace of everyday life.
Upon arrival, guests settle into a peaceful lakeside retreat where the afternoon unfolds at an easy rhythm. Some may choose to unwind by the water, others simply savor the stillness and changing light across the lake.
As evening approaches, the Arkansas Highlands begin to slow into golden hour — calm water, distant hills, and one of the journey’s first true moments to fully exhale.
Welcome Dinner — On the Lake
Tonight, we gather for a special Welcome Reception and Dinner — an evening shaped by conversation, Ozark hospitality, and the quiet beauty of the water at dusk.
Where We Stay on Greers Ferry Lake, 2 Nights with breakfast
Classic Hotels Collection —
Lake Side Estate or similar.
BACK TO TOP Got a question? CHAT HERE.
DAY 4: Enjoying Greers Ferry Lake
Today's Adventure: Private Boat Experience
Today is dedicated to experiencing the extraordinary natural beauty of Greers Ferry Lake. Guests enjoy an included private boat excursion exploring hidden coves, scenic shoreline, and crystal-clear water framed by the surrounding Ozark hills. The experience is intentionally relaxed and immersive — less about schedule and more about atmosphere.
Our Greers Ferry Lake Boating Adventure includes:
- Leisurely cruising across the remarkably clear waters of Greers Ferry Lake
- Thoughtful onboard comforts including plush towel service, chilled refreshments, prosecco, local beer, soft drinks, water, and snacks
- Opportunities to swim in quiet hidden coves surrounded by Ozark scenery
- Time to simply slow down, breathe deeply, and relax lakeside
- Easy conversation, golden light on the water, and the kind of stillness that reminds you why places like this matter
This is Arkansas at its most restorative.
Late afternoon we return to our retreat to relax and enjoy a free evening. Join the Tour Captain for optional dinner or enjoy exploring at your leisure.
BACK TO TOP Got a question? CHAT HERE.
Chapter 3: Mountain Roads & Views
Scenic Roadways. Melodious Mountains. —
2 Days, 2 Nights
DAY 5: MOUNTAINS & MUSIC
Today's Adventure: Scenic Journey deeper into the Ozarks
Today becomes one of the most scenic touring days of the journey as the route continues deeper into the Ozarks toward Mountain View. We make our way through the Boston Mountains, which feature steep, forested slopes and deep, narrow valleys with elevations often reaching over 2,400 feet.
Winding roads, forested hills, small communities, and sweeping overlooks gradually reveal a quieter and more authentic side of the American South. Upon arrival, guests settle into charming accommodations directly near Mountain View’s historic square — a place where folk music, craftsmanship, and old-fashioned hospitality remain woven into everyday life.
Discovery Walk
This evening, your Tour Captain leads a relaxed Discovery Walk through Mountain View’s historic square as acoustic music often drifts through the courthouse lawn and front porches nearby. It is the kind of atmosphere many travelers thought no longer existed.
Welcome Dinner — A Warm Welcome to Mountain View
Tonight, we gather for a special Now Journey Welcome Dinner in the heart of the Ozarks — where Mountain View’s rich musical heritage, warm hospitality, and small-town charm come alive in a way that feels increasingly rare in America.
As twilight settles over the courthouse square and the sounds of fiddles, guitars, and dulcimers drift through the evening air, guests enjoy a relaxed but beautifully curated dinner inspired by the spirit of the Arkansas Highlands. Conversation flows easily here. Locals gather with instruments in hand, music spills from porches and gathering spots, and the town itself begins to feel less like a destination and more like stepping into a living story.
The evening blends Southern comfort, Ozark culture, and the slower rhythm that defines Mountain View — often called the “Folk Music Capital of the World.”
This is not a manufactured performance.
It is simply Mountain View being Mountain View.
And for many guests, it becomes one of the most unexpectedly memorable evenings of the journey.
Where We Stay in Mountain View, 2 Nights with breakfast
Classic Hotels Collection —
Ozark Country Inn Bed & Breakfast or Similar
DAY 6: The Hidden Soul of the Ozarks
Today's Adventure: Touring Mountain View
Mountain View is known as the Folk Music Capital of the World and this morning, guests enjoy a relaxed and immersive walking tour through the heart of Mountain View — a town where front porches still fill with music and the rhythm of the Ozarks unfolds slowly and naturally.
Led by the Tour Captain, the experience includes:
- Strolling the historic courthouse square and music gathering areas \
- Visits to local artisan studios and craft shops
- Antique stores, galleries, and inviting local cafés
- Stories and traditions connected to Ozark culture and folk music
- Time to enjoy the atmosphere, architecture, and slower pace of small-town Arkansas
Following our morning walking tour, guests may enjoy free time to continue exploring at leisure and relax. This chapter of the journey is less about checking off landmarks and more about atmosphere — the feeling of stepping into a more grounded, timeless, and deeply American place.
Tonight enjoy an optional dinner with the Tour Captain or explore at your leisure. After dinner, enjoy some music and storytelling from locals.
BACK TO TOP Got a question? CHAT HERE.
Chapter 4: North by Northwest
Culinary and Culture. —
3 Days, 3 Nights
DAY 7: BENTONVILLE
Today's Adventure: To Bentonville
Our journey continues north by northwestward into the increasingly celebrated region of Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas. What surprises many travelers is how dramatically the atmosphere changes here.
Northwest Arkansas blends:
- Ozark Scenery
- Modern Architecture
- Culinary sophistication that surprises world-travelers
- Public Art on Display
- Cycling culture — The New Mountain Biking Capital
- A thriving creative energy that you will see and feel!
Upon arrival, guests check into the stylish 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville, located just steps from the town square.
Welcome Dinner — Northwest Cuisine
Tonight, we gather for a special Bentonville Welcome Dinner — an evening that reveals just how unexpectedly sophisticated this corner of the American South has become.
Set among one of Bentonville’s thoughtfully curated restaurants, the evening blends elevated cuisine, warm Ozark hospitality, conversation, and the relaxed energy that defines this remarkable town. As glasses are raised and stories begin to unfold, guests quickly discover that Bentonville is far more than a stop along the journey — it is part creative enclave, part culinary destination, and part modern American success story.
Where We Stay in Bentonville, 3 Nights with breakfast
Deluxe Hotels Collection —
The Compton Bentonville or Similar
BACK TO TOP Got a question? CHAT HERE.
DAY 8: Crystal Bridges & The Modern Ozarks
Today's Adventure: Crystal BridgesThis morning reveals one of the most unexpectedly sophisticated cultural experiences in the American South. You will enjoy a privately guided experience at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, including museum admission and time to explore both the remarkable collection and the stunning natural setting surrounding the property. Beautifully integrated into the Ozark landscape, Crystal Bridges feels part museum, part architectural masterpiece, and part nature retreat — where art, water, forest, and light blend seamlessly together.
Your local guide helps bring both the collection and the story of Bentonville’s transformation to life through a relaxed and thoughtfully paced experience.
Following the morning tour, guests may choose to enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure or experience additional curated options such as:
- Exploring Downtown Bentonville and the historic square
- Boutique shopping and artisan galleries
- Scenic Ozark countryside drives
- Café stops and local coffee roasters
- Cocktail lounges and rooftop experiences
- Additional museum time and walking trails
- Relaxing at the hotel or enjoying Bentonville independently
Like much of this journey, Bentonville surprises quietly — revealing itself through atmosphere, creativity, hospitality, and a distinctly modern Ozark character few travelers expect to discover.
Tonight, join the Tour Captain for an optional dinner or explore at your leisure.
DAY 9: Eureka!
Today's Adventure: Eureka Springs & The Hidden Mystique of the Ozarks
An Optional but Included Sightseeing Experience: Today reveals one final hidden layer of the Ozarks as we journey along scenic mountain roads into the remarkable Victorian town of Eureka Springs. Tucked into the hillsides of Northwest Arkansas, Eureka Springs feels wonderfully unlike anywhere else in America — filled with winding streets, historic architecture, hidden stairways, artisan shops, and an atmosphere both artistic and timeless.
Guests enjoy a relaxed orientation experience through the historic district, including time to explore local cafés, galleries, scenic overlooks, and the legendary Crescent Hotel. Rather than traditional sightseeing, today is intentionally designed around atmosphere, discovery, and enjoying the Ozarks at a beautifully unhurried pace.
Following our afternoon in Eureka Springs, we return to Bentonville for a relaxed evening and our special Farewell Dinner celebrating the hidden beauty, culture, scenery, and spirit of Arkansas and the Ozarks.
Should you choose to stay in Bentonville, we will meet tonight for our farewell experience.
Our Special Journey Farewell Dinner
Tonight, gather with fellow travelers for a memorable Farewell Dinner celebrating the hidden beauty, surprising sophistication, and unforgettable atmosphere of Arkansas.
DAY 10: Departure Day
Guests departing today are transferred to Northwest Arkansas National Airport for flights home following an unforgettable journey through the hidden beauty of Arkansas.
For those wishing to linger a little longer, additional nights may be arranged in Bentonville or Northwest Arkansas, allowing more time to enjoy the region’s art, culinary scene, scenic Ozark surroundings, and relaxed modern atmosphere before continuing onward.
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