Ark Encounter & Creation Museum

Three days in Northern Kentucky

Three days for a church group: the Creation Museum in Petersburg and a full day at the life-size Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky.

The route

Two nights in Cincinnati

Fly in, go straight to the Creation Museum, then a full day at the Ark, twenty minutes south of the hotel by coach.

Route map of the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum expedition The route begins at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport, visits the Creation Museum in Petersburg, stays in Cincinnati, and makes a day trip south to the Ark Encounter in Williamstown. OHIO KENTUCKY INDIANA CincinnatiDAYS 1 & 2Creation MuseumDAY 1Ark EncounterDAY 2

Begins and ends in Cincinnati

By motor coach

From the airport to the Creation Museum and the hotel.

Day trips

From Cincinnati to the Ark Encounter in Williamstown.

Overnight stops

Two nights near Cincinnati.

Day 1

The Creation Museum

The history of the Bible, gardens and the planetarium.

Petersburg, Kentucky

Day 2

The Ark Encounter

The life-size Ark and the Ararat Zoo.

Williamstown, Kentucky

Day 3

Home

The flight home from Cincinnati.

Cincinnati

Begins at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport Nights 2 Cincinnati Travel private motor coach
Key sites

Genesis, made visible

The two attractions on this three-day trip.

  • The Creation MuseumA walk through the Bible’s history, from creation to the cross.
  • The planetariumAt the Creation Museum.
  • The museum gardensWalking paths, ponds and bridges.
  • The Ark EncounterA life-size Ark built to the dimensions in Genesis.
  • Three decks of exhibitsThe Flood, the animals and Noah’s family.
  • The Ararat ZooKangaroos, zebras, camels and more.
Itinerary

The Ark Encounter Expedition

Three days, day by day. Every group’s version is built around its own dates, its own pace and the places that matter most to its people.

No passports needed. U.S. travelers need a REAL ID or a passport to fly within the United States.

Days 1 to 3

The Creation Museum & the Ark

The Ark Encounter at sunset across the lake
The Ark at sunset

Day 1

Cincinnati & the Creation Museum

We fly to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky and drive to the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky, with its walk through the history of the Bible, gardens, planetarium and petting zoo. In the evening we check in near Cincinnati and have dinner together.

Dinner and overnight in Cincinnati for two nights.

Day 2

The Ark Encounter & Ararat Zoo

A full day at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown: a life-size Ark built to the dimensions in Genesis, 510 feet long, 85 wide and 51 high, with three decks of exhibits on the Flood and Noah’s family. Outside, the Ararat Zoo has the animals the Ark is missing. Dinner back in Cincinnati.

Dinner and overnight in Cincinnati.

Day 3

Cincinnati, Return Home

We fly home from Cincinnati.

The Ark Encounter at sunset across the lake
Williamstown, Kentucky“Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.” Genesis 6:22

Your group travels on its own dates.

Tell us the window you have in mind and we will build the itinerary around it: the time you have, and the places that matter most to your people.

Your expedition includes

Expedition Package Includes

Every inclusion can be tailored to your group.

  • Round-trip group airfare
  • Two nights’ hotel accommodations
  • Private air-conditioned motor coach
  • Breakfast and dinner daily, as per itinerary
  • Christian Expedition tour director
  • Admission to the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter
  • Accommodation taxes
  • Name badge and luggage tag
  • 9am to 5pm (ET) reservation support
  • 24/7 travel emergency support

Not included unless added to your package: travel insurance, lunches, the optional zip line and adventure course, and personal expenses.

For the group leader

What you get as the group leader

A dedicated team, start to finish.

Our group leader support team guides you every step of the way, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern, at (877) 234-3002 or groups@christianexpedition.com.

Help around the clock while you travel.

Our 24/7 travel emergency team is there for travelers who are abroad and facing a travel-related emergency, at (877) 234-3002 ext. 9.

An itinerary built for your group.

Start from this route, drive in by coach instead of flying, add Washington, D.C., or make it a youth trip, and we shape the days, the pace and the sites around your people.

Testimonials

What pastors say

“Our church has absolutely enjoyed every aspect of planning travel with Christian Expedition! Their team makes the process of taking our church to see incredible locations from the Bible easy and stress free!”

Pastor Josh LuechtCalvary Chapel Palm City

“Trey and his team have done a fabulous job organizing, managing and overseeing our trips to Israel and Greece.”

Pastor Jim GallagherSenior Pastor, Calvary Chapel Vero Beach

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need passports?

No. Travelers flying within the United States need a REAL ID driver’s license or a passport. Students under 18 traveling with the group do not need ID for domestic flights, but we recommend it.

Can we drive instead of fly?

Yes. Many churches within a day’s drive come by coach. We can quote the coach from your church and adjust the days.

Can our group choose its own dates and change the itinerary?

Yes. Every expedition is built for one group, on that group’s dates. The three-day route on this page is our standard, and groups often add Washington, D.C., or make it a youth trip.

Is it good for children and youth groups?

Yes. Both attractions are built for families, and the Ararat Zoo and the zip line course at the Creation Museum are favorites with younger travelers.

What is generally not included?

Travel insurance, lunches, the optional zip line and adventure course, and personal expenses. Anything not listed as included can be quoted for your group on request.

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