Kentucky Derby Travel Packages
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Kentucky Derby Travel, Done Right.
More Than a Race. Experience the Entire Derby Weekend.
The Kentucky Derby is one of America's most iconic sporting traditions, bringing racing, hospitality, fashion and celebration together at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville.
Getting there is only part of the experience. Hotels become extremely competitive, premium race access is in high demand and transportation requires careful planning during Derby weekend.
All Business Class can bring those pieces together into one Kentucky Derby travel experience, from premium airfare and luxury accommodations to private transportation, airport services and race-day access.
Start PlanningEverything You Need for Derby Weekend.
Derby Tickets & Hospitality
Reserved seating, premium hospitality, dining experiences and private suite options can be sourced based on availability.
Premium Flights
Premium cabin airfare and flight planning into Louisville or alternative regional airports when appropriate.
Luxury Louisville Hotels
Luxury accommodations, suites, preferred properties and group hotel planning for Derby weekend.
Private Transportation
Airport transfers, chauffeur service and carefully coordinated race-day transportation.
VIP Airport Meet & Greet
Arrival, departure and connection assistance, including baggage and airport navigation where available.
Complete Travel Management
Flights, hotels, transportation, race access and Louisville experiences coordinated into one itinerary.
Make It a Full Derby Weekend.
- Kentucky Oaks race-day access
- Kentucky Derby race-day access
- Reserved seating options
- Premium dining and hospitality
- Private suites where available
- Pre-race and post-race experiences
- Complete weekend transportation
Choose How You Want to Experience the Derby.
Churchill Downs offers dramatically different ways to experience Derby weekend, from reserved seating and premium dining to private suites and elevated hospitality.
Tell us the type of experience you're looking for and we'll help coordinate race access with the rest of your Kentucky Derby travel plans.
Request Derby AccessReserved Seating
Guaranteed seating options throughout Churchill Downs.
Premium Dining
Elevated race-day seating paired with food and beverage hospitality.
Luxury Hospitality
Premium environments for travelers seeking an elevated Derby experience.
Private Suites
Private hospitality spaces for groups, companies and VIP guests.
Get to Louisville Without the Guesswork.
Louisville Flights
Flight planning into Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport for convenient access to the city and Churchill Downs.
Premium Air
First class, business class and premium cabin options based on your origin and available routing.
Alternative Airports
When Louisville availability becomes limited, alternative regional airports can sometimes provide additional options.
The Right Hotel Changes the Weekend.
Luxury Hotels
High-end Louisville accommodations and suites.
Preferred Benefits
Virtuoso and preferred amenities where available.
Group Rooms
Coordinated accommodations for corporate and private groups.
Location Planning
Hotel selection based on your complete weekend itinerary.
Race-Day Transportation Needs a Plan.
- Private airport transfers
- Hotel transportation
- Churchill Downs race-day transfers
- Hourly chauffeur service
- Luxury SUVs
- Sprinter vans
- Corporate and group vehicles
- Dinner and evening transportation
Arrive in Louisville Like a VIP.
There's More to Kentucky Than the Race.
Turn your Kentucky Derby trip into a complete Louisville and Kentucky experience with dining, bourbon country, private experiences and additional time before or after the races.
Bourbon Country
Add private distillery visits and customized bourbon experiences before or after Derby weekend.
Louisville Dining
Restaurant planning, private dining and memorable meals throughout the weekend.
Private Experiences
Customized Louisville and Kentucky experiences built around your interests and available time.
Extend the Trip
Add another destination or continue exploring Kentucky after Derby weekend.
Client Entertainment With a Little More Horsepower.
- Executive air travel
- Group air coordination
- Luxury hotel rooms
- Room blocks
- Derby and Oaks access
- Premium hospitality
- Private suites
- Private transportation
- Airport meet and greet
- Guest manifests
- Group itineraries
- Dining and experiences
Travel Insurance for Your Kentucky Derby Trip
Kentucky Derby travel can involve significant prepaid expenses for flights, accommodations, transportation and other arrangements. Travel insurance may provide protection for certain covered unexpected events.
Our team can provide travel insurance options for eligible trips. Coverage varies by policy, provider, traveler and circumstances, so travelers should review all applicable plan details, exclusions and limitations before purchase.
Ask About Travel InsuranceOne Team Managing the Entire Derby Trip.
Premium Air Experts
Expert flight planning for premium cabin, complex and group travel.
Luxury Hotels
Preferred luxury hotel relationships and Virtuoso benefits where available.
Complete Itineraries
Keep the many moving pieces of Derby weekend organized through one travel team.
Travel Support
A team available to assist when travel plans change or problems arise.
Building Your Kentucky Derby Trip
Tell Us Your Plans
Share who's traveling, where you're coming from and the Derby experience you're looking for.
Build the Weekend
We coordinate flights, hotels, transportation, race access and additional experiences.
Confirm the Details
Your travel arrangements come together into one coordinated Derby itinerary.
Enjoy the Derby
Arrive in Louisville knowing the major travel logistics have already been handled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some Traditions Are Worth Traveling For.
Tell us who's traveling and the Derby experience you want. We'll help coordinate the flights, Louisville hotel, private transportation, race access and everything around the weekend.
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