2027 Kentucky Derby
Four-Night, Land Only
April 28-May 2, 2027
$4,999 per person, double occupancy
All pricing options
Hotel: Lexington Mariott City Center
Activity Level
Days: 5
Travel Host:
Sports & Entertainment Travel, LLC Staff
Email Host
Package Overview
Join Sports & Entertainment Travel in the hills of Kentucky in celebration of the 2027 Kentucky Derby! Enjoy downtown accommodations at the Lexington Marriott City Center while exploring what makes the Run for the Roses a truly special event including the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, working horse farm tours, and more! Sit front and center for all the excitement on Derby Day, take in the sights, grandeur (and hats!) at Churchill Downs. This specialty tour offers an unforgettable way to experience “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”
Your Kentucky Derby Experience Includes:
- Four (4) nights deluxe hotel ACCOMMODATIONS at the Lexington Marriott City Center
- Check-in: Wednesday, April 28
- Check-out: Sunday, May 2
- 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
- Distillery Tour
- Motor coach transfers, LUNCH included
- FRIDAY TOURS
- Keeneland Race Course
- Select horse farms
- Motor coach transfers, LUNCH included
- Kentucky Derby TICKET
- See Ticket tab for more details.
- 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
PLEASE NOTE: Transportation to/from your hometown and Lexington is not included. Deposits are non-refundable and travel insurance is highly recommended (CLICK HERE for more information).
Pricing
*Pricing is per person, based on room occupancy.
| Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child |
| $5,849 | $4,999 | $4,749 | $4,599 | $3,049 |
Occupancy Rules:
Max Occupancy: 4
Max Adult: 4
Max Children: 3
The brand-new Lexington Marriott City Center, opening in November 2019, is in the heart of downtown Lexington Kentucky. With a touch of local flare, it reflects the lifestyle of travelers who seamlessly blend work and play in the mobile and global world of today. Located just minutes away from the University of Kentucky, UK Good Samaritan Hospital, Baptist Health, KentuckyOne Health Saint Joseph East Hospital, and Keeneland Racetrack, the hotel is only two blocks away from Rupp Arena and Lexington Convention Center as well. The sophisticated, confident, and authentic atmosphere will provide you the elegant and modern conveniences you’ve come to know with Marriott Hotels. The Chef’s Kitchen-style dining experience, open-plan lobby, roof top bar and lounge, outdoor roof top pool, and firepits provide a remarkable experience all their own. The City Center destination boasts several restaurants, retail, and entertainment locations within walking distance to enjoy effortlessly during your stay.
Standard Guestroom
Max Occupancy: 4 / Max Adults: 4 & Max Children: 3
Luxuriously appointed rooms with amenities that ensure a comfortable and productive stay, equipped with high-speed Internet access and a spacious work desk for the business traveler. Connect My Device allows you to plug in and continue your technology experiences just like home. Spacious rooms to allow for comfortablity during your stay, with mobile desk features to work the way you want to work.
Churchill Downs
Louisville, KY
All listed tickets include in-track concessions: Indulge in all the flavors of the Kentucky Derby with In-Track Concessions, including access to unlimited traditional Churchill Downs concession options, unique small vendors, and premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Seating Chart
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Ticket Options
Starting Gate Courtyard – INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
Take in views of the Starting Line & Final Turn from your reserved seat.
– Starting Gate Courtyard: Sections 5-15
– Grandstand Padded Stadium-Style Seating
– Not Covered
– All-Inclusive Food and Beverage Menu
– Click here for a bird’s eye view of this new seating area.
Clubhouse Box Seating – $200 additional, per person
Sections 111-113 – Uncovered
First Turn Reserved Seating – $600 additional, per person
Sections 2001-2013 – Covered
Starting Gate Box Seating – $800 additional, per person
Sections 323-325 – Covered
Clubhouse Box Seating – $1,600 additional, per person
Sections 318-322 – Covered
Thursday Tours
Depart in the morning to head to the American Saddlebred Museum. Afterwards we head to an area distillery for a tour and an inside look at the famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Lunch is provided between the tours. Evening is at leisure to enjoy downtown Lexington.
Friday Tours
Morning departure to Keeneland for the opportunity to see morning workouts trackside. After touring Keeneland, head to a selection of horse farms for tours. Lunch is provided between the tours at North America’s oldest Thoroughbred auction company, Fasig-Tipton. Return to the hotel early afternoon. Evening is at leisure to enjoy downtown Lexington.
Wednesday, April 28
Arrival Day – Check into the Lexington Marriott City Center and meet SET Staff to pick up souvenirs and on-site travel documents. Enjoy welcome reception on-site featuring and industry speaker, food, and open bar.
Thursday, April 29
Depart in the morning to head to the American Saddlebred Museum. The museum houses artifacts, trophies, tack & artwork tracing the history of American Saddlebred horses. Afterwards we head to an area distillery for a tour and an inside look at the famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Lunch is provided between the tours. Evening is at leisure to enjoy downtown Lexington.
Friday, April 30
Morning departure to Keeneland for the opportunity to see morning workouts trackside. After touring Keeneland, head to a selection of horse farms for tours. Lunch is provided between the tours at North America’s oldest Thoroughbred auction company, Fasig-Tipton. Return to the hotel early afternoon. Evening is at leisure to enjoy downtown Lexington.
Saturday, May 1
Derby Day – Saturday we head to Churchill Downs for a full day of pageantry and racing. Prior to departure please enjoy a breakfast reception.
Sunday, May 2
Departure Day – Check out of the Lexington Marriott City Center and have a safe trip home!
Please note this is an approximate, working itinerary and timing of events is subject to change.
What exactly does “land-only” mean for this package?
It covers everything in the tour except flights, airport transfers, and baggage handling to Lexington. You arrange (and pay for) your own transportation to and from the city, then SET takes over once you check into the hotel.
What’s actually included in the base price?
Four nights at the Lexington Marriott City Center, daily breakfast (Thursday–Saturday), a Wednesday welcome reception with an industry speaker, guided Thursday and Friday tours (Saddlebred Museum, a bourbon distillery, Keeneland, and select horse farms) with lunch both days, round-trip motor coach transfers to Churchill Downs on Derby Day, your Derby ticket, souvenirs, credentials, on-site SET hosts, and all taxes and gratuities.
Where do I actually sit at Churchill Downs?
The base package includes Starting Gate Courtyard seating (Sections 5–15), uncovered, padded grandstand-style seats with a full food-and-beverage menu and views of the starting line and final turn.
Can I upgrade my Derby seating?
Yes. Paid upgrades are available for an additional per-person fee: Clubhouse Box (Sections 111–113, uncovered), First Turn Reserved (Sections 2001–2013, covered), Starting Gate Box (Sections 323–325, covered), and a second Clubhouse Box tier (Sections 318–322, covered), ranging from roughly $200 to $1,600 more per person.
What are the pricing tiers by room occupancy?
Single $5,849, Double $4,999, Triple $4,749, Quad $4,599, and Child (12 and under, sharing with an adult) $3,049. Rooms max out at 4 adults or a mix of adults and children.
Is a triple or quad room actually bigger?
No, it’s the same physical room as a standard double, just booked for more guests. There typically aren’t extra separate beds, and a rollaway can be requested but isn’t guaranteed due to room size and fire code limits.
Are deposits refundable, and should I get travel insurance?
Deposits are non-refundable, so travel insurance is strongly recommended in case your plans change before Derby weekend.
When will I get my tour documents?
Typically two to three weeks before departure via USPS Priority Mail or FedEx, though tight-turnaround events may go out by email instead. Let your booking agent know if you’ll be away from your mailing address during that window.
What’s the day-by-day flow of the trip?
Wednesday is arrival and the welcome reception; Thursday covers the Saddlebred Museum and bourbon distillery tour; Friday is Keeneland and horse farm visits; Saturday is Derby Day at Churchill Downs; Sunday is checkout and departure. Note the itinerary is approximate and subject to change.
Can I book this trip for someone else?
Yes, enter the traveler’s name on the reservation, but you can use your own credit card and billing address to pay.