3-Day Sample Itinerary

Bachelor Party Weekend in Columbia

SC · Airport CAE · Best months: April, May, June, September, October

Columbia, SC anchors a 6/10 bachelor party weekend built around 9 curated venues including The Senate. The nearest major airport, CAE, is 18 minutes from the core.

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Why Columbia?

Columbia, SC anchors a 6/10 bachelor party weekend built around 9 curated venues including The Senate. The nearest major airport, CAE, is 18 minutes from the core.

The 3-Day Plan

Day 1 — Arrival

Land, settle, first round

  • Afternoon: Fly into CAE (Columbia Metropolitan) — 18 minutes from the core. Drop bags at Congaree Vista house rental.
  • Dinner: Bourbon (Cajun Creole, $$$). Big bourbon list + NOLA food on Main St
  • Night: Ease in at Gervais & Vine — Extensive wine list + tapas in the Vista Keep it reasonable; Saturday is the main event.
Day 2 — The Main Event

Signature activity into heavy night

  • Afternoon: Saluda River tubing (Palmetto Outdoor) (3 hr, $25–$45/pp). Class I-II floats with an hourly shuttle
  • Dinner: Motor Supply Co. Bistro (New Southern, $$$) — Vista institution with a daily-changing farm-to-table menu
  • Night: The Senate (unhinged, $$) — Big Vista nightclub with DJs + bottle service
Day 3 — Recovery & Departure

Brunch and roll out

  • Brunch: Motor Supply Co. Bistro (New Southern, $$$) — Vista institution with a daily-changing farm-to-table menu
  • Optional: Congaree River flat-water float (2 hr) — Calm social float past a sunken ship + Granby Locks
  • Departure: Head to CAE. Plan on 18 minutes to the airport plus a 90-minute TSA buffer on a Sunday.

What This Weekend Costs

$415–$885 per person

All-in estimate for 3 days: lodging (split), dining, the signature activity, and nightlife cover. Flights extra. Group size and lodging type move the number by $50–$150/pp in either direction.

FAQ

When is the best time for a bachelor party in Columbia?+

The best months for a Columbia bachelor party are April, May, June, September, October. Shoulder-season weekends typically offer lower lodging rates and fewer crowds than peak periods, while peak months deliver the full scene.

How long should a Columbia bachelor weekend be?+

Three days (Thursday to Sunday or Friday to Monday) is the standard format. You want two full evenings — one heavy, one sustainable — plus a recovery brunch on the departure day. A Friday-Sunday compressed weekend works but loses the signature daytime activity slot.

What does a Columbia bachelor party cost per person?+

Expect roughly $415–$885 per person all-in for three days, covering lodging (split), dining, a signature activity, and nightlife cover charges. Flights are additional. Budget varies with group size and lodging type — house rentals drop the per-head rate sharply above six people.

Where should the group stay in Columbia?+

Congaree Vista house rental fits up to 14 guests in a house format — Whole house near the Vista nightlife. For larger groups, a single house rental typically beats multiple hotel rooms on both price and logistics.

What's the signature bachelor-party activity in Columbia?+

Saluda River tubing (Palmetto Outdoor) is the defining Columbia move: Class I-II floats with an hourly shuttle Plan it for Saturday afternoon and anchor the rest of the weekend around it.

Want a custom Columbia plan?

The sample above is the standard template. Drop your group size, dates, and budget — the planner swaps venues and re-times the whole weekend to match.

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