Welcome to Hines Tours. We have some remarkable natural and historic attractions/activities for you to enjoy. Please add yourself to our mailing list to receive a free brochure for the 2012 season when it comes out in April. (See the link to the left). Please scroll down to see this years schedule.

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The following is included in the price of all our public day tours:
 
• Transportation with deluxe air conditioned coach/van from NYC
• Friendly and professional tour guide
• Light breakfast
• Lunch, including non-alcoholic beverages
  (Except for tour 16, 17 and 18 which does NOT include lunch)
• Snacks on the coach/van
• Equipment usage for primary tour activity
• Admission to all attractions
• Gratuities for bus driver and local guides
(Tipping your tour guide is left to your discretion)
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                          2012 TOUR SCHEDULE
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May 19th. Saturday - Kaaterskill Falls & Howe Caverns 
(Tour 1 - The Catskill Mountains) SOLD OUT !
 
Experience some of the most spectacular natural wonders that New York State has to offer. Hike to the 260 ft. Kaaterskill Falls, taller than even the Niagara Falls.Visit Howe Caverns, the largest cave in the North East open to the public. Enjoy a boat ride 180 feet below the ground on an underground lake.
 
Tour Time: 7 am to app. 8 pm.    Physical Grad: 3
Departure from NYC: 2nd Ave between 80th & 81st Street. (By the H&H Midtown Bagels East)
Restrictions: Children must be 7 years old.
$125* (Children age 7-15 pays $115*)   Click here to reserve your seat 
 

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June 2nd. Saturday - Kaaterskill Falls & Howe Caverns 
(Tour 1 - The Catskill Mountains)
 
Experience some of the most spectacular natural wonders that New York State has to offer. Hike to the 260 ft. Kaaterskill Falls, taller than even the Niagara Falls.Visit Howe Caverns, the largest cave in the North East open to the public. Enjoy a boat ride 180 feet below the ground on an underground lake.
 
Tour Time: 7 am to app. 8 pm.    Physical Grad: 3
Departure from NYC: 2nd Ave between 80th & 81st Street. (By the H&H Midtown Bagels East)
Restrictions: Children must be 7 years old.
$125* (Children age 7-15 pays $115*)   Click here to reserve your seat 
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June 16th. Saturday

Amish Country including Buggy Ride
(Tour 6 - Pennsylvania)
 
Visit the oldest Amish community in America. Enjoy an educational guided tour through an 1840's Amish farm house and see a one room schoolhouse and typical Amish farm animals. Experience a real Amish buggy ride through the back roads of the Amish country and visit a real non-commercial working Amish farm..

 

Tour Time: 7:30 am to app. 8 pm.   Physical Grad: 1

Departure from NYC: 8th Ave between 33rd & 34th Street. (By the Duane Reade)

Restrictions: Children must be 5 years old.

$135* (Children age 5-15 pays $125*)  Click here to reserve your seat

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July 21st Saturday
Bash Bish Falls & North-South Lake
(Tour 4 - The Berkshire and the Catskill Mountains)
 
Experience 2 mountain ranges in one day. the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts and the Catskills. Start with a short hike to the tallest waterfall in Massachusetts. Visit North-South Lake in the Catskills, join a 3 hour guided hike and experience extraordinary scenic beauty or stay and enjoy the lake beach. For a minimal fee canoeing, kayaking, paddleboats or fishing are available.
 
Tour Time: 7 am to app. 7:30 pm.   Physical Grad: 2.5 - 4
Departure from NYC: 2nd Ave between 80th & 81st Street. (By the H&H Midtown Bagels East) Restrictions: Children must be 7 years old.

$115* (Children age 7-15 pays $105*)   Click here to reserve your seat

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August 4th Saturday
Native American Pow Wow & Wild West City
(Tour 18 – NJ & Upstate NY)
 
Visit Wild West City, an authentic Western recreation of Dodge City in the 1800's with live shows and museums. Visit Bear Mountain Pow Wow. You will find Native American artists, singers, dancers, performing groups from all across the Americas, booths selling crafts, jewelry, food and more. This tour does NOT include lunch.
 
Tour Time: 10 am to app. 8:00 pm.    Physical Grad: 1
Departure from NYC: 8th Avebetween 33rd & 34th Street.
                                       (By the Duane Reade)
Restrictions: Children must be 5 years old.
$115* (Children age 5-15 pays $105*)   Click here to reserve your seat
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August 12th. Sunday

Dolphin Watch and Harbor Safari (Tour 5 - Cape May)

 
Visit the Nature Center of Cape May, Together with a marine biologist we will pull a seine net through the waters of Cape May Harbor and learn about the incredible diversity of marine life in the shallows. Experience a 3 hour cruise in search of marine mammals such as dolphins and whales. Seeing these beautiful intelligent mammals in their natural habitats is a true treat.
 
Tour Time: 7 am to app. 8 pm.     Physical Grad: 1
Departure from NYC: 8th Ave between 33rd & 34th Street. (By the Duane Reade)
Restrictions: Children must be 5 years old.

$135* (Children age 5-15 pays $125*)   Click here to reserve a seat

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Sept. 15th Saturday
Apple Picking and Renaissance Fair
(Tour 17 – Upstate NY)
 
Visit a farm to pick apples, peaches and pumpkins. Included in the tour price is 10-12 lbs of apples. (You pay for any additional pickings) Leave the modern world and visit the NY Renaissance Faire, filled with costumed actors, crafts, rides and 16th Century games. This tour does NOT include lunch.
Detailed tour itinerary                  Click here for tour photos
 
Tour Time: 8:00 am to app. 6:30 pm.       Physical Grad: 1
Departure from NYC 2nd Ave between 80th & 81st Street. (By the H&H Midtown Bagels East)
Restrictions: Children must be 5 years old.
$119* (Children age 5-15 pays $109*)   Click here to reserve your seat
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Sept. 29th Saturday
Crystal Cave, Hiking & Bird Watching
TOUR 15 – Pennsylvania
 
Visit Haw Mountain Sanctuary in PA. Hawk Mountain is the world's first refuge for birds of prey. You will have the option of a 2 mile guided hike (Roundtrip) to a very scenic view point looking for migrating raptors. Explore one of the greatest natural wonders of Pennsylvania, Crystal Cave. You will receive a guided tour learning about spectacular limestone formations.
Detailed tour itinerary                  Click here for tour photos
 
Tour Time: 7 am to app. 7 pm.        Physical Grad: 2-3
Departure from NYC: 8th Avebetween 33rd & 34th Street. (By the Duane Reade)
Restrictions: Children must be 6 years old.
$119* (Children age 6-15 pays $109*)   Click here to reserve a seat
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October 6th. Saturday  (Catskills Fall Foliage Tour) 
Scenic Train Ride, Skyride and Octoberfest - Tour 16
 
This tour is the ultimate Fall Foliage experience. Drive to the Catskills and enjoy a historic scenic train ride and sit in an outdoor or indoor car. Enjoy Octoberfest at Hunter Mountain featuring authentic German and German-American entertainment. Experience the longest and highest skyride in the Catskills, providing some of the greatest panoramic views. This tour does NOT include lunch.     Detailed tour itinerary       Click here for tour photos
 
Tour Time: Exact start time to be determined later, est. arround 7-8 am.
return time at app. 7:30 pm.       Physical Grad: 1
Departure from NYC: 2nd Avebetween 80th & 81st Street. (By the H&H Midtown Bagels East)
Restrictions: Children must be 5 years old.
$115* (Children age 5-15 pays $105*)   Click here to reserve your seat
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December 8th. Saturday
Christmas in Bethlehem & Christmas Village
(TOUR 14 - Pennsylvania)
 
This tour is the ultimate holiday experience. Receive a guided tour of the city of Bethlehem. (deemed "Christmas City, USA). Visit one of the top holiday markets of the world, Christkindlmarkt. Last Explore a true Christmas fairytale land, Christmas Village. Recently named “Best Outdoor Christmas Display in the World “. 
 
Tour Time: 9:30 am to app. 10:00 pm.    Physical Grad: 1
Departure from NYC: 8th Ave between 33rd & 34th Street. (By the Duane Reade)
Restrictions: Children must be 5 years old.
$125* (Children age 5-15 pays $115*)   Click here to reserve a seat
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* Please note that all prices are for online reservations. A $6 surcharge applies for all phone, fax and mail reservations.

Multiple Tour Discount

Make reservations and pay for more than one tour at the same time and you will receive a significant discount. You have to call us to receive these discounts. The phone reservation surcharge will be waived.

Multiple tour discounts can not be combined with any other offers.

 

Book 2 tours: $16 discount off the total price per person

Book 3 tours: $36 discount off the total price per person

Book 4 tours: $64 discount off the total price per person

Book 5 tours: $100 discount off the total price per person

Book more than 5 tours. Call us!

 

  

 

Physical Levels

All our tours have been evaluated based on its general physical demands and we have made a grading system. If a tour has a physical grad range (e.g. 1-3) that means you have the choice of the tours physical level. Please note, many of our adventures include only one activity that may significantly effect the physicalgrading. You may choose not to participate in any of ouractivities. For specific tour details, please contact us.

1. Very easy. Suitable for people of all ages and experience levels, these trips include only a minimal element of physical activity such as little walking and possible have to climb a few steps.

2. Easy. Suitable for most fitness levels. Your itinerary may include easy paced hiking with only minimal elevation.

3. Moderate. Suitable for people with an average level of fitness. May include 1-2  hours of hiking, hiking with moderate elevation gain or 3-4 hours of slow pace kayaking/canoeing or equivalent activity. You will raise your heart rate on these tours, so a basic level of aerobic fitness is required.

4. Challenging. Suitable for people with good physical fitness. Includes at least one activity with physical exertion above the daily average, possibly for extended lengths of time such as 3-4 hours of hiking or hiking/rock scrambling with high elevation gain.

5. Strenuous. Suitable only for those with a very high level of physical fitness and endurance. Activities may include 4-8 hours of hiking over steep terrain or other very strenuous activities.

 

We also have have GIFT CERTIFICATES. A perfect gift for that special someone. 

 

Comparison Chart

 

How does Hines Tours compare to other tour companies offering getaway sightseeing day tours from NYC?

 

 

 

 

Get America Tours

Grayline NY Sightseeing

Hines   Tours  

Amadeo Travel  

Rail and Cruise travel 

Average tour price

$181

$175

$125

$149

$225

Average tour length

 14.5 H

11.5 H

 12.5 H

 12.5 H

8 H

Breakfast included

No

No

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No

Yes

Lunch or dinner included

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Snacks on bus or train included

No

No

Yes

 No

No

Visit to natural wonders

No

No

Yes

No

No

 

                        

 

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