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. (See the link to the left). Scroll down to view the tour schedule.
(Tour 8 - Shawangunk Mountains) - SOLD OUT, SORRY !
Visit Sam's Point preserve in the Shawangunk Mountains. Hike to the Ice Caves. Explore the spectacular view from Sam’s point. Visit Minnewaska State Park and see the Awosting Falls. Go back in time with a visit to Huguenot Street, a National Historic Landmark District featuring the oldest continuously inhabited street in America with stone houses dating back to the early 1700s. Detailed tour itineraryClick here for tour photos
Tour Time: 7 am to app. 7:30 pm.
Departure from NYC: 2nd Ave between 80th & 81st Street. (By the H&H Midtown Bagels East)
Enjoy a fully narrated historic sightseeing tour of the Delaware Water Gap in an authentically styled trolley. We will visit Ricketts Glen State Park in PA, a National Natural Landmark. We will hike to a total of 21 beautiful waterfalls. This is a true paradise for any waterfall enthusiast.
Saturday July 3th. - Fire Tower, Wine Tasting & Castle
(Tour 9 - Putnam & Dutchess County, NY)
Visit the tallest existing fire tower within the state of New Yorkand enjoy the amazing views. Experience an informative tour of Millbrook Winery with a following wine tasting. Experience a castle build using 80% recycled materials by artists Peter Wing. The castle is a home/museum with many antique memorabilia and collectibles. Detailed tour itineraryClick here for tour photos
Tour Time: 8 am to app. 6:30 pm.
Departure from NYC: 2nd Ave between 80th & 81st Street. (By the H&H Midtown Bagels East)
Restrictions: Children must be 5 years old. (21 years old for the wine tasting)
This tour is for the real adventurous people, discover a true hidden underworld by climbing through a small opening in the ground in the middle of a forest and explore a real wild non commercial cave. Relying on both legs and arms for support we will ascent a relative steep exposed mountain with beautiful views of the Hudson River.
Sunday August 8th. - Dolphin Watch and Harbor Safari
(Tour 5 - Cape May)
Visit the Nature Center of Cape May, a part of the New Jersey Audubon Society. 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.
Sunday August 22nd. - Horseback Riding & Great Falls.
(Tour 3 - Poconos and NJ)
Experience the second most powerful waterfall on the East Coast. Second to only Niagara Falls. Visit one of the largest and oldest working dude ranches the United States. You will have the opportunity of no less than 2 trail rides. You can also enjoy: Archery, A Swimming Pool, Row Boats, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Horseshoes and a Riffle Range. (You pay for your own bullets)
Visit the picturesque waterfall MinekillFalls. Experience Vroman's Nose. It is among the more popular hiking sites in upstate New York offering beautiful views of the SchoharieValley.Hike the Indian Ladder Trail. The trail follows a ledge along the Helderberg Escarpment, with caves, waterfalls, bridges, and beautiful vistas.
Saturday Sept. 25th. - Amish Country & Crystal Cave
(Tour 6 - Pennsylvania)
Explore one of the greatest natural wonders of Pennsylvania, Crystal Cave. Receive a guided underground tour. 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, enjoy a leisurely ride through the back roads of the Amish country.
Start the day with a guided tour of the National Historic Landmark Olana made in a Victorian and Persian styles. Follow with two different optional guided hikes, a steep hike to a firetower with magnificent views or an easy stroll around a National Natural Landmark Pond. Last learn about Buddhism and get a guided tour ofthe Chuang Yen Monastery.
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 “. Detailed tour itineraryClick here for tour photos
Tour Time: 9:30 am to app. 10:30 pm.
Departure from NYC: 8th Ave between 33rd & 34th Street. (By the Duane Reade)
