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). The schedule below is from 2011, we anticipate a similar schedule and similar tours for 2012

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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
• 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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                          2011 TOUR SCHEDULE
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May 28th. Saturday - Kaaterskill Falls & Howe Caverns
(Tour 1 - The Catskill Mountains) SOLD OUT SORRY !
 
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.
$119* (Children age 7-15 pays $109*)   Click here to reserve your seat ____________________________________________________________________
 

June 11th. Saturday - Bushkill Falls & Sterling Hill Mine

(Tour 2 - Pocono Mountains)
 
Visit the Sterling Hill Mining Museum, a national historic site. Visit a real underground mine, learn about the mining process and view the greatest collections of fluorescent minerals in the world. Visit "The Niagara of Pennsylvania", Bushkill Falls in the Poconos. Hike on your own time or with a guide to a series of 8 waterfalls. For a minimal fee you can also enjoy Paddle Boats, Miniature Golf and Fishing.

 

Tour Time: 8 am to app. 8 pm.   Physical Grad: 2-3

Departure from NYC: 8th Ave. between 33rd and 34th Street (By the Duane Reade)
Restrictions: Children must be 6 years old.

 $119* (Children age 6-15 pays $109*)   Click here to reserve your seat

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June 25th. Saturday - 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)  
 
Tour Time: 7:00 am to app. 7:00 pm.     Physical Grad: 1
Departure from NYC: 8th Ave between 33rd & 34th Street. (By the Duane Reade)
Restrictions: Children must be 8 years old. No person weighing more than 275 pounds. Sorry!
$139* (Children age 8-15 pays $129*)  Click here to reserve your seat

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July 16th. Saturday

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.

 

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 6 years old.

$129* (Children age 6-15 pays $119*)  Click here to reserve your seat

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August 7th. Sunday - Canoeing & Dingmans Falls (Tour 7 - Delaware Water Gap)

 
Explore the amazing natural beauty of the National Recreation Area, the Delaware Water Gap. Visit the second highest waterfall in Pennsylvania, the 130 feet Dingmans Falls. Paddle through a 6 mile stretch of the majestic Delaware River in a canoe. Smell the fresh air and view some of the rich plant and animal life. Opportunity for swimming, snorkeling and picnicking.

 

Tour Time: 7 am to app. 7 pm.    Physical Grad: 3

Departure from NYC: 8th Ave between 33rd & 34th Street. (By the Duane Reade)
Restrictions: Participants must be able to swim. Children must be 6 years old.
$129* (Children age 6-15 pays $119*)  Click here to reserve a seat

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August 21st. Sunday

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.
 
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.

$129* (Children age 5-15 pays $119*)   Click here to reserve a seat

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September 10th. Saturday - Olana, Hiking & Monastery
(Tour 12 – Upstate NY)
 
Start the day with a guided tour of the National Historic Landmark Olana made in a Victorian and Persian style. Next 2 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 receive a guided tour of the Chuang Yen Monastery.  
Detailed tour itinerary                  Click here for tour photos  
 
Tour Time: 7 am to app. 7:00pm.    Physical Grad: 2-3
Departure from NYC: 2nd Ave between 80th & 81st Street. (By the H&H Midtown Bagels East)
Restrictions: Children must be 7 years old.
$119* (Children age 7-15 pays $109*)  Click here to reserve your seat

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September 18th. Sunday - Raptor and Wolf Encounter
(Tour 15 – Pennsylvania / NJ)   
 
This tour is a true treat for any animal enthusiast. See a raptor up close and learn about its amazing adaptations. Visit the world's first refuge for birds of prey and hike to a viewpoint to see them in the wild. Visit a Wolf Preserve and view packs of wolves in their natural surrounding. Learn about their social structure and watch them interact and maybe even hear them howl.
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.
$125* (Children age 6-15 pays $115*)   Click here to reserve your seat
 
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October 9th. Sunday  (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.
Detailed tour itinerary                  Click here for tour photos
 
Tour Time: 7:30 am to 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.
$119* (Children age 5-15 pays $109*)   Click here to reserve your 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

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Yes

Lunch or dinner included

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Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Snacks on bus or train included

No

No

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 No

No

Visit to natural wonders

No

No

Yes

No

No

 

                        

 

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