New York Trip Options (New York City & upstate New York)

New York Trip Options (New York City & upstate New York)

Custom Trips:

Whatever you want; whenever you want!

Take a look at all of our New York itineraries on our website. We can book any option for any date you or your group desires including all 9 days for a true 9 day tour of New York City and the beautiful upstate region. Do you have an upcoming corporate, family or friends outing that you’re planning and want something new and exciting to do? Don’t miss out on your group having an absolute blast!!

Active Lifestyle Tours guarantees:

Incredible destinations, iconic sightseeing, local hot spots, fun outdoor activities, private transportation, experienced Trip Leaders and Four-Star and Five-Star accommodations (if you're doing a multi-day trip with us).

We are experts at creating custom New York trips. We can easily tailor to your wants and needs from single day trips to multi-day trips.

Itinerary

Day 1: Jet Boating, Statue of Liberty and Seeing New York in a Day

Stop At: Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York City, NY 10004
Speed through the Hudson River on an exhilarating speed boat ride called The Beast (via Circle Line)! Pass right by the Statue of Liberty and take your selfie with Lady Liberty and see Manhattan like never before!
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Times Square, Broadway, New York City, NY 10036
We will be aboard a bus tour like no other! This completely interactive bus along with the comedic hosts let you see the streets of New York through a 45 minute tour.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included
Accommodation included: Hotel Edison, Times Square, NYC

Day 2: World Trade Center Memorial, One World Observatory and the Brooklyn Bridge

Stop At: Brooklyn Bridge Park, 334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-9750
Walk this iconic bridge and take in all the beauty of the area.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: One World Observatory, 285 Fulton St One World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007-0089
Take the elevator ride to the top of the Freedom Tower/One World Trade Center and soak up all the views! Th views from this vantage point will leave you breathless!
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: World Trade Center Memorial Foundation, 180 Greenwich St, New York City, NY 10007-0089
Pay tribute to the events that took place here on September 11, 2001. If visiting New York, this is a must see.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included
Accommodation included: Hotel Edison, Times Square, NYC

Day 3: Empire State Building, Chelsea Market and High Line Park

Stop At: Empire State Building, 20 West 34th Street, New York City, NY 10118-0114
Visit the 86th floor open air observatory and be on top of the world’s most famous building!
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Chelsea Flea Market, W. 25th St. Btwn Sixth & Broadway, New York City, NY 10010
Get lunch at one of the most famous food halls in the world! This food market serves something for everyone’s taste and it will leave you wanting to come back for sure.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The High Line, New York City, NY 10014
High Line Park is a beautiful spot to stroll. This beautiful park has plenty of stunning views and history to enjoy!
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included
Accommodation included: Hotel Edison, Times Square, NYC

Day 4: Central Park, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Fifth Ave.

Stop At: 59th to 110th Street Manhattan Borough, from Central Park West to 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10022
Enjoy a bike ride in the world’s most famous park! Price of bike rentals is included in the tour as well as a helmet and basket.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza Rockefeller Centre, New York City, NY 10111-0100
See Rockefeller Center where the world's most famous Christmas tree gets put up!
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: St. Patrick's Cathedral, 50th Street & 5th Avenue Wheelchair accessibility located off the corner of 51st Street and 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10022-6863
Step inside and see the glory of Saint Patrick's Cathedral. This church is the largest decorated gothic-style catholic cathedral in the United States! Be one of the five million yearly visitors that light a prayer candle at this church.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fifth Avenue, 5th Ave, New York City, NY 10118-4810
Shop til ya drop! Fifth Avenue in New York City is the place to be! Shop as long as you'd like and make your way down Fifth Avenue back to the hotel! See the famous stores on this street such as Saks and Tiffany's.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included
Accommodation included: Hotel Edison, Times Square, NYC

Day 5: Sandy Hook Beach, New Jersey

Stop At: Sandy Hook Lighthouse, Gateway National Recreation Area, Middletown, NJ 07732
Enjoy a beach day at Sandy Hook Beach, New Jersey. We will take a New York City ferry From 35th Street and enjoy the scenic ride on the way.
Duration: 7 hours

Stop At: Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Highlands, 326 Shore Dr, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA
We will take the Seastreak Ferry from 35th Stree for a 45 minute ride to the beach. We will once again pass by the Statue of Liberty and have amazing views of downtown Manhatten.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included
Accommodation included: Hotel Edison, Times Square, NYC

Day 6: Hunter Mountain Ziplining, Hunter Mountain, NY (this is approx. 3 hours north of NYC)

Stop At: Hunter, Hunter, Catskill Region, New York
Come and zip-line the longest, fastest, highest in zips North America and then enjoy your stay in the Catskill Mountains.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included
Accommodation included: Kaatskill Mountain Club Resort and Spa, Hunter Mountain, NY

Day 7: Hunter Mountain Hiking and Waterfalls Day

Stop At: Kaaterskill Falls, North Lake Road, Haines Falls, NY
See the highest cascading waterfalls in New York State as these falls drop 260 feet! Be sure to take lots of pictures to take home with you! We will take lunch to go from the hotel and eat it at a great look out point while relaxing and watching this waterfall. The hike is a moderate 1 mile hike to the bottom of the falls. From there, our guests can continue the additional mile if they would like to the top of the falls. Once down, we'll hike the 1 mile back down and go to the quaint little town of Hunter. (lunch is paid separately).
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included
Accommodation included: Kaatskill Mountain Club Resort and Spa, Hunter Mountain, NY

Day 8: Rail Bike Exploring and the Walkway Over the Hudson

Stop At: Rail Explorers: Catskills Division, 70 High St, Phoenicia, NY 12464, USA
Pedal in the beauty of the Catskills Mountains with these unique bikes that ride on old railroad tracks. You'll be in either a quad or a double bike for this 8 mile round trip ride. These bikes are for everyone!
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, 61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1926
Walk 212 feet above the famous Hudson River and enjoy the amazing views. This is the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world! The easy walk is 1.28 miles to one side.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included
Accommodation included: The Roundhouse Hotel, Beacon, NY

Day 9: Hiking and Wineries Day (this is approx. 2 hours north of NYC)

Stop At: Mount Beacon, 35 Sunnyside Rd, Beacon, NY 12508-2929
Enjoy a morning hike with rewarding views at the top. This 2 1/2 mile moderate to difficult hike is the perfect way to start off your morning before indulging on some wine.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Benmarl Vineyards and Winery, 156 Highland Ave, Marlboro, NY 12542-6304
Enjoy a day at the oldest vineyard in America! You'll love their views while sipping on some delicious wines!
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Nostrano Vineyards, 14 Gala Ln, Milton, NY 12547, USA
Let’s take a 10 minute drive up the road and stop at this winery as well and taste some more wine!
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included
Accommodation included: The Roundhouse Hotel, Beacon, NY