Hudson Valley

This excursion provides passengers a first hand view of the historic shoreline from the decks of the Rip Van Winkle II. From a starting location in the heart of the Hudson River Valley in Kingston NY, the cruise provides a delightfully unique opportunity to explore this scenic shoreline. As you relax on the cool shaded deck of the Rip Van Winkle, visit our beverage & snack bars for tasty refreshments. Your experienced guide will point out millionaires' sumptuous estates, picturesque Hudson river lighthouses and quaint sleepy villages surrounded by the natural beauty of vineyards, orchards and scenic preservation sites.

Embark on a breathtaking coach tour from Vancouver, showcasing the finest attractions of the Canadian Rockies. Relax in the luxurious comfort of our deluxe coaches while our expert tour guides paint vivid pictures of nature, history, and culture, making these regions come alive with fascinating stories. Our tour guide will primarily provide commentary in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin), with essential information and highlights also available in English. We kindly ask for your attention regarding the reserved pick-up time and location. To ensure a smooth process, please provide us with a readily accessible contact number and email.

New York's best and only Sommelier-guided vineyard tour! Enjoy award-winning New York state wineries with unparalleled access. Unlike tours that shuttle guests to and from vineyards with a driver, we really know wine. Board a luxury motor coach in Midtown Manhattan to unwind on a day trip in NY’s scenic wine country on the North Fork of Long Island, experiencing great wines in an intimate group setting. Spectacular Destinations: Benmarl Winery, Robibero Winery, Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery TICKET INCLUDES: • Round trip bus travel via luxury motor coach from midtown Manhattan • Wine tastings hosted by our own guide at two (2) award-winning wineries. 4 wine selections tasted at each location (1-2 oz per selection), spending 90 minutes at each winery • Food: locally sourced artisan fare is served to pair with the wines: cheeses, bread, olives & finger sandwiches

Embark on an unforgettable day exploring the world-renowned Icefields Parkway, often hailed as the most beautiful drive in the world. Highlights: Epic Exploration Minus the Crowds: Ditch the big bus tour groups and explore like a local at the highlights of Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Columbia Icefields & more. Local Secrets & Wildlife Revealed: While the Icefields Parkway has its known jewels, our guides take pride in unveiling lesser-trodden paths and viewpoints to areas where we often see wildlife. Active & Insightful Adventures: Guided by local experts, you'll embark on relaxed hikes to absorb the best views. Our guides' stories and insights blend the perfect mix of informed touring with free exploration. Bespoke Itineraries: Daily itineraries are thoughtfully designed around weather conditions, recent wildlife sightings, and ensuring you evade the peak crowd timings. Your wishes matter; if there's a specific spot on your bucket list, let us know!

THE BIG 5 IS WAITING. We fetch you at your hotel or Location of choice and take you on a drive to the north of Johannesburg to the Pilansberg National Game Reserve close to Sun City. This is a private tour with a maximum of 3 people so we can arrange to suit your requirements. We will take you on a 5 hour game drive in the private car. This is an exciting time and spotting the BIG 5 is a whole lot of fun, We will then have something to eat and drink and make our way back to Johannesburg. The Pilansberg is a National Game Reserve and is the closest National Park to Johannesburg. This a realistic tour of a natural wildlife park. It's a whole lot of fun trying to spot the animals and a must for wildlife lovers. This tour can be increase to a 2 day 1 nights accomodation in the Game Reserve.

Get a true taste of the world famous California wines. During our tour you will discover of the true beauty of the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez wine country. Stop at the Vincent winery to enjoy to sipping wine in vineyard natural surroundings. On the way enjoy beautiful scenery of the Pacific Ocean, Lake Cachuma and Los Padres National forest.

Enjoy a bike ride to one of the best craft breweries in the New York City Metro region on this full-day riding tour. Take the Hudson Valley's 'Old-Put' bike path to the Captain Lawrence Brewing Company in Elmsford. Just hop on the Metro-North train (with a bike), then travel down 35 miles of scenic, car-free rail trails. At the end of the ride, enjoy a tasting flight of locally famous beer. Transportation will be waiting to drive guests and bikes back to the train station afterwards. No car or driving is required and lunch and beer tasting are included. This tour is run once per month. Our 2025 dates are April 27, May 18, June 15, August 17, September 28, October 26 (All dates are Sundays)

Benmarl Winery is America's oldest Vineyard! When you accompany that fact with a company that will bring you to and from your locations with professionalism, reliability and friendliness, you can't go wrong! We can't wait to book your reservations, make your itinerary, provide you with transportation (by us or one of our partnered transportation companies). You'll love all 3 of your winery stops for the day! Visit our website for more detailed information. Hotel accommodations are available upon request. Send us an email and we'll be happy to book you in a hotel or a private vacation rental (VRBO or Airbnb). Depending on availability, it may be necessary to visit different comparable local wineries than listed. Whichever winery we choose will also be enjoyable of course! We have lots of wineries in our area. We also can conduct your winery tour in other areas than what's listed such as other's in Dutchess County, Ulster County and or Orange County.

Our specialist guides have many years experience guiding in the Pilanesberg and have in depth knowledge of the animals and habitat so as to give our guests a unique experience in the bush.

Tour package with a tour guide visits one of the biggest cities in the world in 3 days(2 nights). The Hotel is included. The tour is very well organized. The itinerary is very nice and effective. The tour guide can help you during the tour. You can visit Times Square, Rockefeller Centre, Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Mdm. Tussauds, World Trade Center memorial museum, Manhattan, 5th Ave., Wall Street…, You can take a cruise to see Statue of Liberty. You can see Trump Tower, Empire Building… You also can make shopping at Woodbury Outlets Mall.

Stroll Beacon, NY’s picturesque Main Street, voted “#1 Coolest Small Town in America” by Budget Travel. Taste sought-after specialty foods. Think Cheese. Bread. Wine. Olive Oil. Chocolate. Savor the creamy goodness of Hudson Valley cheeses straight from the farm. Experience the nuanced flavors of the finest olive oils and learn how to buy the best balsamic, as we taste an assortment. Chow down on the juiciest sandwich and design your very own donut. Find out about a secret ingredient that makes our chocolate tasting so surprisingly delicious. Get behind-the-scenes access to chefs, chocolatiers & cheesemongers. This tour is the perfect blend of food, art, history and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains & river valley. See the site of the infamous Seinfeld series finale. Learn how Beacon built The Big Apple — brick by brick. This is the essential food-lovers walk and a great way to explore New York State & the Hudson Valley through food & drink. Bite by bite. 21+ for drinks.

Your visit begins with a tour of our charming farm, meeting pygora goats, donkeys, sheep, and our famously friendly barn cats, while learning about our historic 1850 homestead on 45 beautiful acres in the Hudson Valley. Next, dive into Llama/Alpaca 101 to discover why these fluffy creatures are the "new unicorns." We’ll cover fun facts, safety tips, and answer questions before starting your trek. Your guided journey takes you through peaceful pastures, paddocks, and by a serene bass pond, with plenty of chances for Llama/Alpaca selfies! This is more than a walk—it's a chance to reconnect with nature, enjoy heartwarming animal encounters, and explore a working fiber farm. Come for the tranquility, stay for the magic!

New York State’s picturesque fall foliage season is not to be missed. Instead of crowded parks and trails marvel at the cascade of blazing reds, yellows and oranges of Hudson Valley fall foliage from the comfort of a helicopter. Helicopters lift off from a quiet location at Westchester Airport and in just a few minutes you will find yourself soaring above historic and natural landmarks dressed in fall colors. All tours are personally narrated by friendly and experienced pilots. 30-minute tour includes: Castle-on-Hudson, Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate), Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse, Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Indian Point Energy Center, Harriman State Park, Bear Mountain, US Military Academy at West Point* and the infamous Sing Sing Prison. Opt for the 45-minute tour to see Dick's Castle, Bannerman Castle and landmarks south of the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge: Lyndhurst Mansion and The Palisades. *West Point subject to temporary airspace restrictions

THIS IS A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TOUR. Enjoy a private New York night tour, seeing and photographing beautifully lit sights around the city and taking in one of the world's most famous skyline from across the rivers in Brooklyn and New Jersey. This is a 3-hour tour and transportation is provided in a 2015 Toyota Sienna mini-van with the capacity to accommodate up to 6 guests. This is fantastic and memorable way to spend an evening in New York!  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRIVATE DRIVING TOUR IS SOCIALLY DISTANCED FROM THE CROWDED CITY SIDEWALKS, SUBWAYS AND BUSES.

Take in the autumn colors of the Hudson Valley on a fall foliage helicopter tour. Conveniently departing from the Midtown Manhattan heliport of your choice, this private 1-hour charter is narrated live by your pilot. After leaving New York City airspace you’ll fly above the historic Hudson River region. Ride in comfort and luxury in an Airbus AS350/H125 helicopter for 2-5 people or a twin-engine Airbus AS355. Landmarks include: Lyndhurst Mansion, Palisades, Castle-on-Hudson, Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate), Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse, Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Indian Point Energy Center, Harriman State Park, Bear Mountain, US Military Academy at West Point* and the infamous Sing Sing Prison. *West Point subject to temporary airspace restrictions

Your private Robinson R44 helicopter will whisk you from Westchester County Airport to Manhattan and back at sunset, day or night. Dazzle your loved one with unforgettable aerial views of the iconic Manhattan Skyline from above while cozying up to one another. Helicopters take off from Westchester County Airport and reach NYC airspace within minutes. Our skilled pilots will take you on a 30-minute tour, showcasing bird's-eye views of Midtown Manhattan, Central Park, Empire State Building, Harlem, Yankee Stadium, and the George Washington Bridge. Please note: the 30-minute tour does not cover the Lower Manhattan/Statue of Liberty area. For a more extended tour, the 45-minute ride includes all the sights mentioned above, plus a visit to the Freedom Tower, Battery Park, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. If you choose the transfer option, we can provide roundtrip car service between Manhattan and Westchester County Airport for your convenience.

Come and experience the magic of nature in the Lower Hudson Valley in a whole new way. We'll explore the forest and connect with nature through a slow-paced, easeful sensory exploration based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku ("forest bathing"). Q: I go hiking or walking in nature regularly already. What makes a guided forest bathing experience different? A: With a guide, you can leave all the mental effort behind and truly relax into the experience, knowing that I will be keeping track of the time, place/trail, leading you every step of the way, and facilitating a safe group experience. I will prompt you along the way with sensory-based invitations that allow you to explore the forest from a new perspective and refocus on being present and grounded in the natural environment itself. Additionally, I will facilitate group sharing opportunities where we have the chance to practice active listening and hold space for others’ experiences in an intentional, enriching way.

This experience begins with a private helicopter flight from Manhattan to the Hudson Valley vineyard of your choice (two options available) where helicopters conveniently land right on the property. Upon arrival at the vineyard, in front of the 1875 mansion, guests are greeted with the latest sparkling Rose while unwinding on the patio then will proceed with a tasting of 5-10 wines. A 4-course lunch is prepared from fresh, locally sourced ingredients and each course is expertly paired with some type of wine. or; Upon arrival at the vineyard, guests begin their culinary experience with a tour of the property, followed by Barrel Tasting at the Cellar. For lunch they will enjoy a 5-course, modern American Chef’s Tasting Menu with Korean and Japanese influences, paired perfectly with award winning wines. After an approximately 2-3-hour stay at the vineyard, guests depart back to Manhattan by helicopter, concluding the experience with a quick skyline tour before landing.

The Armour-Stiner Octagon House was built in 1860 as a summer home. To this day, the Spring months here in The Hudson Valley are the most delightful time of the year. Victorian Springtime at The Octagon House, a one-hour tour, includes both a guided exploration of the lush 19th-century grounds and an unforgettable interior tour of this marvelously preserved Victorian Summer Home. Guests will see and smell a vibrant array of Victorian flowers inside the fully restored Lord and Burnham greenhouse, listen to an orchestra of songbirds in the Foxglove Garden, and step back in time with a stroll around the 360-degree verandah. In the interior portion of the tour, see many examples of how the natural world heavily influenced Victorian life and design.

Soar above New York City and the picturesque Hudson Valley on a helicopter tour departing from Westchester Airport, just outside NYC. Choose between a 30-minute helicopter flight with aerial views of Central Park, Yankee Stadium and the East River bridges, and a 45-minute tour that continues downtown toward Freedom Tower, Battery Park, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Or plan a romantic date with an upgrade to a private couple’s flight.