AUTUMN ALONG THE HUDSON: SARATOGA, THE CATSKILLS & NEW YORK CITY
Introduction
October 17 - 24, 2027 / 8 Days / 7 Nights
Autumn Along the Hudson: Saratoga, The Catskills & New York City
Experience the vibrant colors of autumn as you journey from Saratoga Springs through the scenic Catskills and into the heart of New York City. This immersive tour features historic sites, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural highlights, including lake cruises, mountain vistas, and iconic city landmarks, all guided by local experts.
Tour Costs:
Book by February 1st, 2027 and use code: EARLYBIRD for $200 off your booking*.
Single Package: $6799
Double Package: $5699
Deposit due at booking: $500
Final Payment Due: Jul7 15, 2027
*cannot be used with other promotional discounts
Journey Highlights
At a glance
Sunday, October 17, 2027
Monday, October 18, 2027
Tuesday, October 19, 2027
Wednesday, October 20, 2027
Thursday, October 21, 2027
Friday, October 22, 2027
Saturday, October 23, 2027
Sunday, October 24, 2027
Sunday, October 17, 2027
Day 1 - Portland to Saratoga Springs
Begin Journey from Oregon to Saratoga Springs
Shuttle pickups at Oregon locations
Our journey begins with shuttle pickups at our Oregon locations in Albany, Salem, Woodburn and Tualatin for the ride to Portland International Airport.
Flight from Portland to Albany, New York
Portland International Airport
Albany
We depart Portland for Albany, New York, with a connection along the way.
Motorcoach transfer to Saratoga Springs
Departure
Albany
Sunday, Oct 17, 2027Destination
Saratoga Springs
We arrive in Albany, where our motorcoach is waiting for the short drive north to Saratoga Springs. Once we are settled at our hotel, we have time to freshen up before the evening.
Welcome Dinner
DateSunday, Oct 17, 2027
We gather a short walk from the hotel for our welcome dinner. Our Tour Director introduces the week ahead, and we begin to get to know our fellow travelers over a relaxed meal.
[INSERT HOTEL NAME], Saratoga Springs, New York
Check inSunday, Oct 17, 2027
Overnight at [INSERT HOTEL NAME], Saratoga Springs, New York.
Monday, October 18, 2027
Day 2 - Lake George and the Southern Adirondacks
Cruise Lake George and Explore Adirondacks
Breakfast
DateMonday, Oct 18, 2027
After a leisurely breakfast, we travel north into the foothills of the Adirondacks to Lake George, often called the Queen of American Lakes.
Lake George Historic Steamer Cruise
DateMonday, Oct 18, 2027
We board a historic lake steamer for a narrated cruise, with lunch served aboard as the islands and autumn hillsides drift by. The captain shares stories of the lake, from its colonial forts to its grand summer estates.
Lunch Aboard Lake Steamer
DateMonday, Oct 18, 2027
Lunch served aboard the historic lake steamer as the islands and autumn hillsides drift by.
Lake George Waterfront and Scenic Drive
DateMonday, Oct 18, 2027
Back on shore, we enjoy a little time along the waterfront before a scenic drive up the lake's western shore toward Bolton Landing. We pause at viewpoints above the water to take in the color of the season.
Return to Saratoga Springs
DateMonday, Oct 18, 2027
Later in the afternoon we return to Saratoga Springs, with time to stroll Broadway, sample the famous mineral springs or simply rest.
Dinner on Own in Saratoga Springs
DateMonday, Oct 18, 2027
The evening is free to enjoy dinner on our own. Saratoga Springs offers a wonderful choice of restaurants along Broadway, all within an easy walk of our hotel, and our Tour Director is happy to share favorites.
[INSERT HOTEL NAME], Saratoga Springs, New York
Check inMonday, Oct 18, 2027
Overnight at [INSERT HOTEL NAME], Saratoga Springs, New York.
Tuesday, October 19, 2027
Day 3 - The State Capitol and Frederic Church's Olana
Tour New York State Capitol and Olana
Breakfast
DateTuesday, Oct 19, 2027
Following breakfast, we travel south to Albany for a guided tour of the New York State Capitol.
Guided Tour of New York State Capitol
DateTuesday, Oct 19, 2027
Built by hand over more than three decades, the Capitol is a marvel of carved stone, grand staircases and ornate legislative chambers.
Explore Empire State Plaza
DateTuesday, Oct 19, 2027
Afterward, we explore the monuments and public art of Empire State Plaza and enjoy lunch on our own.
Guided Tour of Olana
DateTuesday, Oct 19, 2027
We continue down the Hudson Valley to Olana, the hilltop home of landscape painter Frederic Church. A guided tour reveals the Persian-inspired house he designed, and then we linger on the grounds, where the view across the Hudson River to the Catskill Mountains inspired some of his greatest work.
[INSERT HOTEL NAME], [INSERT CITY], New York
Check inTuesday, Oct 19, 2027
In late afternoon we settle into our hotel, our home for the next three nights.
Dinner Together
DateTuesday, Oct 19, 2027
Dinner together this evening rounds out a day of art, history and river views.
Wednesday, October 20, 2027
Day 4 - Kaaterskill Clove and Thomas Cole Home
Explore Kaaterskill Clove and Thomas Cole Historic Site
Scenic Drive through Kaaterskill Clove
DateWednesday, Oct 20, 2027
Today we follow the trail of the Hudson River School painters into the Catskill Mountains. Our motorcoach climbs through Kaaterskill Clove, the dramatic mountain gorge that Thomas Cole and his followers painted again and again. We pause to enjoy the views before arriving in the mountain villages of Tannersville and Hunter, where lunch is on our own.
Guided Visit to Thomas Cole National Historic Site
DateWednesday, Oct 20, 2027
We take a scenic route back toward the river to the village of Catskill and the Thomas Cole National Historic Site. A guided visit takes us through the home and studios of the artist who founded America's first great school of painting. Those who wish may stroll onto the Hudson River Skywalk for sweeping views of the river and the mountains Cole loved.
Breakfast
DateWednesday, Oct 20, 2027
Dinner Together
DateWednesday, Oct 20, 2027
We return to our hotel and gather for dinner together.
[INSERT HOTEL NAME], [INSERT CITY], New York
Check inWednesday, Oct 20, 2027
Overnight: [INSERT HOTEL NAME], [INSERT CITY], New York
Thursday, October 21, 2027
Day 5 - Walkway Over the Hudson and Mohonk Mountain House
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Walkway Over the Hudson and Mohonk Mountain House
Breakfast
DateThursday, Oct 21, 2027
After an unhurried breakfast, we visit the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie, a former railroad bridge that is now one of the longest elevated footbridges in the world.
Walkway Over the Hudson Visit
DateThursday, Oct 21, 2027
We visit the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie, a former railroad bridge that is now one of the longest elevated footbridges in the world. Each of us walks as far as we like, enjoying wide views up and down the river.
Mohonk Mountain House Visit
DateThursday, Oct 21, 2027
We continue across the river to Mohonk Mountain House, a grand Victorian castle perched beside a mountain lake on the Shawangunk Ridge. Lunch is included, and afterward the afternoon is ours to wander the lakeside paths and gardens or relax with afternoon tea. In mid-afternoon we return to our hotel.
Lunch at Mohonk Mountain House
DateThursday, Oct 21, 2027
Lunch is included at Mohonk Mountain House, followed by time to wander the lakeside paths and gardens or relax with afternoon tea.
Dinner on Own
DateThursday, Oct 21, 2027
The evening is free to enjoy dinner on our own. Our Tour Director is happy to suggest restaurants within an easy walk of the hotel.
[INSERT HOTEL NAME], [INSERT CITY], New York
Check inThursday, Oct 21, 2027
Overnight: [INSERT HOTEL NAME], [INSERT CITY], New York
Friday, October 22, 2027
Day 6 - 9/11 Memorial, Museum & NYC Landmarks
Experience 9/11 Memorial and NYC Skyline
Travel to Lower Manhattan and Brookfield Place
DateFriday, Oct 22, 2027
We bid farewell to the Hudson Valley and travel south to Lower Manhattan. We arrive at Brookfield Place, overlooking the Hudson River across from the World Trade Center, where lunch is on our own. The food hall offers a wide choice of dishes, with comfortable seating beneath tall windows.
Guided Tour of National September 11 Memorial & Museum
DateFriday, Oct 22, 2027
We walk across to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum for a guided tour of the Museum. Our guide shares the stories of the day, the people we lost and the recovery that followed. Afterward, we have time to reflect at our own pace in the Museum and beside the twin reflecting pools of the Memorial.
Hotel Check-in in Midtown
DateFriday, Oct 22, 2027
We then continue to our hotel in Midtown, where our luggage is waiting for us.
Summit One Vanderbilt Visit
DateFriday, Oct 22, 2027
We ascend Summit One Vanderbilt, high above Grand Central Terminal, to watch the late light fade and the skyline glow at sunset. Our motorcoach then returns us to the hotel, and the evening is ours to enjoy dinner on our own at one of the many restaurants just steps away.
Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square, New York, New York
Check inFriday, Oct 22, 2027
Overnight: Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square, New York, New York
Saturday, October 23, 2027
Day 7 - The Palisades by Water and Dolly on Broadway
Hudson River Cruise and Broadway Musical Finale
Breakfast
DateSaturday, Oct 23, 2027
After breakfast, we board a classic yacht at Chelsea Piers for a fall foliage cruise up the Hudson River.
Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise
DateSaturday, Oct 23, 2027
We board a classic yacht at Chelsea Piers for a fall foliage cruise up the Hudson River. From a heated salon or the open deck, we glide past the Upper West Side and beneath the George Washington Bridge to the towering cliffs of the Palisades.
Lunch on Own at Chelsea Market
DateSaturday, Oct 23, 2027
Back on land, we enjoy lunch on our own at Chelsea Market, a lively food hall in a historic former factory.
Afternoon at Leisure
The rest of the afternoon is ours to rest, shop or explore the city at our own pace.
Farewell Dinner at Sardi's
DateSaturday, Oct 23, 2027
We walk a few blocks from our hotel to Sardi's, the legendary Broadway restaurant famous for the caricatures of stars that line its walls, for our farewell dinner.
Dolly: A True Original Musical at St. James Theatre
DateSaturday, Oct 23, 2027
From Sardi's, it is only a few steps to the St. James Theatre for Dolly: A True Original Musical, a joyful celebration of the life and music of Dolly Parton and a fitting finale to our week together.
Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square, New York, New York
Check inSaturday, Oct 23, 2027
Overnight: Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square, New York, New York
Sunday, October 24, 2027
Day 8 - The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Home
Metropolitan Museum Visit and Journey Home
Breakfast
DateSunday, Oct 24, 2027
After breakfast and checkout, we travel to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Guided Visit of the American Wing at The Met
DateSunday, Oct 24, 2027
A guided visit of the American Wing brings our journey full circle. Here we stand before the paintings of Thomas Cole, Frederic Church and their fellow Hudson River School artists, the very landscapes we have traveled through this week.
Transfer from Museum to Airport
Departure
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Sunday, Oct 24, 2027Destination
Airport
We depart the museum for the airport and our flight home to Portland.
Flight Home to Portland
Arrival
Portland International Airport
We depart the museum for the airport and our flight home to Portland.
Shuttle Transfer to Oregon Pickup Locations
Departure
Portland International Airport
Sunday, Oct 24, 2027Destination
Oregon pickup locations
We arrive at Portland International Airport, where our shuttle returns us to our Oregon pickup locations, with unforgettable memories of autumn in New York.
Round-trip group airfare between Portland and New York, with one checked bag per person. 7 nights of hotel accommodations: 2 in Saratoga Springs, 3 in the Hudson Valley and 2 in New York City. 13 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners. Private motorcoach transportation throughout the tour. The services of an OregonWest Tour Director. Lake George lunch cruise and a fall foliage cruise to the Palisades. Guided tours of the New York State Capitol, Olana and the Thomas Cole National Historic Site. Mohonk Mountain House, a guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Summit One Vanderbilt and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Dolly: A True Original Musical on Broadway. Gratuities for the Tour Director and motorcoach driver. Luggage handling for one bag per person. All taxes and fees on included services.
Meals and beverages not listed as included. Travel insurance and trip protection. Optional activities. Items of a personal nature. Anything not specifically listed as included.