from $1,295* per person | 4 Days | June-October |
Boutique accommodations | Exertion level: 5 | |
Operator: Wilderness Voyageurs | 12 people max |
Home to almost 100 wineries, our moderately challenging tour rides by three lakes: Keuka, Seneca and Cayuga. You’ll visit several wineries, hike along stunning waterfalls and visit historic sites, including crossing the bridge featured in the classic film It’s A Wonderful Life. Bring your camera and your taste buds!
New York’s Finger Lakes region is home to 11 pristine lakes, sparkling waterfalls and magnificent parks! You’ll get up close and personal with three of the lakes, the charming villages, one-of-a-kind museums, and unique shopping opportunities.
Northeast, New York, United States
"Hi Eric. We wanted to let you know about our experiences whilecycling from Pittsburgh to D.C. If someone had told us 6 months ago that we would be doing this, we would not have believed it. Although we both are physically active, neither of us had ridden bikes since we were much younger. But, our more experienced biker friend (Jay Rochlin) convinced us to start riding, and even provided one of us with a bike. So, after 3 months of training, we set off to Pittsburgh. This trip turned out to be the best vacation we have ever had. One of the major reasons that it was so great was Aaron. We couldn't have asked for a better guide, chef, driver, supporter. We all rate him "exceeds expectations" in all categories we could possibly consider! Not only was he extremely kind, knowledgeable about a multitude of things including bicycles, food, sights, interesting facts, etc, he was also always available when we needed him, and extended himself beyond expectations. And he always had some different snack or food for lunch every day to surprise us and keep us well-fed and energized. Our trip was so well organized and planned out, and yet we felt comfortable altering the schedule when we wanted or needed. The accommodations were wonderful- staying at a different B&B or Inn every night just added to the experience and every place was unique. We couldn't imagine doing the trip without the organization and support provided by all of you. In addition, the bikes we rented were not only new, but excellent for the terrain. It would have been much harder riding without the shocks! Of course, the other factor of the trip was the incredible scenery along the way. We don't even know how to describe how incredibly beautiful it all was. We especially loved the Great Allegheny Passage. To be able to ride for 300 miles on paths through amazingly beautiful country without cars was unbelievable and we can't imagine that any other place could be any better! We are all very proud of ourselves for completing the ride. We hope that Aaron enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed him. :)
Please pass on our comments to Aaron and everyone else who helped make our trip memorable. We will definitely recommend you to all of our friends. And, hopefully return for a rafting trip next time!
Thanks to all of you.
Ellen G & Eddie K
Day 1: Ride along the shore of Seneca Lake and descend to world-famous Taughannock Falls.
Day 2: Re-visit Taughannock Falls from its overlook, and end the day in the most famous Finger Lakes State Parks, Watkins Glen.
Day 3: Pedal past your third Finger Lake, Lake Keuka, and into Hammondsport, NY, voted “best small town in the U.S.”
Day 4: Wake up in Esperanza Mansion, and pedal your way through charming farmland back to Seneca Lake, your final destination.
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