Lori Threatt
Relaxed Escapes Travel Consultants
Autumn in the Adirondacks and FingerLakes
Sep 20, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026
Adirondacks and the Finger Lakes
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- 14 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
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Free round-trip airport transfers - If you get your own airline tickets (i.e. do not choose to purchase group air), please refer to the brochure for specific time guidelines for return flights. These times must be adhered to receive the group transfer to the airport. Should air be confirmed outside of the suggested time stated
in the brochure, you will be responsible for the transfer cost and arranging the transfer to the airport for the return flight.
- Visit Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park, one of the nation’s most extensively preserved Victoria-era country estates
- Enjoy lunch at the spectacular Belhurst Castle overlooking beautiful Seneca Lake at the heart of the Finger Lakes region
- Spend two nights at the beautiful Turning Stone Casino resort
- Tour the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, and explore the one-of-a-kind artifacts, exhibitions and learn about the players that have been immortalized here and inspired generations
- Visit the Shako:wi Cultural Center for a look into the history of the Oneida nation
- Tour the "Adirondack Experience" with more than 20 buildings overlooking beautiful Blue Mountain Lake
- Visit the Chapman Historical Museum which depicts life in the region during the late 19th century
- Enjoy a narrated lunch cruise on beautiful Lake George
- Tour Saratoga Springs with a local guide and see the famed Race Track
- Experience the town of Lake Placid with a local guide, site of two Winter Olympics
- Sail along the St. Lawrence River on a 1000 Islands lunch cruise and visit Singer Castle
- Visit the Antique Boat Museum, with its impressive collection and river history
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days 2 and 3 – Turning Stone Casino Resort, Verona, NY
Days 4 and 5 – Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Glens Falls, NY
Days 6 and 7 – Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Watertown, NY
ITINERARY
Arrive in Rochester and transfer to your hotel. Tonight, your Tour Manager hosts a welcome dinner. Meal: D
This morning, visit Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park. One of the nation’s most extensively preserved Victoria-era country estates. This 50-acre site features a historic mansion, greenhouse and both formal and informal gardens. Then it’s off to Geneva overlooking beautiful Seneca Lake at the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Here, you will visit the spectacular Belhurst Castle and enjoy a delicious lunch served in this truly beautiful and unique atmosphere. Later, you will arrive at Turning Stone Casino Resort, your home for the next two nights. Meals: B, L
Travel today to Cooperstown, home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Discover one-of-a-kind artifacts and get lost in sweeping exhibitions that explore pivotal moments in the game and its impact far beyond the field. Learn about the players that have been immortalized here and have inspired generations as pioneers and builders of baseball’s dynasties. Hear the stories that explore the game on the field, its legendary contributors and baseball’s impact of American culture. Also stop at the Shako:wi Cultural Center for a look into the history of the Oneida nation. Later, continue back to the resort. Meals: B, D
Day 4 ADIRONDACK EXPERIENCE AND THE CHAPMAN MUSEUM
This morning travel into Adirondack Park to Blue Mountain Lake. Here, visit the Adirondack Experience with its more than 20 buildings overlooking scenic Blue Mountain Lake. Step into the rich history of the region as you browse the museum, row an authentic guide boat, break up a logjam or even climb a classic ADK fire tower. Then stop at the Chapman Historical Museum featuring historical artifacts depicting life in Glens Falls during the late 19th century. Meals: B, D
The day begins on the water with a narrated lunch cruise on beautiful Lake George. Experience the lake’s best views as you sail north past the Lake George Club to see the stately Sagamore Hotel. Sail past Dome Island, a wildlife refuge and Speaker Heck Island, where bald eagles have nested for years. Relax and enjoy the rich autumn colors and fabulous scenery. Then we are off to tour the historic town of Saratoga Springs. Here, a local guide joins you for a tour of this unique upstate town. See the Historic Saratoga Springs Race Track, once a stomping ground of New York’s rich and famous, along with the homes district and Spa Park. Meals: B, L
This morning a group transfer to the Syracuse Hancock International Airport for flights out after 12:00 p.m. Meal: B
ROUND-TRIP ECONOMY GROUP AIRFARE AVAILABLE FOR $900 PER PERSON.
tour cost does not include
- Gratuities
- Airfare. But group round-trip economy airfare - available as an add-on for $900 per person, at the time of registration.
- Airline fees including but not limited to baggage fees, advanced seat selection fees, cancellation or change fees, and upgrade fees
- Trip Protection - Strongly Encouraged, and available through Relaxed Escapes. The cost is provided on the registration form
- Activities and excursions listed as optional
- Transfers from your home to your local gateway airport.
This active program requires you to be in reasonably good health, free from infectious disease, to be able to load and unload from buses and other modes of transportation independently, and to travel without preventing delay or requiring the assistance of fellow travelers or tour director. Travelers should be able to tolerate handle very high altitudes.
The tour requires a considerable amount of walking over longer distances, unpaved and uneven surfaces or cobblestones, and potentially up steep inclines and stairs. You must have the ability to tolerate potentially varying climates and higher altitudes. Travelers requiring any form of assistance, including travelers with physical disabilities, sight, hearing or mobility impairments, are required to notify Relaxed Escapes before booking the tour. We, along with the Tour Operator will review the requirements with you to determine the level of assistance you may need to ensure the tour is suitable for you. If you require mobility and/or health assistance, you must be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and responsible for assisting you at your own expense. Our tour operator will make reasonable efforts to serve travelers with mobility limitations but is not responsible for any denial of services by suppliers or venues we may visit. The Tour Operator's tour managers, tour directors, guides, drivers, or other tour, hotel, transfer or ship personnel are not able to provide individual services such as assisting with walking, pushing a wheelchair, carrying a buffet food tray, or assisting with getting on or off the motor coach or other vehicles.
While portage service is provided for one (1) checked bag during the tour, you are responsible for retrieving your bag at the airport baggage claim and getting it out to the motor coach waiting for us at the airport. In addition, you are responsible for handling your own carry-on bag throughout the tour.
Hotels, transportation providers, sea and river cruise operators outside of the United States are not required to comply with ADA requirements, and may not have ramps, wide entryways, handicap-accessible hotel rooms, or elevators/lifts to accommodate disabled passengers or devices such as wheelchairs, walkers and motorized scooters. If you need special assistance, contact Relaxed Escapes before making your reservation to discuss if your needs can be accommodated.
ROUND TRIP ECONOMY GROUP AIRFARE AVAILABLE FOR $900 PER PERSON.
CANCELLATION PENALTIES
All cancellations or traveler-requested changes will incur a $75 per person cancelation/ change fee payable to Relaxed Escapes in addition to the tour operator's cancellation fees.
The $200 deposit is non-refundable. Trip Protection is strongly encouraged.
| 61 days or more prior to departure | Deposit amount retained by Mayflower, plus $75 per person cancellation fee payable to Relaxed Escapes |
| 60 to 31 days prior to departure | 20% of tour cost retained by Mayflower, plus $75 per person cancellation fee payable to Relaxed Escapes |
| 30 to 15 days prior to departure | 30% of tour cost retained by Mayflower, plus $75 per person cancellation fee payable to Relaxed Escapes |
| 14 to 1 day prior to departure | 40% of tour cost retained by Mayflower, plus $75 per person cancellation fee payable to Relaxed Escapes |
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Day of departure or early departure from tour. No refund on unused portions of the tour or airfare. |
100% retained by Mayflower, plus $75 per person cancellation fee payable to Relaxed Escapes |
Relaxed Escapes Travel Consultants is not responsible for penalties or fees associated with canceled bookings for ANY reason. We strongly encourage travelers to buy a travel protection plan to protect their investment and provide travel medical coverage. An insurance quote is provided as a part of this registration process.
By booking this trip, all guests in your party are subject to our current Terms and Conditions. Terms are subject to change without notice.
For Questions: Contact Lori Threatt at lori@relaxedescapes.com or 737-228-3680