Sep 27-28 Howe Caverns, Lake George & Foliage Hike $139 (2 Days 1 Night)

HOWE CAVERNS
Howe Caverns is a limestone solutional cave, operated as a show cave, in the hamlet of Howes Cave, Schoharie County, New York. Howe Caverns is a popular tourist attraction, providing visitors with a sense of caving or spelunking, without needing the advanced equipment and training usually associated with such adventures.
Traditional Cave Tours - Every tour of Howe Caverns begins with a 156 ft descent below the earth’s surface…
On your journey you will wind through limestone corridors, pass through cavernous galleries, walk under massive boulders, and take a serene boat ride on a subterranean riverbed carved over countless millennia. The cave is 52°F (11°C) so a jacket or sweatshirt and closed-toed comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Flip flops are NOT permitted in the cave. The cave tour consists of a 1.25 mile walk with a 0.25 mile boat ride. There are 139 stairs throughout the tour. More on https://howecaverns.com/

LAKE GEORGE
Lake George is a town in New York’s vast, protected Adirondack region of mountains and old-growth forest. The town sits on the lake of the same name. On the shore, the Fort William Henry Museum & Restoration is a restored British fort, built in 1755. Nearby, Million Dollar Beach has picnic areas and a boat launch. The Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway offers views of the lake and the Adirondack High Peaks. More on https://www.visitlakegeorge.com/

LODGING
We will be staying in Barberry Court Motel & Cabins. We will max out at 15 people. The motel is 3 minutes drive to downtom Lake George (1 mile;16 minutes walk).
Features: Trolley stops outside of the motel every 20-30 minutes to downtown Lake George for $1.50 per ride. Seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a beautiful garden, outdoor play area, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, barbecue facilities, free WiFi, flat TV, microwave, refrigerator.
Smoking: No Smoking
Essential Provided: Bed sheets and toilet paper

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE
Depart Date: Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 6:00 AM from Queens (NEW): (Across street from Asian Jewels) 133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (1 block from previous spot)
Depart 6:40 AM from NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.
Depart 6:50 AM from NJ (NEW): Lincoln Harbor Station, QX6G+H9 Weehawken Township, NJ 07086 (Map) near Lincoln Tunnel. Take Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) (System Map).
Return Date/Time: Depart Sunday from Lake George around 5:30 PM and expect to arrive at NJ 9:30 PM, NYC at 9:45 PM & Queens at 10:30 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)
DAY 1: NYC → Howe Caverns → Lake George
MORNING
• Depart NYC early (6:40 AM)
Drive ~3 hours (150 miles) to Howe Caverns ($29.50), located in Howes Cave, NY.
• Arrive at Howe Caverns (~9:50 AM)
• Book the Traditional Tour (1.5 hours): includes walking and underground boat ride
• Optional: explore the Secret Caverns nearby for a quirky, waterfall-filled cave
AFTERNOON
• Lunch: Eat at the Howe Caverns Café or drive 10 minutes to Cobleskill for local diners
• Drive ~1.5 hours (80 miles) to Lake George
• Grocery shopping before checking into the house
EVENING
• Stroll along Canada Street and Shepard Park
• Dinner at The Log Jam Restaurant or lakeside dining at Lake George Beach Club
DAY 2: Lake George Adventures → NYC
MORNING
• Cook & have Breakfast
• Head to Prospect Mountain Foliage Hike. 2.8-mile, 1532 feet elevation gain, CHALLENGING hike for panoramic views of Lake George and the Adirondacks (~2.5 to 3 hours). Bring hiking boots or hiking shoes, clothes to change, hat & sunblock.
AFTERNOON
• Lunch: Dine at Monte Cristos or another restaurant
• Visit Fort William Henry Museum & Restoration
• Interactive exhibits and reenactments from the French & Indian War
• Choose one:
• Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course ($55): zip lines, rope bridges, treetop fun
• Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor ($45.79): amusement park thrills and water rides
EVENING
• Depart Lake George around 5:30 PM
Drive ~3.5–4 hours (200 miles) back to NYC

COST (LODGING & TRANSPORTATION)
Early Birds: $169 pp own full bed & $139 pp shared full bed for first 7 spots or 21 days in advance whichever comes first. Regular: $199 & $169 pp respectively afterward.
Cost Included in the Trip: 1 night accommodation (shared bed or $30 more for own bed) at a Lake George motel. Semi-guided tour/hike. Round trip transportation from NYC area & tolls, daily transportation between the house & activity destinations, & parking fee if any. $10 tips for the van driver is required & will be collected on the returning trip.
Cost Not Included in the Trip: * Any paid attractions in the Park or Howe Caverns; * Meals, snacks & drinks; * Gratitude for the trip leader/driver

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https://sep272025howecaverns.eventbrite.com/ Your spot is not confirmed until your payment is received.

REFUND POLICY
* Full refund minus $50 processing fee if cancelled 21 days in advance
* 50% refund if cancelled 21 days in advance
* No refund for cancellation or no show within 21 days; however, spots can be transferred to your friends with $50 processing fee.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
To protect your trip, consider buying travel insurance, around 5% to 7% of total cost, and you can get reimbursed 75% to 100% of the cost for any reason for cancellation or trip interruption. https://www.travelinsured.com/

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