Hiking the Finger Lakes Trails: Trees and Gorges in Wine Country

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Hike the scenic trails of the Finger Lakes region with a naturalist as you learn about waterfalls, wildlife and unique geology. Plus, sample world-renowned wines at local vineyards!
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • At a vineyard along Seneca Lake, learn about its grape harvest and savor some of its most popular wines
    • Learn about Iroquois culture during classroom presentations and in the woods with a Seneca forester
    • Hike along the famous gorge at Watkins Glen State Park and view the spectacular waterfalls of the lower Gorge

What's this trip about?

    Hike the scenic trails of the Finger Lakes region with a naturalist as you learn about waterfalls, wildlife and unique geology. Plus, sample world-renowned wines at local vineyards!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPainted Post
End CityPainted Post

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Itinerary

Day
1 Check-In, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Painted Post, NY D Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center Activity note: Stretch your legs after your travels on the hiking trails on our property or relax for a swim in the heated pool. Explore the lo...
Day
2 Hike Finger Lakes Trail to Watkins Glen, Winery, Tower Climb Painted Post, NY B,L,D Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center Activity note: Woods walk in the morning joining the private Finger Lakes Trail to Watkins Glen State Park trails and waterfalls. ...
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3 Hike Letchworth State Park, Iroquois Culture Program Painted Post, NY B,L,D Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center Activity note: Woods hike all day through gorgeous Letchworth State Park along FLT trails. Some paved paths or forest floor. Longer coach ...
Day
4 Hike in Treman & Buttermilk Falls State Parks outside Ithaca Painted Post, NY B,L Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center Activity note: Today we head northeast to Cayuga Lake with hike leader, Neil Yoder. On our travels he will relay the Revolutiona...
Day
5 Hike Finger Lakes Trail near Keuka Lake, Winery, Campfire Painted Post, NY B,L,D Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center Activity note: Our final hiking destination is Pleasant Valley - the wine country around Keuka Lake. There are two short hikes with a...
Day
6 Vouchers for Corning Museum of Glass and Rockwell Art Museum Painted Post, NY B Activity note: Time to pack up and say goodbye. Return to Corning with museum vouchers for the Corning Museum of Glass and the Rockwell Museum of American Art on your own on your way ...

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Price From $1,099
Price per day$183
Last Updated: 1/25/2020

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Meals Included
  • 13 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 4 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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