1000 Islands Overnight
Visit New York’s 1000 Island’s Region, one of America’s favorite international tourism destinations, favored by many for its scenic natural beauty. In Alexandria Bay, enjoy a luncheon cruise along 22 visually stunning miles through American and Canadian waters of the St. Lawrence River (no passport needed). Hear its storied past and view its magnificent Gilded Age summer homes and many other landmarks dotting its shores. Your cruise includes a self-guided visit to Boldt Castle, a sprawling stone mansion built in 1900 by Waldorf-Astoria Hotel owner, George C. Boldt. Visit Clayton and the Antique Boat Museum, North America’s premiere freshwater boating museum with a grand collection of over 320 unique boats. Your visit includes a tour of the luxurious 1903 La Duchesse, a 106-foot houseboat built for George c. Boldt, as it brings the gracious River lifestyle of over one hundred years ago to life. After your museum visit, enjoy free time to explore the village of Clayton for shopping and dining. The trip concludes with a winemakers tour and tasting at the Thousand Islands Winery. A 1000 Islands (1,864 actually), but a million wonderful memories await!
- One night at the Riveredge Resort in Alexandria Bay, NY, breakfast at hotel, one lunch, baggage handling, deluxe motorcoach transportation, driver’s and guide gratuities and AAA escort.
- Housekeeping Gratuity
- AAA Member Discount: $10 per person
- Uncle Sam Boat Tours Luncheon Cruise including Boldt Castle visit
- Free time for shopping and dining in Alexandria Bay, NY
- Visit to the Antique Boat Museum with a tour of the luxurious 1903 La Duchesse, a 106-foot houseboat
- Free time for shopping and dining in Clayton, NY
- Tour and Wine Tasting at the Thousand Islands Winery
Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Pricing for single, triple and quad occupancy is available. A refundable deposit of $100 per person is due upon reservation. Cancellation insurance is available at final payment. Balance is due by August 9, 2024 and trip becomes nonrefundable at that time. After August 9, 2024, space is based on availability. Itinerary is subject to change. All times are approximate.
Morning: Boarding at the Home Depot in Clifton Park located at 4 Halfmoon Crossing at 7:00 am. Morning rest stop in route to Alexandria Bay, NY. Afternoon: Arrive in Alexandria Bay and board your 2.5 hour Uncle Sam Boat Tours’ luncheon cruise. After your cruise, enjoy an inclusive self guided visit to historic Boldt Castle on Heart Island. A return cruise shuttle to the mainland is included in your tour. On the mainland, the remainder of the day and evening is at your leisure. Stroll the village of Alexandria Bay for shopping and dining or just check into your riverside hotel, relax and enjoy the hotel’s amenities including a restaurant, outdoor waterside Tiki Lounge and indoor swimming pool.
Morning: Enjoy an inclusive buffet breakfast at your hotel prior to check out. Next, board coach and visit the picturesque riverside village of Clayton for a visit to the Antique Boat Museum. Located in the 1000 Islands Region on the St. Lawrence River, the Antique Boat Museum is the premier freshwater boating museum in North America. See the museum’s collection of over 320 unique boats and displays about river life and take a guided tour the luxurious 1903 La Duchesse, a 106-foot houseboat that was build for hotel financier, George C. Boldt. Afternoon: Enjoy free time to explore the beautiful village of Clayton, NY for shopping and dining. Your 1000 Islands adventure continues with a winemakers tour and tasting at the Thousand Island Winery which produces twenty-three different varieties of wine in five categories from their nineteen acres of wine grapes planted on the farm. The grapes consist primarily of Frontenac, Marquette, La Crescent, and Riesling. Evening: Board the coach and depart for home. A dinner/rest stop will be made in route with an arrival back in Clifton Park at approximately 8:00 pm.
| Start date | End date | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/24 | 09/30/24 | 2 Days | $405.00 | Reserve |
