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2-Days New York State capital historical and cultural tour from New York Tour Code: 355-3211

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5/4; 5/11
New York, NY; Flushing, NY; Brooklyn, NY
English; Mandarin Chinese
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Visit Albany (Albany Tulip Festival, New York State Capitol, New York State Museum, Washington Park Historic District), Herkimer (Herkimer Diamond Mines), Cooperstown (Farmers' Museum), Saratoga Springs.
  • Visit one of the oldest settlements in the United States - New York's origin, Albany
  • Appreciate the Washington Park Tulips - a warm blessing for your mother
  • Taste the natural mineral springs of the town of Saratoga
  • "Through" at the Farmers Museum to the 19th century in the United States and experience life at that time
Price (/person)
    Single $218
    Double $168
    3rd Person
    Adult $100
    Child
    (Age 0-12)
    $100
    4th Person
    Adult $100
    Child
    (Age 0-12)
    $100

Pricing Policy

  • Child rates: Child rates apply to those who are 0-12 years old. Child above 2 years must take the seat. Customers are welcome to use child safety seats on that have lap and/or shoulder belts/harnesses for the infant under 2 years.
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Day 1: New York - Albany - Saratoga Springs(188 miles)

In the morning, guests will be picked up from the specified departure location in New York City. Then, drive to Albany, stop by Washington Park, where the Tulip Festival is held, coinciding with Mother's Day. After that, visit the New York State Museum downtown and the New York State Capitol. Next, we will travel to Saratoga Springs for the night.
  • Albany, NY

    Albany, NY
    Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York. Roughly 150 miles (240 km) north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River.

    Washington Park Historic District

    The major park in the city of Albany, Washington Park hosts numerous local festivals and gatherings. In the 1970s, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

    Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm

    Albany Tulip Festival

    This highly anticipated spring tradition occurs in Albany's Washington Park when thousands of tulip bulbs blossom into a sea of colors just in time for Mother's Day. Many smaller events make up the greater tulip festival.

    New York State Museum

    This museum is a research-backed institution in Albany, located on Madison Avenue, attached to the south side of the Empire State Plaza. It features exhibits detailing the political, social, and cultural history of New York State.

    Opening Hours: Tue - Sun 9:30am - 5:00pm, Closed Monday

    Empire State Plaza

    It was marketed as a "Design for the Future". Now, the Plaza as an icon of 20th century Modernist architecture. It features 10 state government buildings set on a six-story platform connected by a quarter mile long underground concourse.

    New York State Capitol

    This building in Albany houses the New York State Legislature and is located in the Empire State Plaza on State Street in Capitol Park. It is was the most expensive government building of its time at $25 million.
  • Saratoga Springs, NY

    This town in upstate New York is named for the famous mineral springs near which it was settled. The streets downtown have many high end shops and entertainment.
Standard Hotel: Ramada Plaza Albany, NY, Comfort Inn-Cohoes/Latham, NY, Econolodge, NY or similar

Day 2: Herkimer - New York(167 miles)

In the morning, we will go to the famous Herkimer Diamond Mines in Herkimer, NY. After that, we will visit the Farmers' Museum. Then, return to New York City, where this tour will come to an end. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.
  • Herkimer, NY

    Herkimer Diamond Mines

    It is really faceted quartz crystals with points at both ends, and this is supposedly one of the few places in the world where they can be found.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $12; Child (5-12 yrs) $10; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $12|Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

  • Cooperstown, NY

    This town in upstate New York is best known as the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. It also has a historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

    Farmers' Museum

    All 23,000 exhibits reflect 19th century American rural life, reproduction of the scene to show the real time of people's lives. The museum is more than two dozens historic buildings, including pubs, inns, farms, printing, pharmacy, blacksmith, treatment rooms, grocery stores, barns etc.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $12; Child (3-12 yrs) $6; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $10.50|Opening Hours: Tue - Sun 10:00am - 5:00pm, Seasonal Times and Dates Vary|Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

Find Closest Pickup
Location Address Departure Return
Flushing, NY 13330 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant- Flushing, NY ) 6:45am 7:00pm
Brooklyn, NY 6102 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (HSBC Bank- Brooklyn, NY ) 7:00am
Remark:Only pickup service provided.
New York, NY 75 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002 (Chinatown (Manhattan NYC)- New York, NY ) 8:00am 6:50pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

  • For Brooklyn departures, it only provides pick up service.
  • Drop off location will be the same as pick up location (some locations may not have drop off service).
  • The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.

Price Includes

  • Attaction admission fees
  • 1 night hotel accommodation
  • Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat minivan; Minivan; motorcoach)
  • Tour guide Level 2: semi-guided tour
  • Taxes

Price Excludes

  • Meals and drinks unspecified during the trip.
  • A mandatory service fees: Minimum $12 / day / person should be paid in cash to tour guide and the bus driver as a service fee. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well. Ex: 2 people taking a 2-day tour would pay: $12 x 2 (seats) x 2 (days) = $48.
  • Personal room fees: such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
  • Any private expenses

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  • Booking changes
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    Regardless of the reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. The time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to TakeTours by email or through webmail at Contact Us .
  • Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
    15-30 days or more prior to departure - 10% of the total purchase amount.
    11-14 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase amount.
    8-10 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
    Within 7 days prior to departure or no show- 100% of the total purchase amount.
    Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit the entire payment.
    Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain the normal operation.
    The refund amount will be credited directly to your account. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 10% handling fee.
    NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
    Buy 2 Get 3rd Free / Get 4th Free: (1) Cancellation of free-fare passenger must be made at least 7 days before departure. (2) No-show or late cancellation incurs a $100 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat.
  • Itinerary Variations
    We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
  • Tour Cancellation:
    We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, TakeTours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
    We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
  • Some of the destinations may be closed due to Covid pandemic.Please follow your tour leader?s instruction. Your kind understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated.

Additional Note

  • Tour route may be changed and reversed; you may contact the vendor 1-2 days prior departure to confirm final itinerary
  • Customers are held solely responsible for their own travel documents and/or visas if required.
  • Luggage: Each customer may bring on board one checked luggage plus one carry-on bag.
  • Bus Arrangement: Usually only passengers in the same order will be arranged in the same bus. If you book the tour separately with your friends and you want to sit in the same bus, you need to inform us before departure . Or you may be arranged in different buses.
  • Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
  • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for the attraction. Passengers who take this tour need to purchase admission tickets from tour escort upon arrival.

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  • Oanh

    2015-09-28
  • My friend and I took this tour in May 2015. It was a very nice one. I love the ride in the Erie Canal and the visit to the Diamond Mines. The tulips were nice too, even though they would have been much nicer if we had come one week earlier. Overall, I like the tour and would recommend it.
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  • Milton

    2015-05-18
  • The tour guide Jerry was great; we were the only non-Mandarin speakers but the translations were very decent. The accommodations were okay for what the tour cost so no complaints. The transportation was also good, but the air conditioner did not compensate enough for a couple of hours on the road while temperatures peaked outside ( near 90 degrees). Itinerary was also very nice; only Saratoga Springs took about 1 hour ride for only 30 minutes in a park, doesn't seem efficient. Overall, very nice 2 days getaway for the value.
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