Easing up East: New York, Cape Cod, and Boston in 11 Days

Tap into the distinctive energies of Northeast America's signature cities — New York and Boston — and the idyllic haven of Cape Cod on this 11-day East Coast road trip.

Country
The USA
Duration
11 days / 10 nights
From
$5,395 /person
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New York Like a Local: Hudson River Kayaking and Secrets of the Subway

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Overview

Start your morning out on the water! Now that you've experienced some of New York’s landmarks, you’ll switch up your perspective with a guided kayaking or SUP tour. This morning, you’ll meet a seasonal kayaking guide for a paddling session along the Hudson River. This activity not only provides you with new and exceptional views, but also will get you moving through the city in a new way, connecting you with the Hudson River: the historic and economic artery around which this city was built. Along the way, you’ll pick up key details about this particular city feature, furthering your NYC knowledge. Once you’re back on dry land, you’ll shift gears to head underneath it, embarking on the day’s next tour: a secrets of the subway experience. This afternoon, you’ll inhabit the hidden world beneath New York City, where ghost stations, secret art installations, and long-abandoned tunnels reveal stories even lifelong commuters don’t know. When your tour ends, you’ll head back aboveground with the rest of your evening free to walk around a new neighborhood, pop into any museums, or grab dinner at leisure. Whether you're up for a dollar slice, a street cart pretzel, or a meal of your favorite international fare, NYC always lets you have it all.

Highlights

Guided Hudson River Kayak or SUP Tour

Gaze at the New York city skyline from an entirely new vantage point on today’s guided tour of the Hudson River. During this outdoors-focused experience, your expert paddling guide will let you choose between a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. With your preferred vessel in tow, you’ll take to the Hudson River for an invigorating and refreshing perspective most NYC locals have never experienced, replete with wide, open water, fresh air, and few crowds.

Tour the Hidden Histories and Marvels of the NYC Subway

Get to know NYC from the ground down through its massive, historic, and pivotal subway system: the beating heart of everything that makes life here go ‘round. During this hidden history tour of the city’s underground network, you’ll follow your expert local guide into the subway station for a thrilling and unique examination of this well-oiled transportation system — and the innumerable secrets and stories it harbors. Specifically, you’ll ride the 6 train past forgotten platforms and hear the curious tale of the “Subway before the Subway.”

Accommodations

Refinery Hotel (or similar)

Experience the best of Manhattan at this Midtown luxury hotel, situated mere steps from Bryant Park and the New York Public Library. Rooms range in size and style, with options to wake up to a view of the iconic Empire State Building. All 197 rooms come with 12-foot ceilings and pay homage to the property's roots as a hat factory. Upon checking in, guests can expect a slew of contemporary amenities and thoughtful touches, like Rhône Le Bois Maison shower products and New York specialties in each minibar.

Location:

63 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

Phone:

+16466640310

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What's included

Included in the final price

  • Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
  • 24/7 on-the-ground support
  • On-trip concierge service
  • Personalized trip crafting
  • Entry and exit information and assistance
  • Accommodations for 10 nights
  • All meals and culinary experiences mentioned in the itinerary
  • All guided tours and activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • All entrance fees for sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Rental vehicle from New York City to Boston
  • Everything else cited as included in the itinerary

Not included in the final price

  • International arrival and departure flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Anything not mentioned or listed as optional

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Let's Go
Day 1:
Welcome to New York!
Day 2:
New York, New York: City Highlights
Day 3:
New York Like a Local: Hudson River Kayaking and Secrets of the Subway
Day 4:
Eating Through Queens and Walking the Brooklyn Bridge
Day 5:
Connecticut Coast, Mystic Cider Mills, and Incomparable Cape Cod
Day 6:
Whale Watching Wonders of Cape Cod
Day 7:
Marvels of Martha's Vineyard
Day 8:
Cape Cod's Cranberry Bogs and the Road to Back Bay
Day 9:
Biking and Baseball in Boston
Day 10:
Boston's Culinary Scene and a Farewell Sunset Sail
Day 11:
Until the Next Time!