Come out and enjoy the spectacular Catskill Mountains!

We will start our tour at 7 am in midtown Manhattan, 8th Avenue between 33rd and 34th Street on the East side of 8th Avenue, across the street from 5 Penn Plaza (Google Street address is 460 8^th Ave. New York, NY10119. It is written 470 on the building) (Old Duane Reade building, we are not sure what it will be in 2024) DON'T BE LATE! Please come 15 minutes early to sign in.

You will be greeted by your tour guide for the day. You will sign our liability waiver, and after departure a light breakfast will be served on board the van.

The Mahayana Temple is located in a beautiful location between lakes and meadows.

Inside one of the temple buildings.

Explore the beautiful grounds and the different temple buildings including the Seven Storied Jade Pagoda and a temple featuring 500 Buddha statues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ukrainian Catholic Church 

In the afternoon we will visit the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. Designed by architect Ivan Zhukovsky, the church was built in 1962. The church is open to the public for concerts, Ukrainian craft workshops and art exhibitions, allowing visitors to explore Ukrainian culture the Catskills.

 

 

The church is constructed entirely without the use of nails. The decoration of the interior of the church was done by two prominent Ukrainian artists in the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We will also climb up to the top of the rocks which provide an amazing view of the River and valley below. Trail length is about 1/4 mile to the top. If you do not feel like participating in this short but steep hike, you will have the opportunity to relax by a picnic table listening to the river and enjoy the relaxing natural surroundings.

 

 

We will drive back to NYC. Arrival back to NYC at approximately 8 pm.

 

 

Hines Tours reserves the right to alter the itinerary, plans and arrangements for the tour, if in the judgment of Hines Tours it becomes advisable to do so.

WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR ON THE TOUR

TOUR CONFIRMATION: Either on your phone or printed out.

ID: Please bring a valid government issued identification. (Adults only)

CLOTHES: according to the weather, Upstate NY is usually cooler than NYC.

FOOTWEAR: Good walking shoes, sneakers or Hiking Boots. Do not wear sandals, dress shoes or high heels.

WATER: In a plastic bottle, especially on hot days. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

CAMERA: With extra film/memory highly recommended. You will experience breath taking scenery.

CASH: Although our tour is classified as an "all inclusive". It is advisable to bring some cash for souvenirs and gratuities for the guide which is left to your discretion.

AN OPEN MIND: Although this is a recreational/leisure tour, you will also learn about history.

INSURANCE: Even if this is just a day tour, if you are concern about losing money due to illness (including Covid-19) or other unpredictable matters, we highly recommend you buy a travel insurance. We can recommend www.insuremytrip.com or www.squaremouth.com (Hines Tours is not affiliated with either of these sites in any form). We do not give tour refunds or tour credits if you are not able to make the tour for any reasons.