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Experience! The Finger Lakes℠

Based out of Ithaca, NY, the heart of the Finger Lakes, Experience! The Finger Lakes is your full-service concierge to the region.  We have a number of high-quality, guided, standard tours to chose from, including the famous Finger Lakes wineries and the breathtaking gorges and waterfalls of the region.  Or maybe you prefer to work with us to design a custom tour that matches your interests perfectly.  We also do personalized itinerary planning so that you can make the most of your trip. Whatever you choose, come Explore...Engage...Experience the Finger Lakes with us!

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Cayuga Lake Boat Cruise & Taughannock Falls Trek
Experience! The Finger Lakes now has boat cruising on Cayuga Lake!  Take Me There Now!

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Cayuga Boat Cruise & Taughannock Falls Trek

On this one of a kind tour, you will get to experience "up close and personal"  two of the biggest attractions in the Finger Lakes:  Cayuga Lake and Taughannock Falls.

"Oscar"Join "Oscar" a 40ft Cabin Cruiser and Captain Carla as you cruise up Cayuga Lake.  Captain Carla and your on-board naturalist will share information about the lake and region as you take in the breeze, mist, and smells of the lake air.  As we cruise up to Taughannock Falls State Park, enjoy lunch on board, sunbathe on the bow, or take a refreshing dip in the lake.

Taughannock FallsWe will disembark at the docks of Taughannock Falls State Park and make our way over to the trailhead of the gorge trail to discover for yourself why "Ithaca is Gorges",  On the 1 1/2-mile round trip, easy walk to the base of Taughannock Falls, where you will see our famous 215 ft waterfall - the tallest waterfall drop east of the Mississippi River that is 40 ft higher than Niagara Falls  Along the way, your guide will provide you the natural history of the gorge and how the glaciers and erosion carved out the gorges hundreds of thousands years ago.

After returning from the hike, we will re-board Oscar for the trip back down the lake to Ithaca, enjoying locally made Purity ice cream and maybe another swim or two, along the way.

This 6-hour tour is perfect for families or friends looking for the ultimate day in the Finger Lakes.  

Price: $130 per person; six guests maximum per tour.  Includes lunch, snacks, ice cream, and drinks.

Tours depart from Johnsons Boat Yard (101 Pier Road, Ithaca)


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