Adirondack Mountains, Lake Placid, NY
Oct 6, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026
Travel to the heart of the Adirondack Mountains - Lake Placid, NY. Lake Placid gained international fame as host of the 1932 & 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Enjoy scenic beauty and great sightseeing.
3 Day(s) | 4 Meals
Highlights
- Deluxe Motorcoach
- 2 Nights at the Grand Adirondack Hotel
- Adirondack Museum
- Raquette Lake Lunch Cruise
- Great Camp Sagamore - Please note there is a moderate amount of walking required on this tour and also includes areas of walking over uneven / gravel walkways. Some buildings are not easily accessible to those who cannot navigate stairs
- Olympic Center Museum
- 4 Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Friendship Tours Escort
Itinerary
Day 1
Lakes & Mountains - a perfect combination! Travel to the heart of The Adirondack Mountains, Lake Placid, NY to enjoy scenic beauty and great sightseeing. 2 nights accommodations at the GRAND ADIRONDACK HOTEL. WELCOME DINNER marks our arrival.
Day 2
Experience the Gilded Age in the ADIRONDACKS today. Discover more than 200 years of Adirondack history at the ADIRONDACK MUSEUM. Explore the exhibits, watch a craftsman at work and stroll the gardens. Learn the history of the region and enjoy a LUNCH CRUISE while you go by the wilderness estates of industrial giants. During the Gilded Age of the late 1800s, wealthy tycoons such as Alfred G. Vanderbilt and Andrew Carnegie built wilderness estates and lived luxuriously in the remote wilderness. Marvel at the rustic elegance enjoyed by the Vanderbilt family on our tour of the GREAT CAMP SAGAMORE. View the bark-covered guest buildings, the famous main lodge, dining hall and playhouse where the Vanderbilts entertained their guests. (Please note there is a moderate amount of walking required on this tour and also includes areas of walking over uneven / gravel walkways. Some buildings are not easily accessible to those who cannot navigate stairs). Return to Lake Placid to stroll Main Street for dinner on own.
Day 3
Lake Placid gained international fame as host of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games. A visit to the OLYMPIC CENTER MUSEUM brings the excitement and history of the Winter Games to life. Explore interactive exhibits, memorabilia, and stories of Olympic athletes who made history on the world stage. Explore LAKE GEORGE VILLAGE for lunch and shopping before we head for home with memories of our trip to the Great Adirondack Mountains.
Departure Locations
Waterbury
Depart: 7:30 AM
Return: 8:15 PM
Chase Parkway Commuter Park & Ride, 709 Chase Parkway, across from Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, CT
New Britain
Depart: 8:15 AM
Return: 7:45 PM
New Britain Park & Ride Lot across from Target & Costco, 57 Village Square Rd, New Britain
Manchester
Depart: 8:45 AM
Return: 7:15 PM
Manchester, Park & Ride Commuter Lot, Buckland Street & Pleasant Valley Road
West Springfield, MA
Depart: 9:30 AM
Return: 6:30 PM
Quality Inn, 1150 Riverdale St, West Springfield, MA
Exit 10B from I-91 / Riverdale St (Rte 5) / park in the back of the hotel parking lot
Pricing
DOUBLE - PER PERSON
$799
SINGLE - PER PERSON
$1029
TRIPLE - PER PERSON
$799
Policies
Payment Policy
DEPOSIT: $250 per person due with reservations; FINAL PAYMENT: August 4, 2026Cancellation Policy
If a passenger cancels from deposit to August 4, 2026 fee of $100.00 pp; August 5, 2026 to September 22, 2026 fee of $250.00 pp; no refunds if canceled on September 23, 2026 or later unless a substitute is provided.Trip Protection Policy
Trip Protection Coverage is strongly recommended. Trip Protection offers coverage for Cancellation for covered medical reasons, Interruption, Emergency Medical, Travel Delay, & more.
The AON/NTA Travel Protection Plan offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic or Enhanced or Enhanced with Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR). The Pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan within 14 days of your deposit or initial payment. The Enhanced Plan with the add-on of CFAR must be purchased within 14 days of initial deposit. CFAR allows you to cancel for any reason up to 48 hours prior to departure and reimburses up to 75% of your nonrefundable trip cost.
To enroll: https://nta.aontravelprotect.com Tour Operator Location #076068 OR call AON 1-800-388-1470.
Premiums are non-refundable once paid. Terms & Conditions apply. Plan details are available at https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan. Call Friendship Tours 860-243-1630 for assistance in enrolling.
