1000 Islands, NY
Sep 2, 2025 - Sep 4, 2025
Spend 3 days in the Heart of the 1000 Islands - Clayton, NY.
3 Day(s) | 4 Meals
Highlights
- Deluxe Motorcoach
- 2 Nights 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel
- Uncle Sam Two Nation Cruise
- Boldt Castle
- Wine Tasting at the Thousand Islands Winery
- Antique Boat Museum
- 4 Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Friendship Tours Escort
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart aboard a deluxe motorcoach for the heart of the 1000 Islands, Clayton, NY. Enjoy 2 nights accommodations at the 1000 ISLANDS HARBOR HOTEL, a AAA Four Diamond property idyllically set on the banks of the majestic St. Lawrence River, welcoming guests with luxury accommodations and unmatched hospitality. Welcome dinner marks our arrival.
Day 2
This morning we board our UNCLE SAM BOAT for our TWO NATION TOUR through what is considered the heart of the 1000 Islands. Hear the colorful history and folk lore as we cruise through the narrow channels, over historic sunken wrecks, and by magnificent summer homes of the rich and famous. Visit magnificent BOLDT CASTLE, the grandest of all gilded age mansions. Take a glimpse into one of the most compelling love stories of George & Louise Boldt, millionaire proprietor of the world famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC. This afternoon enjoy a wine tasting at the THOUSAND ISLANDS WINERY before heading out to dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3
Visit the ANTIQUE BOAT MUSEUM, home of the finest collection of nautical memorabilia in America, for a tour that will let us see over 100 antique boats. Head for home with memories of our getaway on the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Departure Locations
Waterbury
Depart: 7:00 AM
Return: 8:45 PM
Chase Parkway Commuter Park & Ride, 709 Chase Parkway, across from Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, CT
Farmington
Depart: 7:45 AM
Return: 8:15 PM
Farmington Park & Ride Commuter Lot, 575 Colt Highway (Rte 6) & South Rd, Farmington, CT
Manchester
Depart: 8:15 AM
Return: 7:45 PM
Manchester, Park & Ride Commuter Lot, Buckland Street & Pleasant Valley Road
West Springfield, MA
Depart: 9:00 AM
Return: 7:00 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
$769
SINGLE - PER PERSON
$985
TRIPLE - PER PERSON
$769
Policies
Payment Policy
DEPOSIT: $250 per person due with reservations; FINAL PAYMENT: July 22, 2025Cancellation Policy
If a passenger cancels from deposit to July 22, 2025 fee of $75.00 pp; July 23, 2025 to August 19, 2025 fee of $200.00 pp; no refunds if canceled on August 20, 2025 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 priors 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.
