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Guided Poconos Hike
Location(s): New York, NY

Guided Poconos Hike

Leave the hustle and bustle of the City and head to the Poconos for a great day getaway!
  • Visit an old zinc mine which has produced the most minerals in the world: 340 minerals, 80 fluorescent
  • An experienced miner takes you underground where you learn about the minerals and the mining process
  • Explore the "Niagara of Pennsylvania", Bushkill Falls, with its hiking trails and bridges
  • Refresh your city soul in the natural environment of the north east
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Experience ID #: ACT-NEW-0006
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Description:
Come explore some of natures most intriguing ?sites."

Your first stop is the Sterling Hill Mining Museum, an old zinc mine where more minerals have been found than anywhere else in the word, 340 to be exact. More than 80 of which are fluorescent, again more than any other place found on earth.

Led by an experienced miner, you will visit a real underground mine where you will learn about minerals and the mining process.

Next, you will travel to the Pocono?s Mountains where you will visit the ?Niagara of Pennsylvania?, Bushkill Falls. Following an excellent network of hiking trails and bridges, you will have fabulous views of the falls and the surrounding forest.

The following is included:

  • Transportation with deluxe air conditioned coach from NYC
  • Friendly and professional tour guide
  • Light breakfast
  • Lunch, including non-alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks on the bus
  • Admission to all attractions
  • (Tipping your tour guide is left to your discretion)

Availability:
May - October

Location(s):
New York, NY

Essential Information:
The tour begins at 8:00 am in midtown Manhattan, 8th Avenue between 33rd and 34th Street by Duane Reade. Please arrive 15 minutes prior. You will return to Manhattan at approximately 8pm. Participants must be at least 6 years of age every child under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. You will need to bring valid government issued identification. All tours depart from Manhattan via coach bus. Lunch is provided. Although the tour is all inclusive, you will want to bring cash for snacks, souvenirs and gratuity.

Duration:
Full Day

Maximum Participants:
Up to 54 per tour

Spectators:
Not Allowed

Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What to Wear:
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions. The temperature in the Sterling Hill Mine a constant 56 degrees. We also recommend hiking boots or sneakers, a small back pack, water and bug repellant.

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 7 days in advance.

Cancellation Policy:
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rebooking are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and rebook at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.

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Customer Comments (View All)

The guides Nick and Joe did an awesome job! Even the driver was great. The introduction video on the bus got you real excited about the tour. The guide also had plenty snacks for us, even rain capes where thought about. - A GREAT TOUR!

Vicki Capers - Dallas, TX
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Vicki Capers
From Dallas, TX

The guides Nick and Joe did an awesome job! Even the driver was great. The introduction video on the bus got you real excited about the tour. The guide also had plenty snacks for us, even rain capes where thought about. - A GREAT TOUR!