Exploring the Hudson River in Fall: Transformation, Conservation & Creativity

Lindblad Expeditions

Exploring the Hudson River in Fall: Transformation, Conservation & Creativity

November 04 - 11, 2023

Length: 8 days

Region(s): U.S. & Canada

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Ocean Cruise

Debark in riverside towns that are full of maritime history and learn the essential roles music and art have played in the region with a special visit to Storm King Mountain Art Center.

Operated by Lindblad Expeditions

Tour Highlights

Escape the concrete jungles of New York City to discover the serene natural beauty of startlingly steep cliffs and autumn-hued foliage, iconic lighthouses and bridges, and artistic wonders as you sail up the Hudson River on the 62-passenger National Geographic Sea Lion during your eight-day voyage.
Debark in riverside towns that are full of maritime history and learn the essential roles music and art have played in the region with a special visit to Storm King Mountain Art Center.
Visit Sleepy Hollow to hear Washington Irving’s ageless gothic legend re-told.
And encounter fall wildlife while kayaking Constitution Marsh and Rogers Island Wildlife Management Area.
Special experiences include a sail upon the traditional sloop and a musical performance of Clearwater against the backdrop of the ethereal island ruins of an American castle.
Plus, kayak in riverside wetlands on the lookout for bald eagles, wood ducks, and muskrats—and meet the passionate caretakers of the Hudson Valley Natural Heritage Area, part of the Estuarine Research Reserve, who have written the region’s conservation success stories.

Activity Level 2

What to expect: These trips often travel by motor coach, ship, or train. Touring days may include full-day motor coach excursions or extended periods of standing and walking during city tours, museum visits, and/or outdoor activities. Travelers should be able to board transportation, walk over sometimes-uneven terrain, and climb a few flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails or assistance. Elevators are not always available. Outings last 2–4 hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk two to four miles, or 4,600–6,900 steps, each day.

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY 1: Arrive New York City / Embark
DAY 2: Cruising the Hudson River / Constitution Marsh / Bannerman Castle
DAY 3: Catskill / Rogers Island / Hudson
DAY 4: Kingston
DAY 5: Esopus Island / Esopus Meadows Lighthouse / Cruising the Hudson
DAY 6: Storm King Mountain
DAY 7: Bear Mountain Bridge / Popolopen Creek at Fort Montgomery / Sleepy Hollow
DAY 8: New York / Disembark
NOTE: Itinerary may change due to local conditions.