Hudson Valley Explorer

deluxe weekend dining car train journeys

Departing from New York City

Choose your overnight destination:

Lake George, Saratoga Springs or Southern Vermont

2010 season:

July 24-25; August 7-8, 21-22; September 11-12, 25-26;

October 2-3, 9-10, 16-17

Special Limited time offer: Bring one guest free for each three purchased!

For one-day dining journeys from New York City see our Wine 'n Dine Train!

Its a fantastic weekend escape through the Hudson River Valley and into the Catskills. Join us for a delightful outing complete with majestic sightseeing, fine dining and fun entertainment. Choose one destination option where you will relax overnight on Saturday evening and wake-up to explore on Sunday:

Option A: Saratoga Springs

Option B: Lake George

Option C: South-Central Vermont

Travel in comfort free from crowds and traffic hassles aboard our exclusive 1950's streamlined-era Pullman Dining Car "Epicurus". Relax as you wind along the mighty Hudson River for over 300 miles roundtrip. Enjoy awesome views of the Hudson River Valley you'll never see from any highway. Sights include West Point, Bannerman's Castle, Storm King Mountain, Bear Mountain, Hudson Highlands, stately mansions, massive bridges, and a myriad of picturesque sailboats, barges, tugboats and lighthouses. Never lose your sense of place as our large GPS monitors continuously pinpoint location of the beautiful surroundings. Experience firsthand the greatness of the Hudson that has inspired so many artists, poets, and writers.

Dining aboard the Epicurus is always a special event as our chef prepares savory meals for your dining pleasure. Each day a traditional five-course "dinner in the diner" is served restaurant-style complimented by fine china and snow white linens. Choose onboard from a Meat, Seafood or Pasta entree. Soothing music enhances the experience. After dessert tap your feet as the train comes alive with song, dance and video.

Destination Option A: Lake George

Disembark at Fort Edward, located in the foothills of the Adirondacks and immerse yourself in the many pleasures of sparkling Lake George....a wonderful family destination. Within walking distance of the village you can visit Fort William Henry where a crucial French & Indian War battle occurred.....Splash away the heat at the Million Dollar Beach or in your hotel pool....Browse the boutiques and arcades....thrill to great nightlife....or catch a breeze aboard an open horse-drawn carriage. Of course no trip to Lake George is complete without a scenic cruise on an authentic Paddlewheel Steamboat.

For one-day Sunday dining journeys from New York City to Lake George see our Wine 'n Dine Train!

April 24: Adirondack Living Show (queensbury)

June 13: Zonta Country Faire (Glens Falls) June 27: Lake George Summerfest

July 11: Wakeboard Tournament July 25: Master Class--Evelyn Lear (Opera Museum)

August 8: Beach Volleyball Tournament

September 12: Adirondack National's Car Show & Adirondack Vette Fest

September 26: Adirondack Balloon Festival (Glens Falls)

Destination option B: Saratoga Springs

"Perfect from Start to Finish" Saratoga Springs boasts dozens of famous mineral springs, spouting geysers, soothing mineral baths, The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, art galleries [incl. The Tang], great golf courses, a classic automobile museum, boutiques, fine dining, dance museum, gaming, thoroughbred racing, an antique carousel as well as peaceful places to stroll, bike and swim. History comes to life at Saratoga National Park...site of the turning point of the American Revolution.

For one-day Sunday dining journeys between New York City and Saratoga Springs see our Wine 'n Dine Train!

May 16: "spring Training" British Camp Day

June 12-13: Saratoga Arts Festival

July 24,25; August 7-8, 21-22: Thoroughbred Racing Season

September 19: 233rd Anniversary Celebration of the Battle of Saratoga

Destination option C: Southern Vermont

Our final destination is Vermont...a complete escape from city life that will immerse you in the rural charms of the Green Mountain state. On an optional complimentary backcountry coach tour you'll experience an eclectic mix of the old and the new as a true Vermont native acquaints you with many wonderful scenic highlights of the lush valley between the Green Mountains and the Taconics. This personalized tour may include stops at Maple Sugar Houses, Covered Bridges, Dairy Farms and Scenic Hilltops/Gorges. Alternatively guests may take a walking tour of Downtown Rutland and explore over one-hundred buildings that are listed in the National Historic Register including the Chaffee Art Center. During summer and early fall guests may choose the thrills of an active day at the Pico Adventure Center where an Alpine Slide and Rock Climbing wall await. Overnight in a cozy hotel or a traditional Vermont Bed & Breakfast Inn with shared bath. Upgrade to an upscale Bed & Breakfast Inn with private bath. During racing season you may take our complimentary shuttle to Saratoga Race Course on Sunday and enjoy an exciting day at the races. Afterwards conveniently board our dining train in Saratoga Springs.

July 10-11: RAVE Car Show

July 24,25; August 7-8, 21-22: Thoroughbred Racing Season at Saratoga Race Course

August 8: Long Trail [hiking] Festival & Art in the Park Festival

September 12: Vermont State Fair

October 10: Art in the Park Festival

Sample Dinner Menu

[menu changes weekly]

Sunday April 11, 2010

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Boston Clam Chowder

Mediterranean Salad

Sirloin Steak

Baked Sea Scallops

Manicotti

served w/ Golden Mashed Potatoes & Cauliflower Casserole

Warm Bread Pudding w/ Creme Anglaise

NY Times Weekend Explorer: "The Hudson's New Wave"

:: All-Inclusive Package

Deluxe Rail Travel aboard our exclusive Pullman

Dining Car "Epicurus"

Complimentary Five-course

Dinner served en route daily

Complimentary Beverages

en route including wine, beer

and cocktails

One Night Standard Hotel or traditional Vermont BnB Inn

incl. Breakfast* & Taxes

add $50 per room for upgrade to upscale Bed & Breakfast Inn

Vermont Backcountry Tour or State Fair Admission or Saratoga Race Course Shuttle as per itinerary

Reserved Seating at Saratoga Race Course

Services of Dining Car Host/Concierge/Guide

Weekend Fare:

$399 per guest*

Fare is per guest Double/Triple Occupancy Hotel. Upgrade to Single Occupancy Hotel $50.

Special Limited time offer: Bring one guest free (double occupancy hotel) for each three purchased!

*All BnB's and many (but not all) hotels utilized provide complimentary Continental or American Breakfast. BnB's not available during Autumn. An additional charge of $400 per room will apply for all overnight hotel accommodations in Saratoga Springs during Thoroughbred Racing Season July 23 thru September 6....Alternately guests may overnight in Vermont and utilize our complimentary shuttle to Saratoga Race Course on Sunday. We are pleased to offer our guests reserved (covered) seating at Saratoga Race Course. {Limited availability}

Dining Train Timetable

(subject to change)

Saturdays Sundays

Northbound Southbound

3:15pm.....New York City....10:45pm

3:39pm......Yonkers, NY.......10.14pm

3:58pm.....Croton-Harmon.....9:55pm

6:00pm.Rensselaer/Albany.8:05pm

6:52pm..Saratoga Springs...6.57pm

7:13pm...Fort Edward, NY*...6.28pm

8:18pm......Castleton, VT.....5.12pm

9.05pm.......Rutland, VT.......4.45pm

*Fort Edward-Glens Falls station servicing the Lake George Region. Taxi fare approximately $20 one-way.

Roundtrip guests seated at tables are guaranteed riverside seating in at least one direction. Seating requests will be honored in the order in which reservations are received. All tables seat 4 guests.

Printable Amtrak Timetable pdf

Train serves Pennsylvania Station in New York City.

Special Fares for groups numbering 15 or more guests.

Custom group itineraries and exclusive luxury railcar charters available.

Personalized arrangements may be available for guests wishing to extend their vacation additional days.

Discount rates available for pre/post journey hotel lodging in New York City.

Terms and Conditions

Timetable for One-Day NYC - Saratoga

Wine 'n Dine Train

(subject to change)

Amtrak Dining Car Sundays Sundays

and May 31 and May 31 Northbound Southbound

8:15am.....New York City.....10:45pm

8:39am.......Yonkers, NY.......10.14pm

8:58am...Croton-Harmon,NY....9:55pm

10:45am.Rensselaer/Albany.8:15pm

11:57am..Saratoga Springs...6.57pm

12:19pm.....Fort Edward*.....6.28pm

*Fort Edward-Glens Falls station servicing the Lake George Region.

Copyright © 2010 [Rail & Cruise Travel Center]. All rights reserved. Revised: 05/17/10

Copyright © 2010 [Rail & Cruise Travel Center]. All rights reserved.
Revised: 05/17/10