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Group Tour to New York
Group tours and group travel to New York

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Specialists in Group Tours to New York

New York, the Big Apple! Sheer amazement will be only one of your many feelings as you walk Times Square and take in the local sights. New York City has so much to offer its visitors. From some of the world’s best productions on Broadway to an ascent of the Statue of Liberty, it’s an experience not to be missed.

The Best Flights to New York on Guaranteed Dates

We have exceptionally close relationships with many International air carriers. In addition, many US carriers that we work with closely with such as Delta, US Airways, Continental, and American offer excellent connections to all parts of the United States. These choices allow us to find your group the very best flights and fares with minimal connections, in order to make your trip less time-consuming and stressful. We strive to make your transfers as efficient as possible, without the unnecessary stress and increased cost of tiring, time-consuming journeys.

Casterbridge always guarantee your tour dates and you will know your proposed flight schedule and routing as much as 11 months in advance of your tour!

Thematic Travel in NewYork

In New York, we aim whenever possible to provide a thematic context to your tour. Our more popular themes there are (Business), (History), (Community Service), and (Art and Theatre). We try to carefully design a tour that fits the precise needs of your group. We work hard to create the most beneficial and interactive learning options that are both engaging and easy to follow.

All Casterbridge tours are highly customizable to fit your educational themes and priorities, ensuring you get the very best out of your travel experience.

Our Casterbridge Tour Manager/Guides in New York

As we all know, there can be a few bumps in even the smoothest of roads. While we strive to ensure none pop up on your tour, you can relax knowing that your exclusive Casterbridge Tour Manager/Guide is there if they do. In New York, your Tour Manager/Guide will live locally. He or she will be with you 24 hours a day, from airport arrival to departure, in order to confirm reservations, help you get from place to place, and suggest free-time and evening activities that meet your group’s needs and budget. Casterbridge Tour Manager/Guides are continuously evaluated and only those with the highest recommendations from our groups are permitted to stay with us. We hand-pick each Casterbridge Guide to make certain they meet our exacting standards.

The Expertise and Perspective of Local Guides in New York

Never underestimate the value of expertise, especially when it is shared willingly with eager learners of any age. For this reason, Casterbridge strives to provide you with specialist local guides at the most important sites on your itinerary. These local specialists are in addition to the 24-hour presence of your exclusive Tour Manager/Guide. Each if them is trained to impart even the tiniest detail of their particular area of expertise. In New York, we generally plan for you to have a local guide with you at some point every day, excluding arrival and departure days.
You can designate those sites where you would like to have a specialist guide and tell us whether you would prefer them to present an academic or a cultural emphasis that focuses on the specific theme of your tour.

A Balance of Educational Visits, Cultural Experiences, and Recreational Activities

Balance is essential, not only in life, but also on a great tour. Casterbridge makes every effort to achieve that balance by offering a variety of recreational and cultural activities to complement the educational opportunities along your tour. It may be ascending the statue of liberty, visiting the memorial at the twin towers, ice skating at Rockefeller Plaza, or attending a show at the local theater, whatever your preference, we have many different options for fun, exciting experiences while in New York.

Click here for our Cross-Cultural Connections, where you will find a comprehensive list of the recreational and cultural opportunities available in New York and the United States.

Our Accommodations and Meals in New York

Casterbridge Tours chooses 3-star and 4-star hotels as a standard, but you are always free to request alternate accommodation for your group. Each hotel is evaluated following each stay and we continue to use only those who are consistently rated highly by our groups. When possible, we prefer to use smaller, family owned hotels as opposed to giant concrete monoliths. Please feel free to ask for a list of sample hotels in the area your group will be traveling.

As part of our educational travel philosophy, we always strive to give our groups extensive exposure to the local people and culture. Part of that experience is, of course, sampling the local cuisine. Therefore, unless you request it, your Casterbridge tour will not include a lot of chain restaurants. For dinner, you will sample regional cuisine, either in your hotel or in neighborhood restaurants.
This means that as much as possible, we will have meals in local restaurants away from the hotels for an authentic dining experience.

All Admissions Are Included in New York

A standard Casterbridge Tour includes the cost of all admissions, excursions and cultural activities. There are never any optional excursions or activities. We feel that if you have come the distance to be here, you should have the opportunity to enjoy as much as you can without having to reach into your pocket again. In addition, Casterbridge is one of very few operators who will pre-book your group into as many major attractions as we can.

Pre-booking ensures that we always receive group admission rates, we can pay them in advance, and your group can bypass the lines. This unparalleled level of service and value has come to be expected by group leaders choosing Casterbridge as their tour operator.

Undiscovered Jewels and Hidden Treasures in New York

Because Casterbridge Tours is a custom tour operator, we can offer you tremendous flexibility in your itinerary. We can mold your schedule to your specific, detailed needs. So we would be delighted to take you to any of the “hidden treasures” around New York not always found on a standard itinerary.Whether you would like to spend time walking around Time Square, shopping, ascending the Statue of Liberty, or taking in a Broadway show, just let us know where you want to go and we will ensure you get there.

Your tour is truly your tour with Casterbridge!

Register to plan an educational tour to New York, either online or by calling 1-800-522-2398. Start planning your group travel program today!