4 days in New York City! - Handbike tour & Helicopter ride

4 days / 3 Nights

Multi-day trip description

On this four-day multi-day trip to New York City you'll be able to experience the Big Apple from a new accessible angle. You'll try out handbiking with an experienced guide around Central Park with photo opportunities at its iconic filming locations, as well as climbing aboard a helicopter for a flight to remember over the New York skyline, with the chance to see landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and Ellis Island ...On this four-day multi-day trip to New York City you'll be able to experience the Big Apple from a new accessible angle. You'll try out handbiking with an experienced guide around Central Park with photo opportunities at its iconic filming locations, as well as climbing aboard a helicopter for a flight to remember over the New York skyline, with the chance to see landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and Ellis Island like you've never seen them before!

Your accessible room at the Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central will be guaranteed and accessible transfers between the airport and your hotel are included. Please contact us for any special requirements and learn more detailed information about your itinerary below.


Accessibility. What to expect?

  • Assistance

    Guides/ Staff members have experience assisting people with disabilities

    Guides/ Staff members will be available to assist

  • Transportation

    Transportation is wheelchair accessible

    Transportation is not wheelchair accessible but assistance will be provided for transfers

  • Bathrooms

    Accessible bathrooms at multiple stops during the Multi-day Trip

  • Places

    Places visited are all wheelchair accessible and can be navigated independently

    Places present some barriers and minimum assistance is needed

  • Equipment

    Adaptive equipment is included and can be used independently or assisted

    Optional adaptive equipment is included and can be used independently

From $1500 USD / per person

*Price based on 2 travelers

Reliable accessibility information

Comprehensive planning

Personalized support

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival

Welcome to the Big Apple! You'll be met at the airport by an accessible vehicle before heading to the Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Cen...Welcome to the Big Apple! You'll be met at the airport by an accessible vehicle before heading to the Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central where your guaranteed accessible room will be waiting for you. Get ready for the adventures that await you for the next three days.

Stay:

Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central
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Day 2: Guided Handbike Tour of Central Park

On this two-hour adventure you’ll learn how to ride a handbike before setting out on a 6-mile tour around Central Park. Your guide will show you ...On this two-hour adventure you’ll learn how to ride a handbike before setting out on a 6-mile tour around Central Park. Your guide will show you landmarks such as Columbus Circle, the Central Park Mall and Strawberry Fields to name but a few, and you’ll also be able to see the park’s famous filming locations.

The accessible handbikes are provided and can be used independently. Your guide will show you how to use the handbikes and will be able to assist you if needed.

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Day 3: New York City Helicopter Tour

You’ll take to the skies for an exhilarating aerial tour of New York on this 15-minute helicopter ride. You’ll see famous landmarks including the...You’ll take to the skies for an exhilarating aerial tour of New York on this 15-minute helicopter ride. You’ll see famous landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, the One World Trade Center and Times Square from a whole new perspective and you’ll also get to learn about the city’s history from your guide as you fly above the iconic skyline.

Staff can assist with manual transfers on and off of the helicopter. There will be a short safety briefing prior to takeoff. An accessible bathroom is available before and after the helicopter ride.

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Day 4: Departure

Depending on the time of your flight, you will be transferred to the airport in a wheelchair-accessible van. The driver will help with transfers ...Depending on the time of your flight, you will be transferred to the airport in a wheelchair-accessible van. The driver will help with transfers and luggage.

    What's included

  • Tickets

  • Breakfast

  • Tour Guides

  • Adaptive equipment

  • Equipment rental

  • Airport transfer

  • Professional driver

  • Accessible transportation

  • Accommodation

    What's not included

  • Meals

  • Assistants

  • Insurance

  • Tourist city taxes

  • Gratuities

  • International flights

  • Domestic flights

Important information

  • The same price applies to all travelers. Please select the number of travelers with and without disabilities when booking on our website.

  • Please note that the price featured is the lowest price available based on 2 people traveling. Please get in touch with our travel experts to know what rates apply for your traveling dates / number of participants.

  • This trip can be arranged for customers traveling by themselves. Assistants and trained guides will be hired to assist and help out with the logistics needed.

  • Spoken language(s): English.

  • Travel insurance is not included but an appropriate insurance based on your personal needs is highly recommended.

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