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Spend a Day at Adirondack Adventure Center: Ultimate Combos

By Erin Nudi

Spend the day with Adirondack Adventure Center for the ultimate Lake George outdoor adventures, excellent for families and thrill-seekers alike. Whether you're looking for whitewater rafting, lazy river tubing, or treetop adventures, you can combine activities for a full day of fun!

Located in Lake Luzerne—less than 15 minutes from Lake George, NY—Adirondack Adventure Center makes it easy to maximize your vacation time. By choosing a multi-activity combo package, you can enjoy a seamless transition between the river and the forest while saving on your Adirondack itinerary.

The Highlights: With Class II-III rapids for rafting (the perfect "sweet spot"), private river access for more time on the water, and a treetop park boasting 63 obstacles and 20+ ziplines, you’ll have every opportunity to satisfy your craving for adventure in the Lake George region.

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The Ultimate Day Trip Combo for Outdoor Adventures

Spend the whole day immersed in Adirondack activities! Adirondack Adventure Center offers these outdoor adventure combos that allow you to mix and match your thrills:

  • Rafting & Tubing
  • Treetop & Rafting
  • Treetop & Tubing

Here’s a breakdown on each of the activities offered, so you can best decide which two will be fitting for your group:

Whitewater Rafting: Sacandaga Splashes

Experience prime whitewater rafting near Lake George on the Sacandaga River, safe for ages 5 and up.

  • The Experience: An excursion of 3+ miles (approximately 1.5-2 hours), including a smooth 20-minute bus ride.
  • The Best Rapids: Class II-III rapids is the happy medium between Class I (a scenic float) and Class IV (powerful rapids) - it’s the perfect amount of thrills!
  • Bonus: There’s a 20-minute calm section where you can hop out of the raft for a swim, if you’d like.
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Lazy River Tubing: Relaxation Redefined

As the only tubing company in the region with private access to the Hudson River, Adirondack Adventure Center eliminates the logistical headaches of public launches. This means less bus time, and more time on the water.

  • The Experience: A 3-mile float (approximately 2.5-3 hours), including a smooth 20-minute bus ride.
  • Custom Comfort: Choose a tube with a bottom, or upgrade to a deluxe tube with a backrest and a cup holder.
  • Family-Friendly: Tubing is ages 2 and up, you can rent cooler carriers to bring your own lunch, and you’ll have an opportunity to swim.
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Treetops & Ziplines: Aerial Adventures

Soar through the canopy and experience the Adirondacks like never before on Adirondack Adventure Center’s treetop adventure course, suitable for ages 5 and up.

  • The Courses: Altogether there are 6 different courses of varying difficulty, 63 unique obstacles, and over 20 ziplines, and most people spend about 2 hours in the trees.
  • High Speeds: The high-speed zipline reaches speeds of up to 30mph!
  • Customizable Experience: You choose your difficulty - everyone starts out on the beginner course, then you choose how high or difficult you’d like to go.
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Refuel at Harris Grocery (Or Bring Your Lunch)

Adirondack Adventure Center makes it easy to spend the day with them with Harris Grocery next door, which offers breakfast sandwiches, sandwiches, and snacks.

Guests are also welcome to bring their own food (remember, coolers are available for tubing!), and there’s a pavilion on site for easy dining.

Pro Tips for Your Day of Lake George Outdoor Adventures

In addition to saving money and enjoying a full day of fun with their adventure combo packages, adhere to the following tips to ensure the best possible experience.

  • Plan for Lunch - know the food plan!
  • Check the FAQs on their website for what to bring and expect for each activity.
  • Group Outings - they’re equipped to handle large groups for retreats or reunions.

Adirondack Adventure Center is in Lake Luzerne, under 15 minutes from Lake George, making it a short day trip to a full day of outdoor adventures!

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About the Author: Erin Nudi Erin is an avid reader, yogi, jogger, and hiker living in Queensbury. When she's not perusing books at Northshire, Owl Pen Books, or Beldame Books, you can find her at a local event or park with her family.
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