Skip to content

Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

Join Yankee Trails as we celebrate the lighting of the Rockefeller Tree harvested from East Greenbush!

Book Now

Click BOOK NOW to begin your reservation!

 

$69 per person (Adult/Child)

 

The 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a Norway Spruce tree from right here in East Greenbush, NY, donated by the Russ family.  The tree will arrive at Rockefeller Center on November 8.  It will be decorated with over 50,000 multi-colored, energy-efficient LED lights and topped with a Swarovski star. The lighting ceremony will take place during the live broadcast of "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 7pm-10pm.  Enjoy the afternoon in NYC followed by the lighting ceremony. 

The tree will remain on display until mid-Jan. 2026, after which it will be milled into lumber for Habitat for Humanity.

 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

  • There will be a HEAVY AMOUNT OF WALKING required on this trip.

  • Yankee Trails does NOT guarantee the ability to see the tree lighting in person, it may be necessary to watch on a screen from some distance away.

  • Expect large crowds.

  • There is NO reserved seating so expect to be standing during the lighting ceremony.

  • Be sure to dress for the weather as you will be outside for the tree lighting at night.

 

An 8% admin fee will be added to this tour at the time of booking. This fee covers various operational costs, including record-keeping, customer support, and maintaining the web site that offers you the convenience to book tours 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

 

Departure Info:

Yankee Trails, Rensselaer - 1:00pm
Pet Smart, Crossgates Commons - 1:30pm
Catskill, Exit 21 Park & Ride - 2:15pm
Kington, Exit 19 Park & Ride - 2:35pm

Arrival Information:

The bus will drop off and pickup at Bryant Park on 42nd St between 5th & 6th Ave behind the NY Public Library.

Return Information:

We will depart NYC at 10:30pm with an approximate arrival in the Capital District at 1:30am. Non-stop each way.

Tour Includes:

  • Round-Trip Motorcoach Transportation

  • 69 Travel Points

 

What are Travel Points?

 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

  • There will be a HEAVY AMOUNT OF WALKING required on this trip.

  • Yankee Trails does NOT guarantee the ability to see the tree lighting in person, it may be necessary to watch on a screen from some distance away.

  • Expect large crowds.

  • There is NO reserved seating so expect to be standing during the lighting ceremony.

  • Be sure to dress for the weather as you will be outside for the tree lighting at night.

 

An 8% admin fee will be added to this tour at the time of booking. This fee covers various operational costs, including record-keeping, customer support, and maintaining the web site that offers you the convenience to book tours 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Loading
Name Address
Catskill Catskill Park & Ride - Exit 21 NYS Thruway
Off Main St across from Home Depot
Crossgates Commons Pet Smart Crossgates Commons
161 Washington Ave Extension, Albany, NY
Kingston Kingston Exit 19 Park & Ride
Just off the circle at 28 & 587
Yankee Trails Yankee Trails
569 Third Ave. Ext, Rensselaer, NY

Please select the number of passengers that will be traveling:

From Price Book Now Call Back Telephone Favorites
Wed 12/03/25 $69.00 Loading
Loading

Availability Search

Keyword Search

This website uses cookies to store essential information. By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to their use. With your permission we would like use additional cookies. For more information you can view our cookie policy. Select Settings to change your cookie preferences. To allow the use of all cookies select Accept.