Niagara Falls (Day and Night View), Watkins Glen State Park, A Native Journey: The Spirit of the Mist Niagara, Maid of the Mist, Skylon Tower, CN Tower, Toronto Downtown, Toronto Harbor Cruise, Thousand Islands Cruise and IMAX Niagara Falls Movie.......
U.S. & Canada Sightseeing - A valid passport and visa are required to enter Canada. Please Click here to visit for visa requirements and exemptions for visitors.
This tour is also available on Holiday Departure 8/31/2014 Sunday
Departure Date: Every Monday; Wednesdays & Fridays & Holiday 8/31/2014
U.S. & Canada Sightseeing - A valid passport and visa are required to enter Canada
Price:
Single
Double Person
Third Person
Fourth Person
Adult
Child (0 -12)
Child (0-12)
$262
$152
$0
$104
Daily Itinerary:
* Please note that order of day to day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.
Day 1 New York - Corning (Winter) / Watkins Glen (Summer) - Niagara Falls
We will head north to the Corning Glass Museum in Corning, NY to learn about glassmaking or Watkins Glen State Park. From there we will continue on to Niagara Falls, NY where we will see A Native Journey: The Spirit of the Mist and view the nighttime Illumination of the Niagara fall.
**Corning, NY (Winter schedule)
Corning Glass Museum - in western New York is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glassmaking. Its collection contains more than 45,000 objects, some of which date back millennia. It was founded in 1951 and sees 400,000 visitors annually.
**Watkins Glen State Park (Summer schedule)
Watkins Glen Creek has carved a dramatic gorge into the Watkins Glen hillside, resulting in a large, cavern-like network of rock formations. Visitors can take guided tours, do some hiking, or just spend some time in the park.
**Niagara Fall
Niagara Falls Illumination -For more than 75 years, visitors to Niagara Falls have been able to enjoy a nighttime illumination of the impressive American and Horseshoe falls. Every night of the year at dusk, visitors can experience the falls a new way. The completeness of night view on certain summer evenings may be limited or not available due to late sunset time and US Federal Government regulations on driving hours.
A Native Journey: The Spirit of the Mist Niagara, like many impressive wonders of nature, is a sacred place for the local Native American people. This show uses dance as a storytelling medium through which to showcase the impact that the falls have had on native culture.
Hotel: Universal Inn or similar
Day 2: Niagara Falls - Toronto
We will continue our tour Niagara Falls by heading into Canada to take the famous Maid of the Mist boat ride and see an informational movie at the IMAX Theater. We will also ascend the Skylon Tower. The tour then departs for Toronto, ON, one of Canada's largest cities. There we will visit the CN Tower and guests will have the option to take a Lake Ontario Cruise. We will have dinner in historical Toronto Chinatown.
** Skylon Tower This observation tower on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers bird’s-eye views of one of the world's favorite natural wonders. The tower stands 520 feet from street level and 775 feet from the bottom of the falls.
** Maid of the Mist - Get ready to get wet: this world-famous boat ride takes passengers as close to the falls as it is possible to get. Look up into the tumbling water of the Niagara River and feel the mist on your face!
** Niagara Falls IMAX -This amazing movie experience, presented on an unbelievable IMAX screen, chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people-- like you-- who come to see them today.
** CN Tower - Toronto's CN Tower is a Canadian icon and one of the most recognizable North American buildings. Made entirely of concrete, this massive monolith was the tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion in 1976.
** Toronto Chinatown - One of the largest Chinatowns in North America is located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. Toronto contains several Chinatowns. This one is the oldest, dating back to the 1870s, and the historical area features many authentic groceries, restaurants, and shops.
** Lake Ontario Cruise - offer gorgeous views of the city of Toronto from the waters of Lake Ontario, one of the famous Great Lakes of North America. See the city of Toronto and the surrounding area in a new way!
Hotel: Quality Inn or similar
Day 3: Toronto - Thousand Islands (April - November) - New York City
In the morning, we will head to the Thousand Islands to take a Boat Tour of the area. In addition to taking in the scenery, passengers on boat tours of this area can learn some of the history of the region - which was once home to pirates and bootleggers and enjoy views of some famous spots.
During winter schedule, when thousand islands cruise closed for the season, this tour will go Howe Cavern instead. Howe Caverns - This popular tourist attraction is home to an underground lake known as the "Lake of Venus" as well as the informative Cave House Museum of Mining & Geology. It was discovered by a farmer in 1842
All tours are open for early booking. It is recommended that customers should book tour at least two weeks before departure date.
Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email normally within 24 hours. So, please DO NOT books any flight before we confirm your reservation.
In the rare events (such as booking few days prior to the departure day), your reservation can not be confirmed by the Local Tour Provider, a full refund will be credited back to your credit card.
Prices Include:
2 Nights Hotel Accommodations
Ground Transportation service via luxury coach as specified in itinerary
*Roundtrip ground transportation via air-conditioned vans, mini-buses or buses(Depending on the number of passengers traveling)
Experienced Tour Leader for each tour to let you enjoy in – depth sightseeing
Prices Do Not Include:
Admission Tickets Fee; All admission Fees may be paid by cash to your tour guide upon arrival
All Meals and Drinks during the tour trip, but the tour guide will arrange for it
Service fees for your tour guide and tour bus driver (Total $8.00/day per passenger)
Personal Room Service fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls or alcoholic beverages/mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
Any private expenses
Admission Tickets Fee (Optional)
Activity
Child
Senior (62 +)
Corning Glass Museum
(Winter Time)
$16.00
Under
19yrs
Watkins Glen State Park
(Summer Time)
$10.00
3 - 11yrs
$8.00
A Native Journey: The Spirit of the Mist
$20.00
11yrs
$13.00
IMAX Niagara Falls Movie
$14.75
$11.00
Maid of the Mist (Apr - Oct ) + Niagara Falls Park Permit
$24.54
$16.40
Souvenir Audio Guide
$15.00
Skylon Tower
(Observation Deck Only)
$14.00
$9.00
Skylon Tower + Lunch (including Tips)
(Observation Deck + Lunch)
$44.75
$39.00
C N Tower
$36.5
$28.00
Lake Ontario Cruise
$23.50
$16.33
$21.60
Toronto Seafood Dinner
(including Tips)
$25
$20
Thousand Islands Cruise
$27.50
$13.50
Thousand Islands Breakfast
$11.50
$9.50
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Locations Pick up & Drop Off
Pick up
City
Time
Return
Locations
Flushing
NY
7:00 am
8:00 pm
135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11358-2207
(In front of Sheraton Hotel)
Brooklyn
No Return
6102 8th Ave Brooklyn NY 11220
(In front of HSBC Bank)
East Brunswick
NJ
275 New Jersey 19 East Brunswick NJ 08816
(In front of Hong Kong Supermarket)
Manhattan
7:00 pm
87 Bowery 2/F New York NY 10013
(Manhattan Chinatown Tour Operator – Main Office)
Jersey City
8:15
6:30 pm
2995 John F Kennedy Blvd W, Jersey City, NJ 07306
(Near White Castle)
Parsippany
8:45 am
828 Us 46, Parsippany NJ 07054
(Near Top Quality Food Market)
*Return times are estimated. But It cannot be guarantee. It depends on the day of Traffic, weather or many other uncontrollable reasons.
Additional Notes:
Languages
All Tours are escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and / or driver tour guide (English/Chinese), Language depends on the number of passengers who booked for a particular departure, so tour maybe combined two or more different languages
For selecting multiple departure locations
Multiple departure locations are provided as a convenience options for all traveler during this tour trip.
Please note that you may transfer to central meeting point from the multiple departure locations prior to departure on your trip.
Bus Arrangement
Usually only passengers in one same order will be arranged in the same tour bus, if you book the tour separately with your friends and your want to sit in the same tour bus, you need to inform us before departure, otherwise you may be arranged in different tour bus.
Hotel Rooms
Maximum capacity is 4 people in one room that including adult, child & infant.
Reservation Process & E – Ticket
After submitting your reservation, your email inbox will receive your tour booking receipt immediately.
Within 24 to 48 hours of submitting your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email from us.
An E-ticket will send to you by email as your reservation details that are confirmed. We also will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket that including confirmation number; name and contact information of Local tour provider for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
To your proof of purchase, on the departure day please print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID.
Need to book an airline ticket?
If you need to book an airline ticket, we highly recommend you do so when you receive confirmation of your tour reservation email or after.
Plan to leave in advance during the trip?
Please note, in order of day to day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day. If you plan to leave in advance during the trip, please email / call us prior to departure date to re–confirm or on the departure day, ask your tour guide for the detail arrangement.
Pricing Policy
BUY 1 GET 1 FREE OR BUY 2 GET 2 FREE
(1) Cancellation of free-fare passenger must be made at least 7 days before departure.
(2) No-show or late cancellation incurs a $298 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat.
Child Rate
Child rates apply to those 0-12 years and using existing bedding with 2 full-paying passengers (regardless of ages). Please bring car seats with you for your infants during the tour.
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Tour Cancellation:
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Pricing :
Please be aware all prices are offered in the currency of United States Dollars. Prices may vary due to availability. For example, prices may increase during holidays. All prices are subject to confirmation.
Amendment Fee:
Any changes (example: departure date; pick up/departure location; tour, etc.) need to make after you successfully submit the order online, it will be charge a minimum $30 amendment fee (per change).
The $30 amendment fee also applies to such changes where an additional passenger is added no to an existing reservation. Seats will be confirmed within one to two business days. To cancel a customer from a reservation, the regular Cancellation Policy will apply.
The $30 amendment fee is a minimum tour change fee. If changes are too frequent and urgent, additional fees may apply to alter or change the tour in addition to $30 amendment fee. Paying the $30 amendment fee does not guarantee a change can and will be made.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy:
All hotels and tour schedules are arranged ahead of time. So, NO REFUND for any person failing to appear on the day of departure.
Cancellation Made Within:
Cancellation Fee:
30 or More Days
Prior to departure date
10% of total purchase amount
15 – 29 Days
25% of total purchase amount
8 – 14 Days
50% of total purchase amount
7 Days
100% of total Purchase amount
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At our discretion, if flight information is not provided last minute, your reservation will be noted as a self transfer and no airport transfer services will be arranged. If you decide to self transfer to the tours’ first night’s hotel, please inform us at your earliest convenience. Urgent requests to reinstate airport transfer services will not be guaranteed. If a flight is delayed, VIPBUSTOUR / Local Tour Provider will attempt to arrange a later airport transfer service, however, this later service is not guaranteed. If an airport transfer service is not available and cannot be provided, all guests are responsible for self transferring to the tour’s first night’s hotel.
Airport Greet:
For The Domestic Flight Arrivals Traveler:
The tour guide will be holding a sign with your name at the baggage claim area. (Please go to the designated baggage claim area of the airline, even you don’t have any baggage. Please DO NOT go to any other baggage claim area)
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The tour guide will be holding a sign with your name at the customs exit. (Please walking out of the customs, because the tour guide CAN NOT walk into the international customs' baggage claim area)
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FAQ
What is the “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” or “Buy 2 Get 2 Free” promotion
If you have 3 people traveling together, you only need to pay for 2 people; the third person will be free. 3 people will share one hotel room; there are 2 double beds in one room.
If you have 4 people traveling together, you only need to pay for 2 people; the third person & the fourth person will be free. 4 people will share one hotel room; there are 2 double beds in one room.
Note: Maximum capacity is 4 people in one room that including adult, child & infant.
When I pay and book online, Is it safe?
Yes, it is 100% safe. We never save customer’s credit card information. Your credit card information will make through PayPal System even you don't have a PayPal account.
PayPal is the faster, safer way to pay and get paid online. This service gives people simpler ways to pay money but without sharing financial information - as such your credit card information.
After I make the payment for my tour booking, what is my proof of purchase?
After making the payment for your tour booking, we’ll send your tour booking receipt immediately to your inbox! Within 24 to 48 hours of submitting your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email from us.
Where will we get meals during the tour?
Meals are not included in the tour price but the tour guide will arrange meals.
For the Breakfast normally you need to prepare for yourself. For example: you can buy your breakfast during your lunch or dinner time such as Cookies, snacks. For the best way, ask your tour guide for the second day breakfast arrangement
For the Lunch normally will be fast food (such as McDonalds; Burger King; Pizza or Food Court where you can choose your own meals).
For the Dinner normally will be buffet (All you can eat - such as American food; Asia food; Chinese food & Vegetarian food). The Price will be around $15 (including Tax; Service Fee & Drinks).
In this tour travel, is there any vegetarian food options provided?
When the tour guide arranges the meals - lunch or dinner, there usually have different varieties of food selections that including vegetarian options such as Pizza, Salad….
How do I recognize the tour bus and the tour guide at the location?
For tours selecting departure locations:
Please arrive 15 minutes earlier at the departure location; the tour provider employees will direct you to the bus and tour guide.
For tours including airport transfer service
After I submit the order online, can I change my booking such as departure date; departure location; traveler’s name?
Yes you can. We always welcome you to make any change. But Amendment fee will apply
Amendment Fee - Please refer to the “Policies” Tab at your tour product page.
How to cancel this tour? Are there any cancellation penalties?
It is easy and simple. You can e-mail or call us at anytime to cancel your tour.
Yes, there are cancellation penalties.
Cancellation Penalties-Please refer to the “Policies” Tab at your tour product page.
The cancellation penalties - Please refer to the “Policies” Tab at your tour product page.
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