7 Days Economy Tour East Coast Semi-self-help Tour

Departure Date: Tue, Wed

Price: (The Price Do Not Including Airfare)

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Notes:

Itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather. The order of the visits might be rearranged for better service.

Day 1: Hometown - NYC (Self-guided tour in Flushing)

Thanks for choosing your vacation with us! You can choose any one of the major airports in New York (JFK & LGA) and in New Jersey (EWR) when you book your flight. Our professional tour guide will meet guests at the baggage claim area for the domestic flight, or at the Passenger Waiting Area for the international flight. (Passengers who arrive at Terminal 7, JFK please wait outside of the baggage claim area.)

Guests who arrive at JFK or LGA will be sent to Flushing in Queens and provided free left luggage so that you can go to Sky View Center much easily. Flushing is a safe and booming Asian commercial and retail area with many shopping and dining options. You will experience the distinctive Asian-American culture in a short time. For those who arrive at EWR airport, feel free to take our shuttle to the hotel and catch some rest. We also offer an exclusive add-on option for EWR guests who arrive before 12:00PM - Jersey Garden Outlets Mall Shopping for just $10 per person! All the guests who arrive before 4:30PM will be invited to join our delicately tailored night tour to get first-hand experience of “Sleepless Town” for only $25/adult and $15/child. (Recommended gratuity for the complimentary pick-up service: $8 per person per day)

Hotel: E Hotel Banquet & Conference Center, Palace Hotel, Ramada Inn, Red Roof Inn or equivalent

Day 2: New York City

At a first glance, travelling around the entire of New York City seems like the mission impossible; however, our highly organized tour is especially designed for you: by visiting amounts of famous landmarks, you will learn more of the city’s unique history, culture, and the core spirit of the New Yorkers! By stepping up to the Empire State Building Observation deck, guests could overlook the beautiful view of the central park and the entire of New York City. Empire State Building stood as the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years, and has been surpassed in late 1970. Its name is derived from the nickname of New York, the Empire State. Nowadays it is still the most famed landmark of the city. Also, Guests will take a sightseeing cruise tour on the Hudson River to enjoy the city view from a totally different angle, as well as take pictures with the backdrops of Statue of Liberty and  Brooklyn Bridge. Furthermore, visit US INTREPID, the national heritage that costs $120 million, which is reopen for visitors. Concorde supersonic airliner and a variety of aircrafts will be all in the exhibition. In addition, wandering around the world's famous financial and securities trading center – Wall Street, taking pictures with the New York Stock Exchange and its signature sculpture Charging Bull, and visiting Trinity Church, Times Square, Madame Tussauds’, and Ripley’s Believe It or Not - all of them will be made up into our tour later. Of course, we can’t miss the renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the United States with collections of more than 2 million works of art. In the end of the day, our tour bus will pass by the Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, United Nations Headquarters, Ground Zero and the new “Freedom tower”, One World Trade Center……

Hotel: E Hotel Banquet & Conference Center, Palace Hotel, Ramada Inn, Red Roof Inn or equivalent

Day 3: Philadelphia - Washington D.C.

We will visit Philadelphia where known as the birthplace of American democracy. At the Independence National Historical Park, tour guide will arrange a free time for guests to walk around. Inside the Independence Hall, you will have a special moment of standing exactly where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. You also won’t miss the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Washington, Congress Hall, and other great attractions! Take pictures, and even better, add a smile!

Then we will head to Washington D.C. and visit the Lincoln Memorial, the Reflecting Pool, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial. Furthermore, we will take a glance at the future of space travel in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, located on the National Mall(also known as the Capitol Hill), with a showcase of all components of human aviation and space heritage. Besides, we can take photos of the White House and the U.S. Capitol from outside due to the limitation of visit time for the public. Lastly, you surely don’t want to miss the opportunity to take our exclusive cruise for sightseeing of the town on the Potomac River and Tidal Basin! Along the way, you will see and pass by the Washington Monument, the World War II Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and etc.

Hotel: Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Sleep Inn or equivalent

Day 4: Washington D.C. - Corning - Niagara Falls (Night View)

We will arrive at one of Fortune Global 500’s headquarter, Corning, to visit the Museum of Glass, which is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glassmaking. Its collection contains more than 45,000 objects, some of which date back millennia. Guests here will be invited to enjoy the Hot Glass Show which is performed by professional glass craftsmen.

After lunch, we are going to see the renowned Niagara Falls. Overlooking American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall and the Bridal Veil Fall, you will be astounded by the deafening roar of the falls. It’s the combination of height and volume that makes Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water goes over the crest line of the falls every minute during peak daytime tourist hours. Take the voyage on the famous “Maid of the Mist” which gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls. (When Maid of the Mist closed in winter, another fun awaits you when fit in the tour schedule – an exclusive JetBoat ride on the Niagara River which makes the tour unforgettable and refreshing by playing in the whitewater rapids. *JetBoat tour will be closed under tough weather or river icy condition.) You can also optionally watch a Niagara IMAX movie which 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.

Later you can choose either:

A. to stay in the Falls Park for self-exploration till returning the hotel, or,

B. to take Niagara Falls In-depth Tour (Tour fee: $25/person, including $13 of the admission ticket). This interesting and exciting tour includes two popular attractions: the magnificent natural wonder - Niagara Whirlpool State Park and the U.S. historic landmark - Old Fort Niagara. The Niagara Whirlpool’s greatest depth is 125 feet. It is estimated the whirlpool formed approximately 4,200 years ago by the upstream erosion of the Niagara escarpment by Niagara River. Old Fort Niagara is a rich historic landmark; it spans more than 300 years. Its commanding presence on the great lake caused it to play a critical role in the French and Indian War, the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The gorgeous Lake Ontario lies behind the Fort.

Upon the sunset, you will also watch a Thundering Water Cultural Show which 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. (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.) Later we will go to the hotel when night falls.

Hotel: Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Sleep Inn or equivalent

Day 5: Upstate New York - Boston

We will cross the upstate New York and leave for Boston when you enjoy the magnificent view of the Erie Canal and mountains on our comfortable tour bus. In the afternoon, we will arrive in the city of Cambridge, MA and visit the Harvard University. Here, you will find Harvard’s oldest campus and take pictures with the statue of John Harvard, known as the “Statue of Three Lies”. Also, we have a chance to take pictures with the backdrop of MIT’s main buildings. For the rest of our Boston city tour, we will pass by old Trinity Cathedral, Hancock Building, Boston Athenaeum, Boston Park, Swan Lake Park, and overlook the Golden Dome of the State House. In addition, you will have the chance to taste very famous Boston lobsters feast for dinner - get excited!

Hotel: Sheraton/ Double Tree/Radisson/Courtyard/Four Points/Wyndham/Holiday Inn or equivalent

Day 6: Boston - New York

In the morning, the fun will begin as soon as you board the cruise ship and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Boston harbor. The next stop is the old Quincy Market. The old Quincy Market is opportune for strolling through, or to get a taste of the historical ambience as well as to pick out souvenirs among the assorted merchants and artisans. The Market was also surrounded by dozens of restaurants for lunch option with a variety of authentic cuisines. Absolutely, you wouldn’t miss the popular Boston clam chowder. In the afternoon, we will return to New York and will stay in the hotel located in the Manhattan Financial District, right next to the new One World Trade Center (within 5-minute walking distance), which is quite convenient to guests to visit! In the evening, wandering around the west bank of Manhattan, guests could be touched by the amazing night view of the Hudson River.

Hotel:Holiday Inn Manhattan Financial-district or equivalent

Day 7: One Word Observatory - 911 Memorial Museum - Home (No Guided Excursions)

Out of the group and the schedule’s constraints, you can stroll around in the Big Apple by yourselves with multiple choices freely!

Recommended route:

In the morning, guests can walk to the One World Trade Center. One World Trade Center, as the icon of New York, is located at the southwest most of Manhattan, is the highest skyscraper in New York and America, at same time, it is ranked No.4 in the world. It has 104 floors up ground and 5 floors underground with the height of 1,776ft. This number is exactly same as the year of the Declaration of Independence post. Upon entry, Guests are greeted in the Global Welcome Center, where a large video board features salutations in an array of languages, and a dynamically generated world map highlights the hometowns of visitors. After, guests will have chance to experience a program titled ?Voices,? which tells the personal stories of the men and women who built One World Trade Center. Next, ?Foundations? provides Guests with a close up view of the very bedrock on which the building stands. Start by ascending to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere in less than sixty seconds, guests could then look toward the horizon and feel the city’s invincible spirit. Guests board one of five dedicated elevators to ascend to the 102nd floor in under 60 seconds. Immersive, floor-to-ceiling LED technology in each cab invites Guests to experience a virtual time-lapse that recreates the development of New York City’s skyline from the 1500s to present day.

Then, guests can visit the 911 Memorial &Museum. Here, the Memorial’s twin reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in the North America. The pools sit within the footprints where the Twin Towers once stood with the 3000 names of the people who died in the 911 terrorist attacks. The National September 11 Memorial Museum serves as the country's principal institution concerned with exploring the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and exploring 9/11's continuing significance.

After visiting, please get ready and meet in the hotel before 2:30 PM and our tour guide will help to arrange your transport to the airport.

1. For departure from NYC airports (JFK,LGA,EWR), please book the flights after 19:00.

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

No City Pass

We DO NOT allow customers to use the CITY PASS to join the New York City sightseeing attractions included in this tour travel.

If you do purchase and bring a CITY PASS, the local Tour Provider will not supply the transportation service on the New York City sightseeing day. Please arrange your own transportation on that day.

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

Within 7 days of departure date there is $100 penalty fees per person. If cancellation falls beyond 7 days of departure date, the $30 Amendment Fee will be applied, per person.

No – Shows on the tour departure date will be assessed a penalty fee (fees are dependent up the tour) per passenger, that will be paid in cash by the other participating travelers of the reservation. This is a mandatory fee to be collected by the tour guide in order to participate on the tour.

So, please think carefully before making your online reservation.

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.

Tour Itineraries Amendments

VIPBUSTOUR and Tour Providers constantly strive to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Also, Tour Provides will try their best to make sure all the tour arrangements will be the same as planned. However, to ensure safe and secure tours, Tour Providers reserve the right to make amendments including altering, postponing and canceling tours due to weather, transportation, riot and many other uncontrollable reasons under very rare and special circumstances.

Tour Cancellation

Ten days before departure to cancel or rescheduled, we  need to deduct the fee that because of canceled flights and the cost of the hotel. After that, we will refund you a company check.

Before departure in the first three to ten days to cancel or rescheduled, we need to deduct 50% of the tour price and cancellation of flights, hotel expenses arising. After that, we will refund you a company check.

Within three days of departure to cancel or fail to attend, as a waiver, fares paid are not refundable.

Some tours may require a minimum number of people to operate. So Tour Providers reserve the right to cancel or re – schedule any tour departure in accordance with operation requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure of the tour, the affected customer will be fully refunded to the passenger the amount it has receive for the tour booking or you can select to re – book the same or similar tour product as substitute. Please note that VIPBUSTOUR is not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers. We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations. However, please keeping in mind that should this happen, but it would be under very special and rare circumstances because we will try our best to accommodate our customers travel needs.

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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

Passport and Visas on your Travel

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Tour Amendments and Cancellation (For Tour Providers)

Tour Amendments:

VIPBUSTOUR and Tour Providers constantly strive to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. Also, Tour Provides will try their best to make sure all the tour arrangements will be the same as planned. However, to ensure safe and secure tours, Tour Providers reserve the right to make amendments including altering, postponing and canceling tours due to weather, transportation, riot and many other uncontrollable reasons under very rare and special circumstances.

Tour Cancellation:

Some tours may require a minimum number of people to operate. So Tour Providers reserve the right to cancel or re – schedule any tour departure in accordance with operation requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure of the tour, the affected customer will be fully refunded to the passenger the amount it has receive for the tour booking or you can select to re – book the same or similar tour product as substitute. Please note that VIPBUSTOUR is not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers. However, please keeping in mind that should this happen, but it would be under very special and rare circumstances because we will try our best to accommodate our customers travel needs.

Pricing , Amendment Fee, Cancellation and Refund Policy (For User)

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.

To cancel a passenger free of charge from a reservation with promotions such as “Buy 2 Get 1 Free or Buy 2 Get 2 Free” within 7 days of departure date, please refer to the “Prices & Available Dates” tab of your product page for penalty fees from Pricing Policy. If cancellation falls beyond 7 days of departure date, a $30 amendment fee will be applied (Per Person).

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.

No refund shall be given for any portions of the tour unused by the customer after departure of the tour regardless of any possible reasons.

Airfare is completely non-refundable and non-changeable for tours when airfare is inclusive.

Hotel extensions and Instant Confirmation products cannot be exchanged or refunded once it is confirmed.

We do not accept changing tour departure date if departing within 7 days.

All cancellations much be made directly with VIPBUSTOUR, not with providers.

Refund Method: all the refund will refund to your credit card or PayPal account. It usually takes 14 to 31 business days.

Buy 2 Get 1 Free or Buy 2 Get 2 Free

Offers are provided a confirmed only on an availability basis. Once confirmed, the reservation cannot be changed or removed without a Cancellation Fee. If cancellation of the free passenger is made at least 7 days before tour departure date that will be subject amendment fee $30.

Cancellation within 7 days of tour departure date are subject to the “Pricing , Amendment Fee, Cancellation and Refund Policy (For User)”

No – Shows on the tour departure date will be assessed a penalty fee (fees are dependent up the tour) per passenger, that will be paid in cash by the other participating travelers of the reservation. This is a mandatory fee to be collected by the tour guide in order to participate on the tour.

Further details about VIPBUSTOUR’s cancellation and refund practices are described in “Pricing, Amendment Fee, Cancellation and Refund Policy (For User)”. VIPBUSTOUR’s “Pricing, Amendment Fee, Cancellation and Refund Policy (For User)” are part of the agreement and you agree that you have read and have agreed to all its content before making your online reservation.

Airport Transfers / Flight Information on you Tour

After you receive tour booking confirmation, your flight information must be provided in order for the airport transfer services to be arranged. * For the late provided flight information is at least 7 days before tour departure.

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)

For The International Flight Arrivals Traveler:

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)

Medical Conditions, pregnancy and Travel

If you have a medical condition or if you are pregnant and considering travel, you must consult with your doctor before you travel, especially if medical condition requires daily routine care, urgent care or your pregnancy is high – risk. You are responsible for disclosing any related information to us during the check – out process by adding special comments. You understand VIPBUSTOUR or Local Tour Provider is not in a position to provide any medical services or urgent care in the event such an action may be required. You are liable for any risks, incidences or consequences incurred during travel. We highly recommend that you purchase medical insurance and travel insurance before you travel

Disabilities and Travel

We embrace all people, regardless of colors or physical conditions. One of our goals is to provide free access and expand travel opportunities for people with special needs in the United States / Canada and abroad. We are exploring more travel products to accommodate this special population, however, not all the travel products we currently offer include special accommodations yet. So, you are responsible to verify with us before you book a tour to ensure that special arrangement can be made if it is required for your needs.

VIPBUSTOUR or Local Tour Provider is not liable for any incidences or consequences incurred during travel or complaints or lawsuits during or after travel due to your failure to inform us of your special needs. You also have the responsibility to re – confirm with us, after we reserve seats for you, that special accommodation will be provided per your request or not.

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