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2-Day Niagara Falls and Thousand Islands or Secret Caverns Tour from New York/ New Jersey

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Product Code: 2258

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Visit the spectacular Niagara Falls!
    • Cruise through the beautiful Thousand Islands (summer)
    • Have an adventure in the Howes Caverns (winter)
    • Cruise the Niagara Falls on the famous Maid of the Mist
    • Enjoy a Super Value Tour
Tour Code
2258
Duration
2 day
Departure City
New York, Jersey City, Parsippany
End City
New York
Tour Type
Bus/Coach
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Quality: Budget Friendly

Experience the most affordable tour service and accommodation with fast-paced itineraries. Enjoy budget hotels, certified guides, and included transportation. Please note that a mandatory service fee and additional costs for optional activities may apply.

Accessibility: Partially Accessible

Tour has wheelchair accessible vehicles/attractions for foldable wheelchairs

Itinerary

Day 01
New York

New York City - Thousand Islands (Summer) OR Secret Caverns (Winter)

Hotel: R.I.T Inn, Rochester / Holiday Inn Rochester Airport or similar

Travel north to the Thousand Islands (U.S. side) where we will take a Cruise Tour of the area. As the name indicated, the Thousand Islands constitute an archipelago of 1,864 islands that straddles the Canada-U.S. border in the Saint Lawrence River as it emerges from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario. Visit Secret Caverns instead while Thousand islands cruise closed in winter.

Summer Itinerary: Apply when Thousand Islands Cruise open
Depart → Alexandria Bay → Thousand Islands Cruise (Optional, U.S. side) (60 mins)

Winter Itinerary: Apply when Thousand Islands Cruise closed
Depart → Secret Caverns (Optional, 60 mins) → Niagara IMAX movie (Optional, 30 mins. Only when the time allows) → Niagara Falls Night View

Thousand Island Cruise - U.S. Side
The boat tour of the unique and impressive Thousand Islands region takes visitors by some of the most well-known locales, such as Zavikon Island, the mysterious Deer Island, and the famous Boldt Castle mansion on Heart Island.

Secret Caverns
A 103-step staircase with various layers of limestone deposited faithfully by the prehistoric ocean is the only way in or out. Many of the caverns in this area were formed largely during the last Ice Age about 38,000-14,000 years ago. “For thousands of years, mineral-laden water has been precipitating on the walls, ceiling, and floor of the caverns, leaving behind great deposits of golden calcite. When these deposits hang from the ceiling like icicles, they are called stalactites. When they build up from the floor, they are called stalagmites. And when you see calcite dripping down over the walls or covering the rocks, that is called flowstone.” – You will have a wonderful time with all the views mentioned!

Tips:
* Thousand Island usually opens during late Apr. to early Nov. * The caves can sometimes be inaccessible due to weather conditions in winter.

Visiting Attractions

  • Secret Caverns Secret Caverns
  • Thousand Islands Thousand Islands
  • Niagara Falls Niagara Falls
Day 02
Niagara Falls, NY

Niagara Falls - New York City

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.

Summer Itinerary: Apply when Maid of the Mist open
Niagara Falls → Goat Island → Cave of the Winds (Optional, 90 mins) → IMAX Movie (U.S. side) (Optional, 30 mins) → Maid of the Mist (Optional, 20 mins) → New York

The Cave of the Winds:
The Cave of the Winds on the New York side of Niagara Falls is an attraction which allows sightseers to walk right up to the base of the Bridal Veil Falls with water crashing down right on them and flowing beneath the decking.

Maid of the Mist:
Maid of the Mist is only available between April to October (Operation schedule is subject to change every year according to weather and river conditions.) During November to May of next year, you can 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.

IMAX Movie (U.S. side):
In 30 minutes, you will witness Niagara Falls incredible stories and history that would otherwise take a lifetime to experience. No Niagara Falls vacation is complete without a visit to see the Niagara Adventure Movie. This movie, tells the history of human interaction with the falls, focusing largely on the "daredevils" who have crossed, boated, and even jumped off them.

Winter Itinerary: Apply when Maid of the Mist closed
Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour (Optional, 120 mins including Old Fort Niagara and Whirlpool State Park) → Niagara Jetboat (Optional, 45 mins) → Corning Glass Museum (Optional, 75mins) → New York

Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour:
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 7,500 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.

Niagara Jet Boat Adventures:
Experience the Niagara River like no other way possible. The exciting boat rides take passengers on a thrilling trip down the Niagara River! This round-trip ride zooms through the Niagara Gorge, and even takes passengers to the famous Whirlpool rapids, all of a custom-built jet boat.

Tips:
* The tour normally returns to Chinatown between 7:00pm-7:30pm and Flushing between 8:00pm-8:30pm, but there may be a 30-45 minute delay caused by some special circumstances, such as bad weather condition, traffic jam, etc. * Jet Boat will be operated only when weather condition allows; in case of storm, snow, icy condition of the Niagara River, the boat tour will be closed for safety reasons. Minimum age is 4 years (minimum 40 inches tall). * Maid of the mist is usually closed during April to Oct.

Visiting Attractions

  • Niagara Falls Niagara Falls
  • Old Fort Niagara Old Fort Niagara
  • Whirlpool State Park Whirlpool State Park
  • Cave of the Winds Cave of the Winds
  • Maid of the Mist Maid of the Mist
  • Corning Museum of Glass Corning Museum of Glass
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

US side only: A Canadian visa is NOT required to join this tour.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D1 Secret Caverns Tour $20.00/Adult; $10.00/Child(6-10);
D1 Thousand Islands Cruise(US Side) $24.00-$31.00/Adult; $15.00-$21.00/Child(3-12); $24.00-$31.00/Senior(65+) This cruise is only available from April/May to October depending on weather conditions.
D1 Niagara Adventure Theater Movie $12.00/Adult; $9.00/Child (6-12); $12.00/Senior(65+) The optional tour is available from April/May - October depending on the weather.
D2 Cave of the Winds 10/16/2023-03/31/2024: $14.00/Adult; $10.00/Children (6-12)
D2 Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour(Whirlpool State Park and Old Fort Niagara) $35.00/Adult; $25.00/Child(3-12); $35.00/Senior(65+) It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year).
D2 Corning Museum of Glass $22.00/Adult; Free/Child(17-); $19.00/Senior(62+) It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas(12/24 & 12/25) and New Year).
D2 Maid of the Mist $28.25/Adult; $17.75/Child(6-12); $28.25/Senior(65+) Opens during late April to early November, depends on local weather condition.
D2 Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours $69.00/Adult; $42.00/Child(6-12, minimum of 40 inches tall)
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Meeting Point

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Time Region Location Full Address
06:45AM New York Flushing, Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant
133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
08:00AM New York Chinatown, Manhattan
75 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
07:00AM Nueva York In front of HSBC Bank (Pick-up only, no drop-off)

(pickup only)

6102 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
08:15AM Jersey City Acme Market

(Located in Newport Plaza the same plaza as Best Buy)

125 Eighteenth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310
08:45AM New Jersey Top Quality Food Market
828 Us-46 Parsippany, NJ 07054 United States

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

  • Complimentary pick-up from chosen location (see meeting point) and drop-off
  • 1-Night Hotel Accommodations
  • Round-trip ground transportation via air-conditioned vans, mini-buses or buses (depending on the number of passengers traveling)
  • Professional tour guide

Package Excludes

  • Transportation fees between your home and pick-up location
  • All personal expenses, including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
  • Service Fee for tour guide (min. $10.00/day per guest)
  • Admissions and Optional tours (Prices may vary during different seasons and are subject to the final box office price. All optional tours that include a service fee must be paid for in cash before joining the tour.):
    Some attractions will be closed during Holidays or events(eg. Christmas, Thanksgiving), the arrangement is subject to your tour guide.
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)

Special Notes

  • To ensure that you can join the tour smoothly, we recommend you read the following notice:
    *If you need to change the pick-up location, please send an mail to service@tours4fun.com to confirm the location 72 hours before the tour departs, so we can arrange your request.( Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.)
    *The pick-up location cannot be changed 72 hours before the tour departs.
    *If you change your pick-up location and do not join the tour at the location you chose on time, you will likely miss the bus and be confirmed as a "no show," ineligible for a refund.
  • Multiple departure/pick up locations are provided as value added options for this tour/activity. Please note that you may be transferred to a central meeting point from the departure/ pick up location (noted on your E-ticket) prior to departing on your tour/activity.
  • East Brunswick, NJ 7:00am pick-up and drop-off arrangement during May 25th - Sep 3rd, 2018):
    Pick-up: Shuttle bus will pick-up the East Brunswick 7:00am departure passengers and send to Jersey City-Acme Market.
    Drop-off arrangement: in order to effectively arrange the East Brunswick drop-off during 5/25-9/3/2018, all East Brunswick drop-off passengers will be send to Manhattan-Chinatown (87 Bowery, New York) first, and then transfer to the shuttle bus back to East Brunswick.
    The time for our shuttle departure from Chinatown to East Brunswick will be depending on all the tour buses have come back to the meeting point. Since the returning times for different tours vary, passengers who need to go back to East Brunswick have to patiently wait for our shuttle in the meeting point. (*Note: East Brunswick shuttle transfer only available for this location 7:00am pick-up passengers.)
  • Please note that the order of the day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on the tour's start day. Please email or call us prior to departure date to re-confirm it and for a more detailed arrangement. If you plan to leave in advance when on tour, please DO contact us for the final itinerary.
  • If the attractions are closed due to holidays, the tour more likely will stop at the entrances for a photo opportunity.
  • During spring/summer, we recommend passengers wear lightweight clothing and comfortable shoes. During fall/winter, we recommend passengers wear layered clothing to ensure comfort in cold weather.
  • The itinerary and operating dates may change due to weather, traffic and other reasons during our busy season. Please reconfirm your order prior to the departure date.
  • In order to protect your own property, please bring any valuable items with you at any time. Please do not leave any valuable items on the bus/hotel/attraction/restaurant etc. Tours4Fun, local operators, drivers and tour guides will not take any responsibility for any theft or loss at any location.
  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
  • Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
  • Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
  • Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

Buy 2 Get 3rd Discounted
*The third guest joins the tour at a discounted rate (except applicable admission fees, mandatory tips, optional activities, and own expense items) on shared room basis.
*For buy 2 get 3rd discounted promotion, please choose the actual passenger numbers so that we can reserve the bus seat for each passenger.
*** Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy applies to discounted-fare passenger based on triple or quadruple price.
* Discounted guest no-shows will be assessed a penalty fee of 50% of double room price per passenger, that is to be paid in cash by the other participating travelers of the reservation.

*Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
*Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
*Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
*Child enjoys the same price as adult as the 3rd/4th person in one room.
*Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
  • * Additional fees may apply for travelers under 2 years of age. Please ensure you inform us when booking if you are travelling with infants 2 years or younger by placing the number of infants and their dates of birth in the comments section when booking online.
  • Reservation Info

      1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
      2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
      3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
      4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

    Terms and Conditions

      - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
      - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
      - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
      - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
      - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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