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3-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Niagara Falls and Indiana Dunes National Park

3-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Niagara Falls and Indiana Dunes National Park

Product Code: 662616
  • 3-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Niagara Falls and Indiana Dunes National Park
  • 3-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Niagara Falls and Indiana Dunes National Park
  • 3-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Niagara Falls and Indiana Dunes National Park
  • 3-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Niagara Falls and Indiana Dunes National Park
  • 3-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Niagara Falls and Indiana Dunes National Park
  • 3-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Niagara Falls and Indiana Dunes National Park
  • 3-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Niagara Falls and Indiana Dunes National Park
  • 3-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Niagara Falls and Indiana Dunes National Park
  • 3-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Niagara Falls and Indiana Dunes National Park
  • 3-Day Bus Tour from Chicago: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Niagara Falls and Indiana Dunes National Park

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • [Safe travel] Travel with confidence. We are making it safe for you to tour by regularly disinfecting of our vehicles, and only selecting quality hotel with prevention measures in place
    • [Magnificent Waterfalls] Explore the famous Niagara Falls and surrounding area in the United States all day long
    • [National Park] Visit two National Park: Cuyahoga Valley National Park & Indiana Dunes National Park
    • [Unforgettable Trip] Take a three-day tour of the central US and enjoy the unique scenery
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Tour Code
662616
Duration
3 day
Departure City
Chicago
End City
Chicago
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

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

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Day 01
Chicago

Chicago - Toledo Botanical Garden - Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Erie

Hotel: Best Western Plus Erie Inn & Suites or similar

Chicago → Toledo Botanical Garden (60mins) → Cuyahoga Valley National Park (60mins) → Erie



Toledo Botanical Garden
Toledo Botanical Garden inspires and nurtures the joy of growing through stewardship of horticulture, the arts and nature. The Garden features more than 60 acres of display gardens and relevant plant collections, along with a two-acre urban farm, and is full of life, beauty, tranquility and opportunities for exploration, learning and reflection. Toledo Botanical Garden is the only botanical garden in this region and is visited by more than 120,000 people annually.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is an American national park that preserves and reclaims the rural landscape along the Cuyahoga River between Akron and Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. Cuyahoga Valley features natural, man-made, and private attractions, which is unusual for an American national park. The natural areas include forests, rolling hills, narrow ravines, wetlands, rivers, and waterfalls. About 100 waterfalls are located in the Cuyahoga Valley. The park has many trails, most notably the 20-mile (32 km) Towpath Trail, which follows a former stretch of the 308-mile (496 km) Ohio and Erie Canal and is popular for hiking, bicycling, and running. Animals found in the park include raccoons, muskrats, coyotes, skunks, red foxes, beavers, peregrine falcons, river otters, bald eagles, opossums, three species of moles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, gray foxes, minks, great blue herons, and seven species of bats.

Day 02

Niagara Falls

Hotel: Best Western Plus Erie Inn & Suites or similar

Today we will drive to Niagara Falls, one of the famous wonders of the American continent, to experience the majestic momentum of Thor's Water up close. Take the "Maid of the Mist" waterfall viewing boat and jet boat, so that tourists can fully appreciate the waterfall and appreciate the majestic momentum of the waterfall. Go to Castle Park and visit Niagara Falls in depth.

Maid of the Mist + Niagara Falls Daytime View + Lunch (3.5hours, Maid of the Mist is optional) → Niagara Falls In-depth Tour (Optional, 120 mins, include Whirlpool State Park and Old Fort Niagara State Park) → Niagara Jetboat (Optional, 60mins) → Erie



Special Notes: 

- In case of the closure of Old Fort State Park, the in-depth tour of Niagara Falls will be cancelled.

- Jetboat 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 for passenger who wants to take Jetboat is 4 years old with a height limit of minimum 40 inches.

-  Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closed in winter season, it will not be visited based on attraction closure.



Maid of The Mist

It's the combination of height and volume that makes the Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water lays over the crest line of the falls every minute during daytime peak tourist hours. The famous Maid of the Mist ride 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.



Old Fort Niagara State Park

Old Fort Niagara is a rich historical landmark. It spans more than 300 years and its commanding presence on the great lake caused it to play a critical role in major wars of: The French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812. The gorgeous Lake Ontario lies behind the Fort too.



Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours

Experience the Niagara River like no other way. The exciting boat ride takes 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:

* Jetboat 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 for passenger who wants to take Jetboat is 4 years old with a height limit of minimum 40 inches.
* Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closed in winter season, it will not be visited based on attraction closure.

Visiting Attractions

  • Niagara Falls Niagara Falls
  • Old Fort Niagara Old Fort Niagara
  • Maid of the Mist Maid of the Mist
Day 03
Chicago

Erie - Indiana Dunes Natinoal Park - Chicago

Erie → Indiana Dunes National Park (120mins) → Chicago

Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in Indiana. It has a string of sandy beaches, and trails through dunes, marshland, and jack pine forests. The Dune Succession Trail at West Beach has views of the Chicago skyline and the lake’s bird-rich wetland. Near the Little Calumet River are the Bailly Homes, an 1820s fur-trading post, and the restored Chellberg Farm.

Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D2 Maid of the Mist $28.25/Adult; $16.5/Child(6-12); $28.25/Senior(65+) The optional tour is available from April/May - October/November depending on the weather.
D2 Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours $69.00/Adult; $42.00/Child(6-12, minimum of 40 inches tall)
D2 Niagara In-depth Tour (Old Fort) $15.00/Adult;$15.00/Senior(65+) ;$10.00/Child (6-12) Including Old Fort Niagara.
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).
  • 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.
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Meeting Point

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Time Region Location Full Address
08:00AM Chicago Millennium Park Welcome Center
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 2-night hotel accommodations
    • Ground transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat minivan; Minivan; motorcoach)
    • Professional bilingual driver and/or guide
    • Hotel breakfast

Package Excludes

    • Service Fee for tour guide/bus driver (Min. $12.00/day/guest)
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
  • 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.)
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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 09 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 10 - 16 Days Prior to Departure Date - 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 17 or More Days - 90% of total purchase amount can be refunded
Please Note:
• If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
• Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
• If the guest quits during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.

Special Notes

    • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult.
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible. 
    • Various hotels may have different deposit policy passengers need to comply with. No specific bed type or the position of the tour can be guaranteed at each hotel. Usually 2-4 people can stay in each room maximally. Hotel check-in time starts at 15:00.
    • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
    • We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
    • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
    • If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
    • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. The local operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
    • Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. The local operator does not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
    • We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms and Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, we shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
    • The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the local operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a dela.
    • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.
    • This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
    • Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with the law.
    • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.
  • 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.
  • As some hotels require, customers must bring at least one credit card or debit card that can be used at the destination, to cooperate with card swiping for deposit and check-in procedures according to the different regulations of the hotel. If there is no personal consumption, the hotel will refund the deposit to your card within 7-14 working days after check-out.
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Pricing Info

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

* 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.
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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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