2-Days Niagara Falls USA, Watkins Glen and Scenic Hotel Tour

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Overview

1. Stay Overnight in scenic area hotel, few minutes walk to the one of the Seven "New World Wonders" - Niagara Falls!
2. 24 hours in the Niagara Falls area with many in-depth tour options, and watch the spectacular Niagara Falls Illumination! Experience the Watkins Glen in Finger Lake Area.
3. Get closer to Niagara Falls by taking the Maid of Mist!
4. Enjoy the night view of Niagara Falls.
5. Niagara Falls Classic Tour:Including: Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist / Old Fort Niagara State Park

Room Details
All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what rooms are availiable at the hotel on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.

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Description

Day 1: New York -Corning -Niagara Falls

Stop At: New York City, New York City, New York United States
Today we will be heading to the Corning Glass Museum! The museum is located in western New York and is dedicated to history, art, and the science behind glassmaking. Following, we will be visiting Niagara Falls and overlooking the American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall, and the Bridal Veil Fall!

Itinerary:

New York → Corning Museum of Glass (Optional, 90 mins) → Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake (Optional, 90 mins, Watkins Glen State Park will not be visited when it is closed) → Niagara Falls Night Tour (Mandatory, 90mins)

Notes:
1. Watkins Glen State Park only opens in summer, usually from April to October each year. Since it requires parking fees and permits to enter Watkins Glen State Park and the Finger Lakes for travel buses , an additional fee of $22 per person will be charged.
2. In order to ensure a better experience for guests, it is guaranteed that guests can watch the fireworks show at the waterfall on that day (except that there is no fireworks show on that day).
Duration: 11 hours

Stop At: Corning Museum of Glass, 1 Museum Way, Corning, New York 14830 United States
The Corning Museum of Glass
Corning Museum of Glass is a beautiful glass artwork museum! It showcases over 3,500 years’ worth of glass for you to explore from Asia, Europe, America and more! Corning Museum of Glass even contains an Innovation Center and a 35 Centuries of Glass gallery! The Innovation Center in the Corning Museum of Glass houses interactive studies of science and research! Explore the museum with us today, as we take you through its educational and engaging exhibits! It is simply the most perfect museum for anyone of any age to visit!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Watkins Glen State Park, 1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, New York 14891 United States
Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake (Optional, 90 mins, Watkins Glen State Park will not be visited when it is closed)

Explore the beauty of the Watkins Glen State Park! The park has carved a dramatic gorge into the Watkins Glen hillside, resulting in a large, cavern-like network of rock formations. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs. It even has 19 waterfalls along its course for you to explore.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, New York 14303 United States
Niagara Falls Night Tour (Mandatory, 90mins)In order to ensure a better experience for guests, it is guaranteed that guests can watch the fireworks show at the waterfall on that day (except that there is no fireworks show on that day).

Enjoy some awe-inspiring sceneries and an adventure-packed experience with us on the Niagara falls night tour! Niagara Falls is actually not one waterfall, but three! Niagara Falls, the oldest state park in the United States is one of the greatest places you will ever visit in your lifetime!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Accommodation included:
Hotel:Wyndham Garden At Niagara Falls Or similar

Day 2: Niagara Falls -New York

Stop At: New York City, New York City, New York United States
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. Formed by the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario before going out to Atlantic by the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the combined falls have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America that has a vertical drop of more than 50 m (160 ft).

Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist) → New York

Winter Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist closes)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Old Fort Niagara State Park) → New York

Notes:

Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closed in winter season, it will not be visited based on attraction closure.
Duration: 12 hours

Stop At: Fort Niagara State Park, 1 Scott Ave, Youngstown, NY 14174, USA
Winter Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist closes)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Old Fort Niagara State Park)

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.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Maid of the Mist, 1 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist)Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closed in winter season, it will not be visited based on attraction closure.

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.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Cave of the Winds, Goat Island, Niagara Falls, New York 14303 United States
Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist) → New York

Winter Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist closes)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Old Fort Niagara State Park) → New York

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Whirlpool State Park, Off Robert Moses State Parkway, Niagara Falls, New York 14303 United States
Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist) → New York

Winter Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist closes)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Old Fort Niagara State Park) → New York

The Niagara Whirlpool’s greatest depth is 125 feet. It is estimated that the whirlpool formed approximately 7,500 years ago by an upstream erosion of the Niagara escarpment by the Niagara River.

Duration: 30 minutes

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Schedule

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 2 days (Approx.)
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
  • Niagara Falls Night Tour(Only for bookings made after 5/3/24)
  • 1 Nights Hotel Accommodation.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Food and beverage (Tour guide will arrange).
  • Parking is not available at pick up point.The cost of transportation to/from the place of departure.
  • Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
  • Booster seat ($10.00/person/day) available upon request for children 8 and under.
  • Optional attraction admission fee (Tickets must be purchased from the tour guide.).
  • The Corning Museum of Glass-Adult:$22.00; Senior (62+):$19.00; Children (Under 17):$0.00;
  • Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake:Adult:$22.00; Senior (65+):$22.00; Child (3-12):$17.00;
  • Any bookings made before but travelling after 5/3,Niagara Falls Night Tour will be mandatory to pay
  • Niagara Falls Classic Tour package 1:Adult&Senior(65+)$35;Child(3-12)$25.(see addtional information)
  • Niagara Falls Classic Tour package 2:Adult&Senior(65+)$40;Child(3-12)$40.(see addtional information)
  • NiagaraFalls Classic Tour Package1+2=Cave of Winds+Whirlpool+Maid of Mist(summer)or Old Fort(winter)
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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