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Martha’s Vineyard & Essex 2-Day Tour from New York
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Overview
Explore the popular summer tourist destinations where the US Presidents travel to! Take a look at the enchanting Martha Island!
Ride on top of a vintage school bus to enjoy a wonderful two-hour island tour. Discover the most scenic spots on the islands and visit the Aquinnah Cliffs. Take a ride on the Essex Steam Train to see beautiful views of Essex town! Visit the 19th Century mansion in Rhode Island famously known as the Breakers Mansion.
Description
Day 1: Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride -- The Breakers Mansion
Stop At: Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT 06426, USA
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride (Optional, 180 mins)
The Essex Steam train and Riverboat Ride will take you through the highlighted locations that Middlesex County, Connecticut has to offer! The Essex Steam Train offers a unique access to several preserves and a spectacular scenic tour!
At Deep River Landing, passengers are escorted onto the riverboat cruise for a tour along the Connecticut River. This is a perfect family-friendly activity that waits for you!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, Rhode Island 02840 United States
The Breakers mansion is not just one of the most famous but is the largest and grandest of the several historical Newport "cottages" that dot the ritzy coastline. The four-story building is located on 14 acres of waterfront property. The mansion was built as the Newport summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, a member of the wealthy United States Vanderbilt family, in an architectural style based on the Italian Renaissance. It is now the most-visited attraction in Rhode Island, with approximately 450,000 visitors annually as of 2017. largest and grandest of the several historical Newport "cottages" that dot the ritzy coastline. The four-story building is located on 14 acres of waterfront property.
Optional: admission fee to this place will pay on the tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Rhode Island United States
Let us take you to explore the beauty of the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat Ride! This place is truly a sight to see! It is perfect for anyone to discover and to enjoy a peaceful ride. Following we will take you to Newport to visit the beauty of The Breakers Mansion! This mansion is truly amazing to see and the views from the top overlook the ocean!
Itinerary:
New York → Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride (Optional, 180 mins) → Rhode Island → The Breakers (Optional, 90 mins)
Special Notes:
The Essex Steam Train will be closed on Aug 26 (Monday) and Aug 28 (Wednesday). Those days we will visit Mystic Aquarium instead.
Accommodation included:
Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Swansea; The Mariner Resort Cape Cod by The Red Collection; similar
Day 2: Martha's Vineyard Island --New York
Stop At: Martha's Vineyard Island Home Realty, 97 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557, USA
Martha’s Vineyard Island Ferry
Martha's Vineyard is known for being a popular summer colony for former presidents and celebrities. Take a guided tour around Aquinnah Cliffs, light house and other attractions. Martha’s Vineyard as an island, from the calmer waters of the northern shores to the rumbling surf of the south shores, there’s a beach for every type of visitor. Taking a ferry travel to Martha's Vineyard, you are able to capture the colorful houses, enjoying your vacation in the gentle summer breeze.
Optional: admission fee to this place will pay on the tour.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Martha's Vineyard Family Campground, 569 Edgartown Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, USA
Martha's Vineyard Narrated Tour (Mandatory, will be pay on the tour directly to the tour guide. 120 mins )
Explore the cliffs of Aquinah to the New England-charm of Tisbury on a delightful, narrated island tour. The tour takes you through the gorgeous towns that make up Martha's Vineyard!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Martha's Vineyard, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts United States
Free time spend at Martha’s Vineyard Island (120 mins)
You will enjoy your free time and walk around the town.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: New York City, New York City, New York United States
Let’s take a peaceful 45-minute ferry ride to Martha's Vineyard Island! It is an ideal getaway for relaxation! Following, we will visit Aquinnah Cliffs which is formerly known as Gay Head. Rising 150 feet above the ocean this place offers some of the most spectacular clay cliffs on the entire island.
Itinerary:
Martha’s Vineyard Island Ferry (Optional, 45 mins) → Martha‘s Vineyard Island → Martha's Vineyard Narrated Tour (Mandatory, 120 mins ) → Free time (120 mins) → New York
Meals included:
Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
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)
- Breakfast
- Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .
- 1 Night Hotel Accommodation.
- Food and beverage
- Mandatory & Optional attraction admission fee (Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- 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.
- Gratuities.
- Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride Adult:$45.00; Senior (65+):$45.00; Child (3-11):$45.00;
- The Breakers Mansion Adult:$29.00; Senior (65+):$29.00; Child (6-12):$10.00;
- Martha's Vineyard Island Ferry Adult:$22.00; Senior(65+):$22.00; Child (5-12):$12.00;
- Buffet/Group Meal in East Coast(price is based on different area)Adult$16-$25 Child(Under 12)$11-$20
- Mandatory fee that need to pay on tour: Martha's Vineyard Narrated Tour:Age(13-99)$45;Child(3-12)$35
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 1. Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
- 2. Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, 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.
- 3. 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.
- 4. 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.
- 5. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday 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.
- 6. 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.
- 7. 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.
- 8. Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday provide 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.
- 9. 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. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
- 10. We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on the website. It is your responsibility to check it on the website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, JUPITER LEGEND Corporation 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.
- 11. 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.
- 12. 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.
- 13. Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least $250 per night.
- Operated by Jupiter Legend Corporation
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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Free cancellation
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.