5-Day New York/New Jersey to US and Canada East Coast Vacation Package
Avg $525 per person
Tour Code : TBTNYC-0025
Duration : 5 day(s) 4 night(s)
Departure City : Brooklyn; Flushing; New York City; Newark
Availability : Tue, Sat
Join the
guided bus tour starting from New York. We will explore the beauty of Corning
Museum of Glass, Niagara Falls, American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall, the Bridal
Veil Fall, Niagara Whirlpool State Park, the Old Fort Niagara, Skylon Tower, Toronto,
CN Tower, Ontario’s Provincial Parliament, Casa
Loma,Chinatown,
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Ottawa,
National War Memorial, Parliament buildings, Peace Tower, Montreal,Olympic
Tower, the Olympics stadium, Quebec, Place Royale, Notre-Dame de Quebec
Basilica-Cathedral, Duty-free stores, The Harvard University, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT), the old Quincy Market. We will watch Niagara IMAX Movie, take a Maid
of the Mist ride,Jet boat ride on the Niagara River, a cruise
tour on thousand Island, Lake Ontario cruise
and enjoy cruise ship at Boston harbor.Good
transportation, Professional tour guide, and hotel stay will be
provided to visitors.
Departure
| Boarding Location |
|---|
| 06:45 AM - 133-30 39th AVE FLUSHING NY 11354 (Flushing-Duncheng Seafood Restaurant) |
| 07:00 AM - 6102 8th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11220 (HSBC Bank, Pickup Only) |
| 08:00 AM - 87 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 (Manhattan Chinatown) |
| 7:00 AM - 160 Frontage Road (I-95 Exit 14 & Frontage Road) Newark, NJ 07114 (Ramada Plaza EWR Lobby) |
Itinerary
Today
after picking up travelers we will start our tour. Today we will explore the Museum
of Glass in Corning. We will enjoy the Hot Glass Show performed by expert glass
crafts men. We will then have our lunch and head towards Niagara Falls. Here we
will witness the American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall, and the Bridal Veil Fall.
We will also enjoy the famous Maid of the Mist Boat Ride (Summer Schedule). We will also
enjoy watching a Niagara IMAX movie. After that, we will go for the Niagara
In-depth Tour and explore the breathtaking beauty of the Niagara Whirlpool
State Park and the Old Fort Niagara. We will be amazed by the nighttime
illumination and when night falls we will go to the hotel to stay.
Note: visitors can stay in the Falls Park for self-exploration if they are not joining the In-Depth tour. Due to late sunset time and US Federal Government regulations, night view on some summer evenings may be limited or not available.When Maid of Mist close, we will take a Jet boat ride on the Niagara River.In bad weather conditions Jet boat tour will be closed.
Hotel: Adam's
Mark/Radisson/Holiday Inn or similar.
Niagara Whirlpool State Park is spread over a 109 acre area in Niagara county, New York. It is famous for the Niagara Whirlpool formed in the Niagara Gorge towards the downstream of the Niagara Falls. The depth of the whirlpool is 125 feet and it was formed around 4200 years ago. The Niagara Old Fort at the mouth of the Niagara River was built around 300 years ago to control the enemies entering into the great lakes and the continent during the colonial wars. It was established by the French rulers in 1679.
On
the second day in the morning, we will begin our day. We will continue to
explore the beauty of Niagara Falls. Through the Rainbow Bridge, We will cross
the border to Canada. Next, we will enjoy watching a dramatic 45-minute IMAX
film to learn the culture and history of the Niagara Fall. Then we will take the
ride to the top of the Skylon Tower and enjoy our meal at the 360-degree
Revolving Dining Room. Then in the afternoon, we will reach in Toronto. First,
we will visit the CN Tower and sightsee the marvelous views of the city and Lake
Ontario. Next, we will witness the Ontario’s Provincial Parliament. We will
also take Lake Ontario cruise and enjoy the striking views of the city and
vicinity from the waters (Summer Schedule).Then
we will explore the Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (Winter Schedule). Next, we
visit Casa Loma to experience the elegance and glory of the Edwardian era
(Winter Schedule).After that, we will visit the
historical Chinatown. Here we will taste the authentic Chinese food.
Note: If
time allows, we will additionally visit Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in summers
also.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza /Marriott/Don
Valley hotel or similar.
On
the third day in the morning, we willtake a cruise boat to enjoy the beauty of the
Thousand Islands (Summer schedule). Then we travel on Highway 401 along the St.
Lawrence River and reach Ottawa. Here we will witness the Parliament buildings,
National War Memorial and Peace Tower. Then we will head to the Montreal. Here
we will visit the famous Olympic Tower and the Olympics stadium. Then we will
walk around and feel the European charm of the Old Montreal. Along the way, we
will pass by the grand Notre-Dame Basilica. Night stay in the hotel.
Hotel: Best Western Plus/Hotel Gouverneur/Grand Times or similar.
Summer Schedule: April – December
On
the fourth day in the morning, we will explore Quebec. Its street signs,
buildings, cafes, people’s dressing and the atmosphere will show its rich
French descent. We will enjoy sightsee its art galleries, boutiques, and
restaurants and feel the early days of New France while visiting Place Royale.
Following this, we will witness a large number of pieces of art at the Notre-Dame
de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral. Next, we will take pictures with the world’s most
photographed hotel Château Frontenac and the Parliament Building. After that,
we will enjoy an authentic French food. Next, we will enjoy a short stay at
duty-free stores and head towards Boston. At dinner time, we will enjoy
well-known fresh lobsters feast. Night stay in the hotel.
Winter Schedule: January – March
Today
first we will have a short stay at duty-free stores and head towards Boston.
When we reached, it’s time for dinner so we will enjoy the famous fresh lobster
feast. Head to the hotel for night stay.
Note:
In case of delays by U.S. Customs and Border entry procedure, you may have
other meals instead of the lobster dinner. In case of bad weather, we will not
include Quebec and there’s no substitution.
Hotel: Double tree by Hilton/Four
Points by Sheraton/Radisson or similar.
On
the last day in the morning, we will start our day. First, we will visit the
Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. Here we will explore its oldest campus
district and get a chance to take pictures with the Harvard Statue. Next, we
will explore the campus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Here we
will walk around and take pictures with its main building. After that, we will sightsee
the Boston city. We will pass by the Hancock Building, the old Trinity
Cathedral, Prudential Center, the Boston Park and Boston Public Library. We
will also overlook the gold dome of the State House. We will be excited to take
a cruise ship at the Boston harbor. At last, we will visit the old Quincy Market.
We will buy souvenirs for loved ones and enjoy a variety of authentic cuisines.
Around noon the tour will be completed at the Quincy Market. Visitors will be
sent to airports in Boston or in New York to take their hometown flights.
Inclusive
- Air-conditioned transport services.
- Taxes are included in the Tour Price.
- Experienced tour-guide.
- Hotel Stay
Exclusive
| Optional Attractions | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Harbor Cruise | $22 | $17 (3-11) |
| Boston Lobster Dinner | $32 | $32 |
| Casa Loma | $30 | $20 (4-13) |
| CN Tower | $43 | $31.50 (4-12 yrs) |
| Corning Museum of Glass | $19.50 | Free (under 17) |
| French Dinner | $37 | $30 |
| Hornblower Niagara Cruise (Seasonal) | $19.95 + tax | $12.25 + tax (5-12) |
| Lake Ontario Cruise | $30 | $19 |
| Maid of the Mist (Seasonal) | $19.25 | $11.20 (6-12) |
| Mariposa Toronto Harbour Cruise | $28 | $18 (5 -15 yrs.) |
| Niagara Falls IMAX Movie Canada | $15 | $11 (6-12) |
| Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour | $25 | $15 (under 11) |
| Niagara Jet Boat | $66 | $56 (4-12) |
| Old Quebec | $25 | $15 |
| Olympic Stadium and Tower | $23.25 | $11.5 (5-17) |
| Ripley's Aquarium of Canada | $39.55 | $27.40 (6-13yrs.) $13.56 (3-5yrs.) |
| Seafood dinner (China town) | $30 | $27 |
| SKYLON Tower Night View w/ Dinner | $45 | $35 |
| Skylon Tower Observation Deck | $15 | $9 (4-12) |
| Thousand Islands Cruise Breakfast | $11.50 | $9.50 |
| Thousand Islands Scenic Boat Ride (Seasonal) | $28 | $13.25(3-11yrs) |
- All of the meals during the tour.
- A minimum wage of $10 must be paid in cash to the bus driver and tour guide for mandatory fees services. Any child is also subjected to pay the service fees. In case the visitors take the tour of 2 days then the services fees will be paid separately for each day.
- Some other service charges may apply, such as personal room, valet services or beverages or any other bar items.
- Private expenses will be paid by the visitors.
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How much baggage is allowed to carry?
It depends on two things; if the tour is via 14 seat minibus then only one piece of baggage is allowed to carry otherwise it is recommended to carry two pieces of standard sized baggage per passenger. Always keep in mind that this is a tour bus ride, the less your baggage the more happy and lighter you will be.
Is restroom available on the bus?
The answer is yes. But it is recommended that you use the toilet only when there is a personal emergency. If you can wait then you should know that the bus stops along the way after every 2 to 3 hours. It helps the Bus crew to maintain a clean atmosphere on the bus. If there is personal emergency and you want to use it urgently then you can ask the staff to open it for you.
What can we do if we choose not to go on the optional activities?
Definitely yes, if you wish not to participate in the tour activities you have option to hang around the tourist attractions as you like to. Some folks don’t want to go along with the tour activities which they had booked. It is allowed to go on your own but before you leave you have to inform the tour guide so he get notified and also he can inform you on the return time. It’s not wise to dispatch the group without informing the tour guide.
I am a vegetarian, what options I have on this tour?
It doesn’t matter you are vegetarian or not, because at meal break you will be presented with list of menus to choose from. You can enjoy various ethnic restaurants, street foods, and fast food restaurants along the way. Plenty of vegetarian meals you can look for from the menu.
Is the drop-off location the same as boarding location?
Yes, you will be dropped-off at the same location where you started your journey. If there is change in location you will be notified through tour Special Notes page. Also you can ask your tour guided, most probably you will be notified.
Will the bus wait for me if I’m late?
The answer is sadly no. Tour buses will leave on time. It is wise to be punctual and arrive at the departure location half an hour before the depart time. This is a group tour where group needs are preferred over single individual. It is difficult for the bus to wait so please be understandable.
What is the payment method that Top Bus tours accept?
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What happens if I don’t have PayPal account?
If you pay in cash you can also avail 3% discount and you should not be worried if you don’t have PayPal account. You can pay without it too; select the payment method when checking out for tour. First check as PayPal your payment method, then you will be preceded to PayPal checkout page. There you can see two options:
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2) Don’t have PayPal account, Look for the check box that says “Don't have a PayPal accountâ€, in the form fill your payment method (credit card) information which will be secured by PayPal’s SSL encryption, and after finishing the details click submit. That is all; your particular credit card will be billed as “PayPal TopBusToursâ€.
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