Boston, New York, Washington D.C. & Niagara Falls 4-day Tour

88 Beach St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Duration

4 days (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover the highlights of several cities in the Northeast on this 4-day sightseeing tour by bus or minivan from Boston. Enjoy stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Corning, Watkins Glen, and Niagara Falls. See and do only what you want, with entrance tickets to different attractions and experiences optional. Includes transfers and accommodations.

Visit New York, Washington DC, Corning, Watkins Glen, and Niagara Falls
Spend the night in a hotel near Newark, Gaithersburg, and Buffalo
Enjoy the flexibility to only visit the attractions you want to see
Includes round-trip transfers from Boston by bus or minivan

What To Expect

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Boston

Depart from Boston in the morning, and heading to New York. At a first glance, traveling around the entire of New York City seems like the mission impossible; however, our highly organized tour is specially designed for you: by visiting amounts of famous landmarks, you will learn more of the city’s unique history, culture, and the core spirit of the New Yorkers!

Itinerary ：

Boston → New York → One World Trade Center Observatory (Mandatory, 70 mins) → USS Intrepid (Optional, 60 mins) → Liberty Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → Times Square (30 mins)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

One World Observatory

One World Trade Center is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. There, 102 stories up, find yourself face-to-face with New York’s iconic skyline. Maybe you’ve seen views of the city before, but never quite like this. Walk the three sprawling levels of the Observatory and discover surprises along the way.

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Intrepid Museum

This famous military history museum on Manhattan’s West Side is inside the now-defunct World War II aircraft carrier, the USS Intrepid. The mission of the Museum is to promote awareness and understanding of history, science, and service through its collections, exhibitions, and programming in order to honor the heroes, educate the public and inspire youth. Exhibits include real military aircraft as well as recreations of military life aboard the ship.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Statue of Liberty

Cruise view only.

Any trip to New York City must include a boat cruise around the Statue of Liberty. This iconic landmark has stood in the city that never sleeps for more than 100 years, as a joint effort between America and France to celebrate the anniversary of America’s independence. And the sightseeing cruise tour on the Hudson River to enjoy the city view from a totally different angle, as well as take pictures with Brooklyn Bridge.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Times Square

Called “The Crossroads of the World,” this major intersection in midtown Manhattan where Broadway hits Seventh Avenue is a world-famous icon of both New York City and the United States. It has appeared in countless forms of media and is definitely worth the visit!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Philadelphia

Today, we will drive to Philadelphia.Then go to Washington, the political center of the United States, the capital, where the White House, U.S. Capitol are located. It also has many museums and is a famous tourist destination.

Itinerary:

New York → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (30 mins) → Washington D.C. → U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour + The National Archives (Optional, inside visit U.S. Capitol & The National Archives + outside visit Supreme Court of the United States & Library of Congress, 120 mins) → White House (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 mins) → Hotel

Special Notes:

If unable to enter U.S. Capitol, the attraction will be replaced with the Washington D.C. In-depth Tour (optional).

Washington D.C. In-depth Tour itinerary: Air Force Memorial (20 mins)→ Thomas Jefferson Memorial(20 mins) → World War II Memorial (20 mins)

• Admission Ticket Free

Independence National Historical Park

This National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania serves as a way of preserving important Revolutionary War sites for future generations. Known as “America’s most historic square mile,” this 55-acre park in the “Old City” district definitely a site to see.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 mins)

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, just as the Civil War was ending. By March of 1867, Congress incorporated the Lincoln Monument Association to build a memorial to the honor the 16th president. Learn all about the main features of the Lincoln Memorial, visit the statue, murals, and inscriptions and more.

The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It was dedicated on July 27, 1995.

Located north of the Lincoln Memorial near the intersection of 22nd St. The memorial includes the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who gave their lives in service in the Vietnam Conflict.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Capitol

U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour + The National Archives (Optional, inside visit U.S. Capitol & The National Archives + outside visit Supreme Court of the United States & Library of Congress, 120 mins)

The United States Capitol is among the most symbolically important and architecturally impressive buildings in the nation. It has housed the meeting chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate for two centuries. Enjoy a guided tour with our professional escort seeing the U.S. Capitol.

Special Notes:

If unable to enter U.S. Capitol, the attraction will be replaced with the Washington D.C. In-depth Tour (optional).

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Niagara Falls

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! Here, you will be simply amazed by the beauty of the falls and what makes Niagara Falls worth the visit.

Itinerary :

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.
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).

• Admission Ticket Free

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!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake (Optional, 90 mins, it will not be visited based on attraction closure

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.

Kindly Reminder:

1. Watkins Glen State Park is a summer itinerary, executed after the opening of the canyon, usually from April to October each year.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls Night Tour (Mandatory, 90mins)

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!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Boston

Today we will be exploring the true beauty and nature of Niagara Falls! 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. Later, we will drive to Boston.

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

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

Notes:
Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closes in winter, and it will not be visited during the closure.

• Admission Ticket Free

Fort Niagara State Park

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

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.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Maid of the Mist

Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist included) Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closes in winter, and it will not be visited during the 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.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Whirlpool State Park

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

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

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cave of the Winds

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

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

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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. Any guests that have already purchased their own tickets or have a city PASS will not be able to use it on the tour. Please understand that you must purchase the admission tickets through our company in order to participate. For the optional admission tickets, you will reserve it from the tour guide directly. The tour guide will make this arrangement for you. As a tour group, it is highly suggested to make a reservation together rather than individually in order to get into an attraction. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us!
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.
Niagara Falls Classic Tour Packages 1 and 2 must be purchased together and cannot be selected separately.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

Included/Excluded

Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .
Hotel (3 Nights)
Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
One World Trade Center Observatory(Only for bookings made after 5/3/24)
Niagara Falls Night Tour(Only for bookings made after 5/3/24)

Gratuities
Optional admission fee (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
Food and beverage
Any personal and other expenses are not listed in Fee Included.
USS Intrepid Adult：$36.00； Senior(65 )：$34.00； Child(5-12)：$26.00；
Liberty Cruise Adult：$48.00； Senior (65 )：$42.50； Child (under 12)：$42.50；
U.S.Capitol The National Archives In-depth Tour Adult& Senior (65 )：$49.50； Child (3-12)：$39.50；
Washington D.C. In-depth Tour Adult：$42.00； Senior(65 )：$42.00； Child (3-12)：$32.00；
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
Any bookings made before but travelling after 5/3,One World Trade Center will be mandatory to pay
Niagara Falls Classic Tour package 1: Adult：$35.00； Senior（65 ）：$35.00； Child（3-12）：$25.00；
Niagara Falls Classic Tour package 2: Adult：$40.00； Senior（65 ）：$40.00； Child（3-12）：$40.00；

Durations

4 days (approx.)

Tour's Location

88 Beach St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

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