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The Niagara Falls 2-Day Tour takes you through upstate New York to the stunning Niagara Falls. Travel by motor-coach with an official guide. The excursion includes all sightseeing in Niagara Falls, the Maid of the Mist cruise, and an overnight hotel stay with breakfast.

Niagara Falls 2 Day Excursion

With Hotel & Breakfast Included, don't miss the chance to explore the scenic beauty north of New York City and the magnificent Niagara Falls. Discover a part of the famous Northeast and learn about one of the most visited national parks in the United States. Featured in many films, Niagara Falls is a top destination for honeymooners, nature lovers, and adventure seekers. This tour includes an authorized guide, a night in a hotel with continental breakfast, and visits to both the American and Canadian sides of the Falls.


Images from the Niagara Falls Tour

Up to 1885, the Falls were privately owned and tourists had to pay a ticket for admiring the natural wonder from viewing platforms otherwise obstructed by the surrounding fences; it was only with the purchase of the land by the State of New York that began the creation of the National Park. Since 1925, the Niagara Falls Illumination Board provides night illumination of Niagara Falls to the delight of all. 


Map of Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls State Park is the oldest park in the US, but the falls are geologically very young. Every year, millions of visitors flock to the border between Canada and the United States to admire the beauty of the Falls, the two sides and borders are connected by the Rainbow Bridge and see more than 150,000 cubic meters of waterfalls every day.

 


THIS TOUR IS OPERATED BY A VETTED 3RD PARTY TOUR COMPANY

At New York Welcome we only specialize and operate our signature private experiences. Thus, we created a marketplace for selected budget-friendly alternatives to our exclusive signature tours. 

WHY SHOULD YOU BOOK THIS ACTIVITY WITH US?

Marketplace activities are operated by verified local companies with a minimum aggregated review score of 4/5 stars

 You get Free Cancellation until 72 hours before your reservation.

 You can secure your spot with only 10% deposit

And remember, whenever available, you will have the option to upgrade to our Exclusive Signature Tour™ version during checkout.

Highlights of Niagara Falls

1 night in Hotel with Continental Breakfast included!
Professional Tour Guide in English
Panoramic Views of the Falls
Discover Niagara & Canadian side + Cruise Maid of the Mist

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THE FULL ITINERARY

  • Visit the American side of the Falls and admire Goat Island and the 3 Sisters Island. At sunset enjoy splendid views and lots of colors and reflections on the water.
  • Visit the Canadian side with the famous Horseshoe the highest point of the Falls that resemble the shape of a horseshoe.
  • Take the Maid of The Mist Cruise - When in season, from April to October, the mini cruise takes you right up to the Falls: Exciting! Instead, during the winter season, you reach the Falls by walking inside the panoramic Tunnels.
  • Admire the evening lighting show and Fireworks display - In the evening, the Falls are illuminated in different colors and in some periods of the year fireworks will be shot in the sky, something you don’t want to miss, here is the calendar for Lights and Fireworks Shows 
The lighting includes a range of colors that alternate throughout the evening. The fireworks are shot from May 1 to October 31 and on holidays such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Canadian festivities. Shows start at 10 pm.

Itinerary: Niagara Falls Tour in 2 Days

1st Day: Niagara Falls from New York (via Finger Lakes)

In the morning you will depart from the Big Apple heading north on your way to Buffalo you will pass the beautiful Delaware Gap to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Here you will stop for a walk through Watkins Glen Canyon and visit the stunning waterfalls (During Winter when the Watkins Glen Park is not accessible you will visit the waterfall Montour), after the sightseeing you will continue towards Seneca Lake to reach Niagara Falls in the late afternoon. Once arrived at Niagara Falls you will visit the American Side of the Falls including Goat Island and Sister Island and at night you will tour the falls to appreciate the colorful lighting of the waters. You will spend the night at the: Ramada By Wyndham 

2nd Day: Niagara Falls – New York

Leaving the hotel in the morning you will have a chance to explore the falls up-close from the Horse Shoe Falls and you will then hop onboard the historic vessel Maid of the Mist (May-October) for a scenic cruise where you will be able to almost “touch” the falls. In winter (November to April) you will instead tour the Scenic Tunnels, a journey behind the falls, where you have a great photo opportunity. At noon,  you leave Niagara Falls and on the way back to New York you will stop for a shopping spree at one of the largest outlet malls along the way, find your own bargain! Evening arrival in New York.

* Please note the itinerary description is provided by the operating tour company, and it may change without our prior knowledge.

Available: Monday, Thursday & Saturday, Year-round

Inclusions

    • 2 days Excursion to Niagara Falls
    • Professional Tour Guide in English
    • 1 night in Hotel, local tax and fees included
    • Continental Breakfast
    • Sightseeing in Niagara Falls, American and Canadian side
    • Admission to Maid of Mist Cruise (summer) or to Scenic Tunnel Journey behind the Falls (winter)

Exclusions

    • Food and Beverages
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Gratuities: Recommended $5 for the Guide and $5 for the Driver per person

Activity Schedule

Departure Point: 330W 42nd St. In front of Port Authority Bus Terminal 42nd St. (btw. 8th & 9th Ave.) New York, New York 10036
Departure Dates: Monday,  Thursday & Saturday, Year-round
Schedule: Departure Time: 06:30am - Meeting Time: 06:15 am
Black-out Dates:

Additional Info & FAQ

  • All passengers are required to have a current valid passport on the day of travel and proper identification when entering and/or leaving the United States (e.g. Visa - Immigration documents, etc.)
  • For entry in Canada clients have the responsibility to make sure that all visa requirements are met.
  • Passengers without the proper travel documents to cross and visit Canada can still join this tour. In such event, the passenger will remain at the hotel on the American side, and will not join any part of the tour that will take place in the Canadian territory.
  • You will be able to join the boat ride on the Maid of the Mist as this departs from the American side of the Falls. You will get to see the American Falls and the Canadian Falls from the boat. During the winter months, when the Maid of the Mist is not operating, you will be able to walk to the Falls on your own.
  • Hotel on the US Side: Comfort Inn The Pointe - 1 Prospect Pointe, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States.
  • The hotels used on the tours could be in some instances changed, in this event the alternate hotel will be of equal or better quality.
  • The Tour is escorted by professional Tour Guide; please note the Guide might narrate in more than one language.
  • No meals or beverages included unless explicitly stated otherwise.
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
  • Please note that due to special events, adverse weather conditions or circumstances outside of our control, some venues and places mentioned in the tour description, including, but not limited to historical sites, attractions, museums, and restaurants may change without prior notice.
  • Operated by Empire Vacations Inc.

Policy & Disclaimers

Inclusions: As outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Exclusions: Everything else not specifically outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Booking Fees: Please note all reservations are subject to a 2.5% booking fee - This 2.5% Booking Fee is applied to all sales and is never refundable.
Tour Operated By: Please note we only operate directly our line of signature private experiences marked by the ™ symbol.  For all escorted group activities, the name of the operating company is listed under the additional info & faq section.
Cancellation Policy: Please carefully review our Cancellation Policy
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How to
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Map & Directions

This tour conveniently departs from Midtown West in Manhattan by the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 42nd Street. You can easily reach the departure point by walking or utilizing public transportation. The closest Subway Stop is "42nd Street - Times Square" (1, 2, 3 red line + 7 purple line + A, C, E blue line + N, Q , R & W yellow line and S shuttle from/to Grand Central.)
The departure point is within walking distance from/to many hotels located around the Theater District, Midtown West and Hudson Yards. If you opt for a car service (i.e. Yellow Cab, Uber, Lyft etc.) the complete address is – 330 W 42nd Street New York, New York 10036.

Please note that once you have arrived by Port Authority, you will have to head to the south-side of 42nd Street (outside the bus terminal) between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue towards the middle of the block. The buses will be lined up on the south-side of 42nd street. 
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