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3-Day New York to Niagara Falls, DC, Philadelphia, Finger Lakes Tour[Code: 155-656]
Edison, NJ; Flushing, NY; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA
Highlights:
2-night hotel accommodation and transportation. Visit: Philadelphia (Liberty Bell, Independence Hall ), Washington DC (National Air and Space Museum, Capitol Hill, White House, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Jefferson Memorials), Hershey's Chocolate World, Corning Glass Center, Niagara Falls Optional:
* Maid of the Mist is avaliable (April,2010)
* Cave of the Wind is avaliable (April,2010)
Free Cherry Blossom tour on Potomac River (3/27/2010 - 4/11/2010) * Niagara Falls IMAX movie and more.
Buy 2 get the 3rd free on sharing one room. Price adjusted.
The tour departs for Philadelphia, city of brotherly love. We will visit Independence Hall & Liberty Bell, both renowned sites of American freedom and symbols of the struggle for independence. We will then head to Washington D.C., the nation's capital. The city is truly a playground of national treasures – from the highly educational Smithsonian museums to legendary landmarks that dot the edge of the Potomac such as the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam & Korean War Memorial, Jefferson memorial. Of course, the city is also the seat of American government, featuring the pristine Capitol and the regal White House. The will feature a boat cruise along the Potomac (seasonal). There is no better way to experience Washington D.C.'s spectacular waterfront landmarks than a boat ride in the capital. In the evening, the tour will retire to the hotel for the night (Sheraton or similar).
Day 2
Washington D.C. - Hershey's Chocolate World - Corning Glass Center - Niagara Falls:
We will continue to Hershey's Chocolate World, which features marketplace shops and restaurants. There is the chocolate tour, offering views of the chocolate making process, and concluding with a free sample of a Hershey's chocolate. The visitor's center also boasts a spectacular 3-D Show and chocolate tastings (optional). The tour then continues to the Corning Museum of Glass. The Museum is home to the world’s most complete collection of glass, about 4,500 individual pieces. Visitors can explore the science and technology of glass in the exhibit area, watch artisans in glass-making demonstrations, even try their hand at glass-working in short daily workshops. Afterward, the tour will head to Niagara Falls to enjoy its beautiful night views. At night, we are treated to a light show, where every evening the Falls are lit in the colors of the rainbow. The lighting of the Falls, a 140 year old tradition, allow visitors to enjoy the beauty of the mighty Niagara clearly even at night. There is also the Cave of the Winds, which brings you closer to the waters of Niagara Falls than ever before (optional). After an elevator ride deep into the Niagara Gorge, a series of wooden walkways lead to the hurricane deck - a mere 20 feet from the towering Bridal Veil Falls. In the evening, the tour will retire to the hotel for the night (Holiday Inn or similar).
Day 3
Niagara Falls - New York
We will continue the next day with tours of Niagara Falls, including a visit to IMAX Niagara Falls. Home to “The Falls Movie: Legends and Daredevils,” the IMAX provides a glimpse into the stories of the courageous few who dared to climb into a barrel and tumble down the powerful Falls. The most powerful waterfall in North America, an average of 4 million cubic feet of water falls over the crest every minute. A historical boat ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist offers up close and exciting views of the Falls (seasonal). The tour then returns to New York.
***Itineraries are subject to change so that we can provide you with the best possible experience.***
*Note: Drop off in Parsippany, Flushing and Chinatown. No drop-off service at 1721-1723 Rt. 27 (Asian Food Market), Edison, NJ 08817 OR 525 Arch St., Philadephia, PA 19106 (National Constitution Center Parking Lot).
Inclusions:
2-night hotel accommodations.
Roundtrip transportation via Air Conditioned, Lavatory Equipped Motor coaches.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Admission fees may be paid to your tour escort upon arrival by cash.
Additional Information:
**Single price is for one people staying in one room. Double, Triple & Quad
prices are for two people , three people & four people staying in one room
respectively.
BUY 2 GET 1 FREE DETAILS: **Prices listed have already been adjusted
**Cancellation of free-fare passenger must be made at least 3 days before departure.
**No-show (or late cancellation) of free passenger incurs an $120 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat.
Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of
booking by email. Tour requires a
minimum number of passengers to operate so
reconfirmation is required during low season (Oct to April).
Redemption
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
Terms & Condition
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Booking changes
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.
Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to Gotobus by email or through web mail at Contact Us .
Cancellation penalties per person for 1-4 days tours
15-30 days prior to departure – 10% of total purchase amount.
7-14 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase amount.
4-6 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
Within 3 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.
Cancellation penalties per person for tours last 5 or more days
Up to 46 days prior to departure – 10% of total purchase
amount.
21-45 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase
amount.
8-20 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase
amount.
1-7 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase
amount.
Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit
entire payment.
There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above
penalties.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.
Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation:
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Gotobus' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
The following are FAQs from our customers. If you cannot find the answer to you question, please click [Ask Question] to ask. We will answer your question as soon as possible.
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What is the "Buy 2 Get 3rd Free" policy?
We currently offer Buy 2 Free 3rd Free discount and the Triple Occupancy* rate has been adjusted to reflect this discount. *Total cost of a Double Occupancy is same as the total cost of a Triple Occupancy.
2
May I have the hotel accommodation details for this tour?
The itinerary/details page of the tour will have information about the level of hotel. The actual hotel will not be finalized until 1 or 2 days before departure.
Most hotels are around 2 stars (local tours) and 3-4 stats (5+ days vacation packages) and you may get the exact hotel details while reconfirming your tour.
3
Where will we have meals in this tour?
Meals are NOT included in the tour price but our tour guide will arrange meal stops. Normally we stop at a plaza to have some fast food, or stop at a restaurant and passengers can order.
4
Where are the pick-up locations of tours?
Departure information, including time and location, is listed in the “Departure And Return Details” section of the tour itinerary. There is often a link to a map as well. Every e-ticket includes full pick-up time and location information. Please print out your e-Ticket and bring your ID to board the bus.
5
Can I pay this tour by cash?
No. Gotobus is a complete online travel company and uses a completely secure and automated booking system, therefore we can only accept bookings made online, using an authorized and valid credit card, check (by fax or mail) and money order (by mail).
6
What does the Lodging pull-down menu mean?
This is where you select how many people will be in your room. Double occupancy for hotel room is only guaranteed with a tour purchase by two persons. Single room is only for one person and price is higher. Family triple arrangements can be purchased with three tickets. Family quad arrangements can be purchased with four tickets.
7
How to select and pay the optional admission fee?
It should be paid upon arrival. Please bring cash for optional admission fees, meals, as well as tips to tour guide.
8
Do I need to pick up a physical ticket?
No. You do not. E-Ticket will be automatically emailed to you after you complete your booking online. All you need to do is to bring a valid picture ID along with a printout of eTicket you receive to board the scheduled bus.
9
Why can’t I find the tour date I want in this tour?
We only post available dates in our website. If you can't find date before last showed date in the tour, it means no service available.
Also, we currently accept 60-90 for tours days advance bookings for tour service; if the date you want is outside this range, please bookmark the schedule page, as product updates occur every day.
10
Can I change my seats on the bus?
Seats are allotted on first book first served basis, we can make special arrangement if you can produce doctor's note etc.
11
Can you send me a brochure for this tour?
You will find an electronic brochure for each tour on our website describing all activities and itineraries. Printed brochures are not available. If you do not find adequate information about a tour on our website, please contact our online help.
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How to cancel this tour?
If you want to cancel this tour, please check the cancellation policy first and then e-mail to support@gotobus.com. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply, that means your request is not processed. Please contact us immediately.
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