Edison, NJ; Flushing, NY; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA
Highlights:
2-night hotel, round trip transportation and free night tour at Niagara Falls. Visit: Philadelphia (Independence Hall, Liberty Bell), Wahsington DC(Smithsonian Institution, Lincoln Memorial, White House), Niagara Falls and more. Optional: Maid of the Mist (Apr - Oct).
Buy 2 get the 3rd free on sharing one room. Price adjusted.
Overview
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Day 1
New York - Philadelphia - Washington D.C.:
Depart from NYC in the morning to walk along the historical cobblestone streets along Independence Mall State Park. See the now silent Liberty Bell echoing history in its newly renovated home at the Liberty Bell Center. Stroll through the centuries old Independence Hall and Congress Hall, the foundation for modern democracy and the birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. From Philadelphia, we continue to explore America's modern day history in Washington D.C. by touring Capitol Hill, the Senate Building and the White House. We will also visit the Natural History Museum (optional), the Air and Space Museumbefore heading to the Lincoln, Jefferson, and Vietnam Memorials. We will also tour the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
Day 2
Washington D.C. - Corning Glass Center - Niagara Falls:
From Washington D.C., we head to Corning Glass Center, a showcase for the entire process of glassmaking. You will witness firsthand craftsman and artisans handily working superheated glass into delicate decorative pieces. At the conclusion of the tour, you will have the opportunity to purchase an artistic piece for yourself. Afterwards, we depart for American portion of Niagara Falls, to see the majestic views of nature up close. It is important to note that no one has ever dared to conquer the American Falls in a barrel- all daredevils have concentrated on the Canadian Falls due to its larger water flow and fewer dangerous rocks.
Day 3
Niagara Falls - New York City:
We continue our sightseeing in Niagara Falls - consisting of the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls. We may also take a boat-ride on the Maid of the Mist (seasonal) where you can "soak" in the excitement and power of the Falls. You are sure to take home souvenir photos and videos for family and friends back home of the spectacular views. We will also head to the IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls (optional) where you can become a daredevil, witness Niagara Falls' incredible stories, and see the most complete collection of barrels that have fallen down the mighty Falls. The tour then departs for New York City for an evening arrival.
*Note: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
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The purchase of any travel services represents your acceptance Terms & Conditions set out herein. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these Terms & Conditions prior to booking.
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.
1
Do we need a Canadian Visa for this tour?
No. This tour covers the view of the Niagara Falls from the US side. The tour does not go to Canadian side. Therefore, no Canadian visa is needed.
2
We are from outside USA. We are taking your 3 day tour to Niagara from New York. Kindly tell us whether it is enough if we carry a photocopy of our passport for our identity?
Yes, a copy of passport is fine.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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).
8
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.
9
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.
10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
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.
Contact customer support
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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.
Read what other travelers think about this tour. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Reviewed by:
Gina,
2009-09-15 02:08:05
Really enjoyed this tour - would have like more time at Niagara Falls. Would cut out the Corning Glass visit to spend more time at Niagara. We had a great tour guide (Jason). I would recommend this tour if you are short of time - you get to see plenty of Washington DC - it was great.
Reviewed by:
Madh,
2009-09-29 15:13:58
My friend recommended me this site. I sent my parents (can not speak English very well)to this tour and they were very happy. Hotels are nice and tour is well organized.
Reviewed by:
S,
2009-10-01 16:00:11
Tour was really good. Covered every place. Stay was at good hotels. The hidden cost is the tip.
Reviewed by:
Katherine,
2009-10-24 13:14:43
tour was great - however - i also would cut out corning glass visit to spend more time in philadelphia or niagara. Accomodation was lovely - our guide fei was fantastic - whole tour conducted in english. Very good value for money
Reviewed by:
Shridhar,
2009-11-02 17:16:00
tour is really more than worth the money...hotels are good....should spend more time at Philly and Niagara falls...cut the corning stop..Very imp suggestion:: Please take stops where there is food for everyone....and not jus chinese food joints/buffets....Very good tour...
Reviewed by:
Linda,
2009-11-07 19:08:26
Tour was great, VERY organised and ask for FEI, she is the most knowlegeable tourguide for this tour and a wonderful person. Accomodation great, and be prepared to be busy! The Chinese food was awesome despite previous Shridhar review (and I am not chinese!) there is plenty of food to choose from for meals!
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