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Day 1
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Philadelphia - Washington D.C. (1/16)
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Depart from Philadelphia in the morning to walk along the historical cobblestone streets along Independence Mall State Park. See the Liberty Bell in its newly renovated home at the Liberty Bell Center and stroll through the centuries old Independence Hall and Congress Hall, birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
From Philadelphia, we continue to explore America's proud past by sightseeing at America's seat of governing power -the Capitol Hill and the White House. These two magnificent buildings are home to the Senate and the House of Representatives as well as the President of the United States.
The tour then proceeds to the National Air and Space Museum, featuring the original 1903 Flyer plane designed by the Wright brothers, the Spirit of St. Louis flown by Lindbergh, and actual spacecraft such as the Apollo 11 command module.
We then head to the Lincoln, and Jefferson Memorials, where we can honor these notable past presidents. All of these memorials are lined with stunning decorations and the stirring words of these great American heroes. We will then pay tribute to our modern heroes in the armed forces by touring the Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorial. The Vietnam Memorial, designed by Maya Lin, is a simple yet touching site containing a monument inscribed with the names of lost and fallen soldiers. The Korean War Veterans Memorial is equally inspiring, capturing the tension and uncertainty of war on faces of the fighting forces.
Hotel:Hilton or similar |
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Day 2
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D.C. - Hershey's Chocolate World - Corning Glass Center - Niagara Falls (1/17)
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From Washington D.C., for Hershey, PA-the sweetest place on Earth! Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how chocolate is made, see the Hershey's characters in person, and even try the delicious food and desserts.
We then head to the Corning Glass Center, featuring over 30,000 objects from every era of glass-making,
including real glass-making on-site. Visitors can see the fragile art of glass-making. You will witness firsthand
craftsman and artisans handily working superheated glass into delicate decorative pieces.
Afterwards, we
depart for American portion of Niagara Falls, to see the majestic views of nature up close. It is important to note
that Niagara Falls, consisting of the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls, features
spectacular views in the nighttime, and cameras are a must!
Hotel:Adam"s Mark or similar |
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Day 3
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Niagara Falls - Boston (1/18)
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We continue our sightseeing in Niagara Falls to see the majestic views of nature up close. Hop on a boat-ride on the Maid of the Mist (seasonal) where you can "soak"in the excitement and see the power of the Falls up close. We will also be heading to the IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls (optional) where you can experience Niagara Falls'
incredible stories, and see the most complete collection of barrels that have fallen down the mighty Falls.
The tour then proceeds to in Boston in the evening, where we will have the opportunity to visit downtown Boston and Quincy Market. Situated between Boston's financial district, the waterfront, North End, Government Center and Haymarket, the vibrant Quincy Market is one of America's oldest gathering place. There will also be an opportunity to partake in Boston's most famous export-the lobster-during dinner.
Hotel:Double tree/Sheraton or similar |
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Day 4
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Boston - New York (1/19)
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From Washington D.C., for Hershey, PA-the sweetest place on Earth! Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how chocolate is made, see the Hershey's characters in person, and even try the delicious food and desserts.
We then head to the Corning Glass Center, featuring over 30,000 objects from every era of glass-making,
including real glass-making on-site. Visitors can see the fragile art of glass-making. You will witness firsthand
craftsman and artisans handily working superheated glass into delicate decorative pieces.
Afterwards, we
depart for American portion of Niagara Falls, to see the majestic views of nature up close. It is important to note
that Niagara Falls, consisting of the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls, features
spectacular views in the nighttime, and cameras are a must!
Hotel:Adam"s Mark or similar |
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Day 5
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New York - Washington Dc– New York (1/20)
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We are going to be a part of history as Barack Obama becomes the 44th President of the United States. The Presidential Inaugural Parade is one of the iconic events in America that cannot fully be experienced by just watching it on television. We are departure from hotel around 4:00am to Washington DC. We will arrive in Washington DC at approximately 8:00am. Once we arrive in Washington DC, because of security and traffic we will drop off at multiple points around the DC Metro area so that people can take the Metro which is the Washington DC Mass Transit system. This will transport everyone to the Capitol Hill area where the events will take place. The swearing-In takes place around 12:00pm, which is followed by the Inaugural Address and then the Inaugural Parade which also will have public viewing areas available. Return to New York in the evening at approximately 10:00pm.
Important note: We cannot guarantee if you will be able to see the parade or how close you can get to the events. No one can promise you this. Since the tour departs early, we will do our best be close to the action as possible.
Hotel:Crowne Plaza or similar |
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Day 6
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New York City Tour - Philadelphia (1/21)
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We will take a New York City Tour of the city's well known sites - thriving Chinatown, Wall Street - the financial seat of the United States, Ground Zero, site of the 9/11 tragedy, Statute of Liberty, United Nations, and the Empire State Building. Walk along Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Fifth Avenue like a real New Yorker. An optional Circle Line Cruise is available to enjoy the skyline views of New York. The tour ends at 6:00 pm, returning to Philadelphia with the bus(a fee of $12/person is not included ticket prices for returning bus ride without tour guide. 8pm arrive at Chestnut St 30th St and Market St Philadelphia, PA 19104) or (NYC area airport transfer is $100/time).
Maid of the Mist: Available from April to Oct 24 (Opening date depends on ice condition in the River) |
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Departure and Return Details |
Departure times and locations:
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Inclusions: |
- Airport pickup between 9:00am and 10:00pm from JFK / LGA / EWR.
(Additional charge for transfers if arriving beyond the above period - $90/way)
- 5 nights hotel accommodation
- All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour guide (Level
2: semi-guided tour)
- All taxes and fees included
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Exclusions: |
- Presidential Inaugural Ceremony and Parade Tickets
- Air fares between your city and New York
- Laundry, valet, telephone calls, wines and liquors other than those specified.
- All admission fees, meals or other expenses of personal nature are not included unless published
for a particular tour.
- Tips are not included and required. Suggested: $6.00 per person
per day to the Driver and Guide.
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Additional Note |
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Optional Admission Fees:
- Empire State Building: $20 Adult; $14 Child(3-12); $18 Senior(65+)
- Circle Line Cruise: $25 Adult&; $20 Child (3-12); $21 Senior(65+)
- Wax Museum: $25 Adult; $19 Child (3-12); $25 Senior(65+)
- Metropolitant Museum of art: $20Adult; Free Child (under12; $15 Senior(65+)
- Corning Glass Center: $12.5 Adult; Free Child (under17); $11.50 Senior(65+)
- Maid of Mist: $14.50 Adult; $7.85 Child (3-12); $14.50 Senior(65+)
- Niagara Movie: $13 Adult; $10 Child;(3-12); $10 Senior(65+)
- Boston harbor cruise: $18 Adult; $12 Child, (3-12); $18 Senior(65+)
- Tips are not included and required. Suggested: $6.00 per person per day to the Driver and Guide.
Special Note:
- Booking: Please book airline tickets after your tour
booking is confirmed, tour booking will be confirmed within 1 business day.
- Flight arrangement: There are still travel activities on the
last day of the tour, please schedule flights to depart from Boston after
1:30pm or New York after 7pm.
- Lodging: Single price is for one person staying in one room. Double,
Triple and Quadruple prices are for two people, three people and four people
staying in one room respectively. Triple and Quad rooms are based on the existing
bedding in a room which is 2 double beds.
- Child Rate: Child rates apply to those 2-9 years and using existing
bedding with 2 full-paying passengers (regardless of ages). Please note each
hotel room can only accommodate 4 guests (adults or children).
- Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual
tour and/or driver guides. Depending on the number of passengers booked for
a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate
the tours.
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Price (In USD)
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Double Occupancy / two beds
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$429/person |
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Triple Occupancy / two beds
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$286/person |
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Quadruple Occupancy / two beds
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$284/person |
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Single Occupancy / one bed
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$629/person |
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Child (2-9 yrs old)
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$329/person |
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Booking Information |
Confirmation
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| Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of
booking by email. Within 36 hours of submitting your reservation you will
receive a confirmation email confirming the booking status. Tour requires a
minimum number of passengers to operate so
reconfirmation is required during low season (Oct to April). |
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Redemption
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| 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. |
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Terms & Condition
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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
- Up to 15 days prior to departure – 10% of total purchase amount.
- 8-14 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase amount.
- 4-7 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
- 1-3 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.
Cancellation penalties per person for tours last 5 or more days
- If requested 30 days before the tour departure date, the received payments
would be refunded after deductions of all hotels, air tickets, credit card
processing fee and any expenses that incurred
- If requested is in between 15 days to 30 days before the tour departure
date, the received payments would be refunded after deductions of 50% of tour
price, hotels, air tickets and any expenses incurred.
- If requested within
15 days from the tour departure date, no refund will be allowed.
- If
customer chose to discontinue tour before the tour is finished or miss any
part of the tour, no refund would be allowed. In addition, it is the client
own responsibilities for all consequences arises from an early termination of
tour.
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.
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| The following is the content of this package with the related FAQ, if you have not been unable to solve the problem, please go our Customer Support for help. |
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What is the "Buy 2 Get 3rd Free" policy?
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| 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. |
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May I have the hotel accommodation details for this tour?
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| 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 and you may get the exact hotel details while reconfirming your tour. |
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Where will we have meals in this tour?
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| 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. |
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Where are the pick-up locations of tours?
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| 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. |
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Can I pay this tour by cash?
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| 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). |
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What does the Lodging pull-down menu mean?
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| 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. |
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How to select and pay the optional admission fee?
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| It should be paid upon arrival. Please bring cash for optional admission fees, meals, as well as tips to tour guide. |
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Do I need to pick up a physical ticket?
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| 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. |
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Why can’t I find the tour date I want in this tour?
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| 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. |
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Can I change my seats on the bus?
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| Seats are allotted on first book first served basis, we can make special arrangement if you can produce doctor's note etc. |
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Can you send me a brochure for this tour?
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| 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?
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| 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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