Highlights: 2-night hotel and transportation. Visit: Thousand Islands, Niagara Falls (day view) Corning Glass Center, Philadelphia (Independence Hall, Liberty Bell), Washington DC (Air and Space Museum, National History Museum, Lincoln Memorial, White House) and more.
Buy 2 Get the 3rd Free on sharing one room. Price adjusted.
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Day 1
New York - Thousand Islands (Apr - Nov)
This morning we will travel to the Thousand Islands region (American
side); an international tourism destination that encompasses communities on both
sides of the US-Canada seaway. The region takes its name from the more than
1,000 islands that dot the lakes and rivers along this international waterway.
Here we will be rewarded with a breathtaking glimpse of natures creativity by
cruising on the Thousand Islands boat tour at Alexandria Bay. In the evening,
the bus tour will stay in the city of Amherst. Optional: 1000 Island Cruise (Duration: one hour) Overnight: Sleep Inn or equivalent
Day 2
Niagara Fall (day view) - Corning Glass Museum
Today we will visit the Niagara Falls. The Falls are collectively made
from the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and
are famous for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Why
not take the Maid of the Mist boat (seasonal) where you will get soaked
you as you explore the roar of the Falls? This historical ride is a half hour
thrill of a lifetime and is North Americas oldest tourist attraction as millions
of visitors have enjoyed the boat tours since 1846. We will also go to the
IMAX Theatre to experience the Falls like never before. Here we can see "The
Falls Movie: Legends and Daredevils" - one of the most spectacular IMAX movies
of all time. Sitting in front of a giant six-story movie screen and feel the
power of 12,000 watts of thunderous digital surround sound where we can see
behind the mist, myths and mysteries of one of the most storied natural wonders
of the world. Later, we head to Corning, New York to visit the Corning Museum
of Glass which is the largest glass museum in the world with more than
45,000 objects from over 3,500 years of glassmaking history. Our highlight visit
is of curse to see the live, narrated glassmaking demonstrations. Next, we drive
to Washington D.C.and make a stopover in Maryland. Optional: Maid of The Mist, Niagara Falls IMAX movie and Corning Glass
Museum Overnight: Best Western or equivalent
Day 3
Washington DC - Philadelphia - New York
Today we visit the nation's capital: Washington D.C. Here we will visit
the Lincoln Memorial which is in the form of a Greek temple and contains
a large seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and inscriptions of two well-known
speeches by Lincoln. Then visit the Jefferson Memorial which is dedicated
to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the third president of the
United States. Next we go to the National Museum of Natural History which
is part of the Smithsonian Institution and is the worlds finest museum and
research complex. The Museum is dedicated to stimulating curiosity, discovery,
and learning about the natural world through its unmatched research,
collections, exhibitions, and educational outreach programs. We will get the
chance to see the White House which is one of the worlds most famous
building and is the residence and workplace for the President of the U.S. Later,
a stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial which was designed by Maya Ying
Lin and honors members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War
and who died in service or are missing. Next we driver to Philadelphia
where we will visit Independence Hall where George Washington was
appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army, the Declaration of
Independence was adopted in 1776, and the U.S. Constitution was drafted in 1787;
and the Liberty Bell which has been a symbol of liberty for over 200
years.
Remarks: On certain departures the itinerary is in reverse.
Air fares between your hometown and departure city.
Optional tours,
tips to guides, driver, and tour manager ($3.50 for guide and $2.50 for
driver)
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, wines, water, beverages, food,
passport and visa fees, insurance, airport taxes and fees, and foreign port
taxes unless specifically indicated in the package inclusions.
Additional Note
Optional Admission Fees :
Corning Glass Museum - Adult: $12.50, Child (Under 17yr): Free
Thousand Island Cruise (late April to Oct) - Adult $18.00, Child $12.00
Maid of the Mist (late April to Oct) - Adult $13.50, Child $7.85
IMAX Movie Niagara Falls - Adult: $11.00, Child: $8.00
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Admission fees may be paid to your tour escort upon arrival by cash.
Additional Information:
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.
Lodging: Single price is for one person staying in one room.
Double, Triple & Quad prices are for two people , three people & four people
staying in one room respectively.
Child Rate: Children are 2-9 years old. Tour members who
are between 2 and 9 years and traveling with two adults in the same room
receive a child discount on the tour price. Each hotel room can only
accommodate a maximum 4 guests (adults and children).
Buy 2 Get 1 Free Discount: Offer applies to 3 or 4 people
sharing a room. Cancellation of free-fare passenger must be made at least 3 days before departure. No-show (or late cancellation) of free passenger incurs a
$96 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat
Booking Information
Confirmation
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.
Please do not book any airline tickets until you receive the
status of your booking.
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
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 - 75% 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
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 - 75% 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
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 and you may get the exact hotel details while reconfirming your tour.
2
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 Chinese buffet restaurant and passengers can order.
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
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.
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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.
8
How long in advance can I purchase bus tour?
We usually allow customers to purchase a bus tour 30-45 days in advance.
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 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 in one business day, that means your request is not processed. Please contact us immediately.
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What is the return time on the last day?
All the 2 to 3 days tours back to New York around 7:00pm to 8:00pm (depending on the traffic).
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