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Summary
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Operates on: Mon
Departs from: New York
Highlights: 8-night hotels (2 nights in Niagara Falls). Air-conditioned motorcoach. Admission to Maid of the Mist (or Scenic Tunnels). Visit Boston, Quebec City, Montreal. Ottawa, Washington DC, Niagara Falls, Toronto (Canada). Valid passport (and visa) is required. |
| Itinerary
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Day 1: New York City – Boston (215 m / 344 km)
 Board your coach, settle back and depart north into the New
England states of Connecticut and Massachusetts. Upon arrival in
Boston, sightseeing tour of this historic city including Faneuil Hall,
M.I.T. and Harvard University. Evening at leisure for optional
excursions.Hotel: Doubletree Hotel,
Boston, MA†
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Day 2: Boston - Québec City (392 m / 627 km)
Valid passport (and visa) is required
to join this tour
Continue northward through New England, land of rolling green
hills and rivers. Enter Canada and proceed to Quebec City a charming
French city on the St. Lawrence River. Upon arrival enjoy a
sightseeing tour of Quebec City, visiting this historic and scenic
city, including Old Quebec, the fortifications and Battlefield Park.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Select, Quebec City, QC, Canada†
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Day 3: Québec City – Montréal (155 m / 248 km)
Morning free to enjoy a leisurely stroll and experience the
international flavor of Quebec City. In the afternoon, depart Quebec
City traveling west to Montreal, the sophisticated, cosmopolitan
center of the Quebec province. Upon arrival, enjoy a sightseeing tour
of Montreal, with its Old City and much more. Optional night tour will
be offered.
Hotel: Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, Montreal, QC, Canada†
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Day 4: Montréal – Ottawa (124 m / 200 km)
Departure from Montreal travelling to Canada’s capital - Ottawa.
Upon arrival, sightseeing tour of Ottawa, including Canada’s
Parliament Hill, and other sights. Afternoon at leisure.
Hotel: The Westin Ottawa, ON, Canada†
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Day 5: Ottawa - Toronto (280 m / 450 km)
Early departure to Toronto. Travel south towards the St. Lawrence
River then through Thousand Islands and along the coast of Lake
Ontario.
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, Toronto, ON, Canada†
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Day 6: Toronto - Niagara Falls (86 m / 138 km)
Our morning sightseeing of Toronto will show off this modern
Canadian city of glass and steel. Continue to Niagara Falls and a
cruise on the Maid of the Mist, which allows for a breathtaking view
of the falls (in the winter months, explore the Scenic Tunnels behind
the falls instead). This evening, enjoy an optional dinner with a
panoramic view of the illuminated falls beneath the evening sky.Hotel:
Crowne Plaza Hotels, Niagara Falls, NY†
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Day 7: Niagara Falls - Washington, DC (432 m / 691 km)
Depart Niagara Falls. Continue through Pennsylvania. Time
permitting, a stop will be made at an Amish market. The Amish preserve
the elements of late 17th-century European rural culture. Arrive in
Washington, DC, the nation’s capital, in the early evening.
Hotel: Hilton Washington or Marriott Wardman, Washington, D.C†
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Day 8: Washington, DC
Our morning panoramic sightseeing tour is devoted to the landmarks and
monuments of this great city: the White House, the Washington
Monument, Arlington Cemetery, the Supreme Court and the Capitol.
Afternoon is free to explore one of the Smithsonian museums, such as
the National Air and Space Museum.
Hotel: Hilton Washington or Marriott Wardman, Washington, D.C†
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Day 9: Washington, DC - Philadelphia - New York City (236 m / 379 km)
Travel north to Philadelphia, the birthplace of American Liberty. Pass
by the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of
Independence was signed and the U.S. Constitution written. Arrive in
New York in the late afternoon.
†Hotels are correct at the time of going to press, but are subject to
change.
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
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Departure times and locations:
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time!!
- 8:00am
Holiday Inn NYC, 125 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001
Return times (estimated) and locations:
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| Inclusions and/or Exclusions
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Inclusions:
- Accommodation for 8 nights, including taxes and porterage
- Air-conditioned motorcoach and guide for the entire tour
- Admissions to: Maid of the Mist (or Scenic Tunnels)
- City sightseeing in Boston, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
and Washington DC
- Tour guide service (Level
3: fully-guided tour)
- Spanish, Dutch, Germany or Italian may be available upon request. Please contact us for more info.
- All taxes and fees included
Exclusions:
- Prices do not include air travel, country entry or departure fees,
airport porter fees, visas, phones, valet, all items of a personal
nature and beverages and food unless otherwise stated.
- Tips to the Tour Director and Driver (Suggested: Drivers: $3 -
$5 per person per day; Guides: $4 - $6 per person per day).
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| Additional Note
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- 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.
- Child price applies to children 16 and under, sharing a room with 2 adults.
We strongly recommend that children be least 8 years old to participate
in any of its tours.
The Extras {additional cost}:
- Boston Night Tour
- Montreal Night Tour
- Rockport Boat tour of Thousand Islands
- CN Tower
- Washington Night Tour
- Dinner in Washington
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| Price
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Double Occupancy / two beds
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$1462/person |
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Triple Occupancy / two beds
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$1331/person |
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Quadruple Occupancy / two beds
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$1264/person |
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Single Occupancy / one bed
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$2082/person |
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Child under 16 yrs old
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$838/person |
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| Confirmation
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| Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 72 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. |
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| Redemption
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| You will receive an email (e-ticket) after your order was received. 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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| Policies
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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 as follows:
- Up to 31 days prior to departure – No charge.
- 15-30 days prior to departure - 10% of total purchase amount.
- 1-14 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.
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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Are transfers included in the tour price?
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| Unless specifically stated, transfers are not included in the price of our Escorted Tours. |
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In what language is this tours conducted?
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| This tour is escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides. Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours languages (German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and English) may be combined to operate the tours. |
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Are meals included in the tour price?
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| Continental breakfast is included, all other meals are not included unless specifically stated in the tour description and in the list of tour inclusions. |
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Can we reserve our seat on the coach?
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| In fairness to all passengers, we have established a seat rotation schedule during the course of our tours. Unfortunately, we are not able to honor requests for special needs. |
| Optional tours are excursions offered in order to enhance your tour experience. A list of these tours will be included in your tour documentation and can be booked with your tour guide. We do not support any excursion that is not part of our authorized list. The tour guides are not responsible for reconfirming any tours bought prior to your arrival in the United States. |
Tips for drivers and guides are not included in the price of our tours. We suggest the following amounts:
Drivers: $3 - $5 per person per day
Guides: $4 - $6 per person per day
Please remember that tipping should accurately reflect the quality of service rendered. |
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How much luggage may I take on tour?
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| Tour prices include hotel porterage for one bag per person only. Due to space limitations we cannot guarantee that extra bags will be permitted on the coach. If space does permit however, you will be charged US$ 4 per bag per day for each additional bag. This additional charge will be collected at tour departure. |
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Is there a minimum age on tours?
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| We strongly recommends that children be a minimum of 12 years old to participate in our Escorted Tours. Bookings for children under the age of 8 will not be accepted. On tours that overnight in Las Vegas, one person per room must be a minimum of 21 years old. On all other tours, one person per room must be a minimum of 18 years old. |
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What if the tour doesn't meet its minimum number of participants?
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| This tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. We reserve the right to cancel a departure 45 days prior and/or to operate a tour in a minibus should the number of participants warrant it. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date or be refunded in full. |
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Can we book connecting rooms?
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| Connecting rooms can be requested but cannot be guaranteed. |
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Can we request smoking / non smoking rooms?
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| We will do all possible to honor these requests. However, we cannot guarantee a specific type of room will be available. |
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Will there be any itinerary / hotel changes?
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| We reserves the right to substitute alternate hotels of similar or higher quality. We also reserve the right to reverse and / or modify the itinerary. These changes will be advised to your travel agent one month prior to your departure date. |
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Will refunds be granted for any unused portion of the tour?
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| Unfortunately, we are not able to refund any unused portion of the tour. |
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What happens should we miss the departure due to flight delays or cancellations?
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| It will be your responsibility to join the tour if your flight has been delayed or cancelled. We will provide assistance. However, any additional charges incurred will be the responsibility of the passenger. |
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Are guests with disabilities accepted on tours?
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| We will do all possible to accommodate requests for guests with disabilities but reservations cannot be automatically confirmed as not all coaches are equipped to accommodate wheelchairs and special arrangements will need to be made. Passengers needing assistance for personal needs must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion. Guests with disabilities wishing to book an escorted tour should be aware that our coaches are not equipped with lifts for wheelchairs. If the guest requires a wheelchair, it needs to be collapsible. |
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When will the hotel list be available for escorted tours?
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