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7-Day USA, Canada East Coast Tour Package - From Philadelphia   Tour Code: 455-596

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  Pricing Policy
  • BUY 2 GET 2 FREE (1)Cancellation of free-fare passenger must be made at least 7 days before departure.(2)No-show or late cancellation incurs an $355 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat
  • 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).
    

DAY1 Philadelphia - Washington D.C.

We’ll depart from NYC in the morning to walk along the historical cobblestone streets of Philadelphia’s Independence Mall State Park, where we’ll see the Liberty Bell in its newly renovated home at the Liberty Bell Center, as well as Independence Hall and Congress Hall, birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Moving on to Washington D.C., we’ll visit Capitol Hill and the White House, home to the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives as well as the President of the United States; the National Air and Space Museum, which houses the largest of historic air and spacecraft in the world, and the stately white marble Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials which honor these notable past presidents. Next we’ll pay tribute to more modern heroes at the Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorials, both simple and moving monuments to men who sacrificed their lives for their country.
Deluxe Hotel: Hilton or similar

DAY2 D.C. - Hershey's Chocolate World - Corning Glass Center - Niagara Falls

Hershey's Chocolate World, with its marketplace, shops and restaurants sweetly beckons our tour this morning. Once here you can take the chocolate tour, offering views of the chocolate making process, view a spectacular 3-D Show,*and/or participate in special chocolate tastings. Later, continuing on our way north, we’ll make a special stop at the Corning Glass Center*, a showcase and museum for the art and science of glassmaking. Here you will witness first-hand how craftsman and artisans work superheated glass into beautiful decorative pieces; at the conclusion of our visit, you will have the opportunity to purchase these unique items for yourself or a loved one in the Center’s wonderful gift shop. Afterwards, the tour will head to Niagara Falls to enjoy its beautiful night views. In what’s now a 140-year-old tradition, every evening the Falls are illuminated in changing colors of the rainbow.
Deluxe Hotel: Adam"s Mark / Holiday Inn or similar

DAY3 Niagara Falls - Toronto

Today we’ll truly experience Niagara Falls in its full fury and majesty—as the most powerful waterfall in North America, an average of 4 million cubic feet of water falls over the crest every minute. First, we’ll take a thrilling boat ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist* which offers up close and exciting views of the Falls (seasonal). Next, at the IMAX Niagara Falls* “The Falls Movie: Legends and Daredevils,” we’ll see and hear the unforgettable stories of the courageous few who have dared the waters of the powerful Falls. We’ll also visit the Skylon Tower*, where we’ll get spectacular views of the region from 775 above the mighty Falls. Our tour then departs for Toronto, where we will visit Toronto's City Hall and Parliament Buildings, the Sky Dome Sports Complex, the University of Toronto, as well as the CN Tower*, its most recognizable landmark and the tallest building in Canada. At the top of the tower, enjoy panoramic views through glass floor observation decks and see why this structure was recently nominated one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. We may also join a Lake Ontario cruise* to take in the city's beautiful skyline, followed by dinner in Chinatown.
Deluxe Hotel: Delta Toronto East or similar

DAY4 Toronto - Thousand Island - Ottawa - Montreal

Leaving Toronto in the morning, we head for Thousand Islands region. Situated between Canada and the United States along the St. Lawrence River, there are actually 1,864 individual islands that dot the waterway. We’ll take a cruise* in this special area, where we’ll see sights including the romantic Boldt Castle, built in the 1890's by millionaire George Boldt for his beloved wife Louise, as well as the "Shortest International Bridge in the World," a small footbridge across two islands located between Canada and the United States. Afterwards, the tour heads for Ottawa, the Canadian capital city, where we will visit the magnificent Parliament Building and the stately Clock Tower nearby. Then it’s on to the French Canadian city of Montreal, where we’ll tour the Olympic Tower*, part of the Olympic Park built for the 1976 Games, as well as two of the city’s major churches: the Notre-Dame Basilica, similar to its counterpart in Paris, as well as St. Joseph's Oratory, a major site of Roman Catholic pilgrimage and worship.

1000 Island Schedule for Apr-Nov-2011:
April 2-3 and 9-10 and 16-17 and 23-24
Regular Schedule for Daily Cruises from May 1st-Nov.

Deluxe Hotel: Hotel Gouverneur or similar

DAY5 Montreal - Quebec - Boston

The tour departs Montreal for Quebec City in the morning. Once in the city, we’ll visit the historic area of Old Québec, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There you will have the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful downtown district, admire the medieval style St. Louis Gate, and photograph the majestic Château Frontenac perched nearby above the Saint Lawrence River. You will also visit Quebec’s La Citadelle, an active military garrison that sits atop the hill overlooking the city and is home to the Royal 22e Régiment “Van-Doos” (the French speaking regiment of the Canadian military forces.) We’ll next make our trip across the American border and into Boston, where we should arrive in the evening for a quick tour of the downtown area and a stop at Quincy Market, one of Boston’s oldest (and liveliest) gathering places. You will also have a chance to sample some delicious lobster*, a Boston favorite, during dinner.
Deluxe Hotel: Sheraton or similar

DAY6 Boston - New York

We will take a city tour of Boston in the morning, beginning with the campuses of Harvard University and MIT, two of the most prestigious places of higher learning in the world. The tour will continue to Boston Common, a 50 acre park in the heart of the city and the oldest park in the United States, and the State House, the prominent golden-domed seat of the Massachusetts legislature, which sits atop Beacon Hill. Season and weather permitting, we will take a harbor cruise* to observe Boston's working port and examples of extravagant waterfront living.
Deluxe Hotel: New York area (Pan America or similar or 3 star hotel or Sheraton New Jersey)

DAY7 New York City

Today we’ll take a tour of of New York City's well known sites - thriving Chinatown; Wall Street, the financial seat of the United States; Ground Zero, site of the 9/11 tragedy; the Statue of Liberty; the United Nations, and the Empire State Building*. We’ll walk across Times Square, through Rockefeller Center, and along Fifth Avenue like real New Yorkers! You can also take a boat ride (Water Taxi or Circle Line - admission ticket not included) around Manhattan harbor where you can see the Statue of Liberty and the iconic skyline of the world’s most exciting city. Our tour will end at 6:00 pm in New York, at which time passengers can choose to go to the dropoff location in Chinatown or transfer to a New York airport for an additional fee.
Airport transfers to JFK or LGA can be arranged at a cost of $100/way per group.

*Extra fee; activity not included in tour price. See “Exclusions” for cost details.

  • Departure and Return Details
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    Return times (estimated) and locations:
  • Inclusions
  • 6 nights hotel accommodation
  • Transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour guide (Level 2: semi-guided tour)
  • All taxes and fees included
  • Exclusions
    Optional Admission Fees:
    Activity Adult Child Senior(62+)
    Empire State Building / Top Of Rock $21 under 11yrs $15 $19
    Metropolitan Museum $25 under 11yrs $25 $25
    Statue of Liberty Cruise $29 under 11yrs $17 $24
    U.S.S Intrepid $24 under 11yrs $19 $20
    Corning Glass Center $14 under 19yrs Free $14
    IMAX Movie (Canada Side) $14.75 under 11yrs $11 $14.75
    Skylon Tower $13.50 under 11yrs $7.50 $13.50
    Maid of the Mist (Canada Side) $14.50 under 11yrs $8.90 $14.50
    Thousand Islands Cruise $20 under 11yrs $12 $20
    CN Tower $26 under 11yrs $21 $26
    Lake Ontario Cruise $20 under 11yrs $13 $18
    Boston Harbor Cruise $20 under 11yrs $15 $28
    Quebec LA Citadel $11 under 11yrs $8 $11
    Olympic Stadium $19.5 under 11yrs $14 $19.5
    *Ausable Chasm $27.25 under 11yrs $19.70 $27.25
    Washington D.C Cruise $22 under 11yrs $15 $20
    Dinner in DC $14 under 11yrs $10 $14
  • Activities in Canada is based on Canadian Dollars. The tour will convert the rate if passengers only has US dollar.
  • Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Admission fees may be paid to your tour escort upon arrival by cash.

  • Air fares between your city and New York
  • Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
  • All meals and drinks during the trip; restaurants will be chosen by the tour guide.
  • Service Fees for tour guide/bus driver (min. $6 /day per person).
  • Any private expenses
    • Additional Note

    Visitors to Canada:

    Remarks:

    • 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.
    • 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.
      Confirmation
    Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email.
      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 Taketours 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, Taketours' 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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