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3-Day Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, Howe Caverns/Secret Caverns, Washington DC Tour from New York   Tour Code: 355-572

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Child Rate: Child rates apply to those 2-12 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).
  • 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
    • Itinerary

    DAY1 New York - Howe Caverns/Secret Caverns - Niagara Falls (Free night Tour) (346 miles)

    Departing from New York, we head for the Howe Caverns in Upstate NY. Here, our journey will wind us through limestone corridors, cavernous galleries, and under massive boulders to a subterranean riverbed carved over countless millennia. Deep in the cave, solid rock appears fluid: creating strange formations, flowing sheets and dripping stalactites. Mysterious grottos lead off into distant, unexplored passages path twists and turns ever downward to the glassy surface of an underground lake that trails off into the absolute darkness of the cave's Eastern Terminus.

    Or Departing from New York, we head for the Secret Caverns. The caverns in this area were formed largely during the last Ice Age about 38,000 years ago. At that time, gigantic waterfalls pouring off the melting glaciers bored out great holes (glacial potholes) into the ground. The rock in secret caverns are found to belong to the lower Devonian Age (Coeymans Limestone), and the upper Silurian Age (Manlius Limestone). As one takes the 85 foot descent down the stairs into the cavern you can see the transition between the rock from the two periods as a layer of large brick like stones. For thousands of years mineral laden water has been precipitating on the walls, ceiling, and floor of the caverns, leaving behind great deposites of golden calcite. When these deposits hang from the ceiling like icicles, they are called stalactites.

    After sunset, Night tour is one of the most awe-inspiring Niagara Falls tours available to the public, as a rainbow of colors illuminates the Falls showering down from above.

    Standard Hotel: R.I.T in Rochester or similar

    DAY2 Niagara Falls - Power Vista - Old Fort Niagara* - Watkins Glen (453 miles)

    We will continue the next day with tours of Niagara Falls, including a visit to IMAX Niagara Falls. Home to “The Falls Movie: Legends and Daredevils,” the IMAX provides a glimpse into the stories of the courageous few who dared to climb into a barrel and tumble down the powerful Falls. The most powerful waterfall in North America, an average of 4 million cubic feet of water falls over the crest every minute. A historical boat ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist offers up close and exciting views of the Falls (Apr to Oct).

    We are going to the Power Vista, which is located 4½ miles downstream from Niagara Falls, set amidst the spectacular scenery of the Niagara River Gorge. You will also enjoy the incredible views 350 feet above the Niagara River in the comfortable environs of the glass enclosed walkway or feel the elements on the outdoor observation deck (weather permitting). ($10.00 /Adult,$8.00/kid (under 11) shuttle bus services fee, and special upgrade operation costs.)

    The tour then continues to the Watkins Glen State Park (start from Jun 4) is one of the most famous and scenic place in Upstate New York. The amazing Gorge Trail winds 1.3 miles over 20 beautiful waterfalls; such as rainbow falls, chain falls, endless falls etc. There are also suspension stone bridge and spiral tunnel that crosses high above the gorge. It is registered as a National Scenic Trail in the US. It is one of the most photographed place in the North East. ($10.00 /Adult,$8.00/kid (under 11) for shuttle bus services fee and State Park permit fee).

    *Special Optional:If time is availiable we will go to the Old Fort Niagara(optional), located at the mouth of the Niagara River. Be sure to catch the short guided tour that explains a lot in a short time. The fact that the old French Castle from 1726 is still standing today is amazing. The history and importance of this fort is a compelling reason to preserve it and the artifacts in the museum were spectacular. If you're a history buff or just like tours of this kind you have to see this.

    After Nov (Depands on weather condition), Watkins Glen State Park will be closed, the tour will discover the most funniest attraction, Corning Museum of Glass (Winter) 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: Watkins Glen, Power Vista, Old Fort Niagara

    Standard Hotel: Comfort Inn or similar

    DAY3 Washington D.C. - Philadelphia - New York (230 miles)

    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 Museum before heading to the Lincoln, Jefferson, and Vietnam Memorials. We will also tour the Korean War Veterans Memorial. We are heading to 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.

    Note: In order to serve our customers better, the itinerary of tour depart on May 26 will be as follows:
    Day 1: New York - Philadelphia - Washington DC
    Day 2: Washington DC - Niagara Falls
    Day 3: Niagara Falls - New York

    ***Itinerary is subject to change to provide a better service.

    • Departure and Return Details
    Departure Return Locations (Return times are estimated)
    6:30am no stop map link511 Old Post Rd, Edison, NJ 08817 (Kam Man Food Inc - (5/25-5/27; 6/30-9/2))
    7:00am 9:30pm map link135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (In front of the Sheraton hotel - Queens)
    8:00am 9:00pm map link75 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002 (Chinatown (Manhattan NYC) - Manhattan)
    8:45am no stop map link828 Us-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054 (Top Quality Food Market - (Close on 5/26))
  • 511 Old Post Rd, Edison and 828 Us-46, Parsippany are for pick up only, no drop off service. Customers will be dropped off at map link87 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 (Chinatown (Manhattan NYC) - Manhattan)
    • Inclusions
    • 2 nights hotel accommodation
    • Free night tour at Niagara Falls
    • 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+)
      Corning Glass Center $15 under 19yrs Free $15
      IMAX Movie $11 under 11yrs $6.50 $11
      Washington D.C Cruise $23 under 11yrs $15 $20
      Maid of the Mist (Summer) $15.50 under 11 yrs $9 $15.50
      Howe Cave $27 under 11yrs $19 $27
      Old Fort Niagara $10 under 11yrs $6 $10
      Watkins Glen (Summer option, start from Jun 4) transfer fee $10 under 11yrs $8 $10
      Power Vista (Winter option) transfer fee $10 under 11yrs $8 $10
    • Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
    • Admission fees may be paid to your tour escort upon arrival by cash.

    • All meals and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for.
    • Service fees for your tour guide and bus driver (min. $6.00/day per passenger)
    • Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
    • Any private expenses
    • Additional Note
  • Customers are held solely responsible for their own travel documents and/or visas if required.
  • All hotel and tour schedules are arranged in advance, NO REFUND will be given to any customer failing to appear on the departure day.
  • Bus Arrangement: Usually only passengers in the same order will be arranged in the same bus. If you book the tour separately with your friends and you want to sit in the same bus, you need to inform us before departure . Or you may be arranged in different buses.
  • Hotel rooms: Each hotel room can accommodate no more than 4 guests (adults or children), and existing bedding must be used
  • Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (Limited English/Chinese). 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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    Booking changes
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    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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    map link 8:45am Parsippany, NJ - (5/26 Close)
    map link 7:00am Sheraton Flushing - Queens
    map link 8:00am 75 Chrystie St - Manhattan
    map link 6:30am Edison, NJ - (5/25-5/27; 6/30-9/2)
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