2-Day Boston to Whiteface Mountain, Lake Placid, Ausable Chasm and Lake George Tour
Tour Code: GOL-BOS-211
Duration: 2 Day(s) / 1 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
3%
Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
1. Take the Baimian Mountain Cable Car to admire Lake Placid and see the small mountains from the top of the mountain.
2. Go to Jiuqutan to enjoy the wonders of the rapids of the Osable River meandering past.
3. Listen to the sound of the steam whistle and watch the tranquil scenery of Lake George on the mini haha boat.
Itinerary
In the morning, we depart from Boston to Baimian Mountain and take a cable car to view the beautiful Baimian Mountain. On the top of the mountain, we can see the picturesque Lake Placid, like a "8". Then head to Jiuqu Lake, where the Osable River, lying peacefully in the arms of Whiteface Mountain, swayed calmly and rushed to the vast world 700 feet away. Afterwards, head to the scenic Lake Placid town, where there are many shops on the spacious main street, and Taobao shopping here is comfortable. Sports fans will be impressed by the Olympic Center, which was the site of the 1980 Winter Olympics.
schedule:
Boston → Baimian Mountain → Baimian Mountain Cable Car (own expense, 75 minutes) → Enjoy Lake Placid from the top of the mountain → Jiuqutan Canyon (own expense, 50 minutes) → Lake Placid Town (60 minutes) → Hotel
Hotel: Americas Best Value Inn Plattsburgh or Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh or Similar.
Attractions
High Falls Gorge is one of the most beautiful gorge that exists on the Earth. It is also referred to as “The Adirondacks’ Most Breathtaking 30 Minute Walk”, it is a 22 acre privately owned nature park.
Lake Placid is a small village that is located in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County. The population of the village is around 2,500 and it is famous as a venue for the 1932, 1980 Winter Olympics.
It is the name of a mountain which is located in New York which itself is a famous US state. The Whiteface Mountain is recognized as the fifth highest mountain in New York. The view of the mountain is pleasing and beautiful.
In the morning, we headed to the picturesque Grand Canyon in the East of the United States. The canyon was eroded by wind, washed by water, and accumulated 5 billion years ago, and only then has it polished out today's magnificent wonders. A few hundred feet below the valley floor is paved with natural stones, and walking on it, passing between the cliffs, feels like another world. Then visit the Adirondack State Park. Lake George in the park is a veritable ideal family outing. The scenery here is infinite, dotted with nine-curved corridors. Among the lakes and mountains, boating on the water is colorful.
schedule:
Hotel → US East Grand Canyon (at their own expense, 80 minutes) → Lake George → Lake George Haha mini cruise (at their own expense, 60 minutes) → Boston
Attractions
The Adirondack Mountains which corresponds its boundary to that of the Adirondack Park, forms a massif in Upstate New York in the northeast, in the United States. These mountains form a circular dome-like structure with 1 mile around height and about 160 miles in diameter. These relief features are owed to glaciation.
Located near the hamlet of Keeseville, NY, the Ausable Chasm is a tourist attraction and primarily a sandstone gorge. The Ausable River runs below and accumulates in Lake Champlain. The 2 miles long gorge in the Adirondacks is very popular among tourists. The river originates at the Rainbow Falls in the south.
Lake George is a lake that is surrounded by very beautiful sceneries. There are many recreational opportunities that can be enjoyed at the lake including cruises. These cruises can are exciting and offer many things.
It is village located inside the town of Lake George (Warren County). According to the famous census of the year 2000, the population of the village stood at 985 at that point of time.
The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.
The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.
Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.
You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.
Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.
Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.
These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.
Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.
Pricing
What's Included
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)
All tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. We may also use a minivan depending on the number of people booking the tour.
A professional tour escort will be with you throughout the tour.
Tour package price includes all the taxes.
What's Excluded
It is possible for rates to change without notice.
Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
Air tickets, ferry, and transportation expenses in some scenic spots/national parks needed in the itinerary.
Though meals and drinks are not a part of the package the guide will arrange them upon request.
Minimum service charge for the driver and the guide will be $12 per person per day.
Telephone services, laundry services, Alcoholic drinks and beverages are private room charges.
Travel insurance.
Additional personal expenditure.
Note:Customers are encouraged not to buy admission packages outside and use them in this discounted tour. In case they do, transport need to be arranged the same day.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ausable Chasm(Trail only), NY | $21.50 | $13.00 | $21.50 |
| High Falls Gorge, NY | $17.50 | $14.00 | $17.50 |
| Lake George Minne Ha Ha Cruise, NY | $22.00 | $11.00 | $20.25 |
| Whiteface Mountain Lift, NY | $25.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
All the prices are listed in USD.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.
Prices may change without any notice.
Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.
Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.
Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.
Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.
There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.
Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Departure Location
Return Location
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
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Cancellation charges
⇒ 16 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.
An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.
In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.
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Pricing
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5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.
6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.
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11. Hotels and the city/country of stay may change based on availablity.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
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Reviews
Reviews
Ethan
This was an amazing bus tour. Cheap and covered almost everything we wanted to visit. It was a great experience taking this tour. We loved the sceneries and enjoyed the fall foliage season at its best. I faced few issues finding vegetarian food but our tour guide was very cooperative. He helped me throughout the tour to find something I could eat. Friend and caring! This made the experience even better. However, we were not told before about seat shuffling on daily basis. But I guess it is fair enough. So, not a big issue but they should mention it beforehand.
Udbhav Pandey
Very relaxing tour. I joined this tour with my girlfriend. The tour was beyond our expectation. It was well organized and properly managed. The boat tour of the Lake Placid was absolutely wonderful!!!!. It was the best way to see the beauty of the lake. The views were awesome from the Whiteface mountain. The tour guide was quite entertaining and knowledgeable. He was telling the historical facts of the lake and also arranged the fresh seafood for us. Must take a steamboat ride on Lake George. One of the best-guided tours I have ever taken. I will highly recommend this tour to others.
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