2-Day From New York/New Jersey to Corning, Whirlpool State Park and Niagara Falls Tour

Tour Code: GOL-NYC-476
Duration: 2 Day(s) / 1 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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2-Day From New York/New Jersey to Corning, Whirlpool State Park and Niagara Falls Tour
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Overview

Experience: UNESCO, Family

Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...

Tour Guide:Chinese, English


Available Days :

Tue, Thu, Sat & Daily

Highlights :

Take a trip to Niagara Falls for an unforgettable trip! 

Visit the Corning Glass Center and watch the exquisite glass craftsmanship.

Explore the power of nature and take an in-depth tour to Niagara Falls!

Itinerary

Today we will be heading to the Corning Glass Museum! The museum is located in western New York and is dedicated to history, art, and the science behind glassmaking. Following, we will be visiting Niagara Falls and overlooking the American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall, and the Bridal Veil Fall! Here, you will be simply amazed by the beauty of the falls and what makes Niagara Falls worth the visit. 

Itinerary:

New York → Corning Museum of Glass (Optional, 90 mins) → Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake (Optional, 90 mins, it will not be visited based on attraction closure) → Hotel → Niagara Falls Night Tour (Optional, 90mins)

Kindly Reminder:

Watkins Glen State Park is a summer itinerary, executed after the opening of the canyon, usually from April to October each year.

Hote: M Hotel Buffalo Or similar.


Attractions

A glass-made museum located in the NYC is known as Corning Museum of Glass. The science, history and art of the glass can be seen at this place.

Corning, NY

Corning is a city that is located in Steuben County in New York, it is situated on the Chemung River. The population of the city is around 11,000 and the city is named after Erastus Corning.

Niagara Falls, NY

For over 75 years, visitors from across the globe come to Niagara Falls, They have been able to witness the impressive nighttime illumination of the American and Horseshoe falls. Every season visitors get to experience the autumn in a new way. Complete night-view of Niagara Falls on some summer evenings might be limited or not available because of the late sunset time and the US Federal Government rules on the driving hours.

The Village located outside the Watkins Glen is known as Watkins Glen State Park. It is located in the region of Finger Lakes. The park remains open for public throughout the year.

Today we will be exploring the true beauty and nature of Niagara Falls! We will start by visiting the Niagara Whirlpool State Park and the Old Fort Niagara. Finally, we will take a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist. 

Summer Itinerary: (Apply when Maid of the Mist resumes)

Niagara Falls In-depth Tour (Optional, 120 mins, include Whirlpool State Park and Old Fort Niagara State Park) → Maid of the Mist (Optional, 40mins, it will not be visited based on attraction closure) → Niagara Falls Daytime View (30 mins) → New York

Winter Itinerary: (Apply when Maid of the Mist closes)

Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour (Optional, 120 mins, include Whirlpool State Park and Old Fort Niagara State Park) → Cave of the Winds (Optional, 45 mins) → Niagara Falls Daytime View (30 mins) → New York

Special Notes:

1. In case of the closure of Old Fort State Park, the in-depth tour of Niagara Falls will be cancelled.

2. Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closed in winter season, it will not be visited based on attraction closure.

3. If time permits on the day trip, guests will have the opportunity to participate in the IMAX: Niagara (USA side) (Optional, 30 mins) to watch the story of Niagara Falls up close!


Attractions

Cave of the Winds, NY

Discovered in 1834, The Cave of Winds is a natural cave located at the Niagara Falls, behind the Bridal Veil Falls. It is a popular tourist attraction due to the tropical storm like conditions and the beautiful sight at the site.

Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, Niagara Falls, NY

Maid of the Mist Boat is a famous water ride that runs in Niagara Falls. The boat tour provide beautiful scenic views to the visitors.

Niagara Falls is already a very beautiful place, it is famous for tourists who visit it in large numbers each year. It such an interesting place that people can even get an In-Depth tour so that they can understand the place better.

Niagara Falls, NY

For over 75 years, visitors from across the globe come to Niagara Falls, They have been able to witness the impressive nighttime illumination of the American and Horseshoe falls. Every season visitors get to experience the autumn in a new way. Complete night-view of Niagara Falls on some summer evenings might be limited or not available because of the late sunset time and the US Federal Government rules on the driving hours.


  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


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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)  

  Tour is accompanied by the tour guide.  
  
 Most of the tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. A minivan can also be used depending on the number of people booking the tour.  
 
  Tour is inclusive of hotel accommodation.  
  
  Tour package price includes all the taxes.  

What's Excluded

Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks.

 Cave of the Winds: 4/1/2023-10/15/2023 Adult: $21 and Children 17/person will be charged.

 Cave of the Winds: 10/16/2023-03/31/2024 Adult: $14 and Children $10/person will be charged.

  Fares for air travel and transport from home to and from the location chosen for pick-up.

  Expenditure for personal purposes.

  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.

 A minimum of $12 service fee per passenger per day is not included in the price of the tour package. You can pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of driver and the tour guide.

  Travel insurance.

  Though the meals are excluded, but the guides will arrange them for you.

  Room fees of personal nature, such as, laundry fees, telephone, service fees of valets, expenses on alcoholic drinks and what you buy from the mini bar. However, specified fees may be included.

Important Notice: Passengers are discouraged from purchasing admission packages from sources outside and trying to use them for this tour provided at a discounted price. In case they want to do so, they must arrange transport the same day.


Attraction Prices

Attractions Adult Child(2-11 yrs) Senior(65+ yrs)
Cave of the Winds, NY $21.00 $17.00 $21.00
Corning Museum of Glass, NY $22.00 $0.00 $19.00
IMAX Theatre, Niagara Falls, NY $12.00 $9.00 $12.00
Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, Niagara Falls, NY $28.25 $16.50 $28.25
Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour, NY (Including Old Fort Niagara and Whirlpool State Park) $35.00 $25.00 $35.00
Niagara Falls Night Tour, NY $35.00 $25.00 $35.00
Watkins Glen and Finger Lakes, NY $22.00 $17.00 $22.00
Watkins Glen State Park, NY $15.00 $10.00 $15.00

  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

  • 5 Times Square (Manhattan: Times Square) New York, NY 10036 at 07:00 AM
  • 133-30 39th Avenue, (Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant) Flushing, NY 11354 at 07:00 AM
  • 463 7th Ave, Herald Square (Andrews Coffee Shop), New York, NY 10018 at 7:10 AM
  • 853 Broadway, Union Square (Capital One Bank) New York, NY 10003 at 7:20 AM
  • 75 Chrystie St, Chinatown, Manhattan, New York, NY 10002 at 08:00 AM
  • 828 US - 46, (Top Quality Food Market) Parsippany, NJ 07054 at 08:50 AM
  • 6102 8th Ave, (TD Bank) Brooklyn, NY 11220 at 07:00 AM (Drop off at Chinatown, Pick-up only, no drop-off)
  • 125 Jersey City, NJ 07310 (Newport  Plaza exit at 18th Street, next to ACME supermarket), NJ at 08:20 AM

Return Location

  • Usually the same as departure location but different time. Some locations are only for pickup.

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.

Policies

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Same Cancellation policy would apply even if the cancellation or reschedule request comes because of the COVID. We strictly follow the policy after COVID.
 
No matter the reason for the cancellation, we are forced to carry costly charges from our travel and hotel providers in the form of penalties and fees that are incurred when there is a cancellation of confirmed or pending bookings. As such, there are cancellation penalties or fees incurred.

Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.

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. 

Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.

Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.

Reservation, Booking & Redemption

Terms & Conditions

Any travel service purchases indicate your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions set out herein.

You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.


Tour Confirmation

You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.


E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)

Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.


Changes in Booking

You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.


Changes in Tour Itinerary

We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.

Reschedule

​If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date. 

Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.

Pricing

1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.

2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.

3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.

4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.

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.

7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.

8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.

9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.

10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.

11. Hotels and the city/country  of stay may change based on availablity.

Child Rate:

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.

Buy 2 Get 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets.

Responsibility

1.We highly recommend you to provide your flight details while booking tour with us or at least send us flight details via email 3 days before your tour departure. In case of non-compliance, you will be asked to join your hotel on the first day of tour at your own expense
 
2. Please check our return timings before booking your return flights at the end of the tour. During high season (National and Summer Holidays) book your flights at least 1 hour later than the suggested time.

3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy,  reschedule and refund policies.

4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.

5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.

6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.

    6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.

    6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.

    6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.

7.You will be responsible for your travel documents during the tour.

8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.

Reviews

Reviews

Octavia
  • 92
  • 7

The trip to Niagara Falls and Watkins Glen was great. Accommodations were very nice and the meals together were great. The tour guides made this trip more than worthwhile. I could have never seen as much or learned as much on my own. We clearly obtained an in depth exposure to the beautiful Niagara Falls and its surroundings. This trip was definitely worth the money spent.

Liang
  • 84
  • 4

I have traveled a lot, and this trip is near the top. The sites in Niagara Falls and Watkins Glen were amazing, our tour guide was wonderful, and the food was great. Even though we covered many miles during the trip, we never felt rushed or overwhelmed. We had a wonderful time. Thanks for the great hospitality Golden Bus Tours!

Xu
  • 79
  • 8

It was a recommended trip. As they had said, the trip was great. Travelling with a tour company is much better than traveling and spending at our own expenses as they do everything for you. You just have to enjoy the magnificent sights of Niagara Falls and Watkins Glen. It was a great package including comfortable transportation and Hotel stay. Definitely recommended!

Kang
  • 73
  • 5

This 2-day tour provided us a chance to explore everything there was to explore especially The Niagara Falls. Golden Bus Tours offered exceptional package and services. Their friendly staff make everyone feel fell welcome and comfortable. They will ensure that every detail in taken care of and they have ability to tailor a tour to meet every specific group's need. What a great tour it was!

Aaron
  • 72
  • 8

Nothing’s like unwinding at the Niagara Falls. My family and I had great fun. This tour is not just limited to Niagara Falls. We visited so much more, it so much to grasp on, the fun, the excitement, the view, words cannot describe it. This GoldenBusTours package is ultimate fun and affordable.

Mariam Mifsud
  • 70
  • 16

New York to Watkins Glen and Niagara is the ultimate holiday package as it made my trip seamlessly perfect. It was my first trip with family and the tour complemented my excitement. It was too much to grab but the experience was like receiving a lifetime of adventure, in two days. The Niagara Falls illumination is a beauty while the Watkins Glen State park is nature at its ultimate glory. This experience made up for all the lost family time and I would recommend this package to anyone who is looking out to experience maximum in two days.

Fang
  • 68
  • 5

This tour was a great way to explore some of the most attractive sites. I have never been to these places before and wanted a guided tour of these amazing places and i got exactly what i wanted for a two 2-day trip. Our guide was awesome, he provided a detailed tour of every place we visited. I am extremely grateful to him. I’d recommend the company to everybody looking for well organized tours.

Da Hu
  • 67
  • 6

I loved this trip. I went alone for the first time and everything from the hotel to the various places I went seemed amazing. New York to Niagara, it was mind blowing especially the illumination at night was my favourite. I will recommend it to my friends for sure.

Estevan Cavalcanti
  • 61
  • 16

After eight years of marriage, this trip was much awaited and it was a memorable time. The fall and its evening illumination was an exciting and romantic experience. Though everything was at its best, the duration was too little for all the places. We had to keep moving before we could get the maximum from every place.

Vivaan
  • 59
  • 6

It was a complete tour, full of amazing activities and visit to Niagara Falls and a lot of other destinations covered in great detail. My children loved this bus tour.Golden Bus Tours knows exactly how to conduct a perfect family tours. They book good hotels and plan everything keeping in mind the requirements of every single passenger travelling with them. Great Work GoldenBusTours!

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