5-Day New York/New Jersey to Martha’s Vineyard, Provincetown and Plymouth Plantation Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
Tour Code: GOL-NYC-391A
Duration: 5 Day(s) / 4 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Explore Sky View Center, Martha’s Vineyard, Aquinnah Cliffs, Edgartown, Whale Watches, Provincetown, Pilgrim Tower, Whydah Pirate Museum, English Village, USS Nautilus, One World Observatory, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, USS Intrepid, Wall Street, Charging Bull, Trinity Church, NY Stock Exchange, Metropolitan Museum of Arts, Fifth Avenue, One World Trade Center, Rockefeller Center, and Ground Zero on an exciting 5-day bus tour starting from New York and New Jersey with special discount and hotel accommodations.
- Only the guides and drivers who have COVID 19 negative can provide services from now onwards. Drivers and Guides will wear the mask. They will disinfect the bus daily. Travelers will have to wear the mask and their temperature will be monitored regularly. Travelers will be provided with hand sanitizer and wipes. We recommend travelers to bring their own hand sanitizer also. Bus sitting will be based on the standards set by the Government.
Itinerary
Take a flight from your hometown and arrive at the major airports of New York and New Jersey (JFK, LGA, or EWR). Our travel guides will be waiting for the domestic flight arrivals at the Baggage Claim Area and international flight arrivals at the Passenger Waiting Area. Take our free airport service from the airports between 8:30 AM until the midnight. Any late or early arrivals shall be charged for the airport pickup facility as $120 for one or two individuals and for every additional passenger $10 will be charged. For those who arrive at the JFK or LGA 5:00 pm will have a chance to go to FLUSHING. For those whole arrive at EWR airport can go to New Jersey Shopping Mall for just $10 fee, or just head down to the hotel to catch up some rest. For all our guests who arrive before 4:30 PM will have a chance to enjoy the Night Tour to discover the dazzling nightlife of this Sleepless Town and guests who arrive at the JFK or LGA before 9:00 AM will have a chance to enjoy the Morning Tour (Tour fee: $25/adult, $15/child)
1. A separate quiet Guest rest area which is equipped with backrest seats.
2. The baggage storage area is equipped with full-time staff to take care of storage and indoor security monitoring. Travelers can take their belongings at any time.
3. Complete indoor facilities, free Wi-Fi, charging sockets, hot and cold water dispensers, and portable power bank. It also provides Chinese TV to play throughout the day. Guests can also choose to watch the latest and most popular variety shows.
Hotel: E Hotel Banquet & Conference Center, Palace Hotel, Ramada Inn, Red Roof Inn Edison or Similar.
Attractions
Jersey Gardens is essentially a mall in New Jersey, it is a mainly a two story indoor mall which has outlets for many stores and shops. It is an ideal spot for tourists who want to buy new things on their tour.
Bounded by the Hudson and Harlem Rivers, the Manhattan is a densely populated New York neighborhood. It houses the famous Broadway shows, the Empire State Building, and Times Square – the crossroads of the world. Manhattan Morning Tour explores the top-notch charms of Manhattan is a less densely crowded period of the day. Visitors will discover the famous sites and the authentic core spirit of this bustling old town.
New York is a really beautiful city, it becomes even more lively and beautiful in during the night. It is always recommended to go for a night tour of New York City as it is really exciting.
In the morning, the group will relish the scenic drive across the New York to Massachusetts, where we will be touring the Martha's Vineyard. Take a 45-minute ferry ride to reach Martha's Vineyard which is full of beaches, shops, bars, restaurants, as well as the outdoor activities. Visit the Aquinnah Cliffs for its renowned beauty and view Elizabeth Islands, Norman Island, and Cape Cod.
Hotel: Regency Inn & Suites North Dartmouth or Similar.
Attractions
Beautifully located on the island of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, Aquinnah with its gorgeous clay cliffs and breathtaking surroundings make it an ideal place to tour, relax and have fun.
The Martha’s Vineyard in Dukes County has a famous town known as Edgartown. It is a little town with the beautiful scenic views.
A chain of small islands in Massachusetts. Among them Nonamesset Island is the closest to the land, some of the islands are even privately owned and some are even uninhabited according to 2000 census.
Bounded by the Hudson and Harlem Rivers, the Manhattan is a densely populated New York neighborhood. It houses the famous Broadway shows, the Empire State Building, and Times Square – the crossroads of the world. Manhattan Morning Tour explores the top-notch charms of Manhattan is a less densely crowded period of the day. Visitors will discover the famous sites and the authentic core spirit of this bustling old town.
Many companies within Martha Vineyard provide best bus tours to the visitors to make their times' every second worth a while. All these bus tours are designed to entertain and provide info.
This is probably the best way to visit all the islands of Marthas Vineyard in a single day. Plenty of stops to pose for snaps and shops too from where you can collect some local souvenirs.
The beaches of Aquinnah on the Western Edge Island with colorful cliffs is known as Martha’s Vineyard. It is located in Massachusetts.
Starting from Plymouth Harbor, the Whale Watching excursion will give you an opportunity to discover some of the world’s most rare oceanic mammals including Dolphins, Porpoises, and Fin Whales. Provincetown is also known to be the colony of arts with an extensive area of beaches, fresh seafood eateries, shops, historic landmarks, and many other attractions. We won’t miss tasting the freshly prepared seafood such as Lobster, shellfish, and Tuna. After sending some fascinating at the Whydah Pirate Museum, we will arrive at the city’s iconic Pilgrim Tower Monument.
Hotel: Regency Inn & Suites North Dartmouth or Similar.
Attractions
The year-round whale-watching expedition attracts millions of visitors from all over the globe. The breathtaking sights of Whales in their natural habitat also serves for the scientific and educational purposes. Atlantic Ocean Whale Watch is the most well-known and fascinating whale watching tour in the country.
Cape Cod, situated in Massachusetts, is popular for tourism. Its history, beautiful beaches and maritime character makes it a must visit in Summers.
The first landfall of pilgrims in 1620 was commemorated in the years between 1907 and 1910 at Provincetown. This place is known as Pilgrim Monument.
A historical museum in Plymouth Massachusetts founded in 1672 is known as Plimoth Plantation. In the 17th century, this park was established by the natives of the state.
The Plymouth County’s town that is based on a very small portion of America’s population is known as Plymouth. The culture, folklore and history of America get higher prominence at this place.
For people who like nature, Whale Watching Cruises are the perfect thing. This is because with the help of these cruises people can get close to whales and see them to the heart’s content.
This museum names after the wrecked Whydah, commanded by captain Sam Bellamy features fascinating artifacts like firearms, cannons, and treasures of fifty plundered ships, dating back to seventeenth century!
In the morning, the group will tour the 17th Century English Village depicting the culture, farming, and history of the country's first settlement. Later, we will discover the USS Nautilus (SSN-571), world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine, located in Connecticut. Return to New York to spend to spend the night.
New Itinerary Effective from 05/03/2020
Plymouth→Plimoth Plantation(Optional, 90 mins)→May Flower Second(Optional, 60mins)→USSNautilus(Optional, 60 mins)→New York City
Note: Mayflower will be opened for the public from 5/26/2020.
Hotel: E Hotel Banquet & Conference Center, Ramada Inn, Palace Hotel, Red Roof Inn Edison, or Similar.
Attractions
A place where there is a combination of rural areas and coastal cities in the form of Towns is located in Southern New England. It is known as Connecticut.
Located in the New London County at Connecticut, Groton is a famous coastal town on the Thomas River. It is primarily known for its submarine manufacturing for United States Navy, home to the picturesque 19th-century seaport, aquariums, and the famed Charles W. Morgan whaling ship built in the early 1800s is docked at the Harbor of Groton.
A typical merchant ship of the early 17th history of European Colonization is known as MayFlower. This historical ship is located in Massachusetts.
The USS Nautilus was launched in 1954 on Jan. 21. This was the foremost Nuclear powered sub. The Nautilus shattered the submerged speed and distance records. Nautilus Museum was opened on 20 April, 1986 as a part of the submarine museum and are closed on Tuesdays.
We will visit One World Observatory. Appreciate the magnificent Hudson River boat riding (60-Mins) and glimpse Brooklyn Bridge, twinkling skylines, and Statue of Liberty. At USS Intrepid, the super airliner and variety of aircraft will entice the visitants. Spend some time exploring the Wall Street; don't miss to take photographs with Charging Bull statue, Trinity Church, and NY Stock Exchange. (if the time allows, enjoy an exclusive tour to Metropolitan Museum of Arts as well as Madame Tussauds wax museum). Guests will come across the top-notch sites of the city including Fifth Avenue, One World Trade Center, Rockefeller Center, and Ground Zero.
Attractions
Enjoy the impressive view of New York City walking on the Brooklyn Bridge which is an hybrid cable suspension bridge with striking architecture.
A river that flows from north to south through East NYC is said to be as Hudson River. It has a total length of 507 kilometers. Lake Tear of the Clouds is connected to this lake.
One of the Big Apple's most popular spots for tourists, the New York City branch of this international chain of sculpture museums is a must see place.
Founded privately in 1870, the
New York City is often known as just New York, it is the most populated city of the Unite States of America. The total population of the city is 8,491,079 which is really a lot.
The New York Stock Exchange or NYSE is often referred to as the Big Board, it is the world's largest stock exchange as far as market capitalization is concerned as it lists companies at $19.69 trillion.
The sixth tallest building of the world is known as One World Trade Centre, standing in New York, US, amid the complex of rebuilt trade buildings. Also, the stunning view of the building impresses the tourists.
A symbol of America, a gift from French it is a tourist attraction and a place where 151 feet high statue stands. Nothing is better than watching the statue whilst cruising on a luxury Statue of Liberty Cruise.
Statue of Liberty is a splendidly huge sculpture situated on Liberty Island, New York, US. The visitors love to see this famous symbol of freedom and the history attached to it.
Trinity Church, a functional, well-funded and historic church, is at 75 Broadway in Manhattan and close to the junction of Wall Street. Basically, it is visited for typical religious activities and marvelous architecture.
It is famous museum located in the city of New York. The museum is basically a maritime and military history museum. The museum contains some historical ships and is hence a wonderful tourist spot for the visitors.
The street-running blocks in the lower Manhattan of New York with 0.7 m long length is said to be as Wall Street. This leading financial center and powerful city is located in New York.
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.
Free Airport pick up is available on this tour. The Tour Package price will not include Mandatory Tour Guide tips for Airport Pickup.
What's Excluded
Rates could alter without prior notice.
Airport pickup service charges $12/person.
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.
Guide will arrange meals and drinks when requested as they are not included in the package.
Daily Service charges for driver and the guide is $12 minimum per person.
Such expenses as telephone services, alcoholic drinks, beverages and laundry services which are private room services.
Services related to travel insurance.
Other personal expenses.
Important:We never encourage customers to purchase admission packages from outside sources and try using them in this tour with discount. If they do, they must arrange transport on the same day. If you skip some attraction, you cannot do it on your own. You can sit near the bus or visit some nearby place, but you will not be allowed to sit in the bus.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Ocean Whale Watch, AO | $75.00 | $50.00 | $65.00 |
| Buffet/Group meal in East Coast. | $25.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, NY | $47.89 | $47.89 | $47.89 |
| Manhattan Morning Tour, NY | $50.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
| Martha's Vineyard Island Ferry, MA | $22.00 | $12.00 | $22.00 |
| Marthas Vineyard Island Narrated Tour (Circle Island Tour), MA | $33.00 | $22.00 | $33.00 |
| MayFlower, MA | $15.00 | $9.60 | $15.00 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY | $30.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 |
| New York City Night Tour, NY | $50.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
| One World Trade Center, NY | $47.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 |
| Pilgrim Monument, MA | $20.94 | $16.75 | $16.75 |
| Plimoth Plantation, MA | $33.00 | $19.00 | $30.00 |
| Plymouth plantation, MA | $33.95 | $19.95 | $30.50 |
| Statue of Liberty Cruise, NY | $48.00 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| USS Intrepid, NY | $36.00 | $26.00 | $34.00 |
| USS Nautilus Museum, CT | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Whale Watching Cruise, MA | $47.00 | $32.00 | $47.00 |
| Whydah Pirate Museum, MA | $10.00 | $8.00 | $10.00 |
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
- Free Airport Pickup from JFK/LGA/EWR between 8:30 AM to 12:00 AM. For Domestic arrivals meet the guide at the baggage claim area and at Waiting Area for the international flight.
- Paid pickup service is available for 24 hours at MDW. $120 for 1 or 2 persons and $10 per additional person.
- Customers can have the option to Self-check-in of the hotel room after 3:00 PM.
- 37-20 Prince St, Suite 2E Flushing, NY 11354 from 9:30 AM to 05:00 PM
- 87 Bowery, Chinatown, Manhattan, New York, NY 10002 from 9:30 AM to 06:00 PM
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.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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
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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. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.
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
3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy, reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.
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.
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
ZHANG
the reason for me appreciating the trip is that it has almost all my favorite places. Martha’s Vineyard was the best and enjoyable places but we entered the Aquinnah Cliffs area it was even more lush and appealing. Hotel reservations were just fine! Great experience!
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