5-Day Washington DC to Boston, Corning, Hershey, New York City, Watkins Glen, Harvard, Yale University and Niagara Falls Tour (NY/NJ OUT)
Tour Code: GOL-WDC-165
Duration: 5 Day(s) / 4 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
A perfect guided bus tour from Washington DC which will take you to US Capitol, Korean War Veterans Memorial, White House, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington, Times Square, Philadelphia, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Empire State Building, Harvard University, Massachusetts State House, New York Stock Exchange, Yale University, Times Square, Niagara Falls, and Trinity Church. Also get a chance to enjoy sightseeing experience on Statue of Liberty Cruise.
- Special offer: One post night hotel Stay+next day transfer to PH/DC package is available at $70/person.
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Reserve your seats with a small amount and pay the remaining amount to the Guide on the tour.
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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
Capital 360 (180mins)
Climbing to the highest building in Washington and entering the Congress, tour guide will give an in-depth explanations of the [US Capitol], [National Library], and [US Supreme Court]. 360-degree aerial view the Washington D.C., you can see FBI headquarters, CIA IRS and other office buildings. (If the Capitol Building and the National Library are close,deep exterior view of the Capitol Building instead).
American Remark(90mins)
Exterior view [South Gate of the White House] South Lawn, enter [Lincoln Memorial Hall], cross [Korean War Memorial Square] and [Armistice Line], and take a photoin front of [Freedom is not free] monument. Dive deep into the [Vietnam War Memorial].
Overtime Activity:
Washington Night Tour (100mins)(Adult: $35/person; Child(under 12years old): $25/person):
Stay at the [Thomas Jefferson Memorial] to get the main idea the Declaration of Independence, stay in the Rose Garden at the north gate of the White House, the south side of Capitol Hill, and walk to the National World War II Memorial.
Hotel: Crowne (or Ramada) Plaza, Hilton, Sheraton Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn or Similar.
Attractions
The Capitol Hill is located in Washington DC and is the seat of US Congress. The building dates back to the year 1800 but over the years it has been expanded and renovated with the addition of its well-known massive dome.
This memorial of Korean War Veterans is built in honors of those marines who fought for their country. A nice place with good architecture located south of the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall where you can see many artifacts.
The Library of Congress is a research library officially serving the United States Congress and is the United States the de facto national library. It is the oldest federal cultural institution. It is a beautiful building and visiting during Spring/Summer is time-consuming as it is crowded. The reading room view from the balcony is superb.
Refers to the monument constructed in honor of Abraham Lincoln who was the 16th president of United States of America. The monument is situated at the west of national Mall in Washington.
The World War II Memorial is memorial that was established in order to commemorate the fellow Americans who served the armed forces during the World War II.
This is a Thomas Jefferson Memorial; he served as the third president of the United States. This remarkable neoclassical building has been standing since 1943. It has been estimated that more than 2 million people visit the memorial each year.
The building is founded in 1789, located in Washington, DC and open to the public except for weekend days, is the seat of Supreme Court and judicial branch. It features all the qualities that attract a tourist in DC. Visitors wait for hours to get into this supremely beautiful building. Two justice statues are located on both sides of US Supreme Court building in foreground. Every year local and international tourists visit this place to feast their eyes.
Everyday hundreds of tourists and natives visit Vietnam Veterans Memorial to honor the veterans who lost their lives in Vietnam War. Built not much long ago, it is a place where you can see memorials and artifacts.
Washington DC is the capital city of the United States and is also a popular attraction. With the help of Washington DC Night Tours, tourists can enjoy and see everything that the city has to offer.
The federal capital of America which is a District of Columbia is said to be as Washington DC. The state is approved in the year 1790. It has 409 feet highest elevation. The district has 22nd rank among other states of US.
White House is an official residence/house of president of America and the place where every government’s strategies and plans devised. The architecture of this somehow classical mansion is a global icon.
Chocolate Factory(90mins)
Enter [Hershey Town] to visit [Hershey's Chocolate World],then take the [Hershey's Chocolate Tour] to visit the whole process of chocolate production.
Corning Glass (60mins)
Enter the antique [Corning Town], visit the world's top 500 glass industry center [Corning Museum of Glass], and purchase all kinds of rare glass crafts.
Watkins Glen(45mins)(*Considering of the time/traffic/weather)
(* Because the canyons are all rocks and waterfalls,will be closed on rainy days and winters, and opened to the public from May to October every year. Besides that, due to the long distance to the Niagara Fall, the driver’s driving time is restricted by law every day. If the traffic jams and weather of the day are not allowed, for security reasons, the company reserves the right to change or cancel the attraction.)
Watkins Canyon is located in the Five Fingers Lakes area of New York State in the United States. This is one of the most concentrated areas of waterfalls in the U.S. It is regarded as stratified rock geology and is eroded by glaciers and streams to form a strange landscape. There are about 400 miles of water in the two-mile gorge. There are 19 waterfalls along its route. Here, you can overlook the canyon along the edge walk, you can hike through the hiking trails in the canyon, and you can enjoy the waterfalls up close. Tourists love this canyon so much and named it “Millennium Glen”.
Finger Lakes (25mins)
Finger Lakes are a group of 11 long, narrow, roughly north–south lakes in an area informally called the Finger Lakes region in Central New York. The name of the lake is Indian. The Indian legend says the Creator was resting with his hands while creating everything. But geologists explain that Finger Lake was formed due to the continuous erosion of the land by glaciers during the Ice Age. Seneca Lake is the largest glacier Finger Lake in New York State, and the deepest lake in the state. Due to the unique climate of Lake Seneca, there are more than 50 wineries here, which arecomparable to California's NAPA winery.
Overtime Activity:
Colorful Waterfall (120mins)(Adult: $35/person; Child(under 12years old): $25/person):
Deep into Niagara Falls State Park and see a wide range of exotic flowers; step on the observation platform of Terrapin PointofGoat Island, and Luna Island, touch the water in the nearest distance.Experience the colorful night view of the three major waterfalls [Horseshoe Falls], [Bridal Veil Falls], and [American Falls],as well as the magnificent nature.
Hotel: Grand Buffalo, Radisson, Holiday Inn, Rochester Plaza or Similar.
Attractions
The American Falls is part of the three waterfalls that make up the Niagara Falls. It lets visitors enjoy an exhilarating experience of its beautiful surroundings and fascinating history.
Falling from a height of 181 feet, the rushing waters of the beautiful Bridal falls, located between Goat Island and Luna Island, drench you with their beauty and spray.
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 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.
It is the best site for any sweet tooth that loves to eat chocolate and dreams about making their own chocolate bar that can be filled with whatever nuts one want. It resides in Pennsylvania.
The group of eleven roughly north-south, narrow and long lakes in Central NYC is known as Finger Lakes. These lakes are suggested to be visited in the summer season to enjoy water rides.
A small island in the Niagara River between Horseshoe Falls and Bridal Veil Falls is known as Goat Island. It is one of the most visited islands located in New York City.
Hershey’s Chocolate World is located in the chocolate town of Pennsylvania. It is actually the name given to eight different visitor centers which got started in Hershey.
Hershey is a well-known brand in confectionary industry; the company is located in the township of Derry which is in Pennsylvania United States Of America. The company was found by Milton.S.Hershey.
The place is sometimes also referred to as Canadian falls. Potentially the Horseshoe Falls are the part and parcel of the famous NiagaraFalls and is located on the Niagara River. It is known as the Canadian Falls due to its location in Canada.
Luna Island is a small island between Bridal Veil Falls and the American Falls. It offers an awe-inspiring view of the Falls. This island must be visited and is also worth the small trek descending the hill. It looks amazing to overlook the summer coming and also has best scenic and picturesque spots.
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.
Touching Niagara Fall (Summer: Maid of Mist; Winter: IMAX Movie,120minutes)
Through waterfall observation deck,you can overlook the spectacular Niagara Fall in the
Daytime. Put on raincoat, take the “Maid of Mist” cruise, through three big waterfalls, toward bravely Niagara Falls all the way, abundant river like energizes came to you, just in a hazy spray, you can feel the power and momentum of the waterfall. Out of the storm circle, it is like a boat returning from a previous adventure.(If Maid of Mist closed, substitute “IMAX movie legend”, which also can let you experience the Niagara Falls’ “thunder” and “lightning”, as if, as it were, but definitely not get “wet”.) .When back to the shore after the end falls,we come to the foot of the waterfallby following the tour guide. Along Niagara wooden walkway, climb halfway up the hill to the American Falls, closely feeling the splash of spectacular waterfall. Finally, we come to state park, where are many amusements and small shops in the summer, and sometimes a local flea market, selling local Indian artifacts.
World-famous university(60 minutes)
Firstly we go inside[Harvard] campus “Harvard yard”, standing on the doorstep of the [Harvard library] to take a “graduation picture”, touchthe legend of the [Mr. Harvard statue] on the campus of the “gold”left foot that must pass test every time. Through[Harvard students’ dormitory] and [Harvard Principal’s Office Building],then we pass by [Massachusetts institute of technology]. Across Charles River where Harvard studentsrowing Dragon Boat Raceevery year, and you will seefamous conservatory[Berklee College of Music] where a lot of stars/singers graduated from.
We will come to Boston Chinatown in the evening (60 minutes) to enjoy the local food, the very famous fresh Boston lobster dinner are highly recommended. (*Meal costs on your own expense).
Overtime Activity:
Boston Night Tour(60 minutes)(Adult: $35/person; Child(under 12years old): $25/person):
Visiting the [Mother’s Cathedral] and the [Reflecting Pool],then we will head to [Beacon Hill] and standunder the gas lamps on the street, as of the time goes back to the 18th century, [Massachusetts State House] under the lights is extremely bright. Stop at [FanPier Park], which is the best place to see the panoramic view of Boston. Next to the [Tea Boat], you can enjoy the great view of [Boston harbor].
Hotel: Sheraton, Doubletree, Radisson, Courtyard by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, Wyndham, Holiday Inn or Similar.
Attractions
The Boston National Park is a lot more than a beautiful recreational area. It is home to a Civil war-era fort that takes you back in time in history. It is also a beautiful spot with plenty of hiking trails to explore beautiful surroundings.
Give your taste buds the delight of eating the best Lobster ever. Boston is known for serving more than hundred varieties of Lobsters, so don’t miss out on this treat.
Boston is one of the oldest cities of US, and the capital and the largest city of the state of Massachusetts. It is well known for being the center of education and culture due to it numerous International universities and colleges.
The Charles River is a famous river which is primarily located on the eastern side of Massachusetts. The length of the river is 80 miles. The river passes through around 23 cities and concludes at the Atlantic Ocean.
Harvard University Campus Tour, MA requires no pre-registration. Harvard University presents a distinguished and long history of Harvard veterans, military service as the American politics, business and education at the forefront. It offers a highlighting tour that is truly exciting. In the fall and summer, there is a tour highlighting the opulent military history of Harvard.
Built in 1639, in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is the oldest university in the United States. It is one of the most famous and highly ranked institutions in the world.
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.
Built in the year 1798, Massachusetts State House has been the place of Massachusetts government ever since.
Niagara Adventure Movie Theater is built in the Niagara Falls State Park which is located in the City of Niagara Falls. It was built in 1885 and is a really famous tourists attraction,
World-famous Building (45 minutes)
Stop at the shooting spot of the famous movie “National Treasure” -[BostonTrinity Church], a Richardson Romanesque architecture. And with the nearby [John Hancock Tower] designed by the famous Chinese American architect I. M.Pei,becomes the ‘building within building’ on [Copley Square].
The Freedom Trail(60 minutes)
Tour guide brings you a deep tour of walking to [Boston Freedom Trail],which takes you to Boston Park, Park Street Church, Barnyard Cemetery, the Golden State Capitol, the old State Capitol, the old city Council Farnell Hall, and the site of the Boston Massacre.
The Revolutionary Cradle (60 minutes)
Arriving at the source of the American revolution – [Terminal of Boston Tea Party], and the nearby[Quincy Market], has food stalls from all over the country for you to choose. We highly recommend New England clam chowder and lobster rolls as Boston specialty.
Exclusive offer free attraction: Yale University (60 minutes)
We will visit [Yale University] as the "Mother of American Colleges". Most of its graduates are the founders of the most famous universities in the United States. Besides it, the number of yalesworking as American business leaders is far higher than the other universities. We entered Yale from the front gate of Yale, [Phelps arch], and take a picture with the American national hero “Nathan Hale”, the first U.S. central intelligence officer;Yale's lucky President“Theodore Dwight Woolsey” who is as famous as Harvard's ‘golden’ left foot and a statue of “Abraham Pierson”, the first President of Yale.
Overtime Activity:
New York Night tour (180 mins)(Adult: $35/person; Child(under 12years old): $25/person):
[Brooklyn Bridge Park] → [Rockefeller Center] → [Times Square]
Hotel: Crowne (or Ramada) Plaza, Hilton, Sheraton. Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn or Similar.
Attractions
Beautifully nestled in downtown Boston, the Boston Common Park is a relaxing spot to relax and enjoy gorgeous surroundings. It is America’s oldest public park.
A 2.5 miles long path located in the downtown of Boston is called Freedom Trail. The self-guided tour of this trail can also be enjoyed through Freedom Trail map available at the location.
The John Hancock Tower or the John Hancock Center is a 100 story building in Boston. It is 1,127 feet tall, its construction started in 1965 and was completed in 1969.
New Haven has a total population of 862,477 according to a census in 2010. It is located in the state of Connecticut. New Haven was founded in 1638.
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.
Located in the Faneuil Hall marketplace of downtown Boston, Quincy Market is a historic building that still presents itself as a souvenir marketplace and food court.
The Rockefeller Center is located in the New York City and is a popular tourist destination of America. It is a huge building with a massive set up for art, entertainment, shopping and much more.
Once called "The Crossroads of the World," this is nothing but an intersection in midtown Manhattan where Broadway and Seventh Avenue ends. Times Square is a popular destination of America and there is so much to do there.
Trinity Church is situated in Boston's higher class area i.e. Back Bay neighborhood. It is a district of Episcopal Diocese; this church’s stylish and lavish building has become a famous landmark in downtown.
The private Ivy League research university in New Haven USA is Yale University. In the year 1701, the university has been founded for the research students in all over the world.
World Finance (120mins)
Step into [Wall Street], exterior view[Trinity Church], [New York Stock Exchange], and [Federal Reserve Bank]; take photo with [George Washington Statue], [Wall Street Bronze Bull], enter into World Trade Center Station [Oculus], visit [Ground Zero] [Reflecting Void], exterior view [New World Trade Center Tower 1] / [Freedom Tower].
American Spirit(60mins)
Take the [Cruise of Liberty] around the island to view the [The Statue of Liberty], [Skyline of Lower Manhattan], [Brooklyn Bridge], [Manhattan Bridge], [Williamsburg Bridge], [Alice Island], [Government Island], [USS Intrepid], [Cruise Terminal].
Landmark Exploration(90mins)
Enter [Times Square] to experience the atmosphere of countdown each new year, take a photo in front of the [NASDAQ Stock Exchange] and [Broadway theatre]. Enter [Grand Central Terminal].
Authority Center(90mins)
Enter visit [United Nations] (If it is closed on weekends, [New York Library] instead.）
Attractions
Broadway Theatre offers the most moving theatrical performances across 40 theatres in New York. It is highest level of commercial theater around the world.
The Grand Central Terminal is a rail road terminal at the 42nd street. The Grand Central Terminal 48 acres and has as many as 44 platforms which is more than any other railroad in the world.
The site is well known for the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States of America as the world Trade Centre previously stood at the place which is known called Ground Zero.
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.
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 Public Library is a public library which houses at least 53 million item. The Library was established in 1895 and has 87 branches, its collection is over 52,946,398.
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.
Once called "The Crossroads of the World," this is nothing but an intersection in midtown Manhattan where Broadway and Seventh Avenue ends. Times Square is a popular destination of America and there is so much to do there.
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.
Legitimately an “international phase” and not part of the America, the U.N. Headquarters practically mirrors worldwide collaboration. Constructed in 1947 and completed in 1961, the sight has captivating landscape on 18-1cre space expanded on the East River.
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 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. No refund will be issued for any attraction that you will miss.
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. Tour Guide usually speak the language based on Group size.
Pricing
What's Included
Tour Package price includes only deposit to reserve seats. This reservation amount is the partial amount of Bus Transportation and Hotel stay. The remaining amount mentioned in WHAT'S EXCLUDED will be paid in Cash to the Travel Guide on Day 1.
Inclusive of all taxes.
What's Excluded
Bus transportation, Hotel stay, admission fee(Exclusion table below) and parking fee mentioned below will be collected on Day 1 by the Tour Guide.
| Adult 12+ | $350 |
| Senior 65+ | $325 |
| Child 3-11 | $300 |
| Baby Occupy Seat 0-2 | $100 |
Fares for air travel and transport from home to and from the location chosen for pick-up.
The cost of the Night Tour is not included in this balance. It will be paid in cash to the Tour Guide.
Expenditure for personal purposes.
A minimum tip of $12 per passenger per day for Tour Guide and Driver is not included in the price of the tour package. Pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of the 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:
1. 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.
2. Prices of the attractions mentioned in ATTRACTION PRICES table are just for reference. The price mentioned in point 1 already includes attraction prices except Night Tour. No refund in case you skip them.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
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| Authority Center Tour (United Nation/Largest Public Library), NY | $39.00 | $36.00 | $34.00 |
| Boston Night Tour, MA | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Capital 360 (Sky View DC & Visit Inside Capitol building), DC | $55.00 | $50.00 | $52.00 |
| Corning Museum of Glass, NY | $22.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 |
| DC Night Tour (White House North Side Rose Garden+US Capitol South Side National Mall+Jefferson Memorial+WWII Memorial), DC | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Freedom Trail, MA | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Hersheys Chocolate World, PA | $49.00 | $44.00 | $46.00 |
| Landmark exploration (Grand Central+Time Square), NY | $25.00 | $20.00 | $22.00 |
| New York City Night Tour, NY | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Niagara Fall Night Tour(Illuminated+Niagara Fall Park+American Fall), NY | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| One World Trade Center, NY | $48.00 | $42.00 | $46.00 |
| Revolutionary Cradle (Tea Party Harbor+Quincy Market), MA | $25.00 | $20.00 | $22.00 |
| Statue of Liberty Cruise, NY | $30.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| Touch of the Falls (Observation Desk, Maid of Mist/IMAX, Goat Island, and Luna Island, NY | $69.00 | $64.00 | $66.00 |
| Watkins Glen and Finger Lakes, NY | $35.00 | $30.00 | $32.00 |
| World famous University (Visit inside Harvard University+Pass By MIT+Berklee College of Music), MA | $25.00 | $20.00 | $22.00 |
| World Speech Landmark (White House South Side + Visit Inside Lincoln Memorial), DC | $39.00 | $34.00 | $36.00 |
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. The 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.
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
⇒ A 10% cancellation fee of the total tour purchase will be incurred if the cancellation occurs 10 days or more before the departure date.
⇒ A 25% cancellation fee of the total tour purchase will be incurred if the cancellation occurs 6 to 9 days before the departure date.
⇒ A 100% cancellation fee of the total tour purchase will be incurred if the cancellation occurs 5 days before the departure date.
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.
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 8 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.
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Reviews
Reviews
Chonglin
Our Tour Guide Bryan and bus driver Paul are exceptionally great! Both are polite, knowledgeable, and friendly to accommodate each individual’s needs. The group is a combination of visitors from a few countries like China, Italy, India, and Morocco. Bryan, with the assistance of Paul, was able to make all of us like a big family; the atmosphere was very fun, relaxing, and enjoyable.
Kennedy
I got this ticket luck by chance. A person sitting beside me in a train left it forgetfully. I saw it was this tour for the weekend and contacted the tour operator and the man, he was far away. He asked me to go now it was impossible for him to return. Lucky was I and the tour was fabulous.
Rufus Alexander
It was a sparkling experience with the lights of fun and the pleasure was all with adorable service from the beginning to the end of this bus tour. It was not a trip of some minor places; entire cities were covered and their famous landmarks were a part of itinerary (and I loved that aspect a lot). I was wondering for such a trip of some days where I could explore much with no hurry and worry. The best part for me was; much time was given; to some amazing cities and I simply adore all its areas. Washington DC and New York City exploration was a memorable and very precious experience for me in this long trip of 5 days.
Kang Min
I do not think that we missed any famous milestones of all amazing cities in this 5 day tour. I was very much into those tours where there is nature but this time I chose a different bus tour where history and informative places were the true reflection. I really enjoyed being there at amazing places with a trained team. New York experience along with New England Aquarium and Trinity Church were interesting in this 5 days tour on bus. Every passing day was decorated with top class attractions and without a proper team we would have enjoyed it that much how much we did with a proper team. Thanks for an excellent tour! Highly recommending it to all people!
Clementine
I was very much interesting in all rich historical places and loved visiting Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center in this beautiful trip of long tenure of 5 days. It was not an outside visit of pass by experience of such amazing places but inside traveling around was the best thing for me in this tour. There is a special feel of amazing beauty of places and generous attitude of the guide and driver also inspires you. Driver is never late at places to pick and drop you. Many thanks with definite recommendations from my side.
St John
Very engaging trips for all the passengers of this bus because I found the way of explaining about the places and their videos and pictures so fascinating!! First day was so relaxing and hotel selection was made so easy by the guide. I loved more or less all the places of this 5 days trip because detailing was all there to make us feel connected to the places. Amazing historical places and memorials were a part of this trip and history lovers can have amazing time with this bus tour the ways I had. Lot of admiration from my side for all the favors of this amazing bus tour of 5 days! Memorable tour!
Isabella
A very in depth tour in exploring the details of amazing cities. Appropriate time was given to the visitors as I noticed from the itinerary while joining it that pace of time is very flexible. New York City and MIT visit were very interesting experiences for me in this 5 day tour because I found it a learning platform as well. All the acknowledgment goes to the informative guides of this trip. Those who want a relaxed tour and in depth exploration of places must join this bus tour! All the good elements are ready for the visitors in this trip.
Logani
I went to all the mentioned places on this tour with my husband for our wedding anniversary and it was good. The hotels were good and comfortable. We went to different Universities and also many amazzing tourist places like National Air and Space Museum, Potomac River Cruise, Independence Hall, Empire State Building and Times Square to view Statue of Liberty. It was great. I have recommended this package to my friends.
Ptolemy
All the places of this bus tour are truly amazing for all the visitors and these places do have that appealing power. New York City and Boston experience was a fantastic memory of this in depth tour of world class and famous cities of America. Anyone who is deciding to book its tickets must fasten hiss seat belts because its wing of joy going to blow to in magical world. Many thanks for an interesting, colorful and historical tour of 5 days of many variations.
Bartan
Reduce the number of places to visit and give us more time to spend in other places. We didn't find anything great in Baltimore. We could have directly gone to Washington DC and spent a little more time there. The time given at each location is definitely not sufficient. It would have been great if you give only few choices and give more time to spend. Not satisfied with the trip.
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