5-Day Washington DC to Philadelphia, New York City, Corning and Niagara Falls Tour
Tour Code: GOL-WDC-207
Duration: 5 Day(s) / 4 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Wed
Admire the majestic shock from Niagara Falls and the immense boundlessness from Lake Ontario.
Onboard the famous "Maid of the Mist" boat, experience the feeling of being wet from the falls.
Explore the "mysterious" Cave of the Winds and get a closer view of Niagara Falls.
Visit Corning Glass Center and watch the exquisite and exquisite glass craftsmanship.
Go to the 9/11 Memorial Plaza, take a closer look at the Pentagon, the U.S.
Department of Defense, explore the three branches of the US government: the US Capitol, the White House.
Visit one of the world’s greatest financial centers at Wall Streets!
Take a ride to the top of the One World Trade Center to observe a stunning panoramic view of NYC!
Walk around "The Crossroads of the World" at Times Square and take a Liberty Cruise to see the Statue of Liberty.
Itinerary
In the morning, we depart from Washington, D.C. and head to Niagara Falls, visit Falls National Park, overlook the American Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, and take a ride on the Maid of the Mist waterfall viewing boat to experience the cascading and thundering power of the waterfall. momentum. At night, you will go deep into the Niagara Falls to experience the in-depth night view tour, appreciate the majesty of Thunder God's Water from multiple angles in the dark, enjoy the colorful and beautiful Niagara Falls lighted night view, and feel the unique charm of the waterfall.
Itinerary ：
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 150 mins, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist) → Niagara Falls Night View Tour（Mandatory，90 mins）
Notes:
1. Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closes in winter, and it will not be visited during the closure.
2. In order to ensure a better experience for guests, we guarantee that guests can watch the fireworks show at the waterfall on that day (except that there is no fireworks show on that day).
Hotel: M Hotel Buffalo Or Similar.
Today we will depart from the hotel to the world-famous Corning Museum of Glass, the center of the American glass industry. The Corning Museum of Glass can be said to be a magical glass world. There are about 100,000 pieces of glass products and artistic sculptures on display here. These exquisite glass products, colorful or crystal clear, are dazzling and dizzying. Afterwards, we will drive back to Washington DC.
Itinerary:
The Corning Museum of Glass (optional, 90 mins) → Washington D.C.
Hotel: Sleep Inn Amherst/ The Garden Place Hotel/ Lockport Hotel 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.
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.
Today we will have an in-depth tour of the political center of the United States - the capital Washington DC. Guided by a tour guide, we will visit the famous attractions in Washington DC. The first stop is the Pentagon, the home of the US Department of Defense. This is also where the 9/11 incident took place. Then we will visit Mount Vernon, the Capitol, the White House and other American landmarks that often appear on TV screens. Then we will visit the Lincoln Memorial, a neoclassical building. Finally, we will come to the Vietnam War Memorial Wall, where the world can know that the United States of America thanks those soldiers who served gloriously in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.
Itinerary：
The Pentagon & 911 Memorial Museum (Outside visit, 20 mins) → George Washington's Mount Vernon (Optional，180 mins) → U.S. Capitol (Inside Visit，120 mins) → The White House & Lafayette Square (30 mins) → Lincoln Memorial + Vietnam Veterans Memorial (40 mins)
Hotel: SpringHill Suites Gaithersburg; Comfort Inn Shady Grove - Gaithersburg - Rockville or Similar.
Attractions
The plantation home of George Washington opened in 1757 is known as Mount Vernon. There is a lot in this house to study about remarkable life of this famous personality.
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.
Built over 200 years ago, the popular United States Capitol is the meeting place of the US Congress. The building is well-known for its detailed dome and intricately designed, elaborate columns.
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.
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.
Today we will depart from Washington, D.C., and drive to Philadelphia, known as the "City of Friendship", to visit the Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in the National Independence Historical Park, which symbolize freedom and independence. After lunch, continue north to New York, the largest city in the world. In New York, we will take a financial wealth tour and deeply experience the infinite charm of landmark buildings in the financial world! At night, our New York night view tour will definitely bring you a new and different experience. New York under the cover of night is bursting with infinite trends and passion! Awaiting your exploration and discovery.
Itinerary：
Washington d.c. → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park(40 mins)→ New York City Fortune Tour + New York Night Tour(Mandatory，270 mins)
New York City Fortune Tour：
First Stop：Canyon of Heroes → Woolworth Building → 15 Park Row(the world’s tallest skyscraper between 1899-1901)→ The Porter Building → St. Paul’s Church → Telegraph Building
Second Stop：Equitable Building → Trinity Church → Bank of New York → Federal Hall → New York Stock Exchange → Trump Building → Deutsche Bank → Charging Bull → Customs House → Standard Oil Building → Cunard Line HQ
Third Stop：Rockefeller Center(pass by Diamond District and International Gem Tower)
Fourth Stop：Pulitzer Fountain → Grand Army Plaza → Plaza Hotel → Times Square → Nasdaq MarketSite
Notes:
1. The New York City Fortune Tour attractions will be viewed by car and hiking, and we will stop at four regions.
2. The above attractions are all outside visited.
New York Night Tour：
Rockefeller Center & St. Patrick's Cathedral & Fifth Avenue(40 mins)→ Times Square(60 mins)→ New Jersey Observation Deck(20 mins)
Hotel: Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center or Holiday Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway by IHG or Holiday Inn Newark International Airport or Similar.
Attractions
A stunning park with amazing historical sites in Pennsylvania is Independence National Historical Park. The sites are related to history of United States Revolution.
A renowned American city with the tourist destinations like Independence Hall and Liberty Bell is Philadelphia. It is Pennsylvania’s largest city.
Today we continue to explore the fashion capital of New York. The first stop is the World Trade Center Observation Deck, where you can have a bird’s eye view of New York City. Then take the Statue of Liberty cruise around the island to see the statue of freedom in all directions. Then we came to New York Internet celebrity Big Pinecone, which is like the crown jewel of Hudson Yards. Finally, we will check out New York’s new internet celebrity landmark, the Suspended Park, and go to Chelsea Market to taste New York’s specialty snacks. Then we ended our trip to New York and returned to Washington, DC.
Itinerary：
One World Trade Center Observatory(Optional，70 mins)→ Liberty Cruise(Optional，60 mins)→ Hudson Yards - Vessel(Outside visit，20 mins)→ Little Island & Chelsea Market(90 mins)→ Washington d.c.
Attractions
Food is something that enjoyed by everyone, one of the most famous food hall in New York is known as Chelsea Market, it is also a shopping mall and has many office buildings.
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.
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.
Tour package price includes all the taxes.
Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide.
Tour package price includes hotel accommodation.
What's Excluded
Mandatory Attraction: New York City Fortune Tour+Night view tour: For Adults and Senior (65+) $80 and Child (3-12) $70.
Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks.
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 tip of $15 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: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corning Museum of Glass, NY | $25.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 |
| George Washingtons Mount Vernon, VA | $28.00 | $15.00 | $28.00 |
| New York City Fortune Tour+Night view tour, NY (Mandatory) | $80.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
| Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Including: Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist / Old Fort Niagara State Park), NY | $75.00 | $65.00 | $75.00 |
| Niagara Falls Night Tour, NY (Mandatory) | $45.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 |
| One World Observatory, NY | $53.35 | $46.82 | $51.17 |
| Statue of Liberty Cruise, NY | $47.42 | $43.27 | $43.27 |
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.
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
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E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)
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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 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 1 Free: Get 3rd Ticket free on the purchase of 2 tickets. Free hotel and bus transportation for the guests. Free traveler still needs to pay fuel surcharge, admission tickets, tips and other cost mentioned in price excludes section.
Buy 2 Get 2 Free: Get 3rd and 4th Ticket free on the purchase of 2 tickets. Free hotel and bus transportation for the guests. Free travelers still needs to pay fuel surcharge, admission tickets, tips and other cost mentioned in price excludes section.
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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
Edmé
5-Day Washington DC to exciting spots such as the white house, Korean War, and for nature spending time at Niagara Falls was a lovely experience for me. The tour guide can speak, Chinese and English and he was fresh and active during his duty time. A perfect combo of great personnel.
Madornia
Being a history lover, I will say this trip was the most accurate one, I had an amazing time exploring the destinations, especially Washington DC.
Mael
After enjoying this tour I am very satisfied with this company that's why I added its name to my cart first. Because I am keen to enjoy my next tour with GoldenBusTours.
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