6-Day New York to Philadelphia, Washington DC and Times Square New Year's Eve Countdown Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
Tour Code: GOL-NYC-250A
Duration: 6 Day(s) / 5 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 Centre, Jersey Garden Outlets Mall Shopping, Empire State Building, USS Intrepid, Wall Street, Charging Bull, Madame Tussauds, Trinity Church, Time Square, UN Headquarter, One World Trade Center, Fifth Avenue, Ground Zero, Princeton University, Independence National Historical Park, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting Pool, White house, Vietnam & Korean War Memorials, Amish Village, Air & Space Museum, on an exciting six-day bus tour starting from New York and New Jersey with special discounts 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
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.
Passengers will take a flight from their hometown and arrive at the JFK or LGA airport of New York, and EWR airport of New Jersey. Passengers arriving from domestic flights will meet our tour host at the luggage claim area, and the passengers arriving from International flights will meet our travel host at the Waiting area of the airport. Free airport pick-up service will be provided between 8:30 AM till 10:00 PM. Passengers arriving at other times will be charged $120 for two persons and $10 each for the additional persons for the airport pick-up service. Passengers arriving at airports of New York can visit Macy's Shopping Center. You can also witness the Asian American culture of the Flushing. Passengers arriving at EWR will be taken to hotel as soon as we have hotel rooms keys. If you arrive at EWR before 12:00 pm you can opt for Jersey Garden Outlets Mall Shopping tour (Tour Fee: $10 explore the nightlife of the sleepless city (Tour Fee: $25 for an adult and $15 for a child).
Note: Normally hotel check-in time is after 3:00 pm
Hotel: Crowne(Ramada) Plaza EWR /Sheraton Edison/Doubletree Somerset or equivalent
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.
It is a center located in downtown flushing and consists of lot of retail stores and shops. The shops and retail stores are related to different items like sports stuff and footwear etc.
Today we will start the journey in the morning to explore Big Apple. Our first destination will be the world famous Empire State Building; guests will overlook the magnificent city and Central Park from the top floor of it. Enjoy the breathtaking Hudson River cruise, and take a closer look at the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty. Explore the famous aircraft carrier USS Intrepid and then proceed the journey to Wall Street, Charging Bull, Trinity Church, and Time Square. We won’t miss touring the American famous Metropolitan Museum of Art. Witness the other famous sites of Big Apple including UN Headquarter, One World Trade Center, Fifth Avenue, Ground Zero, and Rockefeller Center as our tour bus will pass by all these locations. In the evening, you can enjoy watching the city’s famous Broadway shows which start after 7:00 PM, on self-expense.
Note: Guests can book their theater tickets in advance with a complimentary hotel drop off service.
Hotel: Crowne(Ramada) Plaza EWR /Sheraton Edison/Doubletree Somerset or equivalent
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.
Enjoy the impressive view of New York City walking on the Brooklyn Bridge which is an hybrid cable suspension bridge with striking architecture.
Central Park was established in New York in 1857, it is an urban park which is situated in Manhattan. It is the most visited urban park in the United States and is built on area of 778 acres.
There was a time when this building was the tallest building of the world. Still it is a well-known building, the mighty Empire State Building is 102 stories high, and on 86th floor there is an observation deck, where you can look at the city from every angle.
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.
Founded privately in 1870, the
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.
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.
Guests will reach Princeton University in the morning. Explore the world-renowned Ivy League educational institute and learn more about latest researches, institute’s environment, and its academics. Guests will then arrive at the Philadelphia, make the first stop at the Independence National Historical Park. Visit the Independence Hall (outside view) where the American constitution and independence declaration both were contracted. After this, we will visit the One Liberty Observation Deck to have the most stunning view of the city. In the afternoon, we will leave for the capital; Washington DC. We will visit the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Our group will also sightsee the White House, and U.S. Department of Treasury from outside. Finally, we will visit the Lincoln Memorial, and Korean War Memorial and Vietnam War Memorial.
Note: We will visit Lincoln Memorial due to early sunset during winter.
Hotel: Holiday Inn/BW Premier Harrisburg/Four Points/ Courtyard or equivalent
Attractions
A building near the 6th streets and intersection of chestnut is Congress Hall. It is situated in Pennsylvania and opened in the year of 1789.
Located in the Independence National Historical Park, the Independence Hall is the location where both the United States Constitution and Declaration of Independence were debated, written, and ratified by the Founding Fathers of the United States.
A stunning park with amazing historical sites in Pennsylvania is Independence National Historical Park. The sites are related to history of United States Revolution.
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.
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.
It is a museum located in the capital United States of America which is Washington DC. The unique thing about this museum is that everything in it is made of Wax such as celebrity’s statues etc.
The One Liberty Observation Deck in Philadelphia is located in the heart of the city and is easily accessible and is in walking distance from other major attractions. You can come here during the day, during the night or be it any season, even when covered with a blanket of snow, as it is open 365 days a year.
A renowned American city with the tourist destinations like Independence Hall and Liberty Bell is Philadelphia. It is Pennsylvania’s largest city.
The Ivy League Private Research University in Princeton is said to be as Princeton University. It is one of the oldest research institutions in New Jersey.
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.
Guests will set off in the morning and arrive at the US Capitol (outside) in Washington DC. We will also get a chance to sightsee the Library of Congree and Supreme Court of United States from outside. Enjoy the cruise on Potomac River and Tidal Basin for sightseeing. If we get enough time, we will visit Newseum which is considered one of the most highly ranked tourist attraction in the city. In the evening, arrive at New York through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and get a chance to sightsee the important landmarks of the city from the bus.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick/ The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center or equivalent
Attractions
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.
It is one of the utmost communicating museums in the world; the Newseum experience also touches the development of electric communiqué from the birth of wireless, to the scientific tools of the existing and the upcoming. It’s unique.
Lies on the coasts of Virginia's Potomac River, and similar to Seattle, tourists can enjoy the mesmerizing sights of Washington, by Potomac Cruise which is truly a place for a relaxing and enjoyable sightseeing experience of the capital city of America.
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.
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.
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.
In the morning, we will visit the Central Park of New York and Fifth Avenue. We may get a chance to Lady M or Lukes Lobsters in the brunch. Our group will pass by the Trump Tower, Apple store and other major outlets on the fifth Avenue. After this, we will head to the Time Square countdown area to celebrate the New Year along with other numerous visitors. Watch captivating performances before the countdown. Enjoy the beautiful New Year celebration. After the New Year celebration guests can either return to the hotels or take our free airport drop service to LGA, JFK or EWR for the flights scheduled after 4:00 AM. However, the guests will be charged $20/pax in case hotel rooms are occupied, and drop-off service is required.
Note: Choose to go to back to the hotels in advance; our shuttle bus can drop the guests at the hotels at 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM, or 1:30 AM.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick/ The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center or equivalent
Attractions
Central Park was established in New York in 1857, it is an urban park which is situated in Manhattan. It is the most visited urban park in the United States and is built on area of 778 acres.
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.
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.
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan at New York, Trump Tower is an iconic 58-story skyscraper with a height of over 200-meter. This multi-purpose skyscraper is owned by president Donald Trump which attracts millions of visitors annually for its breathtaking architecture and attractions.
Airport drop-off service will be provided to LGA, JFK or EWR, or EWR for the flights scheduled before 2:00 PM for $120/ride for 4 passengers. For the passengers having flights scheduled after 2:00 PM will be provided a free airport drop-off service to LGA, JFK or EWR, or EWR. For the passengers having flights after 7:00 PM will have a choice to go to Jersey Garden Outlets for Shopping.
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.
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
It is possible for rates to change without 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.
Though meals and drinks are not a part of the package the guide will arrange them upon request.
Minimum service charges for the driver and the guide will be $12 per person per day.
Telephone services, laundry services, Alcoholic drinks and beverages are private room charges.
Travel insurance.
Additional personal expenditure.
Note: Customers should not buy admission tickets or passes on their own and use them on this discounted tours. In case they do, they will have to arrange their own transport.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire State Building, NY | $48.00 | $42.00 | $46.00 |
| Manhattan Morning Tour, NY | $50.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY | $30.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 |
| New York City Night Tour, NY | $50.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
| One Liberty Observation Deck, PA | $16.00 | $11.00 | $16.00 |
| Princeton University, NJ | $10.00 | $8.00 | $10.00 |
| Statue of Liberty Cruise, NY | $48.00 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| USS Intrepid, NY | $36.00 | $26.00 | $34.00 |
All the prices are listed in USD.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.
Prices may change without any notice.
Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.
Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.
Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.
Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.
There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.
Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Departure Location
Return Location
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
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.
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
Aliana
We started off on Sunday and got back on Saturday but these six days that we spent of this tour were the best of all. We wanted to see Times Square since forever and to be present there on the time of New Year’s countdown; it was more like a dream come true. GoldenBus Tours got us the finest accommodations in central locations of the cities and we were able to explore sights on our own as well. the tour was very well executed.
Dwight
A nice tour and only the accommodation arrangement on the 3rd night suffered. Other night stays were exceptionally good. The tour was good and nothing to regret. A good tour to go for 6 days and to enjoy!
Ellis
After a long number of years of service, now I have quit my job on my husband’s insistence. He has booked this tour so that I realize how much I have missed. I appreciate his gesture and the tour operator. This 6 day tour and the New Year eve countdown were thrilling.
Bittu
I would mention that my wife and I had such a wonderful time on the tour days. New York celebration was breathtaking. The most of the fun we had on this tour was on the New Year night. It was such a magnificent view of the lights and the visitors who participated at the Time Square for the celebration. My words may not describe that how amazing the New Year celebration and tour service was. Anyways, the hotels on the New Year night got full then we had to move back to our hometown. But the service of the tour people was excellent because we visited so many breathtaking places.
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