8-Day New York/New Jersey to Philadelphia, Washington DC, Boston, Corning Glass Museum, Niagara Falls and Times Square New Year's Eve Countdown Tour (Free Airport Pickup)

Tour Code: GOL-NYC-434A
Duration: 8 Day(s) / 7 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
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8-Day New York/New Jersey to Philadelphia, Washington DC, Boston, Corning Glass Museum, Niagara Falls and Times Square New Year's Eve Countdown Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
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Overview

Experience: UNESCO, Family

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

Tour Guide:Chinese, English


Available Days :

Highlights :

 On the day of the pick-up, you will travel to New York at night, take a photo with the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center, which is covered with thousands of colorful lights, shuttle through the Union Square, and be in the Decker Heights, where the entire block is covered with shining lights, like a dream The magical Christmas experience will not let you down!
 Explore the four famous cities in the east of the United States: New York, the fashion capital, Philadelphia, the city of friendship, Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, and Boston, the art capital; visit the famous scenery in the east of the United States: the billionaire's mansion Tingtao Mountain Villa.
 The annual Rocket Girl Christmas song and dance show: The fairy-tale New York Christmas street scene is moved into the theater, creating a dreamlike visual effect for the audience and experiencing a strong Christmas atmosphere.
On the evening of the last day of 2022, participate in the New Year's Eve countdown event for 10,000 people in Times Square, the "crossroads of the world", and wait for one minute for the countdown to the last day of the year to welcome the arrival of the brand new year 2023.

Warmth comes first, and hot water is provided throughout the journey (including hot water in the car).
The tour guide will help each guest to check in and send them to the security checkpoint.
After arriving at the hotel, the tour guide will help to turn on or adjust the air conditioner/heating and connect to Wi-Fi.
The itinerary design avoids long-distance pulling carts, and the daily itinerary is in line with the work and rest habits of the elderly.
The selected attractions fully take into account the feelings of the elderly towards the history and culture of China and the United States.

  • Admission: One World Observatory, Liberty Cruise, The Breakers and The Rockettes Christmas show.
  • Breakfasts

Itinerary

Airport(JFK/LGA/EWR) Pick-up Information: 

1. Every day from 8:30 to 12:00 at midnight; we provide complimentary airport pick-up at there major airports of New York: JFK, LGA and EWR, Flushing (9:30 to 17:00), and Chinatown in Manhattan (18:30).

2. Arrival procedure for domestic flight: Arrival→Baggage Claim area→Meet tour guide→Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.

3. Arrival procedure for international flight: Arrival→Go through immigration→Baggage Claim Area→Go through Custom→Meet tour guide→Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.

4. If customers arrived outside of the complimentary airport pickup hours, we can arrange 24 hours airport pick-up service for $160 (include first 1st and 2nd persons, $10 for each additional person).

The first-day itinerary is for your reference only; the schedule is subject to change upon your arrival. 

Thanks for choosing your vacation with us! You can choose any one of the major airports in New York City (JFK, LGA, EWR) when you book your flight. Our professional tour guide will meet you at the baggage claim area for the domestic flight; for an international flight, please arrive at the Passenger Waiting Area for pick up. (Passengers, who arrive at Terminal 7of JFK Airport, please wait outside of the baggage claim area.) 

All guests who can meet tour guide with claimed baggage before 4:30PM, or arrive Flushing/Chinatown departure location before 4:30 PM, can join our tailored night tour to experience the charm of “the city that never sleeps”!

Itinerary: Dyker Heights (30 mins) → Union Square Holiday Market (20 mins) → Rockefeller Center (30 mins) 

The night tour is booked in advance, two people form a group, guaranteed departure, it is recommended to book in advance.

Hotel: Hyatt Place Flushing/LaGuardia Airport or similar.


Attractions

New York City Night Tour, NY

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.

Rockefeller Center, NY

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.

Times Square, NY

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.

New York, often called New York City to distinguish it from New York State, or NYC for short, is the most populous city in the United States. It is one of the world's most populous megacities. New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, significantly influencing commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, fashion, and sports, and is the most photographed city in the world.

Itinerary:

NYC Trinity Church (Outside visit) → Wall Street (30 mins) → Charging Bull (Taking Photos) → One World Trade Center Observatory (70 mins, ticket include) → Liberty Cruise (60 mins, ticket include) → New York City Hall (20 mins) → Chinatown Walking Tour & Lunch (100 mins) → Little Italy (30 mins) → United Nations Headquarter (outside visit, 15 mins) → Grand Central (30 mins) → New York Public Library (30 mins) → Chelsea Market (30 mins) → Times Square (30 mins) → Fifth Avenue (30 mins)

Special Notes:

1. Chinatown Walking Tour: We will head to visit The statue of Lin Zexu in New York, then pass by New York City Police Department and finally go to Manhattan Bridge.

2. If the Liberty Cruise is closed, we will visit the Museum of Modern Art (60 mins, ticket include) instead.

Hotel: Hyatt Place Flushing/LaGuardia Airport or similar.


Attractions

Chelsea Market, NY

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.

Grand Central Terminal, NY

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.

Little Italy, NY

Refers to a small locality in lower part of Manhattan, the city was previously densely populated with Italian Americans. The city today consists of some Italian restaurants and shopping stores.

New York City Hall, NY

Located at the very heart of City Hall Park in Lower Manhattan, New York City Hall is primarily known as the oldest city hall on the American soil. Built in the year 1812, New York City Hall showcases a spectacular French Renaissance Revival with interior Georgian Revival architecture. It is also designated as the National Historic Landmark.

New York Public Library, NY

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.

Saks Fifth Avenue, NY

Saks Fifth Avenue was founded in 1898 and is an American department store chain. It is owned by the Hudson's Bay Company and is a flagship store. The corporate headquarters are located in New York City.

Statue of Liberty Cruise, NY

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.

Times Square, NY

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, NY

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.

United Nations Headquarters, NY

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.

Wall Street, NY

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.

Today we will head to Philadelphia which is one of the oldest municipalities in the United States. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution. Then we will go to visit Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States. The city was named for George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father, and the federal district is named after Columbia, a female personification of the nation. 

Itinerary:

New York → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (20 mins) → Chinatown Walking Tour and Lunch (80 mins) → Washington D.C. → Lincoln Memorial+ Korean War Memorial+ Vietnam Veterans Memorial (40 mins) → White House (Outside visit, 20 mins) → Thomas Jefferson Memorial (30 mins) → Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (20 mins) → Hotel

Hotel: Springhill Suites Gaithersburg Or Comfort Inn Shady Grove - Gaithersburg - Rockville or similar.


Attractions

Independence National Historical Park, PA

A stunning park with amazing historical sites in Pennsylvania is Independence National Historical Park. The sites are related to history of United States Revolution.

Korean War Veterans Memorial, DC

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.

Lincoln Memorial, DC

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.

Philadelphia, PA

A renowned American city with the tourist destinations like Independence Hall and Liberty Bell is Philadelphia. It is Pennsylvania’s largest city.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial, DC

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.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, DC

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

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, DC

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 continue to visit the hub for American politics and history. Explore more culture and history by visit the attractions. 

Itinerary:

Embassy of The People's Republic of China in The United States of America (30 mins) → Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (20 mins) → U.S. Department of Justice (20 mins) → Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI, 20 mins) → U.S. Capitol (outside visit, 20 mins) → The Pentagon (15 mins) → Hotel in New Jersey

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Somerset or similar.


Attractions

Federal Hall, NY

Federal Hall are the two historic buildings located in the heart of Wall Street, NYC. The original exterior was inspired by Greek building designs and the structure as a whole was completed way back in 1703. This building served as the New York’s first City Hall. It covers a total land of 0.45 acres and served a total of 156,707 visitors in 2004 alone.

US Capitol, DC

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.

Boston is one of the oldest municipalities in the United States, founded on the Shawmut Peninsula in 1630 by Puritan settlers from the English town of the same name. Upon American independence from Great Britain, the city continued to be an important port and manufacturing hub as well as a center for education and culture.

Itinerary:

New York → Harvard University (90 mins) → Massachusetts Institute of Technology (90 mins) → Quincy Market (120 mins) → Hotel

Hotel: Hampton Inn Boston/Marlborough or similar.


Attractions

(MIT) Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a research based university, which is well-known for its intense and highly selective academics. There are 24 Nobel Prize winners and 22 Rhodes Scholars among the alumni of this institution.

Harvard University, MA

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.

Quincy Market, MA

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.

Quincy, MA

Quincy, nicknamed as the City of Presidents, is a state’s eighth largest city and a most important section of the Metropolitan Boston. It was founded in the year 1888, until now here the some of the famous personalities including American presidents, historians, and writers had made this city their home. It houses a wide variety of historical charms, as well as museums and similar tourist’s attractions.

Today we will travel to the beautiful city of Newport, Rhode Island to visit the vacation homes of billionaires, and experience the wealth and glory of the gold rush in the United States first-hand. Then head to New Haven to visit the campus of Yale University, the world's top institution. Then we will return to New York to watch the annual Rockettes Christmas Cabaret Show, which is full of festive atmosphere for all ages and families.

Itinerary:

Newport → The Breakers (90 mins, ticket included) → New Haven → Yale University (60 minutes) → New York → A special arrangement to watch the Rockettes Christmas Show

Special Notes:

1. The Rockettes dance show will be performed in the 3M STAND or 2M OBSTR area, please refer to the actual arrangement on the day.

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Somersetor similar.


Attractions

New Haven, CT

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.

The Breakers, RI

The Breakers is a well-known point located on Atlantic Ocean in the US. A trip to The Breakers with family and kids is a great fun and cool seeing of urban lifestyle.

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.

In the morning, we will visit the Central Park of New York, the 5th Ave and Lincoln Center. There would be no space for storage shopping bags so please do not purchase any goods on that day. Next, we are heading to the Times Square countdown area, and celebrating New Year with thousands of visitors. 

You will have 2 options for the countdown:

1. You may walk to Times Square and watch performances before the countdown. At the same time, the countdown zone will be closed for pedestrians only; you may experience the world-famous New Year street celebrations to witness the historic moment. (Free of charge)

2. New York Countdown Dinner Cruise. Cruise into the New Year in style aboard our New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise!

    Includes:

    *Three-hour New Year's Eve dinner cruise on New YorkHarbor
    *Chef-prepared buffet-style dining
    *Spectacular views of the ManhattanBrooklynand New Jersey skylines and iconic sights including the Empire State BuildingOne World Trade the Brooklyn Bridge,and Statue of Liberty

    *Sparkling wine toast(21+)
    *DJ entertainment
    *Fireworks display
    *Complimentary coffee,hot teaand iced tea

    Silver Package: $483 per person, Includes: Platinum Open Bar.

    Gold Package: $603 per person, Includes: Platinum Open Bar, Deluxe Champagne(1 bottle per 2 guests, Souvenir Champagne Flutes.

    VIP/Platinum Package: $643 per person, Includes: .Platinum Open Bar, Deluxe Champagne(1 bottle per 2 guests), Souvenir Champagne Flutes, Window Table.

After the countdown, guests can choose to return to the hotel and rest or use a free airport drop-off service directly to the three major airports (LGA, JFK and EWR), taking flights after 4:00 AM on 1 January 2023. If the room is not occupied at that night (count by room), Tour fee does not change; If room is occupying, and drop-off service is provided for guests who shared the room, there will be a one-time charge of $20/person, please inform your tour leader in advance.

Exclusive countdown service details:

Hotel shuttle bus: departure at 18:00/21:00/01:30.

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Somerset or similar.


Attractions

New York City Night Tour, NY

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.

Times Square, NY

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.

1. Flights before 2:00PM: Drop-off service to three major airports (LGA, JFK or EWR, EWR is highly recommended.) will be charged at $160/Ride for Maximum 4 passengers.

2. Flights after 2:00PM: Free airport drop-off service to three major airports (LGA, JFK or EWR, EWR is highly recommended). Passengers of flights before 7:00PM will NOT go shopping.

3. Flights after 7:00PM, tourists can go shopping at the Jersey Garden Outlet. The merchandises will be on sale for 20% to 70% savings with assorted designer and named brands. 


  The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.

  The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.

  Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.

  You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.

  Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.

  Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.

  These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.

  Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.

Pricing


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What's Included

  Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)

  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.

  Tickets for attractions in the itinerary: World Trade Center Observation Deck, Tingtao Villa.

  Three meals a day are included for the whole journey (meals are not included on the pick-up day, please refer to the itinerary for other meals).

  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

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

   Airport pickup service charges $12/person.

  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 $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: 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)
New Year City Countdown Dinner Cruise & Fireworks Gold Package, NY $670.00 $670.00 $670.00
New Year City Countdown Dinner Cruise & Fireworks Silver Package, NY $550.00 $550.00 $550.00
New Year Night View Buffet Dinner Cruise*Platinum Package New Year City Countdown Dinner Cruise & Fireworks VIP/Platinum, NY $710.00 $710.00 $710.00
New York City Night Tour, NY $50.00 $40.00 $50.00

  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

  • Complimentary Pickup is available for JFK/LGA/EWR between 8:30 to 12:00 AM, Flushing (9:30 AM to 5:00 PM), Manhattan Chinatown 6:30 PM. Meet the tour guide at the baggage claim area.
  • 24 Hours Paid Pick up will be charged of $160 for 1-2 person and $10 for each additional person.

Return Location

  • Flights before 2:00 PM Paid Drop off is available for (LGA, JFK or EWR, EWR is recommended.) $160 will be charged for Maximum 4 person.
  • Passengers on flights after 2:00 PM will be sent to the (LGA, JFK or EWR, EWR is recommended), and there will be no shopping for flights before 7:00.
  • Passengers on flights after 7:00 in the evening can choose to go to the outlet for free shopping.

Important Notes

  Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).

  Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations

  There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.

  You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.

  Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.

  If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.

  If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.

  On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.

Policies

Cancellation and Refund Policy

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

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

Cancellation charges 

⇒  16 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒ Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.

There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.

An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.

In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations. 

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

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

Reservation, Booking & Redemption

Terms & Conditions

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

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


Tour Confirmation

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


E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)

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


Changes in Booking

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


Changes in Tour Itinerary

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

Reschedule

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

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

Pricing

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

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

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

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

5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.

6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.

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

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

9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.

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

11. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.

Child Rate:

Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.

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

Responsibility

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

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

Ojas
  • 84
  • 3

We were super curious besides being so excited about the journey on Christmas that my parent booked for all of us. Personally, I would have rather chose not to take the bus journey, now that I had, there was so much that I learned and experience. I also think that we should have spent more time in Washington D.C because we just loved that city. There is nothing compared to the loveliness of Niagara Falls. We spend a good amount of time in New York, it definitely is a massive city and we were just traveling from one place to another. It was great being part of the Applebee Party in Times Square. Nice hotels and tour hosts.

Abdiel
  • 80
  • 4

it was the best Christmas I have ever had so far, not only because we went out on this bus tour, but also I got to explore Harvard University, Niagara Falls, and the Party in Times Square was a ton of enjoyment. We ordered the journey a few days earlier prior to reaching New York. It was already the Christmas Day when we reached New York, and the crowds were humungous there. It became so cold at Niagara Falls while we were soaking in the mist of the falls, and then I had taken the jet boat ride with my friends, it was worth it. The hotels in which we stayed were really nice and well-appointed. It was worth spending with this bus tour team!

Caiden
  • 78
  • 5

Hi. We came from China to take a tour on a bus with other fellows. We don’t know many places in America; many people suggested my family take this tour. There was so much party on the last day at the final hours of the year. For families and kids, they offered us to choose the Walking Tour which helped us to see the massive fireworks show, which we have never seen in mainland China. The food, hotels along with the bus charges gave us a massive budget. There was guy hosting the tour on the bus that also happens to speak Chinese very good so we got along quite well. See you again!

Gurkiran
  • 75
  • 2

Taking flights all the way from Vietnam to New York on a Christmas season was quite a fatigue for me and my kids. We booked the seats for New Year fun, and we were definitely looking out for huge amounts of fun on the fun and the tour never failed on providing us great destinations, hotels, and hosting facility. Although, I definitely recommend that the buses should be much better with the latest inventions in there like with TV screens. New York tour was wonderful, and the DC tour as well to see all the great attractions like White House, Lincoln Palace, Potomac Boating, and countless other. Great bus tour!

Sage
  • 72
  • 3

Booking the tour seats for my entire family on the internet was the easiest job for us, and then they gave us the time and locations regarding the tour departure and all that. It wasn’t just the regular tour we were expecting it to be because of the great facilities and tour guide on the bus. Now, that I had paid a lot for the tour seats online, I just couldn’t resist having a bad bus journey. Therefore, I was very careful about our destinations and what we were going to do there. The tour team was quite professional in providing the tour and great facilities; we didn’t have any disappointment throughout the course of the journey.

Faiyaz
  • 55
  • 10

everyone was off from their work and schools, so my wife and I planned on taking the family out on this bus tour on the 25th December. It was sort of a huge risk for us since we have never experienced any bus tours before; we were worried that we might not have the good Christmas. Despite all that, travels guides welcomed us on reaching LGA airports and they checked us in at the red roof lodging which was expensive compared to what they offering and it was the holiday season, the hotels were booked and super busy. The tour had a massive number of great stops throughout the week. Amazing Countdown Cruise in New York!

Sadie
  • 49
  • 9

In the start, we just didn’t want to spend Christmas day with strangers in New York and pretty far away from our hometown. But my fiancé gave me courage and thumbs up to finally board on the journey. In Brazil, the people should offer this kind of bus tour and I’m 100% certain that anyone could just love this tour. The pricing seemed a pretty high and also it was the holiday season, there should be some kind of a discount package or something like that. Niagara Falls is like a paradise on earth. We spent a lot of time in New York and quite less in Philadelphia. After all, it was a great experience with this American Bus Tour.

Indranil
  • 21
  • 13

There was this little baby on the bus who spent the most of the time so loud on my next seat. These foreigners don’t have any manners or even respect for the other people, first of all, we had to travel a lot and the journey was already not much kid friendly. Anyways, spending holidays with my buddies on this bus tour was a huge futhe n, the Niagara jet boating experience helped us enjoy even more at the Niagara Falls Park. Good thing that we packed all the stuff we would need for this bus journey and especially for the Times Square Countdown Party. Good days!

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