8-Day New York/New Jersey to Philadelphia, Washington D.C, Niagara Falls, Boston and New York City in-depth Tour
Tour Code: GOL-NYC-438
Duration: 8 Day(s) / 7 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Return City
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Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Explore Wall Street, Charging Bull, Hudson River, Museum of Modern Art, Central Park, Times Square, One World Trade Center, 911 Memorial & Museum, Oculus, United Nation Headquarters, Broadway Musical, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Madame Tussauds, White House, US Capitol, Air & Space Museum, Smithsonian Institutions, Corning Museum of Glass, Niagara Falls, Harvard University, Swan Lake Park, Breakers Mansion, Boston Harbor, and Quincy Market on our exciting 8-day bus tour starting from New York with special discounts and deal breaking prices.
- Note: Due to the ongoing cash crisis, the United Nations Headquarters buildings will be closed on weekends (Saturday-Sunday) until further notice.
- 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
We will start our first day by enjoying the outside visit of the NYC Trinity Church. Next, nearly 25 minutes we will spend on Wall Street where guests can take pictures of Charging Bull, Later, we will visit optional Liberty Cruise for almost one hour and U.S.S Intrepid for a maximum of 90 minutes. In the next hour, guests will be able to adore the outside visit of Hudson Yards Vessel for about 20 minutes and The Fifth Avenue for about 2 hours. If guests are not interested in shopping then they can head to the optional Museum of Modern arts, or freely visit Central Park by themselves or can also enjoy yummy cake at Lady M boutique, cake by (self-expenditure). Later, guests will visit Times Square for probably 20 minutes and optional Ripley's Believe It or Not for less than one hour.
Special Notes:
- Travelers can enjoy a Broadway show after 7:00 PM. They can consult the tour guide about tickets and price, because Tickets and transportation are at their own expense.
- On Christmas and Thanksgiving, MoMA will be closed.
Hotel:Holiday Inn Newark International Airport North, The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center, Sheraton Edison Or similar.
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.
It is a cruise trip given in the Hudson River, during the trip one can see the rondout creek’s shoreline, similarly during the sale one can see some islands as well which are located at the river center.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum is a museum that is owned by Ripley Entertainment. The museum consists of some of the weirdest looking exhibits and is a popular tourists attractions.
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.
A symbol of America, a gift from French it is a tourist attraction and a place where 151 feet high statue stands. Nothing is better than watching the statue whilst cruising on a luxury Statue of Liberty Cruise.
Statue of Liberty is a splendidly huge sculpture situated on Liberty Island, New York, US. The visitors love to see this famous symbol of freedom and the history attached to it.
1. A world famous modern art museum and considered one of the most influential and largest of its kind situated in midtown Manhattan. It also has a library with 300,000 books approx and more than 1000 periodical titles.
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.
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.
We will start our second day by exploring the optional One World Observatory, National September 11 Memorial & Museum, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Later, we will head to Ground Zero for a maximum of 20 minutes. After this, we shall visit the Westfield World Trade Center for more than half an hour and the United Nations for almost 30 minutes.
Special Note:
- Travelers can enjoy a Broadway show after 7:00 PM. They can consult their tour guide about tickets and price, because Tickets and transportation are at their own expense.
- A real government-issued photo required For entrance in UN Headquarters, which can be obtained by a Member State or an Observer State of the United Nations. At times due to some reason, UN Headquarters closes, then we can have an option to enjoy outside views and take pictures to make the journey memorable.
Hotel:Holiday Inn Newark International Airport North, The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center, Sheraton Edison or similar.
Attractions
The 911 Memorial Museum or the National September 11 Memorial and Museum to commemorate the 2977 lives and six lives claimed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the 1993 World Trade Centre bombing respectively. Located at the previous site of the World Trade Centre, it is run by a non-profit organization which works towards raising funds for operating the memorial and museum.
Broadway Theatre offers the most moving theatrical performances across 40 theatres in New York. It is highest level of commercial theater around the world.
Founded privately in 1870, the
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.
New York City is often known as just New York, it is the most populated city of the Unite States of America. The total population of the city is 8,491,079 which is really a lot.
The 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.
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.
Philadelphia would be our first destination to explore. We will participate in the Philadelphia Double Decker Tour for an hour. We will then visit The Philadelphia Congress Hall from the inside, Independence National Historical Park, Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall from outside. Next, we will head toward the optional Philadelphia One Liberty Observation Deck. We will Check-in at the hotel and later on can have fun through enjoying an optional Washington D.C. night tour for almost 100 minutes including Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and Outside visit The Pentagon.
Special Notes:
- The Philadelphia Congress Hall will remain closed on the following days; Martin Luther King Day, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & Presidents' Day.
- Liberty Bell will remain closed on Christmas Day.
- The Philadelphia Congress Hall, US. Capitol and Liberty Bell (Inside Visit) are Optional attractions. Check the exclusion table for admission pricing.
Hotel:Holiday Inn Gaithersburg or similar.
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.
DC Cruise starts from March 15th, and there will be cherry blossom cruises. The boat tours are remarkable, and you can view the monuments and blossoms, besides enjoy at the bar having blossom drink specials. The monuments mesmerize as you see from moonlight cruises.
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.
Liberty Bell Center is located in Philadelphia, PA, is the symbol of the American Revolution which was crafted in the year 1752.
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.
Madame Tussauds is a world famous wax museum, one museum is located in Washington DC and is famous for its Presidents Gallery. This gallery holds wax figures of all the US presidents to date.
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.
The double-decker bus has always been a point of interest for tourists and the fact that it’s a tour through the whole of Philadelphia is what makes this bus amazing. The bus includes a total of 29 stops which means one can get off anytime. Another astonishing point is that the bus includes live commentary during the whole of the trip. The double-decker bus is a vintage bus designed on the basis of the London style and roams around the whole of Philadelphia during the tour.
A renowned American city with the tourist destinations like Independence Hall and Liberty Bell is Philadelphia. It is Pennsylvania’s largest city.
Washington DC is the capital city of the United States and is also a popular attraction. With the help of Washington DC Night Tours, tourists can enjoy and see everything that the city has to offer.
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.
Summer Itinerary: Apply when DC Sightseeing Cruise resumes
On the fourth day, we will visit the Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and white house from outside. Then we will enjoy the U.S. Capital In-depth tour for about two hours including a guidedtour of the Inside visit of the U.S. Capitol, outside visit of the Supreme Court of the United States and Library of Congress. We will enjoy an optional DC Sightseeing Cruise for approximately an hour. After this, we will explore Madame Tussauds President Gallery and will spend almost 50 minutes there. Then, without a tour guide, you can visit and explore the Smithsonian Institution Museums for almost 180 minutes. We do recommend the National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History.
Pass by attractions are the USTreasury, Washington Monument, etc.
Winter Itinerary: Apply when DC Sightseeing Cruise closes
Winter Itinerary will be the same except DC Cruise will no longer be with us.
Special Notes:
- DC Sightseeing Cruise is closed from Jan to Mar.
- When the U.S. Capitol is closed, we will see the building from outside. The Capitol Visitor Center opens for the visitors from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM through Monday to Saturday except for Special Days.
- From the start of March to the 3rd week of April, travelers can enjoy the cherry blossom Festival to see the beautiful showcase of flowers and other events.
Hotel:Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, Crowne Plaza Harrisburg Hershey, Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey, Four Point By Sheraton York or Similar.
Attractions
It is one of the largest museums in the world. The American Museum of Natural History has more than 33 million specimens of animals, plants, fossils, rocks, minerals, meteorites, human cultural artifacts and even human remains, but only a fractions are displayed at a single time. The museum receives around 5 million visitors annually.
DC Cruise starts from March 15th, and there will be cherry blossom cruises. The boat tours are remarkable, and you can view the monuments and blossoms, besides enjoy at the bar having blossom drink specials. The monuments mesmerize as you see from moonlight cruises.
It is one of the most popular Museums currently existing in the United States of America. The museum is privately owned and contains collections of international espionage artifacts etc. The Museum is situated at Washington DC.
The Library of Congress is a research library officially serving the United States Congress and is the United States the de facto national library. It is the oldest federal cultural institution. It is a beautiful building and visiting during Spring/Summer is time-consuming as it is crowded. The reading room view from the balcony is superb.
Refers to a famous museum located in Washington DC (USA), the museum is well known for its historic Air crafts. The area of the museum is around 161,145 square foot.
The World War II Memorial is memorial that was established in order to commemorate the fellow Americans who served the armed forces during the World War II.
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.
The Smithsonian Institution is located in Washington Dc, USA with museums including world’s largest museum also known as Smithsonian museum and research centers. It is also called “United States National Museum”.
Washington DC is the capital city of the United States and is also a popular attraction. With the help of Washington DC Night Tours, tourists can enjoy and see everything that the city has to offer.
On the National Mall in Washington, Washington Monument is an obelisk designated in October 1966. More than 600,000 visitors visit this park every year. It has been reopened for tourists after repairing due to earthquake and hurricane in Virginia.
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.
Summer Itinerary: Apply when Maid of the Mist resume
Early in the morning, we will leave for the Corning Museum of Glass and it will consume almost 90 minutes. Next, we will move toward Niagara Falls State Park, where Guests have an option to participate in an IMAX Movie for almost half an hour. Later on we will also enjoy the optional Maid of the Mist for one an hour. At the end of the day guests can enjoy an optional Niagara Falls night tour for probably 90 minutes.
Special Note:
- Maid of the Mist is open for travelers from mid/late April to early November.
- Travelers can enjoy Niagara In-Depth Tour including Old Fort Niagara, Whirlpool State Park and IMAX Movies at their own expense.
Winter Itinerary: Apply when Maid of the Mist closed
Winter Itinerary will be the same except Maid of the Mist. It will no longer be available.
Special notes:
- Travelers can enjoy Niagara In-Depth Tour including Old Fort Niagara, Whirlpool State Park and IMAX Movies at their own expense.
Hotel:Adam's Mark Buffalo, Radisson Hotel Niagara Falls-Grand Island, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Buffalo - Amherst or similar.
Attractions
The American Falls is part of the three waterfalls that make up the Niagara Falls. It lets visitors enjoy an exhilarating experience of its beautiful surroundings and fascinating history.
Falling from a height of 181 feet, the rushing waters of the beautiful Bridal falls, located between Goat Island and Luna Island, drench you with their beauty and spray.
It is a Glass show held in the corning museum of glass. The museum is all about the science, art and history of Glass. The Museum is located in New York City.
A glass-made museum located in the NYC is known as Corning Museum of Glass. The science, history and art of the glass can be seen at this place.
Corning is a city that is located in Steuben County in New York, it is situated on the Chemung River. The population of the city is around 11,000 and the city is named after Erastus Corning.
The place is sometimes also referred to as Canadian falls. Potentially the Horseshoe Falls are the part and parcel of the famous NiagaraFalls and is located on the Niagara River. It is known as the Canadian Falls due to its location in Canada.
Niagara Falls is a very famous spot for tourists, one thing to do there is to go on a Jet Boat Ride. This is a very exciting thing to do in Niagara Fall as it is a really different experience.
One of the Big Apple's most popular spots for tourists, the New York City branch of this international chain of sculpture museums is a must see place.
Maid of the Mist Boat is a famous water ride that runs in Niagara Falls. The boat tour provide beautiful scenic views to the visitors.
Niagara Adventure Movie Theater is built in the Niagara Falls State Park which is located in the City of Niagara Falls. It was built in 1885 and is a really famous tourists attraction,
Niagara Falls comprises of mainly three waterfalls, the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Horseshoe Falls. The Niagara Falls Scenic Tour explores the top-notch charms of Niagara Falls, as well as get soaked in the mists of gigantic waterfalls while discovering the beauty of this world’s wonder.
The City of Niagara Falls is famous for its name and the beauty it contains, it is also the place for the famous Niagara Falls water fall, hence the name. it is visited by many people each year.
Niagara Falls is already a very beautiful place, it is famous for tourists who visit it in large numbers each year. It such an interesting place that people can even get an In-Depth tour so that they can understand the place better.
For over 75 years, visitors from across the globe come to Niagara Falls, They have been able to witness the impressive nighttime illumination of the American and Horseshoe falls. Every season visitors get to experience the autumn in a new way. Complete night-view of Niagara Falls on some summer evenings might be limited or not available because of the late sunset time and the US Federal Government rules on the driving hours.
Situated close to Youngstown in New York, US, Old Fort Niagara is a reinforcement constructed to safeguard the interests of New France in America. The Niagara fall and the museum have made the place even more attractive.
On the north of the city of Niagara Falls, there is a park located in Niagara County known as Whirlpool State Park. From the hiking to the picnic tables and pavilions, everything can be enjoyed at this park.
We will enjoy the optional Niagara Falls In-depth tour for almost 2 hours including Old Fort Niagara and Whirlpool State Park. Then, guests can enjoy the optional Niagara Falls Jetboat by spending one hour there. After this, we will head back to Boston and enjoy a stay in the Hotel.
Special notes:
- Tourists can enjoy free time at Niagara Falls State Park If they do not participate in Niagara Falls In-depth Tour.
- Due to the storm, snow, icy conditions of the Niagara River, Niagara Jetboat will not provide to travelers for safety purposes. The minimum age would be 4 years for this ride.
- Travelers can enjoy Niagara In-Depth Tour including Old Fort Niagara, Whirlpool State Park and IMAX Movies at their own expense.
Hotel:DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore, Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield Boston Hotel, Radisson Hotel & Suites Chelmsford-Lowell Or similar.
Attractions
Niagara Falls is a very famous spot for tourists, one thing to do there is to go on a Jet Boat Ride. This is a very exciting thing to do in Niagara Fall as it is a really different experience.
Summer: apply when Plimoth Plantation resume
In the morning we will be enjoying a Boston Lobster meal for almost 60 minutes. Then we will move toward Cambridge, where guests can enjoy an optional Harvard University In-Depth Tour for roundabout one hour. After this we will continue enjoying Boston City Sightseeing and Boston Harbor Cruise. Our next stay would be for almost 50 minutes at Quincy market. Next will have fun in Rhode Island and Breakers Mansion for about 75 minutes. Later we will head toward the Plimoth Plantation where we will spend an hour.
Pass by attractions are Mayflower Ship and Plymouth Rock.
Winter: apply when Plimoth Plantation closed
Winter will replace Plimoth Plantation with Long Wharf . We will spend around 60 minutes at Long Wharf.
Special notes:
- From January to March Plimoth Plantation will be closed for the public.
- Old Trinity Cathedral, Hancock Building, Boston Athenaeum, Boston Park, Swan Lake Park, and overlook the Golden Dome of the State House are added in Boston City
Hotel:DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore, Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield Boston Hotel, Radisson Hotel & Suites Chelmsford-Lowel or Similar.
Attractions
The Boston Harbor cruise is lets you sit back relax and enjoy a wonderful ride through the glistering Boston waters as you catch a glimpse of the city’s gorgeous surroundings.
Give your taste buds the delight of eating the best Lobster ever. Boston is known for serving more than hundred varieties of Lobsters, so don’t miss out on this treat.
Boston is one of the oldest cities of US, and the capital and the largest city of the state of Massachusetts. It is well known for being the center of education and culture due to it numerous International universities and colleges.
Breakers Mansion is the crown jewel of the Newport mansions symbolizing wealth and opulence. It is a 70 room Italian Renaissance- style palazzo created by international craftsmen and artisans.
Cambridge is a city located in Middlesex County in the state if Massachusetts in the United States. The city is located in the north of Boston and was named “Cambridge” in honor of the University of Cambridge.
Harvard University is located at the heart of old Cambridge town in Boston. It is known as the world’s most leading educational institute attracting millions of tourists from all over the globe. Harvard University In-depth Tour let the visitors learn about the student culture, academics, as well as the history of the campus.
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.
Rhode Island is a state in the New England which is a region of United States. It is officially called as the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. It is also nick named as the Ocean State.
Our first destination for the last day will be Cambridge. We will take part in the Optional Massachusetts Institute of Technology In-Depth Tour and enjoy Charles River. After this, we will return back to New York/Airport Drop-off.
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
Most of the tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. A minivan can also be used depending on the number of people booking the tour.
Hotel Accommodation is included in tour.
This is a guided tour.
All Taxes are included.
What's Excluded
Attraction Admission Info: The Senior person's age of Corning Museum of Glass has been updated to 62+years old.
Rates could alter without prior notice.
Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
Guide will arrange meals and drinks when requested as they are not included in the package.
Daily Service charges for driver and the guide is $11 minimum per person.
Such expenses as telephone services, alcoholic drinks, beverages and laundry services which are private room services.
Services related to travel insurance.
Other personal expenses.
Important:We never encourage customers to purchase admission packages from outside sources and try using them in this tour with discount. If they do, they must arrange transport on the same day. If you skip some attraction, you cannot do it on your own. You can sit near the bus or visit some nearby place, but you will not be allowed to sit in the bus.
Attraction Prices
Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
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911 Memorial Museum, NY | $26.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
Boston Harbor Cruise, MA | $46.00 | $41.00 | $46.00 |
Boston Lobster Dinner, MA | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Breakers Mansion, RI | $29.00 | $10.00 | $29.00 |
Buffet/Group meal in East Coast. | $25.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
Corning Museum of Glass, NY | $22.00 | $0.00 | $19.00 |
DC Cruise, DC | $26.00 | $18.00 | $23.00 |
Harvard University In-depth Tour, MA | $25.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 |
International Spy Museum, DC | $30.00 | $19.00 | $26.50 |
Jet Boat Ride, Niagara Falls, NY | $69.00 | $42.00 | $69.00 |
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, NY | $47.89 | $47.89 | $47.89 |
Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, Niagara Falls, NY | $28.25 | $17.75 | $28.25 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology In-depth Tour and Charles River, MA | $14.00 | $12.00 | $14.00 |
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY | $30.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 |
New York City Night Tour, NY | $50.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
Niagara Adventure Movie, NY | $12.00 | $9.00 | $12.00 |
Niagara Fall Scenic Tour, NY | $45.00 | $35.00 | $43.00 |
One Liberty Observation Deck, PA | $16.00 | $11.00 | $16.00 |
One World Observatory, NY | $53.35 | $46.82 | $51.37 |
Philadelphia Double Decker Bus Tour, PA | $36.00 | $20.00 | $34.00 |
Plymouth plantation, MA | $33.95 | $19.95 | $30.50 |
Ripleys Believe It or Not Museum, NY | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Statue of Liberty Cruise, NY | $48.00 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
The Museum of Modern Art, NY | $30.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 |
The Philadelphia Congress Hall+ Liberty Bell+ US Capitol Tour (Inside Visit), PA | $60.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 |
US Capitol + The National Archives In-Depth Tour, DC | $49.30 | $39.50 | $49.30 |
USS Intrepid, NY | $36.00 | $26.00 | $34.00 |
Washington DC Night Tour, DC | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
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
- 133-30 39th Avenue, (Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant) Flushing, NY 11354 at 07:00 AM
- 160 Frontage Road, I-95 Exit 14 & Frontage Road (Ramada Plaza Hotel EWR Lobby) Newark, NJ 07114 at 07:00 AM
- 6102 8th Ave, (HSBC Bank) Brooklyn, NY 11220 at 07:00 AM (Drop off at Chinatown, Pick-up only, no drop-off)
- 87 Bowery St, Chinatown, Manhattan, New York, NY 10002 at 8:00 AM
Return Location
- Kindly book your flights to depart from (BOS) after 1:00 PM or New York (EWR, JFK, or LGA) after 7:00 PM. Free Drop off to these Airports but only at the time mentioned before.
- 160 Frontage Road, (Ramada Plaza Hotel EWR) Newark, NJ 07114
- 135-20 39th Ave, (Flushing Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel) Flushing, NY 11354
- 87 Bowery St, Chinatown, Manhattan, New York, NY 10002
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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You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.
Tour Confirmation
You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.
E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)
Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.
Changes in Booking
You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.
Changes in Tour Itinerary
We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.
Reschedule
If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.
Pricing
1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.
2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.
3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.
4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.
5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.
6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.
7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.
8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.
9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.
10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.
11. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
Buy 2 Get 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets.
Responsibility
3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy, reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.
4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.
5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.
6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.
6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.
6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.
6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.
8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.
Reviews
Reviews
Adney
At first, the tour didn’t seem much exciting but as the days went by we started to actually have a great time. The tour host mentioned our next stops so better prepare ourselves. The Maid Of the Mist cruise experience was the best, they let wear the plastic jackets and they drive beneath the mists of the Niagara Falls, it was absolutely breathtaking to experience. The tour leader helped us to explore each and every well-known place in Washington DC, New York and in Boston. I would say this bus tour had been the most amazing and exciting tour for me, and I was looking out for some sort of bus of the bus which offers everything related to traveling. Loved the tour!
Asabell
I was worried that I might get sick due to changing weather, and different climates of the regions. Even though If I fall sick, I knew the manager will do something about it, he seemed like the most friendly and helpful person on the tour. I wasn’t sure about all the places we toured were amazing but some the best include the Wall Street, Empire Building Observatory, Corning Museum, Smithsonian Museums, Yale University, and the Rhode Islands’ Breakers House. It was a wonderful tour which not only transferred us to such great places but also provided us with relevant information, hotels, and good restaurants. For me and my friends, the tour was amazing.
Nimart
The buses should move fast so we could have spent less time traveling and more time wandering around our favorite locations. The tour leader managed an entire City Tour in New York and in Washington DC which helped us discover the true nature of those cities. The tour was also great at the Boston were board the ship at the Harbor. International Spy Museum was like a paradise for me, I have never even thought about those sort of museums actually exists. Lovely time on board, the crew as amazing, as well as our stops, and I would definitely recommend anyone to experience this bus tour in any season because of the professional tour management and decent hotels. Thanks!
Cao
I still remember the time on this tour, and one thing really bugged me on the day we went to the Rhode Island. Although the bus tour was really wonderful and worth experiencing a least for once in a lifetime, the things are, we traveled such a long distanced to finally visit the breakers mansion which was great, but we could have visited someplace else that didn't require the much traveling. The tour leader guided us in a such a great way at the Independence Park in Philadephia, it sounded like the country’s history is folk tale or story from a book – lovely. The bus was full of decent people, good to so many wonderful places with my family in the summers.
Bolin
The tour services included the transportation, tour guide, and just it. Rest of all, we had to pay and do on our own. It’s a great tour if we already have a good company of experienced travelers, family, or relatives because all the people on board with us came from quite distant countries and quite a few of them speak English. Mentioning the great places and fun we had on this tour was entirely because of the beauty of the falls, such as the Niagara Falls, White House, and then the tour guide led the people inside the US Capitol where we saw so much that we couldn’t have without the bus tour. I really appreciate the kind efforts and providing us the great hotels at the end of the day.
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