8-Day Washington DC to Harvard University, Boston, New York City, Niagara Falls, Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City and Thousand Island Tour

Tour Code: GOL-WDC-162
Duration: 8 Day(s) / 7 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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8-Day Washington DC to Harvard University, Boston, New York City, Niagara Falls, Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City and Thousand Island Tour
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Overview

Experience: UNESCO, Family

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

Tour Guide:Chinese, English


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Highlights :

  • 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

Washington is home to numerous national landmarks and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. The National Mall is a large, open area in the center of the city featuring many monuments to American leaders; it also serves to connect the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol buildings. Located prominently in the center of the Mall is the Washington Monument. Other notable points of interest near the Mall include the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial,  Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

The tour guide will meet guests at the Entrance of National Air and Space Museum that is facing National Mall & Jefferson Dr. at 13:00

Itinerary:

 (Summer Itinerary: Apply when DC cruise resume)

National Air and Space Museum (Departure at 12:30 PM) → U.S. Capitol in-depth tour (Optional, 120 mins) → White House (Outside Visit, 20 mins) → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (40 mins) → DC Sightseeing Cruise (Optional, 60 mins)

We will also pass by the World War II Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, etc.

Special Notes:

1. DC Sightseeing Cruise is usually to be closed from Jan to Mar.

2. If U.S. Capitol closed to visitors, we will see the exterior of the building from outside. The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's and on Inauguration Day.

(Winter Itinerary: Apply when DC cruise closed)

National Air and Space Museum (Departure at 12:30 PM) → U.S. Capitol in-depth tour (Optional, 120 mins) → White House (Outside Visit, 20 mins) → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (40 mins)

We will also pass by The World War II Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, etc.

Special Notes:

1. DC Sightseeing Cruise is usually to be closed from Jan to Mar.

2. If U.S. Capitol closed to visitors, we will see the exterior of the building from outside. The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's and on Inauguration Day.

Hotel:  Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, Crowne Plaza Harrisburg Hershey, Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey, Four Point By Sheraton York or Similar.


Attractions

DC Cruise, DC

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.

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.

National Air and Space Museum, DC

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.

National Mall, DC

National Mall is a national park which is located in the downtown of Washington DC. The National Mall receives almost 23 million visitors each year which shows that the National Mall is a great attraction.

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.

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.

We will arrive at one of Fortune Global 500’s headquarters, Corning, to visit the Museum of Glass, which is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glassmaking. After lunch, we are going to see the renowned Niagara Falls. Overlooking American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall and the Bridal Veil Fall, you will be astounded by the deafening roar of the falls. It’s the combination of height and volume that makes Niagara Falls so beautiful.

Itinerary:

Corning Museum of Glass (Optional, 90 mins) → Niagara Falls State Park → Maid of the Mist (Optional, 30 mins) → US Niagara IMAX Movie (Optional, 30 mins) → Niagara Falls In-depth tour (Optional, 120mins, include Old Fort Niagara(60mins) and Whirlpool State Park(15mins) ) → Niagara Falls Night Tour (Optional, 90 mins)

Special notes:

1. If not join the Niagara In-depth Tour, you can stay at the Niagara Falls State Park with longer free time.

2. We will watch the IMAX Movie and take Niagara Falls Cruise either in U.S. or in Canada but for only once, which is subject to change upon actual situation.

3. Maid of the Mist usually opens during late April to early November.

4. If the Maid of the Mist is closes, we will visit Niagara Falls Jetboat (Optional, 60 mins) instead. Niagara Jetboat tour will be closed if the weather is extremer or river icy condition. Kids must be 4-year-old or above to be on board for safety concerns.

Hotel:  Adam's Mark Buffalo, Radisson Hotel Niagara Falls-Grand Island, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Buffalo - Amherst or Similar.


Attractions

A glass-made museum located in the NYC is known as Corning Museum of Glass. The science, history and art of the glass can be seen at this place.

Corning, NY

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.

Jet Boat Ride, Niagara Falls, NY

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.

Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, Niagara Falls, NY

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, NY

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,

In the morning, guests will continue sightseeing in the Niagara Falls. We will cross the border to Canada through the Rainbow Bridge. You will also watch a dramatic 45-minute IMAX film which will further discover the culture and history of the Niagara Fall! Later, take the ride to the top of the Skylon Tower which is 775 feet above the falls! Relax and enjoy your meal at the 360-degree Revolving Dining Room. After lunch, guests will arrive in Toronto - the largest city and financial center of Canada.

Itinerary:

Hornblower Niagara Cruise (Optional, 30 mins) → Skylon Tower, Lunch (Optional, 100 mins) → CN tower (Optional, 60 mins) → Mariposa Toronto Harbor Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → Toronto Chinese Dinner (Optional, 60 mins)

If time allows, we will visit Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (Optional, 60mins).

We will also pass by: Rainbow Bridge, Toronto City Hall

 

Special notes:

1. We will take Niagara Falls Cruise either in U.S. or in Canada but for only once, which is subject to change upon actual situation.

2. Hornblower Niagara Cruise usually opens during late April to early November,

3. Admission to the Ride-to-the-Top and Indoor/Outdoor Observation Deck Niagara Falls attractions is FREE when dining at Skylon Tower.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport, Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Airport, Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites or Similar.


Attractions

CN Tower, ON

The CN tower is a concrete communications tower and is 553 meters tall, it was built on old railway lands and was completed in 1976 and became the world’s largest freestanding structure.

Hornblower Niagara Cruise, ON

In the heart of Niagara Gorge, a thrilling boat tour takes travelers from Canada to Great Gorge. This exciting tour is known as Hornblower Niagara Cruise.

Mariposa Toronto Harbour Cruise, ON

If you want to see and enjoy everything that the Toronto Harbor has to offer then you should probably seek help from Mariposa Cruises. This service will give you a detailed tour or cruise of the Toronto Harbor that you should enjoy.

SkyLon Tower Lunch, ON

At the Skylon Tower situated at the Niagara Falls in Ontario Canada, there lies a revolving restaurant which is about 775ft above the Niagara Falls. It gives one rotation per hour and meal is served with leisure.

Skylon Tower, ON

The Skylon Tower is located in the Niagara Falls at Ontario in Canada. It is headed towards the sky and gives a 360 degree of the Niagara Falls. The tower is 263 meters above the Niagara Falls.

Toronto Chinese Dinner, ON

To have delicious dim sum dinner on Chinese restaurants of Toronto is a wonderfully memorable experience. The food stuff is superbly yummy, inexpensive and satisfying with incredibly splendid scenery and sound around.

In the morning, guests will enjoy the beauty of Thousand Islands on a cruise boat (summer only). We will be driving on Highway 401 along St. Lawrence River and reach Canada’s Capital and political center, Ottawa. Next, we will go to Montreal for dinner, known as “Paris of North America”, a French-speaking and second largest city of Canada. After sunset, we will go to the grand Notre-Dame Basilica for night view.

Itinerary:

Toronto → Thousand Islands → Canada Thousand Islands Cruise   & Thousand Islands Lunch (Optional, 75 mins) → Ottawa → National War Memorial (Canada), Ottawa Parliament (Outside visit, 30 mins) →Double Decker Montreal  (Optional, 60 mins) → Montreal → Old Montreal (30 mins) → Night View of Montreal Notre-Dame Basilica (Outside Visit, 15 mins)

Special Notes: We will not visit Thousand Island Cruise since it is closed in winter (usually it opens during late April to early November.

Hotel: Best Western Plus Hotel Universal DrummondvilleOr Hotel Gouverneur Trois-RivieresOr Grand Times Hotel Drummondvilleor Similar. 


Attractions

Montreal Double Decker City Tour, QC

The Montreal Double Decker City Tour, QC offers top attractions to visit and the hop-on-hop-off feature. Visiting notable places such as Chinatown, Notre Dame Basilica, Crescent Street, Mount Royal Park, Old Montreal and Old Port are a few names that are visited on this city tour. If you choose evening tours, you can see Twilight sights.

National War Memorial, ON

It is a war memorial to commemorate the deaths of the Canadian people who died in the world war one. The height of the memorial is 70 ft. and the material used is granite and bronze.

Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, QC

Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica is located in Old Montréal, Quebec, Canada, with its marvelous architecture. It is a functional church presenting historical glimpse and much more to the visitors.

Old Montreal, QC

The oldest part of Montreal city is called Old Montreal. It has impressive views and amazing people to meet with for the tourists. Strolling down the city will make the tour unforgettable.

Ottawa, CA

The city is situated on Ottawa River with its most marvelous tourist points like loveable large museums, Victorian style in buildings and its Centre Parliament Hill. A fantastic place for art lovers!

It is a cruise service which you can avail to tour the thousand islands. Through the boat you can see some of the best breath taking sites. During the tour information about each location is also provided. The tour is very famous hence is very crowded.

Thousand Islands, ON

It is a group of islands located in Ontario Canada, the exact number of islands are 1864. The length of these islands is 50 miles and they straddle the US-Canada border.

Toronto, ON

Situated along the south northern coast of the Lake Ontario, Toronto is great and culturally diverse. The green trees and ravines, trails and parks and recreation are the things attracting visitors in a great number.

In the morning, we will head to Quebec, enjoy a Maple Syrup Theme Meal. In the afternoon, we will head to Montmorency Falls which attracts nature lovers and sightseers alike with its 272-foot waterfall. Then we will go to Quebec City. Everything in the town such as the street signs, cafes, buildings, people’s dressing look, and the atmosphere will tell its rich French descent. At night, we will tour around the fortification of Quebec City, Parliament Building. After the night tour we will head back to the hotel.

Itinerary:

Canada Maple Sugar Shack Meal (Optional, 60 mins) → Montmorency Falls (Optional, 30 mins)  →  Old Quebec City Tour (Optional, 60 mins) →   Place d'Armes,  Chateau Frontenac  Hotel & Quebec City Notre-Dame Basilica  (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Quebec French Banquet  (Optional, 75 mins) →  Quebec City night tour (45 mins) : Fortification Wall of Quebec City, Parliament Building

Special notes: There is an extra charge of $3/person for bus admission and parking in the Montmorency Falls Park.

Hotel: Best Western Plus Hotel Universal Drummondville, Hotel Gouverneur Trois-Rivieres, Grand Times Hotel Drummondville or Similar.


Attractions

Chateau Frontenac, QC

The Chateau Frontenac is a beautiful and grand hotel in Quebec City, the hotel is built on a 54 m elevation and was included in the National Historic Site of Canada.

French Dinner, QC

Food is something that is enjoyed by each and every person, if you like French food then the French Banquet is the place for you. It is located in Quebec and serves really great and delicious food.

Maple Syrup Theme Meal, QC

Maple Syrup theme meal is one of the most recommended meal to taste in Canada; along with the fact that there are few local specialties in the Quebec City which includes the famous Maple Syrup Meal. Taste the authentic Maple Syrup Meal and discover the secrets of this Canadian most recommended maple syrup meal.

Montmorency Falls, QC

Refers to the large water fall located at the river of Montmorency in Canada, the fall lies between the boundary of Quebec City and borough of Beauport, which is 12 km from the Centre of Quebec City.

Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, QC

Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica is located in Old Montréal, Quebec, Canada, with its marvelous architecture. It is a functional church presenting historical glimpse and much more to the visitors.

Old Quebec Tour, QC

Old Quebec is one of the best tourist attractions that you will ever see. It is better to take guided tours of such locations and that is where Old Quebec tours come in.

Quebec French Banquet, CA

Quebec French Banquet is one of the most frequently visited restaurants located in the city of California. The restraint is famous for its tasty French dishes.

In the morning, we will depart from the hotel and head to the US custom. After a short stay at duty-free stores and a longer stay at the border, we will head to Boston. The first stop will be the Harvard University at Cambridge, MA. And later we stop by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Upon your arrival to Boston, it’s time for dinner and you will be recommended with its famous fresh lobster’s feast - get excited!

Itinerary:

Free duty shopping center → Cambridge →  Harvard University (Optional, 60 mins) → MIT (passby) → Boston City tour 

Hotel:DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North ShoreOr Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield Boston Hotel Or Radisson Hotel & Suites Chelmsford-LowelOr equivalent.


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.

Boston, MA

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.

Cambridge, MA

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 Campus Tour, MA

Harvard University Campus Tour, MA requires no pre-registration. Harvard University presents a distinguished and long history of Harvard veterans, military service as the American politics, business and education at the forefront. It offers a highlighting tour that is truly exciting. In the fall and summer, there is a tour highlighting the opulent military history of Harvard.

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.

In the morning, fun will begin as soon as you board the cruise ship and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Boston harbor. The next stop is the old Quincy Market. The Market was also surrounded by dozens of restaurants for dining option with a variety of authentic cuisines, and absolutely, you cannot miss the famous New England clam chowder.

Itinerary:

Boston → Boston Harbor Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → Quincy Market + Boston Lobster Meal  (60 mins,Lobster Meal Optional) → New York.

Hotel:Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Newark International AirportOr Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan CenterOr The Spa At The HeldrichOr Crowne Plaza Newark AirportOr equivalent.


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, MA

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.

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.

At a first glance, travelling around the entire of New York City seems like the mission impossible; however, our highly organized tour is especially designed for you: by visiting amounts of famous landmarks, you will learn more of the city’s unique history, culture, and the core spirit of the New Yorkers!

 

Itinerary:

NYC Trinity Church (Outside Visit) → Wall Street (25 mins) → Charging Bull (Taking Photos) → One World Observatory (Optional, 70 mins) → Liberty Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → Times Square (20 mins) → U.S.S Intrepid (Optional, 60 mins) 

If time is available, we will additionally visit Madame Tussauds New York (Optional, 50 mins) → Metropolitan Museum (Optional,100 mins)  

We will also Pass by: the Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, World Trade Center and so on.


Attractions

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.

Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY

Founded privately in 1870, the

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.

USS Intrepid, NY

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.

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.


  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.


What's Excluded

  Attraction Admission Info: The Senior person's age of Corning Museum of Glass has been updated to 62+years old.

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

  Expenditure for personal purposes.

  Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.

  A minimum tip of $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)
Boston Harbor Cruise, MA $46.00 $41.00 $46.00
Boston Lobster Dinner, MA $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
Buffet/Group meal in East Coast. $25.00 $20.00 $25.00
CN Tower, ON $48.59 $15.82 $33.90
Corning Museum of Glass, NY $22.00 $0.00 $19.00
DC Cruise, DC $26.00 $18.00 $23.00
French Dinner, QC $43.00 $43.00 $43.00
Harvard University Campus Tour, MA $14.00 $12.00 $14.00
Hornblower Niagara Cruise, ON $39.51 $28.21 $39.51
IMAX Theatre, Niagara Falls, NY $35.00 $25.00 $35.00
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
Maple Syrup Theme Meal, QC $35.00 $29.00 $35.00
Mariposa Toronto Harbour Cruise, ON $33.79 $25.88 $33.79
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY $30.00 $0.00 $22.00
Montmorency Falls, QC $3.00 $3.00 $3.00
Montreal Double Decker City Tour, QC $39.00 $29.00 $39.00
Old Quebec Tour, QC $25.00 $20.00 $25.00
One World Observatory, NY $53.35 $46.82 $51.37
Quebec French Banquet, CA $37.00 $30.00 $37.00
Ripley’s Aquarium Of Canada, ON $49.72 $14.13 $32.77
SkyLon Tower Lunch, ON $54.00 $45.00 $54.00
Skylon Tower, ON $16.00 $10.20 $16.00
Statue of Liberty Cruise, NY $48.00 $42.50 $42.50
Thousand Island Cruise, ON $36.20 $23.80 $31.70
Thousand Islands Cruise Lunch, ON $18.00 $13.00 $18.00
Toronto Chinese Dinner, ON $30.00 $15.00 $30.00
US Capitol + The National Archives In-Depth Tour, DC $45.00 $35.00 $45.00
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

  • 600 Independence Ave SW, (Entrance of National Air and Space Museum that is facing National Mall & Jefferson Dr.) Washington, DC 20560 at 12:30 PM

Return Location

  • Free drop-off at LGA, EWR, JFK for return flights booked after 7:00 PM
  • 87 Bowery St, Chinatown, Manhattan, New York, NY 10002
  • 715 H Street, NW At 6th St. NW, Washington DC 20001
  • 135-20 39th Ave, (Flushing Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel) Flushing, NY 11354

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

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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.

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