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From NYC: Niagara Falls & 1000 Islands 3-Day Tour

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Experience the fury of Niagara Falls with a ride on the Maid of the Mist and cruise through the Thousand Islands on this three-day tour from New York City.

Day 1: New York - Finger Lakes - Niagra Falls

An early morning departure takes you north from the Big Apple as you pass the beautiful Delaware Gap to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls and then continue to Niagara Falls, passing Seneca Lake, where you will arrive in the late afternoon.

Tour the U.S. side of the falls including the American Falls, Goat Island, and Luna Island. At night, tour Niagara Falls where you can marvel at the colorful lighting of the waters while on board the Maid of the Mist.

Overnight: Ramada by Wyndham.

Day 2: Niagra Falls - Toronto - 1000 Islands

Start the day with the Horseshoe Falls’ view followed by a visit to the picturesque village of Niagara on the Lake. We continue to Toronto, the financial capital of Canada. Visit the HTO Park, Brookfield Place, city hall, and The Distillery Historic District. 

Towards the evening, take off from Toronto along the world-famous Lake Ontario for an evening arrival to the 1000 Islands area (in April, based on weather conditions, you may return to Niagara Falls to stay overnight).

Overnight: Gananoque at Comfort Inn (April: Ramada by Wyndham).

Day 3: 1000 Islands - New York 

Start the day with a cruise through the amazing 1000 Islands along the St. Laurence River. See the houses of the rich and famous built atop private islands.

After lunch, head to New York State. On the way, enjoy a shopping excursion at one of the large outlet malls where you can shop for bargains in name-brand stores before your return to New York City in the evening.

About this activity

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  • Duration 3 days

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  • Skip the ticket line

  • Live tour guide

    Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese

Highlights

  • Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls
  • Tour both the American and Canadian sides of the Falls, plus Goat Island
  • Cruise through the amazing 1000 Islands
  • Shop till you drop at the outlet mall

Description

Experience the fury of Niagara Falls with a ride on the Maid of the Mist and cruise through the Thousand Islands on this three-day tour from New York City. Day 1: New York - Finger Lakes - Niagra Falls An early morning departure takes you north from the Big Apple as you pass the beautiful Delaware Gap to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls and then continue to Niagara Falls, passing Seneca Lake, where you will arrive in the late afternoon. Tour the U.S. side of the falls including the American Falls, Goat Island, and Luna Island. At night, tour Niagara Falls where you can marvel at the colorful lighting of the waters while on board the Maid of the Mist. Overnight: Ramada by Wyndham. Day 2: Niagra Falls - Toronto - 1000 Islands Start the day with the Horseshoe Falls’ view followed by a visit to the picturesque village of Niagara on the Lake. We continue to Toronto, the financial capital of Canada. Visit the HTO Park, Brookfield Place, city hall, and The Distillery Historic District.  Towards the evening, take off from Toronto along the world-famous Lake Ontario for an evening arrival to the 1000 Islands area (in April, based on weather conditions, you may return to Niagara Falls to stay overnight). Overnight: Gananoque at Comfort Inn (April: Ramada by Wyndham). Day 3: 1000 Islands - New York  Start the day with a cruise through the amazing 1000 Islands along the St. Laurence River. See the houses of the rich and famous built atop private islands. After lunch, head to New York State. On the way, enjoy a shopping excursion at one of the large outlet malls where you can shop for bargains in name-brand stores before your return to New York City in the evening.

Inclusions

  • 2-nights hotel accommodation on the USA side including tax and a continental breakfast
  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
  • Guide
  • Sightseeing in Niagara Falls and 1000 Islands from the USA side
  • Admission to the Maid of the Mist
  • 1000 Islands cruise (May to October)

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Cathy
check in process at the accommodations. very unorganised and noone knew who was in each room. everyone crowded into tiny receptions.
Avshalom
Very nice overall, the staff where nice and the sites very beautiful, I hade a lot of fun

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