Experience the fury of Niagara Falls with a ride on the Maid Of the Mist and cruise through the 1000 islands on this 3-day tour from New York City.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 days
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- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese
Experience
Highlights
- Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls
- Tour the American Side of the Falls including the American Falls and Goat Island
- Cruise through the amazing 1000 Islands
- Shop till you drop at the outlet mall
Full 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: Sunday or Friday
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 American 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.
Overnight: Niagara Falls – Wyndham Super 8
Day 2: Monday or Saturday
Niagra Falls - 1000 Islands
Leaving the hotel, hear the thundering water of Niagara Falls. See the falls up close from the Horseshoe Falls. Depart from Niagara Falls along the northern part of New York State and visit the Finger Lakes region and Syracuse. Spend the night at Alexandria Bay in the 1000 islands area on the USA side.
In April, dependent on weather, the tour may return to Niagara Falls overnight.
Day 3: Tuesday or Sunday
1000 Islands - New York
Start the day with a cruise through the amazing Thousand Islands from the USA side, see the houses of the rich and famous built atop private islands.
After lunch, head to New York State. On the way to New York, enjoy a shopping excursion at one of the large outlet malls along the way where you can shop for bargains in the name-brand stores before your return to New York City.
Includes
- 2-nights hotel accommodation on the USA side including tax and a continental breakfast
- Air-conditioned bus or van
- Professional tour 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)
- Gratuities
- Meals
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You must bring your own headphones
- You will receive a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
Outside the side entrance to the Port Authority bus terminal building on 42nd st (between 8th and 9th ave) at 6:30 AM
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Know before you go
- Free Wifi is provided on all buses (not vans)
- In the event that parts of this itinerary remain inaccessible due to COVID-19, an alternate itinerary will be provided, with final details available prior to your departure
- All accommodation will be on the USA side of the border
- The Maid of the mist will be operated from the American side
- There will be no visit to the Canadian side
- The cruise through the 1000 islands will be done from the USA side