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5-Day Bus Tour to Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Niagara Falls and New York 

Product Code: 661578

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Visit Corning Glass Center and watch the exquisite and exquisite glass craftsmanship
    • Visit Watkins Glen State Park to experience nature's magical work
    • Enjoy the stunning colorful night scenes of Niagara Falls
    • Take "Maid of the Mist" boat
    • In-depth explore Niagara Falls: Whirlpool State Park, the Old Fort Niagara, and taking Niagara jetboat
    • Explore the three branches of the US government: the US Capitol, the White House, and the U.S. Supreme Court

Tour Code
661578
Duration
5 day
Departure City
Philadelphia
End City
Philadelphia
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Quality: Budget Friendly

Experience the most affordable tour service and accommodation with fast-paced itineraries. Enjoy budget hotels, certified guides, and included transportation. Please note that a mandatory service fee and additional costs for optional activities may apply.

Accessibility: Partially Accessible

Tour has wheelchair accessible vehicles/attractions for foldable wheelchairs

Itinerary

Day 01
Philadelphia

Philadelphia - Washington, D.C.

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

Today, we will take a in-depth tour in Philadelphia, the City of Friendship. We will visit the Independence Historical Park and witness the history of American independence. Then go to Washington, the political center of the United States, the capital, where the White House, U.S. Capitol are located. It also has many museums and is a famous tourist destination.

Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (30 mins) → Washington D.C. → U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour + The National Archives (Optional, inside visit, 120 mins) + Supreme Court of the United States + Library of Congress (Outside visit) → White House (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 mins) → Hotel

Notes:

If unable to enter U.S. Capitol, the attraction will be replaced with the Washington D.C. In-depth Tour (optional).

Washington D.C. In-depth Tour itinerary: Air Force Memorial (20 mins)→ Thomas Jefferson Memorial(20 mins) → World War II Memorial (20 mins)


Visiting Attractions

  • Independence National Historical Park Independence National Historical Park
  • White House White House
  • Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Memorial
  • United States Capitol United States Capitol
Day 02
Niagara Falls, NY

Corning - Niagara Falls

Hotel: M Hotel Buffalo / Niagara Riverside Resort or similar

Today we will be heading to the Corning Glass Museum! The museum is located in western New York and is dedicated to history, art, and the science behind glassmaking. Following, we will be visiting Niagara Falls and overlooking the American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall, and the Bridal Veil Fall! Here, you will be simply amazed by the beauty of the falls and what makes Niagara Falls worth the visit. 

Corning Museum of Glass (Optional, 90 mins) → Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake (Optional, 90 mins, Watkins Glen State Park will not be visited when it is closed) → Niagara Falls Night Tour (Mandatory, 90mins)

Notes:

1. Watkins Glen State Park only opens in summer, usually from April to October each year. Since it requires parking fees and permits to enter Watkins Glen State Park and the Finger Lakes for travel buses , an additional fee of $22 per person will be charged.

2. In order to ensure a better experience for guests, it is guaranteed that guests can watch the fireworks show at the waterfall on that day (except that there is no fireworks show on that day).

    


Visiting Attractions

  • Corning Museum of Glass Corning Museum of Glass
  • Niagara Falls Niagara Falls
  • Watkins Glen Watkins Glen
Day 03
Niagara Falls, NY

Niagara Falls - New York

Hotel: Holiday Inn Newark International Airport / Fairfield Newark Liberty International Airport or similar

Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. Formed by the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario before going out to Atlantic by the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the combined falls have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America that has a vertical drop of more than 50 m (160 ft). 

Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)

Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist) → New York

Winter Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist closes)


Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Old Fort Niagara State Park) → New York

Special Notes:

1. In case of the closure of Old Fort State Park, the in-depth tour of Niagara Falls will be cancelled.

2. Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closed in winter season, it will not be visited based on attraction closure.


Visiting Attractions

  • Whirlpool State Park Whirlpool State Park
  • Old Fort Niagara Old Fort Niagara
  • Niagara Falls Niagara Falls
  • Maid of the Mist Maid of the Mist
  • Cave of the Winds Cave of the Winds
Day 04
New York

New York City Tour

Hotel: Holiday Inn Newark International Airport / Fairfield Newark Liberty International Airport or similar

Welcome to the city that never sleeps! New York City is always full of life and energy! Join us as we will be exploring the great wonders of this amazing city! We will stop at the famous Times Square, Wall street, Charging Bull, Empire state building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and so much more! This is an opportunity of a lifetime! 

New York City Fortune Tour (Mandatory, 150 mins→ One World Trade Center Observatory (Optional, 70 mins) → Liberty Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → Museum of Modern Art (Optional, 60 mins) 

New York City Fortune Tour:

First Stop: Canyon of Heroes → Woolworth Building → 15 Park Row (the world’s tallest skyscraper between 1899-1901) → The Porter Building → St. Paul’s Church → Telegraph Building

Second Stop: Equitable Building → Trinity Church → Bank of New York → Federal Hall → New York Stock Exchange → Trump Building → Deutsche Bank → Charging Bull → Customs House → Standard Oil Building → Cunard Line HQ 

Third Stop: Rockefeller Center (pass by Diamond District and International Gem Tower)

Fourth Stop: Pulitzer Fountain → Grand Army Plaza → Plaza Hotel → Times Square → Nasdaq MarketSite

Notes:

1. The New York City Fortune Tour attractions will be viewed by car and hiking, and we will stop at four regions.

2. The above attractions are all outside visited.


Visiting Attractions

  • One World Trade Center One World Trade Center
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Madame Tussauds New York Madame Tussauds New York
  • Empire State Building Empire State Building
  • The Museum of Modern Art The Museum of Modern Art
Day 05
Philadelphia

New York - Philadelphia

Today we will back to Philadelphia.

Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

US side only: A Canadian visa is NOT required to join this tour.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D1 Washington D.C. In-depth Tour $42.00/Adult;
$32.00/Child(3-12);
$42.00/Senior(65+)
D2 Corning Museum of Glass $22.00/Adult; Free/Child(17-); $19.00/Senior(62+) It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas(12/24 & 12/25) and New Year).
D2 Niagara Falls Night Tour $45.00/Adult; $45.00/Senior(65+); $35.00/Child (0-12) Mandatory Fee. Guests are guaranteed to be able to watch fireworks show at the falls (except there is no firework show on that day).
D2 Watkins Glen State Park $15/Adult; $10/Child(3-12)
D3 Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours $69.00/Adult; $42.00/Child(6-12, minimum of 40 inches tall)
D3 Niagara In-depth Tour (Old Fort) $15.00/Adult;$15.00/Senior(65+) ;$10.00/Child (6-12) Including Old Fort Niagara.
D3 Maid of the Mist $28.25/Adult; $17.75/Child(6-12); $28.25/Senior(65+) Opens during late April to early November, depends on local weather condition.
D3 Cave of the Winds 10/16/2023-03/31/2024: $14.00/Adult; $10.00/Children (6-12)
D4 One World Observatory $53.35/Adult; $46.82/Child(6-12); $51.17/Senior(65+) Mandatory Fee
D4 Empire State Building Observatory Deck $48.00/Adult; $46.00/Child(6-12); $42.00/Senior(62+)
D4 Metropolitan Museum of Art $25.00/Adult, Free/Child (Age 12and younger) and $17.00/Senior(65+) It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year and Memorial Day).
D4 Museum of Modern Art $30.00/Adult; Free/Child(0-16); $22/Senior(65+) Special notes: MoMA will close on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
D4 Madame Tussauds New York $47.89/Adult; $47.89/Child(2+)
D4 Liberty Cruise $48.00/Adult; $42.50/Child(under 12); $42.50/Senior (65+) 60 minutes
D4 USS Intrepid $36/Adult; $34/Senior (65+)$26/Child(5-12)
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Meeting Point

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Time Region Location Full Address
10:30AM Philadelphia Philadelphia
21 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off to chosen location (see meeting point)
    • 4-Night Hotel Accommodations
    • Round-trip ground transportation via air-conditioned vans, mini-buses or buses (depending on the number of passengers traveling)
    • Professional bilingual driver and/or guide

Package Excludes

  • Airfares or related transportation between your home and New York airport or chosen pickup location

  • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals that tour guide arranges

  • Service Fee for tour guide (min. $12.00/day per guest; Any child / Infant reserving a seat have to pay the service fees as well.)

  • Admissions and Optional tours (Prices may vary due to different seasons and is subject to the final price on the box office. All optional tours that include a service fee must be paid for in cash before joining the tour.)
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 02 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 03 or More Days - 100% of total purchase amount can be refunded
Please Note:
• If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
• Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
• If the guest quits during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.

Special Notes

    • From 10/15/2022, when guests check in at hotels in Newark Airport area of New York, they need to present their credit card to pay the incidental fee.
    • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult.
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible. 
    • Various hotels may have different deposit policy passengers need to comply with. No specific bed type or the position of the tour can be guaranteed at each hotel. Usually 2-4 people can stay in each room maximally. Hotel check-in time starts at 15:00.
    • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
    • We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
    • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
    • If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
    • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. The local operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
    • Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. The local operator does not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
    • We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms and Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, we shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
    • The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the local operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a dela.
    • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.
    • This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
    • Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with the law.
    • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.
  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
  • Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
  • Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
  • Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • As some hotels require, customers must bring at least one credit card or debit card that can be used at the destination, to cooperate with card swiping for deposit and check-in procedures according to the different regulations of the hotel. If there is no personal consumption, the hotel will refund the deposit to your card within 7-14 working days after check-out.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.  
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in. 
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
  • * Additional fees may apply for travelers under 2 years of age. Please ensure you inform us when booking if you are travelling with infants 2 years or younger by placing the number of infants and their dates of birth in the comments section when booking online.
  • Reservation Info

      1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
      2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
      3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
      4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

    Terms and Conditions

      - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
      - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
      - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
      - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
      - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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