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5-Day
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Experience the upstate beauty of New York with Niagara Falls, the vibrant city of Toronto, and the picturesque 1000 Islands. Explore the historic landmarks of Washington DC and Philadelphia, along with the Amish region. This comprehensive tour includes an English-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the journey.

Why choose the American Triangle Tour

Visit Washington DC, Philadelphia, and the Amish Countryside on this budget-friendly group tour. Onboard your motor-coach and escorted by official tour guides, nothing will be left out! Join fellow travelers on this comprehensive tour through the Northeast USA and Canada, exploring upstate New York, Niagara Falls, Toronto, and the 1000 Islands.

This mini-tour is a fantastic way to discover the Northeast region of the US. You'll explore incredible natural beauties, including upstate New York, the natural wonder of Niagara Falls, and the 1000 Islands. You'll also visit some of the largest cities in North America, including modern Toronto, the US capital Washington DC, historic Philadelphia, and the unique Amish countryside. Travel by motor-coach with a professional tour guide who will accompany you throughout the journey, ensuring you experience the best this region has to offer.

THIS TOUR IS OPERATED BY A VETTED 3RD PARTY TOUR COMPANY

At New York Welcome we only specialize and operate our signature private experiences. Thus, we created a marketplace for selected budget-friendly alternatives to our exclusive signature tours. 

WHY SHOULD YOU BOOK THIS ACTIVITY WITH US?

Marketplace activities are operated by verified local companies with a minimum aggregated review score of 4/5 stars

 You get Free Cancellation until 72 hours before your reservation.

 You can secure your spot with only 10% deposit

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HIGHLIGHTS

4 nights in a hotel with Continental Breakfast included
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Bus or mini-van - Northeast US & Canada
Explore Niagara Falls, Toronto, 1000 Islands, Washington DC, and Philadelphia

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FULL ITINERARY

The American Triangle in 5-Day

1st Day: New York – Finger Lakes – Niagara Falls.

In the morning you will depart from the Big Apple heading north on your way to Buffalo you will pass the beautiful Delaware Gap to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Here you will stop for a walk through Watkins Glen Canyon and visit the stunning waterfalls, after the sightseeing you will continue towards Seneca Lake to reach Niagara Falls in the late afternoon. Once arrived at Niagara Falls you will visit the American Side of the Falls including Goat Island and Sister Island and at night you will tour the falls to appreciate the colorful lighting of the waters. You will spend the night at the: Ramada by Wyndham

2nd Day: Niagara Falls – Toronto – 1000 Islands.

Leaving the hotel in the morning you will have a chance to explore the falls up-close from the Horse Shoe Falls and you will then hop onboard the historic vessel Maid of the Mist (May-October) for a scenic cruise where you will be able to almost “touch” the falls. In the winter (November to April) you will instead tour the Scenic Tunnels, a journey behind the falls, where you have great photo opportunities. At noon you will reach the picturesque village of Niagara on the Lake (May to October) and then you will proceed toward Toronto, the largest city in the biggest country in the world! You will visit the HTO Park, Brookfield Place, home of the Hockey Hall of Fame, City Hall, and Distillery Historic District, in the evening you will leave Toronto driving along the famous Lake Ontario to reach 1000 Islands. You will spend the night at Gananoque –  Comfort Inn & Suites (April Niagara Falls - Ramada by Wyndham)

3rd Day: 1000 Islands – New Jersey. 

You will start the day with a cruise through the 1000 Islands along the St. Laurence River famous for the beautiful mansions and amazing gardens. (May to October) [If the trip is performed in April, you will visit instead of he famous Welland Canal Locks, to see how huge ships are moved up and down the Niagara escarpment and you will stop for lunch in the unique village Niagara on the Lake]. In the early afternoon you will head towards New Jersey and on the way, you will stop for a shopping spree at one of the largest outlet malls along the way, find your own bargain! Early evening arrival in New Jersey. You will spend the night at the: La Quinta Inn & Suites.

4th Day: New Jersey – Philadelphia – Lancaster Country - Washington Dc.

In the morning you will leave New Jersey and head south to reach Philadelphia. Upon arrival, you will embark on a panoramic tour that includes: Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Elfert Alley, the oldest inhabited street in America, and much more. You will arrive at the famous and historic Constitution Square where you will visit some of the oldest monuments in America including Constitution Hall and the famous Liberty Bell. Leaving Philadelphia you will pass by the famous “Rocky Steps”, the 72 stone steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. You will leave Philadelphia and proceed towards Lancaster County home of the Amish people. You will start with a ride on an authentic Amish Buggy (the traditional Amish carriage) through the Amish farm country, and learn how this community still leaves without the use of modern technology such as electricity, running water, telephone service or general appliances. After the ride, you will visit the characteristic Amish marketplace where you can find extraordinary handmade arts crafts and typical products. You will pass through the states of Delaware and Maryland on your way to Washington DC. Overnight: Crowne Plaza, Dulles International Airport.

5th Day: Washington DC – New York.

In the morning you will start with a visit to the Memorial dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, the area is known as the Tidal Basin, if you have the good fortune to do this tour during the spring you will be enchanted by cherry trees that surrounds it. This time of year Washington has a popular National Cherry Blossom Festival, next you will visit the famous Arlington National Cemetery to assist at the changing of the guards and visit the Kennedy family gravesite. You will proceed towards to see Capitol Hill, the White House, the Mall, where all major museums are located, and where you will stop for a visit to the Air and Space Museum, you will then proceed towards the national monuments park and you will visit some of the most important memorials including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial, Martin Luther King, Korean War Memorial and Vietnam Memorial. Late afternoon departure to New York for an early evening arrival.

* Please note the itinerary description is provided by the operating tour company, and it may change without our prior knowledge.


Available: Sunday, Apr-Oct

Inclusions

    • 5 days Excursion through the North East U.S.A. and Canada
    • Professional Tour Guide in English
    • 4 nights in Hotel, Local Tax and Fees included
    • Continental Breakfast
    • City tour of Niagara Falls, Toronto, 1000 Islands, Washington DC and Philadelphia
    • Admission to Maid of Mist Cruise (summer) or to Scenic Tunnel Journey behind the Falls (winter)
    • 1000 Islands Cruise (May to October)
    • Amish Buggy Ride

Exclusions

    • Food and Beverages
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Gratuities: Recommended $5 for the Guide and $5 for the Driver per person

Activity Schedule

Departure Point: 330W 42nd St. In front of Port Authority Bus Terminal 42nd St. (btw. 8th & 9th Ave.) New York, New York 10036
Departure Dates: Sunday, April to October
Schedule: Departure Time: 06:30am - Meeting Time: 06:15 am
Black-out Dates:

Additional Info & FAQ

Notes on Tours outside the U.S.A.

  • All passengers are required to have a current valid passport on the day of travel.
  • All passengers are required to have proper identification when entering or leaving the United States (e.g. Visa - Immigration documents).
  • Passengers without the proper travel documents to cross and visit Canada CANNOT join this tour.
  • The Tour is escorted by professional Tour Guide; please note the Guide might narrate in more than one language.
  • No meals or beverages included unless explicitly stated otherwise.
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
  • The hotels used on the tours could be in some instances changed, in this event the alternate hotel will be of equal or better quality.
  • In case of special events, adverse weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control, some places mentioned in the tour description may change.
  • Operated by Empire Vacations Inc.

Policy & Disclaimers

Inclusions: As outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Exclusions: Everything else not specifically outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Booking Fees: Please note all reservations are subject to a 2.5% booking fee - This 2.5% Booking Fee is applied to all sales and is never refundable.
Tour Operated By: Please note we only operate directly our line of signature private experiences marked by the ™ symbol.  For all escorted group activities, the name of the operating company is listed under the additional info & faq section.
Cancellation Policy: Please carefully review our Cancellation Policy
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How to
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Map & Directions

This tour conveniently departs from Midtown West in Manhattan by the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 42nd Street. You can easily reach the departure point by walking or utilizing public transportation. The closest Subway Stop is "42nd Street - Times Square" (1, 2, 3 red line + 7 purple line + A, C, E blue line + N, Q , R & W yellow line and S shuttle from/to Grand Central.)
The departure point is within walking distance from/to many hotels located around the Theater District, Midtown West and Hudson Yards. If you opt for a car service (i.e. Yellow Cab, Uber, Lyft etc.) the complete address is – 330 W 42nd Street New York, New York 10036.

Please note that once you have arrived by Port Authority, you will have to head to the south-side of 42nd Street (outside the bus terminal) between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue towards the middle of the block. The buses will be lined up on the south-side of 42nd street. 
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Giuseppe M. | Google
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Excellent guide, excellent organisation, Irene always ready to respond, available in every topic with competence, you can feel the passion for her work. Her voice accompanied our tour, we will miss you!

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I am the owner of a Travel Agency. We are Italian in Erba, Eolo travel, I brought a small group and I entrusted myself to Tony. We received great service from start to finish. Punctuality and excellent guides.Thank you for the wonderful experience!!!

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Irene was a FANTASTIC tour guide! She was so knowledgeable about the area and was so patient with all our questions. We stopped to use the bathroom and we got coffee halfway through, she was so kind! It was a pleasure learning about Brooklyn from you!

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I’m the biggest fan of Fall activities, but haven’t had a chance to do anything beyond Apple Picking in NJ. I decided to take a last minute 2 day trip with a friend in Hudson Valley, but didn’t know where to start [...] Thankfully I was able to use New York Welcome to do the hard work for us [...]

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Carmine S. | Google
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An extraordinary experience: I had the pleasure of having Irene as my guide for two days and thanks to the passion she puts into guiding you through the streets of NYC, the anecdotes, the trivia she lets you discover, and the facets she shows during the tour you can't help but fall even more in love with this wonderful city.

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[...] unique, very professional, courteous, friendly we can only write positive adjectives, you made us feel at home and have the desire to return. Super recommended. Erica, Marco, Annalisa and Giuseppe.

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The SATC walking tour is fabulous! Our tour guide was amazing. Friendly, helpful, accommodating and so knowledgeable about the city. It was essentially 2 tours in 1. SATC and visits to historical places in the city. I give this tour 5 stars and definitely recommend. Grab your walking shoes and schedule one today!

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Our family had a wonderful experience seeing Ellis Island and Liberty Island! Irene was very knowledgeable and engaging for our three children ages 5, 9, and 12. We will definitely book again with her [...]

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We did 2 tours together with our guide Irene in one day, Hoboken and the East side. What can I say, in addition to the wonderful places, she has made everything more magical [...]

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