Tour Niagara Falls from New York 2-Day with Cruise Maid of the Mist

• Visit the American side of the Falls and admire Goat Island and the 3 Sisters Island. At sunset enjoy splendid views and lots of colors and reflections on the water.
• Visit the Canadian Side with the famous Horseshoe the highest point of the Falls that resemble the shape of a horseshoe.
• Take the Maid of the Mist Cruise - When in season, from April to October, the mini cruise takes you right up to the Falls: Exciting! Instead, during the winter season, you reach the Falls by walking inside the panoramic Tunnels.
• Admire the evening lighting show and Fireworks display - In the evening, the Falls are illuminated in different colors and in some periods of the year fireworks will be shot in the sky, something you don’t want to miss, here is the calendar for Lights and Fireworks Shows 

The lighting includes a range of colors that alternate throughout the evening. The fireworks are shot from May 1 to October 31 and on holidays such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Canadian festivities. Shows start at 10 pm.

Itinerary: Niagara Falls Tour in 2 Days

1st Day: Niagara Falls from New York (via Finger Lakes)

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 (During Winter when the Watkins Glen Park is not accessible you will visit the waterfall Montour), 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 – New York

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 winter (November to April) you will instead tour the Scenic Tunnels, a journey behind the falls, where you have a great photo opportunity. At noon,  you leave Niagara Falls and on the way back to New York you will stop for a shopping spree at one of the largest outlet malls along the way, find your own bargain! Evening arrival in New York.


Available: Monday, Thursday & Saturday, Year-round
Free Cancellation until 72 hours before your reservation starts.

• 2 days Excursion to Niagara Falls
• Professional Tour Guide in English
• 1 night in Hotel, local tax and fees included
• Continental Breakfast
• Sightseeing in Niagara Falls, American and Canadian side
• Admission to Maid of Mist Cruise (summer) or to Scenic Tunnel Journey behind the Falls (winter)

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

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: Monday,  Thursday & Saturday, Year-round
Schedule: Departure Time: 06:30am - Meeting Time: 06:15 am
Black-out Dates:

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 and/or leaving the United States (e.g. Visa - Immigration documents)
For entry in Canada clients have the responsibility to make sure that all visa requirements are met.
Passengers without the proper travel documents to cross and visit Canada can still join this tour. In such event, the passenger will remain at the hotel on the American side, and will not join any part of the tour that will take place in the Canadian territory.
You will be able to join the boat ride on the Maid of the Mist as this departs from the American side of the Falls. You will get to see the American Falls and the Canadian Falls from the boat. During the winter months, when the Maid of the Mist is not operating, you will be able to walk to the Falls on your own.
Hotel on the US Side: Comfort Inn The Pointe - 1 Prospect Pointe, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States.
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.
The Tour is escorted by professional Tour Guide; please note the Guide might narrate in more than one language.
Please note only 1 piece of Luggage per person is allowed + 1 small carry on
No meals or beverages included unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
Please note that due to special events, adverse weather conditions or circumstances outside of our control, some venues and places mentioned in the tour description, including, but not limited to historical sites, attractions, museums, and restaurants may change without prior notice.

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.
Cancellation Policy: Please carefully review our Cancellation Policy
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