Trip Overview

4-Day East Coast：New York, Corning, Niagara Falls, Boston, Harvard University&M.I.T.

Tourist Number: 132020
Duration: 4 days
Start City: WAS/Gaithersburg
End City: WAS/NYC
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
1.Visit the largest number of cities within the shortest time without backward road
2.Special meals: Boston lobster dinner and New England clam chowder
Itinerary

Special Note

  • The itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather. The sequence of the attractions might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • In case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.), tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly.

Day 1:  Washington D.C.-Corning- Niagara Falls

Trip:

Corning Museum of Glass,

Niagara Falls,

Bridal Veil Falls,

Niagara Falls Illumination,

American Falls

We will arrive at Corning Museum of Glass around the noon. Corning Museum of Glass maintains the most comprehensive collections of historic and art glass in the world with 35,000 glass pieces representing 35 centuries of glass craftsmanship. Guests here will be invited to enjoy the Hot Glass Show which is performed by professional glass technicians. After the lunch, we will arrive at the world renowned Niagara Falls. Here, guests can overlook the deafening roar of the American Falls, the Horseshoe Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls! Take the voyage on the famous “Maid of the Mist” boat and face-to-face with the pounding waters. Get soaked with the mist when you are strolling in the State Park. Absolutely, you will like the "Niagara: Legends of Adventure", a dramatic 45-minute IMAX film on the new screen (45 feet × 25 feet), to discover the history and culture of the Niagara Falls. Afterwards,you can choose either: A. to self-explore the Falls Park till return the hotel, or, B. to have an indepth tour at the Whirlpool state park and the Old Fort Niagara. (Tour fee: $25/person, including the admission ticket of $13.) This interesting and exciting tour includes two popular attractions: the magnificent natural wonder - Niagara Whirlpool State Park and the U.S. historic landmark -Old Fort Niagara. The Niagara Whirlpool’s greatest depth is 125 feet. It is estimated the whirlpool formed approximately 4,200 years ago by the upstream erosion of the Niagara escarpment by Niagara River. Old Fort Niagara is a rich historic landmark; it spans more than 300 years. Its commanding presence on the great lake caused it to play a critical role in the French and Indian War, the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The gorgeous Lake Ontario lies behind the Fort. At dusk, there will be an exciting Traditional Native American Dance Show, and the night will be ended with the beautiful native singing and the gorgeous traditional dancing! Later we will go to the hotel when night falls.

Special Notice:
Due to the inauguration of the President, the regiment on the change of location, please understand!
January 20, 2017 Meeting Time6:45am
Location: Holiday Inn Columbia East  Jessup Award Winning Hotel
Address: 7900 Washington Blvd, Jessup, MD 20794, United States of America.
January 21, 2017 Meeting Time 6:45 am
Location: Holiday Inn Timonium
Address: 9615 Deereco Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Adam's Mark/Radisson/Holiday Inn or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Upstate New York - Boston

Trip:

Harvard University,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

Trinity Church in the City of Boston,

Boston Common

We will cross the upstate New York and leave for Boston when you enjoy the magnificent view of the Erie Canal and mountains on our comfortable tour bus. In the afternoon, we will arrive in the city of Cambridge, MA and visit the Harvard University. Here, you will find Harvard’s oldest campus and take pictures with the statue of John Harvard, known as the “Statue of Three Lies”. Also, we have a chance to take pictures with the backdrop of MIT’s main buildings. Later, go sightseeing in the Boston city. We will pass by the old Trinity Cathedral, the Hancock Building, the Boston Park, Prudential Center, and Boston Public Library along the way while overlooking the gold dome of the State House. At dinner, you will be recommended with its famous fresh lobsters feast - get excited!
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton/Four Points by Sheraton/Radisson or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Boston - New York

Trip:

Boston Harbor Cruises,

Quincy Market,

New York

In the morning, fun will begin as soon as you board the cruise ship and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Boston harbor. The next stop is the old Quincy Market. The old Quincy Market is opportune for strolling through, or to get a taste of the historical ambience as well as to pick out souvenirs among the assorted merchants and artisans. The Market was also surrounded by dozens of restaurants for dining option with a variety of authentic cuisines, and absolutely, you cannot miss the famous New England clam chowder.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Crowne(or Ramada) Plaza/Sheraton/Hilton /Courtyard by Marriott or the same level hotel

Day 4:  New York City Tour - Home

Trip:

Empire State Building,

Hudson River,

Statue of Liberty National Monument,

Brooklyn Bridge,

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum,

Wall Street,

Charging Bull,

Fifth Avenue,

Rockefeller Center,

Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Madame Tussauds New York

At a first glance, travelling around the entire of New York City seems like the mission impossible;
however, our highly organized tour is especially designed for you: by visiting amounts of famous
landmarks, you will learn more of the city’s unique history, culture, and the core spirit of the New
Yorkers! By stepping up to the Empire State Building Observation deck, guests could overlook
the beautiful view of the central park and the entire of New York City. Empire State Building
stood as the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years, and has been surpassed in late 1970. Its
name is derived from the nickname of New York, the Empire State. Nowadays it is still the most
famed landmark of the city. Also, Guests will take a sightseeing cruise tour on the Hudson River
to enjoy the city view from a totally different angle, as well as take pictures with the backdrops of
Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge. Furthermore, visit US INTREPID, the national heritage
that costs $120 million, which is reopen for visitors. Concorde supersonic airliner and a variety of
aircrafts will be all in the exhibition. In addition, wandering around the world's famous financial
and securities trading center  Wall Street, taking pictures with the New York Stock Exchange
and its signature sculpture Charging Bull, and visiting Trinity Church. Our tour bus will pass by
the Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, United Nations Headquarters, Ground Zero and the new
“Freedom tower”, One World Trade Center.(If time is available, we will add visiting places to The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Madame Tussauds’Wax Museum).

Departure Information:
After the end of journey, we provide the bus driving you back to Washington D.C. (715 H Street At 7th St NW Washington DC 20001). There is no tour guide in the bus when returning, and the final drop-off address is decided by your guide.Or drop you off at the New York airports (JFK/LGA/ EWR).（Book Flights in departure after 19:00）
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Pricing

1. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.

2. Two full-size beds per room, Usitour don't guarantee extra rolling/sofa bed for 3rd or 4th person, please contact front desk for availability;

3.Some itineraries offer "Buy two get one free" or "Buy two get two free", which means three or four persons share one room freely; The third/forth person only needs to pay the theme park tickets included in the itinerary. The bus location is provided free of charge;

4. Due to we reserve bus seats, no-show of third and fourth discounted customers incurs penalty fee, and the first and second customers should pay the fee to tour guide.

5.We offer a "buy two get one free" or "Buy two get two free" . We reserve seats in advance for those who enjoy the discount. If someone who enjoys the offer does not participate in the group on the same day, the tour guide will receive a fine in cash when they get on the bus. 

6.Children must be occupied when they are two years old (including two years old), and children under two years of age can be embraced by adults. If there is no seated child, there is no service charge.

7.Except  the Illinois (Chicago Tour), the state law requires infants to use car seats, not adult embraces, if you want to take the tour with your baby no matter how old the baby is, please bring your own baby car seat.

8.Please read carefully the content in "What's Excluded" section on tour's detail page,and directly pay the fee in cash to your tour guide.

What's Included:

3-night hotel accommodations
English speaking tour guide
Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off
Taxes

What's Excluded:

Gratuities: Suggested $10 per person per day for tour guide and driver (Suggested $12 for ID=550,636533 ); $10 per person one way for airport transfer;

All Personal Expenses (Meals, Laundry, Phone & Travel Insurance, etc.);

All listing mandatory admission, please pay  when you make the booking or pay cash to tour guide;

All listing optional fee: Prices are reference only and subject to change without notice  in advance;

All other fees not show in "What's Included"；

 

Guests are not allowed to use a City Pass and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour;
 
The arrangement for attractions included in this tour may be subject to slight changes depending on weather, traffic, politics, season conditions.

Admissions and optional tours (The following admissions and optional tours ticket prices are for reference only. The opening hours of the attractions are subject to seasonal adjustment. In case of closure, the tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation without prior notice.)

Subject Of Entry Adult/per. Child/per. Elder/per.
New York
Metropolitan Museum $25.00 $0.00 $17.00
World Trade Center $39.00 $32.00 $36.00
Liberty Cruise $48.00 $42.50 $42.50
U.S.S. Intrepid $36.00 $26.00 $34.00
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum $48.00 $48.00 $48.00
Corning
Corning Glass Museum $22.00 $0.00 $19.00
Boston
Lobster Dinner $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
Boston Harbor Cruise $46.00 $41.00 $46.00
Niagara Falls
Niagara Jetboat Adventures $69.00 $43.00 $69.00
Maid of the Mist $29.00 $17.00 $29.00
IMAX Movie $12.00 $9.00 $12.00
Native American Dance Show（Cancelled since Jan 1,2018） $21.00 $13.00 $21.00
In-depth Niagara Tour $29.00 $19.00 $29.00
How to Book

Before You Book

- 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 Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy 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.
Booking Process:
1. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.
2. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.

After You Book:

- Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. - Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation 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. - 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. - 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.