Trip Overview

8-Day East Coast & Canada Innovation Tour (Washington DC departures)

Tourist Number: 636933
Duration: 8 days
Start City: Washington
End City: WAS/NYC
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
Skylon Tower Revolving Restaurant, Toronto Seafood Dinner, 1000 Island Cruise lunch with
view, traditional Ottawa hotdog, Quebec Maple Syrup Theme Meal, Authentic Quebec French Restaurant,
Boston lobster dinner and New England clam chowder!
All deluxe hotels. 2 nights staying in Quebec province!
Itinerary

Special Note

1. 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.
2. In case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.), tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly.
3. This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for the attraction. Guests need to purchase admission tickets from tour guides.

Day 1:  Washington D.C.

Trip:

United States Capitol ,

White House,

Lincoln Memorial,

Vietnam Veterans Memorial,

Boat cruise on the Potomac River,

Thomas Jefferson Memorial,

Washington Monument


Thanks for choosing your vacation with us; our professional tour guide will meet guests at the Entrance of
National Air and Space Museum that is facing National Mall & Jefferson Dr. at 13:00. In Washington D.C. we
will visit Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Memorial.
Then we could take picture in the front of the White House, the office of American president, and see other
beautiful views in the capital by DC cruise along Potomac River and Tidal Basin. . (If the cruise is closed, we will visit International Spy Museum instead. The museum is a museum exploring the craft, practice, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on an all-but-invisible profession. It also features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Many of these objects are being seen by the public for the first time. ) Along the way, you will also see and pass by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument and WWII, etc..


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Holiday Inn/Crowne Plaza/Shippen Place Hotel or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Corning - Niagara Falls

Trip:

Corning Museum of Glass,

Niagara Falls,

Horseshoe Falls,

Old Fort Niagara,

Niagara Falls Illumination


We will arrive at one of Fortune Global 500’s headquarter, Corning, to visit the Museum of Glass, which is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glassmaking. Its collection contains more than 45,000 objects,some of which date back millennia. Guests here will be invited to enjoy the Hot Glass Show which is performed by professional glass craftsmen. After lunch, we are going to see the renowned Niagara Falls. Overlooking ,American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall and the Bridal Veil Fall, you will be astounded by the deafening roar of the falls. It’s the combination of height and volume that makes Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water goes over the crest line of the falls every minute during peak daytime tourist hours. Take the voyage on the famous “Maid of the Mist” which gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls. You can also optionally watch a Niagara IMAX movie which chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people - like you - who come to see them today. Later we will go for Niagara In-depth Tour. 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 (You may stay in the Falls Park for self-exploration if you are not joining the In-Depth tour). (The completeness of night view on certain summer evenings may be limited or not available due to late sunset time and US Federal Government regulations on driving hours.) Later we will go to the hotel when night falls.


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Adam's Mark/Radisson/Holiday Inn or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Niagara Falls - Toronto

Trip:

CN Tower,

Ontario Legislative Building/Legislative Assembly of Ontario,

Toronto Chinatown,

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada,

Toronto City Hall


In the morning, guests will continue sightseeing in the Niagara Falls. We will cross the border to Canada through the Rainbow Bridge. You will also watch a dramatic 45-minute IMAX film (Depends on the situation, our guide will arrange the IMAX in US or Canada) which will further discover the culture and history of the Niagara Fall!
Later, take the ride to the top of the Skylon Tower which is 775 feet above the falls! Relax and enjoy your meal at the 360 degree Revolving Dining Room. After lunch, guests will arrive in Toronto - the largest city and financial center of Canada - in the afternoon. The CN Tower will be the first stop here for fabulous views of the city and Lake Ontario. It is Toronto’s famous landmark, the tallest freestanding structure in Canada, and also the most impossible to miss in our trip. The highest viewing area on the CN Tower is from the Sky Pod at 447 meters and a lower viewing area, the Glass Floor, offers a bird's eye view straight down over the city as visitors stand on a glass floor as the name suggests.We will also see the Ontario’s Provincial Parliament which completed in a Romanesque style in 1893 and then the modernist styled City Hall which consists of two arc-shaped high-rise blocks, 20 and 27 stories high respectively, whose stunning structure makes it another popular landmark. Next, Lake Ontario cruise offers gorgeous views of the city and vicinity from the waters. See the city of Toronto and vicinity in a new way!
Around the evening, we will go to the historical Chinatown. It is one of the largest Chinatowns in North America, located in downtown Toronto, where you will find authentic Chinese food!


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Crowne Plaza /Marriott/Don Valley hotel or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Toronto - Thousand Island - Ottawa - Montreal

Trip:

Thousand Islands,

National War Memorial,

Montreal,

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal


In the morning, guests will enjoy the beauty of Thousand Islands on a cruise boat. As the name indicated, the Thousand Islands constitute an archipelago of 1,864 islands that straddles the Canada-U.S. border in the Saint Lawrence River as it emerges from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario.
We will be driving on Highway 401 along St. Lawrence River and reach Canada’s Capital and political center, Ottawa. Firstly we will go to Canadian museum of history to explore this country's rich cultural heritage, including the outstanding achievements of First People. After stopping by Rideau Canal we will visit the National War Memorial, Parliament buildings and Peace Tower with the height of 295 feet. Canada’s Parliament buildings are commonly viewed as the one of the most magnificent government centers in the world with firm stone exterior and vivid setting on the cliffs! The buildings consist of the House of Commons, the Library of Parliament, the Hall of Honor, the Senate, and the impressive Peace Tower.Next we will go to Montreal for dinner, known as “Paris of North America”, a French-speaking and second largest city of Canada. Amble around and soak up the European charm of the Old Montreal, you will marvel at how you can step back in time at every cobblestone corner. After sunset, we will go to the grand Notre-Dame Basilica for night view.


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Best Western Plus/Hotel Gouverneur/Grand Times or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Montreal - Quebec

Trip:

Quebec scenery,

Place Royale,

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac


In the morning, we will head to Olympic Stadium in Montreal. Tour in Olympic Park and be on the top of
Olympic Tower. The famous Olympic Tower together with the Olympics stadium has become the symbol of the
city. The 175-meter inclined tower leans at a 45-degree angle and functions as an observation deck with a
funicular that whisks passengers to the top in 95 seconds.Next we will leave for Quebec, enjoy a Maple Syrup Theme Meal. In the afternoon, we will head to Montmorency Falls which attracts nature lovers and sightseers alike with its 272-foot waterfall. In case you can't imagine that Montmorency Falls is one-and-a-half times taller than Niagara Falls! Then we will go to Quebec City. Everything in the town such as the street signs, cafes, buildings, people’s dressing look and the atmosphere will tell its rich French descent. As you wander past period buildings along cobblestone streets, enjoy the area's boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants. A visit to Place Royale is like a step back in time to the early days of New France. Quebec is the only fortified city in North America north of Mexico, with close to 4.6 km of walls and imposing gates to explore. Visit the Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral and you will see a large number of pieces of art. You will also have chance to take pictures with the world’s most photographed hotel Chateau Frontenac and the Parliament Building as well as enjoy an authentic French cuisine. At night, we will tour around the fortification of Quebec City, Parliament Building. After the night tour we will head back to the hotel.


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Best Western Plus/Hotel Gouverneur/Grand Times or the same level hotel

Day 6:  Cambridge - Boston

Trip:

Harvard University,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology


In the morning, we will depart from the hotel and head to the US custom. After a short stay at duty-free stores and a longer stay at the border, we will head to Boston. The first stop will be the Harvard University at Cambridge, MA. Here, guests will be guided by Harvard students to visit its oldest campus district and take pictures with the Statue of Three Lies - Harvard Statue. Also, we have a chance to walk around the campus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and take pictures with its main building. Upon your arrival to Boston, it’s time for dinner and you will be recommended with its famous fresh lobsters feast - get excited! (*In case of delays by U.S. Customs and Border entry procedure, you may have other meals instead of the lobster dinner.)


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton/Four Points by Sheraton/Radisson or the same level hotel

Day 7:  Boston - New York City

Trip:

Boston Common,

Boston Harbor Cruises,

Quincy Market,

New York


We will start our Boston city tour in the morning, passing by old Trinity Cathedral, Hancock Building, Boston Athenaeum, Boston Park, Swan Lake Park, and overlook the Golden Dome of the State House. Another fun will begin as soon as you board the cruise ship and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Boston harbor. Furthermore, 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. After Boston we will head to New York.


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Crowne(or Ramada) Plaza/Sheraton/Hilton/Courtyard by Marriott or the same level hotel

Day 8:  New York City Tour - Home

Trip:

Wall Street,

Charging Bull,

One World Trade Center,

Statue of Liberty National Monument,

Times Square,

Metropolitan Museum of Art,

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum,

Madame Tussauds New York,

Fifth Avenue,

Rockefeller Center


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 USS 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 Wall Street, the world financial and securities trading center, and taking pictures with TrinityChurch, New York Stock Exchange and its signature sculpture Charging Bull - will be included into our tour later.In the end of the day, our tour bus will pass by the Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Ground Zero and the new “Freedom tower” - One World Trade Center …
When time allows, we will add Metropolitan Museum, Times Square and Madame Tussauds into the trip.


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:

7-night hotel accommodations
English speaking tour guide
Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
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
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. Cruise $26.00 $18.00 $23.00
Corning
Corning Glass Museum $22.00 $0.00 $19.00
Canada
IMAX Movie(Canada) $15.00 $11.00 $15.00
Hornblower Niagara Cruise(Canada) $39.51 $28.21 $39.51
Skylon Tower $16.00 $10.20 $16.00
Mariposa Toronto Harbour Cruise $33.00 $25.00 $33.00
CN Tower $49.00 $34.00 $34.00
Thousand Islands Cruise(Canada) $37.00 $24.00 $32.00
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada $50.00 $15.00 $33.00
Quebec French Banquet $43.00 $43.00 $43.00
Thousand Islands Cruise Lunch $11.50 $9.50 $11.50
Maple Syrup Theme Meal $35.00 $29.00 $35.00
Montmorency Falls $3.00 $3.00 $3.00
Old Quebec Tour(60min) $29.00 $24.00 $29.00
Montreal Double Decker $30.00 $25.00 $30.00
Boston
Harvard In-depth Tour $25.00 $15.00 $25.00
Lobster Dinner $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
Boston Harbor Cruise $46.00 $41.00 $46.00
Meal
Skylon Tower Lunch (incl. Observatory admission) $54.00 $45.00 $54.00
Toronto Seafood Dinner $37.00 $27.00 $37.00
Niagara Falls
In-depth Niagara Tour $29.00 $19.00 $29.00
Falls Night Tour $45.00 $35.00 $45.00
DC
$28.00 $28.00 $28.00
How to Book

Before You Book

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Booking Process:
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After You Book:

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