2-Day USA Secret Caverns Watkins Glen Niagara Falls Tour (NYC departure)(NF2)

2-Day USA Secret Caverns Watkins Glen Niagara Falls Tour (NYC departure)(NF2)

1. Visit Niagara Falls within the shortest time.

2. Experience the Watkins Glen in Finger Lake Area.

3. Enjoy the night view of Niagara Falls.

4. An in-depth tour of Niagara River: Whirlpool Park, Old Fort Niagara, and Great Lake Ontario.

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Itinerary

Day 1: New York → Watkins Glen/Corning → Niagara Falls(Scenic Hotel)

Pass By: Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, New York
(All day schedule) We are heading to Corning Glass Museum - in western New York-which is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glassmaking. Next, we will visit Watkins Glen in New York State which is an amazing canyon with more than 20 waterfalls. Later, 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.

Itinerary:

New York → Corning Museum of Glass (Optional, 75 mins) → Watkins Glen & Finger Lake (Optional, 90mins, will not be visited based on attraction closure) → Hotel → Niagara Falls Night Tour (Optional, 90mins)

Special Notes:

1. Watkins Glen usually closes for the season during May to Oct, we will temporarily stop visiting Watkins Glen & Finger Lake.

2. We charge $15/person for bus entry permit and parking of Watkins Glen State Park & Finger Lake.

3. We will visit Watkins Glen only when weather condition allows. In case of rainy weather, we reserve the right to change or cancel the itinerary considering safety issues.

Stop At: Watkins Glen State Park, 1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891-1432
(Optional, 90mins, will not be visited based on attraction closure) Watkins Glen State Park
Glen Creek has carved a dramatic gorge into the Watkins Glen hillside, resulting in a large, cavern-like network of rock formations.Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Corning Museum of Glass, 1 Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830-2253
The Corning Museum of Glass
(Optional ) In western New York 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 watch the Hot Glass Show which is performed by professional glass craftsman, and, will have chance to know how ancient Egyptian made the world first glass mask in 3000 years ago!
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303-1106
(Optional) Niagara Falls Night Tour
Get closer to America's Oldest State Park at Niagara Falls State Park! Enjoy some awe-inspiring sceneries and adventure-packed experience with us! Niagara Falls is actually not one waterfall, but three. The Niagara River flows down from Lake Erie and is divided by Goat Island. There, part of it flows to the horseshoe-shaped Canadian Falls (aptly named Horseshoe Falls), and the rest flows to the American Falls. At the American falls, the river is also split by a second small island, Luna Island, creating the third, small waterfall known as Bridal Veil Falls.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Airport Inn & Suites Buffalo by FairBridgeOr equivalent

Day 2: Niagara Falls → New York

Pass By: Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, New York
(All day schedule) Follow the tour along the Niagara River to the Old Fort Niagara, learn the history and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Niagara area. The significant location of Old Fort is right next to Lake Ontario. Later coming back to Niagara Falls, explore more.

Itinerary:

Niagara Falls In-depth Tour (Optional, 150mins, including Old Fort Niagara + Whirlpool State Park + IMAX Movie (U.S. side) ) → Niagara Jetboat (Optional, 45 mins) → Maid of the Mist (Optional, 30mins, will not be visited based on attraction closure) → New York

Special Notes:

1. Maid of the mist is open usually during mid/late April to early November, we will temporarily stop visiting this attraction.

2. Jetboat will be operated only when weather condition allows; in case of storm, snow, icy condition of the Niagara River, the boat tour will be closed for safety reasons. Minimum age is 4 years (minimum 40 inches tall).

Stop At: Old Fort Niagara, 102 Morrow Plz Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown, NY 14174-1181
Niagara In-Depth Tour
(Optional, 150mins, including Old Fort Niagara + Whirlpool State Park + IMAX Movie (U.S. side) ) 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 7,500 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.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls, 6170 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 7T8 Canada
IMAX Movie (U.S. side)
(Optional) In 30 minutes, you will witness Niagara Falls incredible stories and history that would otherwise take a lifetime to experience. No Niagara Falls vacation is complete without a visit to see the Niagara Adventure Movie. This movie, tells the history of human interaction with the falls, focusing largely on the "daredevils" who have crossed, boated, and even jumped off them.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Maid of the Mist Boat Tour, 1 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
(Optional, 30mins, will not be visited based on attraction closure)
Maid of The Mist
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. This famous Maid of the Mist ride 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.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Niagara Jet Adventures, 555 Water St, Youngstown, NY 14174, USA
Niagara Falls Jetboat
(Optional) Experience the Niagara River like no other way possible.The exciting boat rides take passengers on a thrilling trip down the Niagara River! This round-trip ride zooms through the Niagara Gorge, and even takes passengers to the famous Whirlpool rapids, all of a custom-built jet boat.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.