3-Day USA Niagara Falls Washington D-C- Tour (NYC departure)(DN3)

3-Day USA Niagara Falls Washington D-C- Tour (NYC departure)(DN3)

Itinerary will be change in the winter due to certain attraction close for winter.
|| Itinerary Highlights:

1. Visit Watkins Glen in Finger Lake area

2. Take the Maid of Mist to get closer with Niagara Falls

3. Enjoy the stunning night view of Niagara Falls

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

5. Be on the National ferry cruise of Washington DC

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Itinerary

Day 1: Secret Caverns → Niagara Falls

Pass By: Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, New York
(All day schedule)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.

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Itinerary：

(Summer: apply when Watkins Glen is resumed)

Watkins Glen (Optional, 60 mins) → Niagara IMAX movie (Optional, 30 mins) → Niagara Falls Night View

Special Notes:

1. Watkins Glen usually opens during late April to early November.

2. We charge $10/person for bus entry permit and parking of Watkins Glen State Park.

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.

4. 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.

(Winter: apply when Watkins Glen closed)

Secret Caverns (Optional, 60 mins) → Niagara IMAX movie (Optional, 30 mins. Only when the time allows) → Niagara Falls Night View

Special Notes: Due to the cold weather and frozen road since November, Secret Caverns may be closed on some departure date.

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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
Watkins Glen State Park
(Optional) 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

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: Finger Lakes, New York
Watkins Glen & Finger Lake
(Optional, 90mins, will not be visited based on attraction closure.)
The Finger Lakes are a group of 11 long, narrow, roughly north–south lakes in an area informally called the Finger Lakes region in Central New York, in the United States.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303-1106
Niagara Falls Night Tour
(Optional)
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: Quality Inn Buffalo-Niagara AirportOr equivalent

Day 2: Niagara Falls → Corning

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.

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Itinerary:

(Summer: apply when Maid of the Mist resumes)

Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour (Optional, 120 mins including Old Fort Niagara and Whirlpool State Park) → Niagara Jetboat (Optional, 45 mins) → Cave of the Winds (Optional, 90 mins)→ Maid of the Mist (Optional, 30mins) → Corning Glass Museum (Optional, 75 mins)

(Winter: apply when Maid of the Mist closes)

Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour (Optional, 120 mins including Old Fort Niagara and Whirlpool State Park) → Niagara Jetboat (Optional, 45 mins) → Corning Glass Museum (Optional, 75 mins)

Special Notes:

1. Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds usually open from late April to early November, it depends on the weather.

2. Jet Boat 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).

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【New】

Itinerary:

Niagara Falls In-depth Tour (Optional, 150mins, including Old Fort Niagara + Whirlpool State Park + IMAX Movie (U.S. side) + Niagara Falls Daytime View) → Niagara Jetboat (Optional, 45 mins) → Cave of the Winds (Optional, 90 mins, will not be visited based on attraction closure) → Maid of the Mist (Optional, 30 mins, will not be visited based on attraction closure)

Special Notes:

1. Maid of the Mist is open usually during mid/late April to early November, and it will not be visited based on attraction closure.

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 for passenger who wants to take Jetboat is 4 years old with a height limit of minimum 40 inches.

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) + Niagara Falls Daytime View)
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: Cave of the Winds, Goat Island, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Cave of the Winds
(Optional, 90 mins, will not be visited based on attraction closure)
The Cave of the Winds on the New York side of Niagara Falls is an attraction which allows sightseers to walk right up to the base of the Bridal Veil Falls with water crashing down right on them and flowing beneath the decking.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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

Stop At: Corning Museum of Glass, 1 Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830-2253
The Corning Museum of Glass
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

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Comfort Inn Shady Grove - Gaithersburg - RockvilleOr equivalent

Day 3: Washington D.C → New York

Pass By: Washington DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia
(All day schedule) We will visit Washington, D.C. Monuments, museums, and Americana characterize this historic city.

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Itinerary:

Washington D.C. → U.S. Capitol in-depth tour (optional, 120 minutes)→ White House (Outside visit, 20 mins) → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (40 mins) → News Museum( optional, 75 minutes,01/01/2020 closed) → Madame Tussauds President Gallery (Optional, 60 mins) → DC Sightseeing Cruise (Optional, 60 mins)

We will also pass by: Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, WWII Memorial etc.

Noted:

Due to the DC sightseeing cruise closed from January to March, we will temporarily stop visiting this attraction.

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Summer Itinerary: Apply when DC Sightseeing Cruise resumes

Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (40 mins) → White House (Outside visit, 20 mins) → U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour (Optional, 120 mins, include Supreme Court of the United States (Outside visit) & Library of Congress (Outside visit) ) → Madame Tussauds President Gallery (Optional, 50 mins) → DC Sightseeing Cruise (Optional, 60 mins)

We will also pass by: US Treasury Building (the architecture on the back of $10 dollar note), Washington Monument, etc.

Winter Itinerary: Apply when DC Sightseeing Cruise closes

Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (40 mins) → White House (Outside Visit, 20 mins) → U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour (Optional, 120 mins, include Supreme Court of the United States (Outside visit) & Library of Congress (Outside visit) ) → Madame Tussauds President Gallery (Optional, 50 mins) → Newseum (Optional, 75 mins, will be closed from 01/01/2020) OR National Museum of Natural History (Optional, 90 mins)

We will also pass by: US Treasury Building (the architecture on the back of $10 dollar note), Washington Monument, etc.

Special Notes:

1. DC Sightseeing Cruise is usually closed from Jan to Mar.

2. During the closure of U.S. Capitol, we will see the exterior of the building from outside. The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's and on Inauguration Day.

3. Newseum will be removed from 01/01/2020 and National Museum of Natural History will be visited instead.

Stop At: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20004
U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour
(Optional, 120 mins, include Supreme Court of the United States (Outside visit) & Library of Congress (Outside visit) )
The US Capitol
The famous United States Capitol is the meeting place of the US Congress and has been for more than 200 years. The building is famous for its elaborate dome and intricately designed, detailed columns.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500
The White House
(Outside visit) The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
Lincoln Memorial
This iconic American monument honors the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was president during the American Civil War and is most famous for the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all of the slaves in the US.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-2114
Newseum
(Optional, 75 mins, will be closed from 01/01/2020) This interactive museum details the history of journalism, news, and media. Established in 1997, it is located in a sleek, modern building filled with multiple theaters and exhibits. It is also where Al Jazeera America has its studios.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Madame Tussauds New York, 234 W 42nd St, New York City, NY 10036-7215
Madame Tussaud's President Gallery
(Optional) The Washington, DC arm of this worldwide phenomenon is a sight to behold. Amazingly and sometimes eerily lifelike figures line the halls of this art museum in the form of celebrities and politicians both famous and infamous.
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: National Ferry Corporation, 1320 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
DC Sightseeing Cruise
(Optional) The Potomac River runs along Washington, DC, the capital city of the United States of America. Visitors to this famous locale can opt to see many of the area's most historic landmarks and memorials in a unique way.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
National Museum of Natural History
(Optional) The American Museum of Natural History, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, is the largest natural history museum in the world.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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