Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
Description
On your visit to New York, don’t miss the opportunity to visit one of the most important and impressive natural wonders in the world, Niagara Falls! If you want to increase this amazing experience, choose the option which includes an audio guide and get more information about the park during the bus trip.
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Itinerary
You will travel on a comfortable motor coach, with your bilingual tour guide, enjoying the scenic landscape of upstate New York (travel time is approximately 7-8 hours, each way, with one rest stop) on your journey north. Upon arrival at your destination, you will begin experiencing the adventure, beauty, and natural wonder of Niagara Falls. During your visit, you will learn about the interesting history of these mighty waters and enjoy spectacular views of the falls from different vantage points (depending on the weather conditions). You will have the opportunity of having lunch on your own, souvenir shopping, and exploring the beautiful Niagara Falls State Park.
If you have selected the tour that includes this option, you will board the historic the Maid of the Mist boat to go on a ride through the waters of Niaga Falls. For sure, an experience you cannot miss!
Once the boat ride is over, your guide will head to the Observation Tower, as it is the unique way of exiting, from which you will be able to admire beautiful view of the falls.
This is the nearest lookout from which the American Falls can be seen, from which you will have the opportunity to be amazed by the beauty of the landscape as well as to take some pictures.
Then you will visit this small island, which is located in between The American and Bridal Falls.
It is the smallest of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls and can be perfectly seen from Luna Island.
This island is considered the natural border between Canada and the United States, and here we can find a terrasse built to comfortably see Horseshoe Fall.
From here you can clearly see the Horseshoe Falls from the USA side of Niagara Falls
Horseshoe Falls is considered the most impressive of the three falls, and the Terrapin Point offers astonishing views of them.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: The Maid of the Mist boat cruise operates seasonally, usually between end of May and October (exact dates are subject to ice conditions) and is replaced in the off-season, depending on accessibility, by views from other observation points such as Gorge walk, Terrapin Point or others (access is subject to ice and weather conditions).The day’s itinerary is subject to traffic conditions and may be modified due to time constraints. When necessary in the spring and summer, ponchos are provided (you may get a little wet!).
- Guide will explain in both languages English & Spanish
- New York State law requires that all children be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle until they are 8 years old. Starting November 1, 2019, all children under 8 years old must ride in a rear-facing car seat.
- If you prefer to enjoy your tour without Maid of the Mist boat, you can complete your experience by choosing our interactive audioguide, available in English, Spanish and Chinese
- In case you choose the option with audioguide, you will receive the instructions to download it before the day of your tour.
- Bus drivers are not required to provide seats for children under 8 and the activity provider will not be responsible if you are unable to access the bus. To ensure that your child has a seat, you must bring your own, or inform the activity provider well in advance
- Departure is at 4:00am from Times Square in New York City. Travel time to Niagara Falls is approximately 7-8 hrs, with a stop for rest. Arrival time at Niagara Falls is around 11:00am. If you have chosen the option that includes Maid of the Mist, available only from May to October, you will enjoy a boat ride to the falls aboard the Maid of the Mist. After admiring the Falls up close, you will have free time to have lunch on your own, before beginning the journey back to New York, where, after 7-8 hrs of travel, arrival is estimated between 11:00pm and midnight.
- Guests under the age of 18 may not be admitted at check-in unless accompanied by an adult.
Reviews(1,116)
Falls were fantastic and bus drivers great but tour guide was disappointing begging for tips telling us how we must be rich and how hard life in New York is for him.no consideration for people's age or disabilities when walking.
The tour was nice however we constantly felt rushed. It would be nice if they gave us an hour to have lunch at the falls
Long drive but worth it at the end. The waterfalls are amazing. The Maid of the mist is a mit.
Very good guide! Thank you very much.
This was an amazing trip . Our tour guy Arturo was wonderful very knowledgeable of the history of NYC and Niagara Falls.
Arturo was superb. Best tour guide I had seen in my traveling. The trip was awesome.
Arturo made our dream of seeing Niagara Falls in a unique way possible. Professionalism, warmth, and empathy throughout the entire experience. If we repeat the experience in the future, we will not hesitate to hire Amigo Tours again. 100% recommended.
It was a great experience,the guide was friendly. As there were less folks during the week the guide made solo travel have an entire seat. The bus was super punctual and clean and trust me I travel solo and locating the area or the guide 4am in the morning was absolutely no hassle. It was a good experience in and out.do get slippers you don't need shoes but be ready to get wet. You would have enough time. And pack food the park is expensive the break area 2.5hr into your ride has good food options so do pack.
Really good and exciting experience! Happy moments with my sister 🤣✌🏻😍❤️thank u Arthurto 👍🥳
Be sure to clarify the package specifications because they make you believe one thing and then you have to pay separately for everything; then the guide Arturo was excellent, always impeccable in explaining everything patiently and in several languages, a genius.
