Niagara Falls Small Group Tour w/Helicopter and Maid of the Mist
Description
This exciting Niagara Falls tour delivers what is truly the ultimate way to experience the American side of Niagara Falls. On this tour, you will catch a birds-eye view of the Falls from inside a helicopter plus get up close on the Maid of the Mist boat ride (operating seasonally, May - November) and at the Cave of the winds. - Helicopter ride over Niagara Falls - once in a lifetime opportunity! The helicopter ride is weather permitting and infants are not allowed on the helicopter. - Tour of Niagara Falls, NY with photo stops at Goat Island, Terrapin Point and Luna Island - Boat ride on the iconic Maid of the Mist (operating seasonally from May - November; when boat is closed tour will include admission to Aquarium of Niagara) - Venture to "hurricane deck" at Cave of the Winds
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Itinerary
Your guide will bring you to your first attraction, a boat ride on the famous Maid of the Mist. Before you board, you’ll have a chance to check out the view from the Prospect Point Observation Tower (also known as Niagara Falls Observation Tower), located directly above the boarding site for the Maid of the Mist boat tour.
While you’re on the boat tour, you’ll take in incredible views, hear the thunderous roars of the rushing waterfalls and you may get a bit wet, depending on where you stand - but don’t worry, you will be provided with a rain poncho for this boat ride. Note: The boat is seasonal and operates from Mid May till October.
The next stop on your tour is a visit to Goat Island which connects to Terrapin Point and Luna Island as well. While here you’ll learn about the history of the Falls, see the Nikola Tesla monument overlooking the Falls, and get very close to the Bridal Veil Falls which are situated between Goat Island and Luna Island.
After your Goat Island visit, your guide will take you to Cave of the Winds where you will descend 175 ft. into the Niagara Gorge before heading out onto a series of walkways leading to the “hurricane deck” - only a few feet away from the Bridal Veil Falls. You will be so close that it will feel like you’re surrounded by tropical storm-like conditions, even when it’s calm out.
Following your visit to Cave of the Winds, is the moment you’ve been waiting for all day. Your guide will take you to board a Rainbow Air helicopter for an unforgettable ride around Niagara Falls, the gorge and surrounding area. Important to note: Infants are not allowed on the helicopter ride.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and drop off at most locations in downtown Niagara Falls, NY
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 40" are NOT permitted on the helicopter flight.
- Any passenger(s) unable to cross the border and their service is terminated and or delayed, will not be issued a refund, nor will the responsibility of return transportation be paid for or provided to the point of origin by See Sight Tours. Any additional transportation required as a result of being denied or delayed entry at the international border will incur additional charges.
Reviews(14)
Ask for Saied he was the best tour guide. He told amazing stories, very friendly and very knowledgeable about Niagara Falls.
"Jimmy coyote" and Gary are the best tour guides. Jimmy so knowledgeable about the history. They understood are needs at times to slow down. Jimmy went out of his way to make sure we got the helicopter ride. I could go on they were A++++
We had a great experience at Niagara Falls although we didn’t get a helicopter ride due to bad weather. However, I was wondering the price is too expensive. The reason why I think so is I got a refund for cancelling the helicopter ride but the refund was less than I expected. The tour agency claimed they got the helicopter in discounted price, but after I tried to calculate the cost, if my calculation is correct, less than 50% of the tour price accounts for the total of fees of the 3 venues. Of course they gave us hotel transfer and told us some knowledge about falls, but I doubt their service values over 50% of the tour price.
Our tour guide was awesome, he explained everything to us even helped us not getting a ticket we almost flew our drone lol
What an incredible experience! Our guide was so patient and kind. The boys were blown away by the helicopter ride, but then getting to experience the falls on the maid of the mist, and then cave of the winds was icing on the cake. They managed all of the tickets and driving and parking and ushering us to the right place at the right time and made it so easy and effortless. It was the highlight of our 2 1/2 week, 14-state roadtrip for sure..
Dana, our tour guide, was fantastic. She ensure we knew what was going on from start to finish. High recommend the tour as a whole. The only disappointment was not being able to take the helicopter ride that was part of the package.
I loved experiencing the falls with my grandson. He was amazed at the amount of water coming down the falls and had never rode in a helicopter. A memory to remember!
The whole tour was amazing! Our tour guide, Erick, was knowledgeable and such a great guy. The small group was appreciated and skipping lines and avoiding lines and fees for parking were great!
The tour was amazing. From the helicopter ride to the Maid of the Mists to the walk up to the Cave of the Winds, and so much more. Our tour guide Dana was excellent, enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable on the area.
Overall our trip was wonderful. "Jimmy was Great!!" Excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable. " Toseph" was also very professional and pleasant assisting with our tour. Our first stop was a view of the whirlpool very memorable and beautiful. Loved the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour it was everything. Cave of The Wind's Hurricane Deck was overwhelmingly exciting. Lunch at The Anchor Bar was awful. Bathrooms were a disgrace for both Women's and Men's. Meal option was nearly none existent so we decided to order off the regular menu which was not much better. Last stop was the Helicopter ride through Rainbow Inc. advertised as 45 minutes was supposed to be 12 minutes. was literally a take up to the falls and right back with no information of what you are seeing. also booked other groups to ride along so back seat riders are very limited to view.
