Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride

Duration19h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesChinese, English, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

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.

Options

Guided Tour

Tour without Boat: This option does not include tickets for Maid of the Mist boat
Duration: 19 hours: 4am departure from NYC, estimated return between 11pm and midnight
Starting point:
714 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA

Only Boat + Self-Guided Audio

Duration: 2 hours
No Transport included from NYC: Only includes Maid of the Mist entry ticket and interactive audioguide to download to your own smartphones. No live guide
Starting point:
Prospect Street, Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA

Guided Tour + Maid of the Mist

Maid of the Mist Included
Duration: 19 hours: 4am departure from NYC, estimated return between 11pm and midnight
To the heart of Niagara Falls: This option includes: transfer from NYC meeting point, live guide and Maid of the Mist boat tickets.
Starting point:
714 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA

Guided Tour + AudioGuide

Maid of the Mist not included
Duration: 19 hours: 4am departure from NYC, estimated return between 11pm and midnight
Tour +Audio Guide: Includes transfer from NYC, live guide at Niagara, and audio guide. Maid of the mist not included
Starting point:
714 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA

What's included

Access to the Observation Tower
Interactive audio guide on your mobile (if selected option)
Tickets to Maid of the Mist (May–Oct) only with options that include the boat ride
Bilingual professional guide (only with Guided Tour options)
Round-trip from New York City on motor coach (only if this option is selected)

Hotel pick up and drop off
Food & Drinks

What to expect

Niagara Falls State Park
3h

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.
30m · Admission ticket included

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!
Niagara Falls Observation Tower
20m · Admission ticket not included

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.
15m

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.
15m

Then you will visit this small island, which is located in between The American and Bridal Falls.
Bridal Veil Falls
Pass by

It is the smallest of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls and can be perfectly seen from Luna Island.
Goat Island
Pass by

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.
15m

From here you can clearly see the Horseshoe Falls from the USA side of Niagara Falls
Horseshoe Falls
Pass by

Horseshoe Falls is considered the most impressive of the three falls, and the Terrapin Point offers astonishing views of them.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Only Boat and Audio - Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls 11am

Meeting point

-Niagara Falls 04:00 a.m. Lids store located at Two Times Square, 714 Seventh Av. between 47th and 48th streets, New York, NY 10036

End point

Only Boat and Audio - Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls 11am

End point

-Niagara Falls 04:00 a.m. Lids store located at Two Times Square, 714 Seventh Av. between 47th and 48th streets, New York, NY 10036

Additional 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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