Niagara Falls, 1000 Isalands, Washington DC, Philadelphia & Amish Country 5D/4N (from New York)
Niagara Falls, 1000 Isalands, Washington DC, Philadelphia & Amish Country 5D/4N (from New York)
Niagara Falls, 1000 Isalands, Washington DC, Philadelphia & Amish Country 5D/4N (from New York)
5 Days Starting and ending in New York
Visiting: Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, New York, Philadelphia
Tour Overview
Explore the beauty of New York, from Finger Lakes to Niagara Falls. Begin in NYC, journeying north to Watkins Glen State Park and marvel at its waterfalls. Witness the power of Niagara Falls, then head to Toronto and cruise through the scenic 1000 Islands. Discover historic landmarks in Philadelphia and Amish culture in Lancaster county. Conclude your adventure in Washington DC before returning to New York, filled with unforgettable memories.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: New York – Finger Lakes – Niagara Falls
Location: Niagara Falls
This morning we depart from the Big Apple heading north where we will pass the beautiful Delaware Water Gap to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls and then continue to Niagara Falls passing Seneca Lake, arriving in the late afternoon. Tour the US side of Niagara including the American Falls, Goat Island and Luna Island. Experience the power of Niagara aboard the Maid of the Mist. A night, we can appreciate the colorful lighting of the waters.
Day 2: Niagara Falls – Toronto – 1000 Islands
Location: Thousand Islands
Our day starts with the magnificent Horseshoe Falls’ view followed by the visit of the picturesque village of Niagara on The Lake. We continue to Toronto, the financial capital of Canada. We visit the HTO Park, Brookfield Place - home of the Hockey Hall of Fame - City Hall and The Distillery Historic District. Towards evening depart Toronto east along the world-famous Lake Ontario for an evening arrival to the 1000 Islands area (in April, based on weather’s conditions we may return to Niagara Falls for overnight).
Day 3: 1000 Islands – New York
Location: New York
Start the day with a cruise through the amazing 1000 Islands along the St. Laurence River that was navigated about 500 years ago by the French explorer Jacques Cartier. See the houses of the rich an famous built atop private islands - such as Boldt Castle and Heart Island. On the way to New York, enjoy a shopping excursion at one of the large outlet malls along the way. Find your own bargain with brand name stores for less. Evening arrival to our hotel in New Jersey.
Day 4: New Jersey– Philadelphia– Washington Dc
Location: Philadelphia
Depart from New Jersey to Pennsylvania and to the city of brotherly love Philadelphia. Arriving in the historic area of Philadelphia we visit the famous Liberty Bell, one of the symbols of freedom in America, Constitution square and Congress Hall. Stroll Elfreth’s alley the oldest continuously inhabited street in America. Continue on a panoramic tour of Philadelphia that includes the financial district, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Historic Philadelphia and more. Departing Philadelphia we see the famous “Rocky Steps” and then continue to Lancaster county home of the Amish people. We start our visit with a ride on an authentic Amish Buggy ride through the Amish farm country.Learn how Amish culture survived centuries with-out the benefits of technology, to this day their towns survive without the central power and sewage systems, that modern civilazation takes for granted. We learn how the Amish adapted, incoporating technology to create farms that are self sufficient and make use of renewable sources of energy. After the ride we visit the marketplace where we can shop for handmade arts crafts and products. In the late afternoon we depart east for an evening arrival in Washington DC.
Day 5. Washington Dc – New York
Location: New York
Start the day with a visit of Thomas Jefferson Memorial, by the Tidal Basin, surrounded with famous Japanese cherry blossom trees. Visit the Arlington National Cemetery, the Changing of the Guard and the Kennedy family gravesite. Next stop is Capitol Hill. See the US Capitol and the White House to understand the core of the US government. Continue to the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln, Korea and Vietnam Memorials. In the late afternoon we depart North for an evening arrival in New York.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4N Accommodation
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Transport
Air-Conditioned Bus or Van
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Meals
4 Breakfasts
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Activities
Sightseeing in Niagara Falls
Maid of the Mist
1000 Islands cruise (May to October)
Amish Buggy Ride
Entrance to Arlington National cemetery (U.S. ID or Passport required) -
Guides
Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
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Personal expenses
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Airport pick-up & drop-off
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Other meals & drinks
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Tips
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Travel insurance
Check out our Q&As
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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