2 days

2-Day Eastern U.S. Waterfalls Tour: New York + Niagara Falls
From 24/10/2026
Group Tours
Niagara Falls + Hidden Gorge · New York Round-Trip Short Getaway
New York - Watkins Glen/Corning - Niagara Falls - New York
Upcoming departure dates: 2026-10-24, 2026-10-27, 2026-10-31, 2026-11-03, 2026-11-07, 2026-11-10, 2026-11-14, 2026-11-17, 2026-11-21, 2026-11-24
Day 1
New York - Watkins Glen/Corning - Niagara Falls
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D1 Flushing Departure time: 06:30am; Departure location: 135-20 39th Avenue - Flushing, NY (Sheraton Hotel)
D1 Brooklyn Departure time: 06:30am; Departure location: 6013 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (Popeyes on 7th Avenue) [Pick-up only]
D1 Manhattan (Chinatown) Departure time: 07:00am; Departure location: Manhattan Chinatown, 180 Canal St, New York, NY 10013 (Chase Bank) [Pick-up only; drop-off at Times Square on the return trip]
D1 Manhattan (Times Square) Departure time: 07:00am; Departure location: Times Square, Manhattan, 135-20 39th Avenue - Flushing, NY (Sheraton Hotel)
D1 New Jersey (Jersey City) Departure time: 07:30am; Departure location: 619 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310
D1 New Jersey (Parsippany) Departure time: 08:30am; Departure location: 736 US-46, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Parsippany, NJ 07054 (Wendy’s) [Pick-up only]
Itinerary details
Depart in the morning for Watkins Glen State Park, open from May to October. This gorge, formed over 20,000 years, features layered rock walls 400 feet deep and 19 silvery waterfalls fed by the Finger Lakes. Stroll through and marvel at nature’s handiwork. (In winter, this visit is replaced with the Corning Museum of Glass, where you can admire a millennium of glassmaking craftsmanship. Corning Incorporated, a Fortune 500 company with a history of over 150 years, is a leader in specialty glass and ceramic materials. It is home to the world’s largest collection of glass, and Corning glass holds a place in the United States much like Jingdezhen porcelain does in China. You can also watch live glassmaking demonstrations. We will also visit the Corning Museum of Glass, the world’s largest glass-themed museum, where science, art, and history come together to explore the limitless possibilities of glass.) Next, we’ll arrive in Buffalo, New York’s second-largest city. This city, which has seen both glory and decline, is the starting point of the Erie Canal and the source of the falls’ waters. Take in the sweeping views of the Great Lakes from the observation tower and learn about the city’s rise and fall. Afterward, stroll through Buffalo’s Naval Park and revisit the glory days of America’s great shipping era. Arrive at Niagara Falls at dusk, one of the world’s three great waterfalls, known in ancient Native American legends as the waters of the Thunder God. As night falls, join us for an evening visit to Goat Island. Beneath colorful lights and swirling mist, the falls become a fairy-tale wonder found only at night. To end the day, follow the evening breeze to Luna Island and enjoy dazzling fireworks, available only in summer.
Meals
Breakfast: at your own expense Lunch: at your own expense Dinner: at your own expense
Accommodation
Buffalo airport hotel / M Hotel / Sleep Inn or similar
Attraction details
Day 2
Niagara Falls - New York
Itinerary details
In the early morning, escape the bustle of the city and take in the scenery at Whirlpool State Park, overlooking the whirlpool and gorge and experiencing the awe-inspiring power of nature. Follow the Niagara Gorge downstream, where the unmissable highlight at daybreak is the Niagara Hot Air Balloon Experience. A huge white balloon slowly rises with the morning sun, like a spirit suspended between heaven and earth, offering a bird’s-eye view from 200 meters above the thunderous majesty of Horseshoe Falls. This breathtaking visual spectacle reveals the world-shaking power of the waters of the Thunder God. Next, get up close for an exhilarating encounter with the falls aboard the much-anticipated Maid of the Mist. Put on a rain poncho and ride into the mist at the heart of Horseshoe Falls for an adrenaline rush in the “storm zone.” Then step inside the Niagara Power Station—the starting point of the Second Industrial Revolution and the dawn of the age of electricity. The ancient waters of the Thunder God once gave the whole world the “power of the Thunder God” to change its destiny. Finally, walk along the long-awaited wooden boardwalk at the Cave of the Winds (closes after 10/20) and feel the rushing spray of American Falls for an invigorating natural shower. Return to New York in the afternoon.
Important notes
Note: All times shown on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, civil unrest, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for losses arising from travel arrangements you make yourself without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.
Meals
Breakfast: at your own expense Lunch: at your own expense Dinner: at your own expense
Attraction details
Pricing Information
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I. Included:
1. Standard hotel rooms as listed in the itinerary;
2. Chinese-speaking tour guide service;
3. Tour bus (depending on the group size).
II. Not included:
1. Meals during the itinerary;
2. Service fee (US$15 per person per day; children and infants occupying a seat are charged the adult rate);
3. Personal incidental expenses during the trip;
4. Attraction admission tickets:
Booking information
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Changes and cancellation policy
1. If the group requests cancellation or a date change 15 days or more before departure (inclusive), no tour fee will be deducted. Refunds for any separately booked hotels, train tickets, or other services will be subject to the policies of the hotel or bus company.
2. If the group requests cancellation from 10 days before departure (inclusive) through the day of departure, or if a guest fails to arrive on time on the departure day, the booking will be considered voluntarily forfeited, and no paid tour fees will be refunded.
3. If a guest leaves the tour or is unable to participate in any itinerary activity for personal reasons (such as missing travel documents, lateness, illness, or an accident), no paid tour fees will be refunded, nor will compensation be provided in the form of other services.
Tour Information
1. Age limit: [None]. Minors or children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult on the tour;
2. You may not purchase admission tickets separately or use a CITY PASS during the tour. Please purchase admission tickets from the tour guide while on the tour.
3. Please provide accurate and complete information when booking, including names, valid contact details (mobile phone, WhatsApp, and WeChat ID) so we can contact guests, and accurate flight details or meeting point, to avoid booking errors that may affect your trip. You will be responsible for any losses caused by incorrect information you provide;
4. We reserve the right to make appropriate adjustments to the order of the itinerary when necessary to facilitate tour operations and ensure the tour runs smoothly, but no included activities will be omitted;
5. During the tour, the tour guide or driver may appropriately adjust the order of visits, length of stops, or meeting times based on weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the itinerary runs smoothly;
6. If an attraction is temporarily closed or closed for a holiday (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s), making a visit impossible, the tour guide will adjust the itinerary based on actual conditions, such as viewing the attraction from outside or substituting another attraction, to ensure a varied tour. Opening hours and visitor capacity controls at attractions and national parks may change from time to time due to the pandemic. If these changes affect the itinerary due to circumstances beyond our control, we appreciate your understanding;
7. Children under eight years old must travel in a safety seat. We offer safety seats for rent at $10.00 per person per day. Please be sure to note this when booking so we can prepare in advance. Guests are responsible for any violations or fines resulting from not notifying us in advance. Thank you for your understanding.
8. Many attractions on the itinerary require participants to be in adequate health. Guests with disabilities or limited mobility should contact us in advance for information about applicable policies before booking. Wheelchairs are not permitted on the tour;
9. To ensure the itinerary runs smoothly and is completed in full, guests are responsible for strictly adhering to the meeting time provided by the tour guide. If you are more than ten minutes late, the vehicle will depart without waiting;
10. When operationally convenient for the tour, we reserve the right to transfer guests from their original vehicle to another vehicle during the trip and assign a different tour guide and driver to provide service;
11. This is a group tour. Guests who wish to leave the tour early must notify the tour guide in advance and obtain their approval, and must sign an early departure agreement. Any uncompleted portion of the itinerary will be considered voluntarily forfeited by the guest, and no tour fee will be refunded;
12. If complimentary activities listed in the itinerary cannot be provided due to force majeure factors such as transportation or weather, or if a guest is unable to participate for personal reasons, no refund will be issued. Thank you for your understanding;
13. Under federal and New York State law, all passengers must wear seat belts while traveling in a vehicle to prevent accidents. Passengers are responsible for any liability or consequences arising from injuries caused by failure to wear a seat belt as required.
14. Under U.S. federal law, smoking is prohibited on vehicles during the tour, and smoking is also prohibited in most hotel rooms. Hotel cleaning staff are professionally trained, and security staff are trained to properly document evidence. If smoking is detected, a cleaning fee of at least US$250 per night will be charged. Guests are responsible for this fee; our company accepts no liability;
15. Pets and other animals are not permitted on any tour.
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