6 day East Coast from New York to Boston

TOUR DETAILS

Highlights

  • Visit iconic sites, buildings, and parks in New York, one of the most prestigious cities.

  • Pack an array of top landmarks and attractions on the east coast, learning more about local culture and history.

  • take an in-depth visit to Niagara Falls, getting astonished by the power of nature and spectacular view!

  • Walk into the world top ranked university -- Havard University.

  • Grab a bite of authentic local taste, check out the fresh products at Quincy Market and enjoy a real Boston lobster meal.

Tour code: EW-EC6

Departure days: Every Wednesday & Saturday

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Home - New York City

Airport (JFK/LGA/EWR) Pick-up Information:

1. Every day from 9:00 to 21:00; we provide complimentary airport pick-up at two major airports of New York: JFK and LGA, Flushing (9:30 to 17:00), and Chinatown in Manhattan (18:30).

2. Arrival procedure for domestic flight: Arrival Baggage Claim area Meet tour guide, Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.

3. Arrival procedure for international flight: Arrival Go through immigration Baggage Claim Area Go through Custom Meet tour guide, Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.

4. If customers arrive outside of the complimentary airport pickup hours, we can arrange 24-hour airport pick-up service for $160 (include first 1st and 2nd persons, $10 for each additional person).

5. For guests arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), you can take either the hotel shuttle or a taxi to your hotel. We offer paid airport pick-up service at a cost of $160 for the first two passengers and an extra $10 charge on each additional passenger.

 The first-day itinerary is for your reference only; the schedule is subject to change upon your arrival.

Free airport pick-up service is included on the first day (excluding service fee $12/person).

Thanks for choosing your vacation with us! You can choose any one of the major airports in New York City (JFK, LGA, EWR) when you book your flight. Our professional tour guide will meet you at the baggage claim area for the domestic flight; for an international flight, please arrive at the Passenger Waiting Area for pick up. (Passengers who arrive at Terminal 7 of JFK Airport, please wait outside of the baggage claim area.)

Hotel Holiday Inn Newark International Airport or similar

DAY 2: New York City Tour

Welcome to the city that never sleeps! New York City is always full of life and energy! Join us as we will be exploring the great wonders of this amazing city! We will stop at the famous Times Square, Wall Street, Charging Bull, Empire state building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and so much more! This is the opportunity of a lifetime!

Itinerary:

NYC Trinity Church (Outside visit) → Wall Street (25 mins) → Charging Bull (Taking Photos)  → One World Trade Center Observatory (Optional, 70 mins) → Liberty Cruise  (Optional, 60 mins) → U.S.S. Intrepid (Optional, 60 mins) → Times Square (20 mins) → The Fifth Avenue (100 mins, you can go to the Central Park by yourself, or go to the Museum of Modern Art at your own expense) → Madame Tussauds New York (Optional, 60 mins)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Newark International Airport or similar

DAY 3: Philadelphia-Washington D.C.

Today, we will drive to Philadelphia, the City of Friendship, visit the Independence Historical Park and witness the history of American independence. Then go to Washington, the political center of the United States, the capital, where the White House, U.S. Capitol are located. It also has many museums and is a famous tourist destination.

Itinerary:

New York → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (30 mins) → Washington D.C. → U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour (Optional, inside visit, 90 mins)  Supreme Court of the United States Library of Congress (Outside visit)  → White House (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 mins) → Hotel

Itinerary From 01/01/2024:

New York → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (30 mins) → Washington D.C. → U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour  The National Archives (Optional, inside visit, 120 mins)  Supreme Court of the United States Library of Congress (Outside visit)  → White House (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 mins) → Hotel

Special Notes:

If unable to enter U.S. Capitol, the attraction will be replaced with the Washington D.C. In-depth Tour (optional).

Washington D.C. In-depth Tour itinerary: Air Force Memorial (20 mins)→ Thomas Jefferson Memorial(20 mins) → World War II Memorial (20 mins) → Capitol Reflecting Pool (20 mins)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, Springhill Suites Gaithersburg or similar

DAY 4: Corning - Niagara Falls, US

Today we will be heading to the Corning Glass Museum! The museum is located in western New York and is dedicated to history, art, and the science behind glassmaking. Following, we will be visiting Niagara Falls and overlooking the American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall, and the Bridal Veil Fall! Here, you will be simply amazed by the beauty of the falls and what makes Niagara Falls worth the visit.

Itinerary:

Corning Museum of Glass (Optional, 90 mins) → Watkins Glen State Park (Optional, 60 mins, it will not be visited based on attraction closure) → Hotel → Niagara Falls Night Tour (Optional, 90mins)

Itinerary From 01/01/2024:

Corning Museum of Glass (Optional, 90 mins) → Watkins Glen State Park Finger Lake (Optional, 90 mins, it will not be visited based on attraction closure) → Hotel → Niagara Falls Night Tour (Optional, 90mins)

Kindly Reminder:

Watkins Glen State Park is a summer itinerary, executed after the opening of the canyon, usually from April to October each year.

 Hotel: M Hotel Buffalo;Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown or similar

DAY 5: Niagara Falls, US - Boston

Today we will be exploring the true beauty and nature of Niagara Falls! Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. Later, we will drive to Boston.

Summer Itinerary: (Apply when Maid of the Mist resumes)

Niagara Falls In-depth Tour (optional, 120 mins, include Whirlpool State Park and Old Fort Niagara State Park) → Maid of the Mist (Optional, 40mins, it will not be visited based on attraction closure) → Niagara Falls Daytime View (30 mins) → Boston

Winter Itinerary: (Apply when Maid of the Mist closes)

Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour (optional, 120 mins, include Whirlpool State Park and Old Fort Niagara State Park) → Cave of the Winds (optional, 45 mins) → Niagara Falls Daytime View (30 mins) → Boston

 Special Notes:

1. In case of the closure of Old Fort State Park, the in-depth tour of Niagara Falls will be cancelled.

2. Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closed in winter season, it will not be visited based on attraction closure.

4. Cave of the Winds usually closed on 12/22/2022 and 01/01/2023, it will not be visited based on attraction closure.

Hotel: Hampton Inn Boston/Marlborough or similar

DAY 6: Boston - Hometown

In the morning, we will start the tour with explore Cambridge and Boston and taking the cruise to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Boston harbor. The next stop is the old Quincy Market. The Market was also surrounded by dozens of restaurants for dining option with a variety of authentic cuisines, and absolutely, you cannot miss the famous New England clam chowder. Finally, we will back to New York.

Itinerary:

Hotel → Harvard University In-Depth Tour(Optional, 80 mins) → Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Pass-by) → Boston Harbor Cruise (Optional, 60 mins)  → Quincy Market Boston Lobster Meal (Lobster Meal for optional, 70 mins) → BOS Airport Drop-off → NYC Airport Drop-off

Boston City Sightseeing passes by Old Trinity Cathedral, Hancock Building, Boston Athenaeum, Boston Park, Swan Lake Park, and overlook the Golden Dome of the State House.

* * Boston Logan International Airport (BOS);Please book flight after 14:00 * *

Important Note

Tour fee includes the following unless specified otherwise in individual tours:

  • Hotel accommodation throughout the entire duration of the tour (excluding last day of the tour)

  • Round trip deluxe air-conditioned bus transportation

  • Airport transportation for tours that specify airport pickup and dropoff in the itinerary (first and last day)

  • Bilingual Tour guide (English, Mandarin, Cantonese)

Tour fee not includes the following unless specified otherwise in individual tours:

  • Meals and attraction admissions (admission prices in Optional Activities section may not be up-to-date). **Travelers are NOT allowed to use any CITY PASS or self-purchased admission tickets to join the sightseeing attractions during the tour**

  • Service Charge to tour guide and driver $12.00 per day, per traveler (adult and child who takes a seat)

  • Airport transportation if arrival date is other than the first day of the tour, or departure date is other than the last day of the tour

  • Personal expenses, baggage handling fee at the airport and hotel

  • Travel Insurance

Tour Cancellation(some special tour,please refer to the tour cancellation policy):

  • 90% refund for cancellations made at least 15 days before departure date

  • 50% refund for cancellations made 8-14 days before departure date

  • No refund for cancellations made 7 days or less prior to departure or "No Show" on the date of tour

Itineraries and attraction visits during the tours: 

  • Itineraries and arranged sightseeing may be subject to change due to certain circumstances.

  • Travelers are NOT allowed to use any CITY PASS or self-purchased admission tickets

  • Admission fees are subject to change without prior notice due to seasonal adjustment.