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Highlights: Visit New York City, Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Corning Glass Center, Niagara Falls, Boston, Rhode Island, Woodbury Common Outlets, West Point Academy. 8 nights 4 stars hotel accommodations. Airport transfers, round trip ground transportation and tour guide.
U.S. side only - Passengers do not need a visa/passport to join this tour.
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Pricing Policy
BUY 2 GET 2 FREE (1) Cancellation of free-fare passenger must be made at least 7 days before departure. (2) No-show or late cancellation incurs an $298 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat.
Child Rate: Child rates apply to those 0-12 years and using existing bedding with 2 full-paying passengers (regardless of ages). Please bring car seats with you for your infants during the tour.
Home - New York City (Free Airport Pick Up) (42 miles)
Flights can be booked into any of the three major New York City area airports. Passengers arriving at JFK or LGA before 5:00pm will tour Flushing, Queens. Those flying in to EWR can either take our shuttle to the hotel for some rest or pay $10 to go shopping at Jersey Gardens Mall. All who arrive before 5:00pm have the option of joining a 3-hour night tour of the city.
Shuttle service will be available from all airports. There will be an additional charge for those who arrive after 10:00pm.
Deluxe Hotel: Sheraton/Hilton/Doubletree/Radisson/Hotel Somerset/Crowne Plaza/Courtyard/Hilton Garden/Holiday Inn or similar
Day 2
New York Tour Options
Option 1: Atlantic City Guests will spend the day in the legendary casino town of Atlantic City, NJ. (All guests must be over the age of 21.)
Option 2: New York City
Guests can spend the day as they see fit exploring New York City. At 7:00pm, guests will return to our tour office to board transportation for the hotel or continue on an optional night tour* of New York.
Option 3: Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Guests will visit famous Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. The world's largest collection of designer apparel and name-brand outlets offers savings of 25% - 65% every day. Stroll through a charming Colonial-American village setting, and visit more than 220 outlet stores.
Deluxe Hotel: Sheraton/Hilton/Doubletree/Radisson/Hotel Somerset/Crowne Plaza/Courtyard/Hilton Garden/Holiday Inn or similar
Day 3
New York
Today we will spend the day touring New York City. Stops include Wall Street, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Empire State Building, a guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, an exploration of the USS Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, and Madame Tussauds' Wax Museum.
New York, NY
New York is the most populous city in the US. Major destinations include the Empire State Building; Statue of Liberty, museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art... Special tours to Niagara Falls, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston and so on...
Soaring more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the World's Most Famous Office Building. A symbol of dreams and aspirations connecting with people around the world.
Intrepid is dedicated to the exhibition and interpretation of history, science and service as related to its home aboard the USS Intrepid, a National Historic Landmark.
This famous street in New York City's Financial District has become synonymous with American financial enterprises. It is also the home of the New York Stock Exchange, and has been (or still is) the location of several other exchanges.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, located in New York City, is the largest art museum in the United States with among the most significant art collections. (Closed on Monday, Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1)
See many meticulously crafted wax models of celebrities and historical figures. After looking at some statues, you will be surprised to look at real human beings and mistake them to be statues and statues to be human beings.
New York City's world-famous park sees over 35 million visitors every year, and not without reason. From playgrounds to ponds, horse carriages to bird-watching, and ice skating to rock climbing, the possibilities are endless in the 843-acre commons.
Deluxe Hotel: Sheraton/Hilton/Doubletree/Radisson/Hotel Somerset/Crowne Plaza/Courtyard/Hilton Garden/Holiday Inn or similar
Day 4
New York - Philadelphia - Washington D.C. (234 miles)
We will travel to Philadelphia, PA in the morning to see the Liberty Bell and then head to Washington, DC to see all of the famous monuments. This is also where we will spend the night.
Philadelphia, PA
The famously cracked Liberty Bell is a sign of American Independence and spirit. Located at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, PA, this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752-- more than 250 years ago.
Washington, DC
This memorial in Washington, DC serves as a place to remember the American soldier who were lost or killed during the tumultuous Vietnam War. Originally controversial in design, the simple memorial has become a shrine for the American people.
The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.
See landmarks such as the Kennedy Center, Watergate, the Washington Monument, the U. S. Capitol, the Jefferson Memorial and more. Washington, DC sightseeing cruises are a nice way to relax and capture great photographs of the nation's capital.
This iconic obelisk is a memorial to the commander-in-chief of the American revolutionary army and eventual the first president of the United States of America, George Washington. The massive stone structure began construction in 1848.
This iconic American monument honors the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was president during the American Civil War, and is most famous for the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all of the slaves in the US.
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a memorial to the third president of the United States. The impressive building is neoclassical in design and has been standing since 1943. It sees more than two million visitors every year.
One of the Smithsonian Institute's museums in Washington, DC, the National Air and Space Museum chronicles the history of flight. From the Wright Brother to Buzz Aldrin, the exhibits at this museum explore all of humanity's air travels.
The famous United States Capitol is the meeting place of the US Congress, and has been for more than 200 years. The building is famous for its elaborate dome and intricately designed, detailed columns.
This memorial commemorates those who served for the United States in the Korean War. It is located south of the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall. The simple memorial is triangular in shape will a circle at the top.
Deluxe Hotel: Sheraton/Hilton/Radisson/Wyndham/Four Points/Crowne Plaza/Courtyard/Metro Points/ Tremont Plaza or similar
Day 5
Washington D.C. - Corning Glass - Niagara Falls (431 miles)
We will head north to the Corning Glass Museum in Corning, NY. We will then continue on to Niagara Falls, NY where we will take the famous Maid of the Mist boat ride, see an informational movie at the IMAX Theater, and view the nighttime Illumination of the Falls. Guests can then choose either to stay in the Falls Park for self-exploration or have an in-depth tour* that includes visits to the Power Vista and Old Fort Niagara.
Corning, NY
The world's best collection of art and historical glass. More than 45,000 objects trace 3,500 years of glassmaking history. Hands-on exhibits that tell the story of the science and technology behind innovations in glass.
Available for departures from Apr 19 thru Oct. Nothing gets you closer to the American and Horseshoe Falls as the world renowned Maid of the Mist boat tours. It's a half hour-long thrill of a lifetime in which you'll sail through the mist right up to the base of the Falls.
The Power Vista features more than 50 interactive exhibits and an observation deck. Located just 4 miles downstream from the Falls, it is set amidst the spectacular scenery of the Niagara River Gorge.
Old Fort Niagara has been guarding the Niagara river at its mouth on Lake Ontario for almost 300 years. In addition to the museum inside the fort itself, Fort Niagara State Park offers a host of outdoor activities.
For more than 75 years, visitors to Niagara Falls have been able to enjoy a nighttime illumination of the impressive American and Horseshoe falls. Every night of the year at dusk, visitors can experience the falls a new way.
Home of one of the most spectacular IMAX adventure of all time. In 45mins you'll witness the sights and sounds of the Falls through the perspective of the daredevils who have tried to conquer it.
Deluxe Hotel: Adam's Mark/Radisson/ R.I.T/ Rochester Plaza/ Park Plaza//Holiday Inn/Clarion Hotel or similar
Day 6
Niagara Falls - Boston (466 miles)
We will head northeast from Niagara Falls, NY to Boston, MA, and spend the rest of the day touring there. Stops include Harvard University, Prudential Tower, and more!
Boston, MA
One of the most famous institutions of higher learning in the world, Harvard University in Cambridge, MA has been standing since 1636, making it the oldest university in the United States. Tourists come for both history and the architecture.
Boston's famous park has been serving citizens of the city for over 200 years. The 50 acres of rolling lawns and clear ponds have seen the likes of everyone from Martin Luther King to Paul Revere.
Trinity Church is located in Boston's upscale Back Bay neighborhood. It is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, and the elaborate and ornate building has become a landmark and icon in downtown Boston.
The John Hancock Tower is an iconic skyscraper in Boston, MA. Constructed in 1968, this beautiful blue building is staple of the Boston skyline. It is the tallest building both in Boston and all of New England.
This iconic Boston skyscraper is the second-tallest building in the city at 750 feet tall and with 54 floors. Completed in 1964, the building has been a staple of the Boston skyline for nearly a half century.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a research university known the world over for its highly selective and intense academics, and MIT alumni include 24 Nobel Prize winners and 22 Rhodes Scholars.
Deluxe Hotel: Sheraton/DoubleTree/Radisson/Courtyard/Four Points/Wyndham/Holiday Inn or similar
Day 7
Boston - Rhode Island - Plymouth Rock - Boston (167 miles)
We will take a Boston Harbor Cruise and enjoy a fantastic view of this historic city before visiting Quincy Market. We will then head to Plymouth, MA to see Plymouth Rock and in nearby Newport, RI visit the Breakers Mansion.
Boston, MA
Quincy Market in the Faneuil Hall marketplace of downtown Boston is a historic building that still serves as a souvenir marketplace and food court today. The area has expanded to include two other marketplace buildings as well.
History, character, sites, stories and more - Boston has it all. And Boston Harbor Cruises can show you this captivating city like no one else can. *Cruise availability depends on weather conditions.
The Breakers Mansion is the largest and most opulent of the famous and historical Newport Mansions open to the public. Built by the Vanderbilt family at the turn of the century, this "summer cottage" stuns and amazes.
Deluxe Hotel: Sheraton/DoubleTree/Radisson/Courtyard/Four Points/Wyndham/Holiday Inn or similar
Day 8
Boston - Yale University - 5th Ave Shopping (220 miles)
Today we will head to Connecticut, and enjoy a brief stop at Yale University. We will arrive in New York City by the early evening, and guests will have the chance to shop at the luxurious stores on Fifth Avenue. Guests may also see a Broadway show after 7:00pm and get back to the hotel at their own expense.*
New Haven, CT
Founded in 1701, this world-famous university is the third-oldest in the United States. This Ivy-League school is consistently ranked as one of the best institutions of higher learning in the entire world, and admission is extremely competitive.
New York, NY
One of the most famous shopping areas in the world-- and one of the most expensive-- New York City's Fifth Avenue cuts across Manhattan and hold some of its most famous landmarks and event centers.
Deluxe Hotel: Sheraton/Hilton/Doubletree/Radisson/Hotel Somerset/Crowne Plaza/Courtyard/Hilton Garden/Holiday Inn or similar
Day 9
New York - Woodbury Common - West Point Academy (70 miles)
Today we will visit the famous military academy, West Point, and then head to the Woodbury Outlets for a discount-shopping trip. Guests may choose to skip West Point and spend the entire day at the Woodbury Outlets. After, we will head back to New York City for flights home.
Central Valley, NY
The Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets in Central Valley, New York offers designer wares at bargain prices. Stores at the outdoor complex include Coach, DKNY, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Max Mara, LeSportsac, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Versace, and Williams-Sonoma.
West Point, NY
The United States Military Academy at West Point is the oldest military academy in the nation. It is a popular tourist attraction, and the campus contains both a visitor center and the US Army's oldest museum.
*Extra fee; activity not included in tour price. See “Exclusions” for cost details.
*Shuttle service will be available from all airports. There will be an additional charge for those who arrive after 10:00pm.
*Please schedule flights to depart from New York(JFK/LGA/EWR) after 7pm.
Airport pick up from JFK/LGA/EWR (9:00am - 10:00pm) on day 1 and drop off on the last day. (Additional charge for transfers if arriving beyond the above period - $120/way based on 2ppl and below, and $10 more will be charged for each additional ppl.)
*Metropolitan Museum is closed on Monday, Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. We will not take customers there on these days.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Admission fees may be paid to your tour escort upon arrival by cash.
All meals and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for.
Service fees for your tour guide and bus driver (total $7.00/day per passenger)
Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
Any private expenses
Additional Note
City passes are not accepted during an escorted tour due to the fact that they do not correspond into the tour schedule. The group entrance tickets provided by tour guides have fast lane and tour guides accompany passengers for activities.
Flight arrangement: There are still travel activities on the
last day of the tour, please schedule flights to depart from New York after 7pm.
Airport greet and meet: Your tour escort will be wearing a
yellow uniform and holding a sign with your name. Domestic arrivals, your tour escort will wait at the baggage claim area/outside of
the arrival's (restricted) area. International arrivals,
your tour escort will wait just outside of customs exit.
Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual
tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for
a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate
the tours.
Confirmation
Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of
booking by email.
Redemption
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
Terms & Condition
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Booking changes
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.
Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to Taketours by email or through web mail at Contact Us .
Cancellation penalties per person for 1-4 days tours
15-30 days prior to departure - 10% of total purchase amount.
7-14 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase amount.
4-6 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
Within 3 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.
Cancellation penalties per person for tours last 5 or more days
Up to 46 days prior to departure - 10% of total purchase
amount.
21-45 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase
amount.
8-20 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase
amount.
1-7 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase
amount.
Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit
entire payment.
There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above
penalties.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.
Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation:
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
We currently offer Buy 2 get 3rd Free promotion and the rate in the shopping cart has been adjusted automatically to reflect this discount. If you have 3 people sharing one room, when booking online, you need to enter 3 people so you will get three seats and one room. There's no difference for adult rate and child rate. If you have 4 people sharing one room, you will need to enter 4 people, so you will get 3rd one for free. Again, the price will be automatically adjusted.
Optional activities admission fee is not included in the tour price, but the tour guide will arrange activities for passengers during the tour. If passengers are interested in activities,they can pay cash directly to the tour guide on the tour.
When booking the tour online, under "Price a Trip, Book now", you will find an option - "Do you need to extend hotel stay?"
By clicking on "Yes" you can enter the date you need for extended hotel and decide the hotel option.
Meals are not included in the tour price but the tour guide will arrange meal stops. Normally the tour stops at shopping plaza or food court where passengers can see a few options and decide their own meals. For breakfast, if the hotel has complimentary service, the tour guide will inform passengers upon check-in.
The places where we make stops for meals have different variety of food selections including vegetarian options.
At Niagara Falls there are several Indian restaurants, where passengers can choose from.
There's a parking within walking distance from the Manhattan pick-up location. The parking address is 38 Bowery St,New York, NY 10013. The parking fee is $45 for overnight parking.
There's no parking service in Edison (Kam Man Food Inc) and Parsippany (Top Quality Food Market)in NJ. The stores do not allow parking. There's some free street parking space nearby. But the space availability is not guaranteed.
Departure information, including time and location, is listed in the “Departure And Return Details” section of the tour itinerary. There is a link to a map online as well. Also, e-Ticket will include full pick-up time and location information. Once the booking is done online, you will receive eTicket in your email.
We appreciate our customers feedback. Once you complete the tour, TakeTours will send you an email regarding your travel experience. By submitting a review or photo taken during the trip, you will be able to earn 100 points.
How do I redeem my loyalty points?
Simply log in to your TakeTours account and select the product you wish to buy. Add the product to your shopping cart to see how many points are needed to purchase it. If you have enough points to purchase the product, select "yes" to pay by points.
Taketours/Gotobus is a complete online travel company and uses a completely secure and automated booking system, therefore we can only accept bookings made online, using an authorized and valid credit card/debit card (visa,mastercard and amex)and paypal, check (by fax or mail) and money order (by mail).
All the tour available dates are listed online under "Departure Date" drop-down menu. As long as you can select the date online and complete the booking, that means that date is available. You can also refer to the calendar. All the available dates are shown in blue color.
The tour gets sold out fast so we encourage to book the tour in advance.
For local tours, please arrive at the pick-up location stated on your eTicket 20 minutes in advance. The tour bus will have the name of the trip placed on the bus front window.
For tours with airport pick up. Airport greet and meet: Your tour escort will be wearing a yellow uniform and holding a sign with your name. Domestic arrivals, your tour escort will wait at the baggage claim area/outside of the arrival's (restricted) area. International arrivals, your tour escort will wait just outside of customs exit.
No. You do not. E-Ticket will be automatically emailed to you after you complete your booking online. All you need to do is to bring a valid picture ID along with a printout of eTicket you receive to board the scheduled bus.
You will find an electronic brochure for each tour on our website describing all activities and itineraries. Printed brochures are not available. If you do not find adequate information about a tour on our website, please contact our online help.
Contact customer support
If you want to cancel this tour, you can see the tour's cancellation policy on the same itinerary page. To complete the cancellation policy, you can e-mail to support@taketours.com. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply, that means your request is not processed. Please contact us immediately.
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Positive: Great tour guide, always speaking english with people that were not chinese. Great hotels !
Negative: They just take you to have dinner in Chinese restaurant. People that travel with you are not polite at all.
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