2-Day Ottawa Tulip Festival Tour from Toronto
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Excellent tour. Very relaxing. Driver Michael and tour guide Kimberly saw to all our needs. The tulips were in full bloom. Best time to go is mother's day weekend.
Shamini, 2023-05-15
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Highlights
Visit Ottawa (Parliament Hill, ByWard Market, Canadian Museum of Nature, Canadian Tulip Festival, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa River Boat Cruise, Rideau Canal), Thousand Islands (Thousand Islands Cruise).
- The world's largest Tulip Feast - Tulip Festival
- Taste of Beaver Tail, Canada's top traditional snacks
Itinerary
Early morning we will depart from Toronto and visit one of Canada's most astonishing natural scenic Thousand Islands. We can take a pleasant cruise and discover the various islands through the narrow waterways. After lunch, we will arrive at the city of Tulips - Ottawa. First we will go to visit the National Gallery of Canada, then we can walk through the Parliament Hill on your own. After that we will visit the Cathedral Basilica of Notre-Dame, Rideau Canal. Afterwards we continues to the ByWard Market. It is the premier destination for shopping, dining, arts, entertainment and etc. We can enjoy the most famous snack "Beaver Tail" at the market.Transfer to hotel after dinner.
Thousand Islands, ON
An international tourism destination situated between Canada and the United States along the St. Lawrence River. The region takes its name from the more than 1,000 islands that dot the lakes and rivers along this international waterway.
Thousand Islands Cruise
The 1,864 scattered across the United States-Canada border in the St. Lawrence River were once an ideal location for bootleggers to sneak alcohol into the prohibition-era US from Canada. Today it is an area of beauty and history.
Ottawa, ON
Located on the Ottawa River in eastern Ontario, Canada's capital city is also its center of technology and politics. This historic city features many museums, art galleries, and performance centers as well as other attractions like the Rideau Canal.
National Gallery of Canada
The National Gallery of Canada is one of the most popular art galleries in all of Canada. The gallery mainly showcases work by Canadian artists, but it does feature many American and European pieces as well.
Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill, located on the banks of the Ottawa River Canada's capital city, is home to the Canadian Parliament. The gorgeous location and dramatic architecture make this a huge tourist location-- more than 3 million people come every year.
Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal connects the Ottawa River in Ottawa, Ontario to Lake Ontario in Kingston. From May to October when the locks are open, it is a popular boating and recreation area for locals and tourists alike.
ByWard Market
This massive indoor market is one of Ottawa's biggest tourist attractions. It contains representatives from more than 500 business, at least half of them local artisans and farmers. It sees the most traffic during the summer months.
At breakfast in the hotel we will head to the historical Parliament Hall to attend the popular tulip festival. Then we will take a relaxing ferry ride on the Ottawa River, where you can get different views of the city. (Note: we will visit Canadian Museum of Nature at your own expenses instead if the ferry closed due to weather.) Arrive at Toronto in the evening.
Ottawa, ON
Located on the Ottawa River in eastern Ontario, Canada's capital city is also its center of technology and politics. This historic city features many museums, art galleries, and performance centers as well as other attractions like the Rideau Canal.
Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill, located on the banks of the Ottawa River Canada's capital city, is home to the Canadian Parliament. The gorgeous location and dramatic architecture make this a huge tourist location-- more than 3 million people come every year.
Canadian Tulip Festival
This massive flower festival held annually in Ottawa, Ontario bills itself as the largest tulip festival in the world with more than one million of the flowers on display. It gets more than 500,000 visitors every May.
Ottawa River Boat Cruise
From the comfort a climate-controlled cruise ship, you will sail down the beautiful Ottawa River, the border between Quebec and Ontario, seeing Victorian mansions and expansive Canadian forests as you kick back, relax, and float along.
Canadian Museum of Nature
It is Canada's national museum of natural history and natural sciences. The museum provides evidence-based insights, inspiring experiences and meaningful engagement with nature's past, present and future. It achieves this through scientific research, a 14.6 million specimen collection, education programs, signature and travelling exhibitions.
The sequence of the itinerary and attractions might be changed according to practical situation for better service.
Departure & Return
| Location | Address | Departure | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississauga, ON | 6:00am | 8:30pm | |
| Toronto, ON | Remark:Pick up only, drop off at Yorkdale Shopping Center | 6:45am | |
| Richmond Hill, ON | 7:15am | 6:30pm | |
| Scarborough, ON | 7:45am | 6:00pm |
*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Drop off location will be the same as pick up location (some locations may not have drop off service).
- The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.
Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
Price Excludes
| Destination | Adult | Child | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa, ON | |||
| National Gallery of Canada (Optional) | $16 / C$22 | Free (0-11 yrs) | $15 / C$20 (65+) |
| Ottawa River Boat Cruise (Optional) | $32 / C$45 | $20 / C$28 (0-12 yrs) | $32 / C$45 (65+) |
| Thousand Islands, ON | |||
| Thousand Islands Cruise (Optional) | $30 / C$42 | $20 / C$28 (0-12 yrs) | $26 / C$36 (65+) |
Ottawa, ON
National Gallery of Canada (Optional)
- Adult
- $16 / C$22
- Child
- Free (0-11 yrs)
- Senior
- $15 / C$20 (65+)
Ottawa River Boat Cruise (Optional)
- Adult
- $32 / C$45
- Child
- $20 / C$28 (0-12 yrs)
- Senior
- $32 / C$45 (65+)
Thousand Islands, ON
Thousand Islands Cruise (Optional)
- Adult
- $30 / C$42
- Child
- $20 / C$28 (0-12 yrs)
- Senior
- $26 / C$36 (65+)
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
Additional Notes
- Child Meal Plan: Per North American restaurant regulations, child meals apply to those under 10. Price differences may occur when reserving in advance. Contact us for details.
- Child Seat: Per Ontario bus regulations, infants under 2 must have their own seats. Adult and child fares, including infants, are the same, but infants are exempt from tour guide fees.
- Flight Management: Please book your airline tickets after your tour is confirmed, which will be done within 1-2 business days.
- Luggage: Limited to one check-in suitcase and one carry-on luggage per person.
- Language: Tours are led by professional bi- or multi-lingual guides (Chinese, Cantonese, and English). Languages and tours may be combined based on the number of passengers.
- Ticket Policy: City Pass or self-purchased tickets cannot be used on group tours. Otherwise, a CAD 60-100 per person surcharge applies.
- Itinerary Changes: We reserve the right to modify or cancel the itinerary for a smooth tour. If an activity is canceled due to unavoidable circumstances or force majeure, any paid activity fees will be refunded.
- Travel Insurance: We recommend that group members purchase travel and cancellation insurance before departure to protect against losses from illness or accidents.
Policies
Child Rates: apply to ages under 12.
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Cancellation and Refund policy: (Notification day and departure day are not counted)
- Cancellations received 20 or more days prior to departure - No penalty.
- Cancellations received 14 or more days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
- Cancellations received within 14 days of departure will incur a penalty of 100% per person.
- Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
*The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
Special Cancellation & Change Policy for the World Cup Period (for departures from June 9 to July 10):
No amendments or cancellations are allowed within 30 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations received 20 or more days prior to departure - No penalty.
- Cancellations received 14 or more days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
- Cancellations received within 14 days of departure will incur a penalty of 100% per person.
- Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
*The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
Special Cancellation & Change Policy for the World Cup Period (for departures from June 9 to July 10):
No amendments or cancellations are allowed within 30 days prior to departure.
- Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
- We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and fully refund affected customers, though we will make every effort to maintain regular operations.
- We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.
- 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.
- We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and fully refund affected customers, though we will make every effort to maintain regular operations.
- We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.
- 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.
Q & A
Popular FAQs
Hotel information will be provided in the confirmation voucher sent after your order is placed. Hotel upgrade options are available and can be selected directly on the tour page at the time of booking, subject to availability.
Only breakfast is included when it is specifically marked in the itinerary. No other meals are included in the tour price.
A meal plan is available for this tour as a convenient option. The meal plan is not included in the checkout price and must be paid on the tour directly to the tour guide. The meal plan is recommended, as dining options near certain attractions may be limited or difficult to find.
Some tours may offer early bird promotions, such as a free hotel upgrade when booked at least one month in advance. From time to time, special promotions like Buy Two Get Two discounted deals may also be available.
All available discounts will be clearly displayed on the tour page and applied automatically at checkout, when eligible.
Tour guide details are usually listed in your confirmation voucher. If not, the tour guide will contact you one day prior to departure.
The base tour price may appear the same for both options, but for an admission-included tour, the admission costs are added at checkout, so you do not need to pay on the tour.
Please note that admissions are optional activities and not required to participate in the tour. A mandatory service fee still applies and is not included in the base tour price.
Yes. During special holidays or major events, the itinerary may be adjusted. Any changes will be communicated to you before final confirmation.
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Excellent tour. Very relaxing. Driver Michael and tour guide Kimberly saw to all our needs. The tulips were in full bloom. Best time to go is mother's day weekend.
I recommend this tour!
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