5-Day U.S Canada short trip: Niagara Falls, Toronto, Thousand Island, Ottawa, Quebec, Boston Tour

Day 1: Watkins Glen State Park→Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls

Goat Island

Horseshoe Falls

Watkins Glen State Park

Guests will be picked up in New Jersey and New York in the early morning. We will head north to Watkins Glen State Park in upstate New York. Later, we are going to see the renowned Niagara Falls. Overlooking American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall and the Bridal Veil Fall, you will be astounded by the deafening roar of the falls. It’s the combination of height and volume that makes Niagara Falls so beautiful.

Itinerary:

New York/New Jersey → Watkins Glen State Park (optional, 60 mins）→ Hotel → Niagara Falls Night Tour (optional, 90 mins)

Kindly Reminder:

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

The Corning Museum of Glass

In western New York is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glassmaking. Its collection contains more than 45,000 objects, some of which date back millennia. Guests here will be invited to watch the Hot Glass Show which is performed by a professional glass craftsman, and, will have a chance to know how ancient Egyptians made the world's first glass mask 3000 years ago!

Niagara Falls Night Tour

Get closer to America's Oldest State Park at Niagara Falls State Park! Enjoy some awe-inspiring sceneries and adventure-packed experiences with us! Niagara Falls is actually not one waterfall, but three. The Niagara River flows down from Lake Erie and is divided by Goat Island. There, part of it flows to the horseshoe-shaped Canadian Falls (aptly named Horseshoe Falls), and the rest flows to the American Falls. At the American falls, the river is also split by a second small island, Luna Island, creating the third, small waterfall known as Bridal Veil Falls.

Watkins Glen State Park

Glen Creek has carved a dramatic gorge into the Watkins Glen hillside, resulting in a large, cavern-like network of rock formations. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade.

• Buffalo Marriott Niagara Or Same level
• Things to Know
  • We charge $15/person for bus entry permit and parking of Watkins Glen State Park.
  • If the Watkins Glen State Park is closed, the attraction will be replaced with the Corning Glass Center (optional).

Day 2: Niagara Falls→ Toronto

Toronto

CN Tower

Casa Loma Castle

Skylon Tower

Niagara Falls

Join us as we enjoy the Niagara Falls in the morning before making our way over to Toronto! Toronto is Join us as we enjoy the Niagara Falls in the morning before making our way over to Toronto! Toronto is known for its various cultural institutions, museums, galleries, festivals, historic sites, and so much more! It attracts over 25 million tourists each and every year. Explore with us what makes Toronto so unique.

Itinerary:

Niagara Falls (Canada) → IMAX: Niagara (Canada side) (Optional, 30mins) → Hornblower Niagara Cruise (Optional, 30 mins) → Skylon Tower Observation Deck & Lunch (Ticket included, 120 mins) → Toronto → Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour (Optional, 60 mins) → CN Tower (Optional, 60 mins) → Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (Optional, 60 mins) → Chinese Dinner in Toronto Chinatown (Optional, 60 mins)

Special Note:

1. Guests who join the group during the September-October maple leaf season will have the opportunity to visit the Ontario Legislative Assembly Building to enjoy the maple.

2. If the Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour is closed, the attraction will be replaced by Casa Loma (Optional, 60 mins).

IMAX: Niagara (Canada side)

See everything so close in the IMAX Movie Theatre. Walk back to the past. In 45 minutes you will witness Niagara Falls' incredible stories that would take a lifetime experience! The larger-than-life Niagara Falls IMAX Experience brings reality to life on a screen over six stories high. With 12,000 watts of floor shaking digital surround sound, you'll feel like you're there. Whether it's going over Niagara Falls, scaling the top of Mount Everest or speeding around the Indy track at 230 miles per hour, IMAX films are guaranteed to take you places you've never been before!

Hornblower Niagara Cruise

Niagara Falls, the oldest state park in the United States is one of the greatest places you will ever visit in your lifetime! One of the most popular and famous attractions of Niagara Falls State Park is the boat tours! Experience the true nature and power of the falls on the famous Hornblower Niagara ride that gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls.

Skylon Tower

This observation tower on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers bird’s eye views of the natural wonder. The tower stands 520 feet from street level and 775 feet from the bottom of the falls. You can even relax and enjoy a meal at the 360-degree Revolving Dining Room in the tower.

Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour

Come on board Oriole, a two-level Great Lakes steam ship replica for an exhilarating 60-minute tour of Toronto’s inner harbour. Discover the historic and contemporary sites and nuances of Toronto Harbor during this fun, informative and fully narrated 60-minute Sightseeing Harbour Tour. Enjoy the relaxing breeze, spectacular skyline, and harbour views, plus a fully licensed beverage and snack bar.

Casa Loma

Casa Loma is a century-old Gothic-style house in Toronto that was originally the home of financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. It is the only full-sized castle in North America and Toronto's premier historic attraction. Explore its secret passageways, elaborately decorated rooms with authentic period furnishings or take in the breathtaking views of Toronto from one of the towers.

CN Tower

The CN Tower is a Canadian icon and one of the most recognizable North American buildings. It is made entirely of concrete and was the tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion in 1976.

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

The Ripley’s Aquarium in Canada holds over 16,000 aquatic animals. It even features North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel (96 meters) which allows you to walk by the sharks, rough tail stingrays, and dangerous lagoon. Guests will be both entertained and inspired to protect the waters of the world after leaving this unique aquarium.

Toronto's Chinatown

Since 1878, Toronto's Chinatown has been gradually formed by overseas Chinese from Singapore, Vietnam and other places. At present, there are many Chinese restaurants, shops, vegetable and fruit markets, massage centers, etc., and the decoration and style are quite Chinese. Every Spring Festival is a very lively time in Chinatown. The characteristic dragon dance parade is carried out with the accompaniment of gongs and drums, which is very lively. The Dragon Boat Race held every June on Lake Ontario has become a summer entertainment event in Toronto.

• Holiday Inn Express Oshawa Downtown Or similar
• Things to Know

Day 3: Ottawa→Montreal

Thousand Islands

Ottawa

Old Montreal

Depart from Toronto in the morning to the Thousand Islands in Canada. It is located on the St. Lawrence River between Canada and the United States. Go to Ottawa, a famous political and commercial city, where the fire of peace never goes out. Then head north to Montreal, the largest French-speaking city in eastern Canada with the most French cultural characteristics, known as the "Little Paris of North America".

Itinerary:

Toronto → Thousand Islands → Canada Thousand Islands Cruise (Optional, 60 mins, it will not be visited based on attraction closure) → Ottawa → Montreal → Double Decker Montreal (optional, 60 mins, it will not be visited based on attraction closure) → Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (20 mins) → Old Montreal (90 minutes)

Thousand Islands Cruise

In addition to taking in the scenery, passengers on the boat tours of this area can learn some of the historic insights of the region. Sit back and relax while enjoying views of some famous spots.

Double Decker Montreal

Go on a sightseeing journey like no other as you board an open-top double-decker bus that lets you take in Montreal's best sights such as Notre-Dame Basilica! Enjoy unobstructed views and an amazing experience along the trip and listen to the history and culture of this attractive city.

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

Notre-Dame Basilica is a basilica in the historic district of Old Montreal, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. As Montréal's famous landmark, Notre-Dame Basilica is a visually pleasing if slightly gaudy symphony of carved wood, paintings, gilded sculptures and stained-glass windows. Built in 1829 on the site of an older and smaller church, it also sports a famous Casavant Frères organ and the Gros Bourdon, said to be the biggest bell in North America.

Old Montreal

Old Montreal is a historic neighbourhood within the municipality of Montreal, Quebec, and Canada. Founded by French settlers in 1642 as Fort Ville-Marie, Old Montreal is home to many structures which date back to the era of New France.

• Grand Times Hotel Drummondville Or similar

Day 4: Montreal→Quebec

Quebec

Old Quebec

Chateau Frontenac

Montreal

Today we will go to Quebec, a city full of French feelings. There are road signs and signboards in English and French everywhere. Pedestrians on the road are dressed in European style, open-air cafes, romantic and warm, cobblestone pedestrian streets, shopping for art, King Lewis Square, as if arriving Paris.

Itinerary:

Montreal → La Citadelle (Optional, 60 mins) → Quebec French Cuisine (Optional, 75 mins) → Old Quebec City Tour (Optional, 60 mins. Including visiting Place d’Armes, Chateau Frontenac Hotel, outside visit of the Parliament Building, Quebec City Notre-Dame Basilica) → Little Champlain Street (60 mins) → Montmorency Falls + Cable Car (Optional, 60 mins)

La Citadelle

La Citadelle is an active military installation and the secondary official residence of both the Canadian monarch and the Governor General of Canada. It is located atop Cap Diamant, adjoining the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, Quebec. The citadel is the oldest military building in Canada, and forms part of the fortifications of Quebec City, which is one of only two cities in North America still surrounded by fortifications, the other being Campeche, Mexico.

The Citadelle is a National Historic Site of Canada and forms part of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site of Canada. The fortress is located within the Historic District of Old Quebec, which was designated a World Heritage Site in 1985. The site receives some 200,000 visitors annually.

Old Quebec

The neighborhood in Montreal, Quebec known as "Old Montreal" is the oldest area of the city, with some structures dating as far back as New France settlements. The area contains many museums as well as sightseeing opportunities.

Montmorency Falls

The Montmorency Falls are 275-foot-high waterfall on the Montmorency River in Quebec, Canada, and mark the point at which that river drops off into the larger St. Lawrence. The area is very tourist-friendly and easily accessible.

• Grand Times Hotel Drummondville Or similar

Day 5:

Ausable Chasm

Itinerary:

West Point Military Academy (West Point Museum included, Optional, 90 mins) → Woodbury Outlets Shopping (Leave for New York City at 2:30 p.m.) → Airports

Special Notes:

1. Official guided tour and guests must provide a valid government-issued photo ID.

2. For the guests who do NOT want to visit West Point Academy are able to go shopping in outlets only.

3. West Point is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year.

4. If you need free airport dropoff service, the tour will be finished at 2:30 PM, You could book the flight JFK/LGA/EWR after 7:00 PM.

5.Due to the closure of West Point Academy & Woodbury Outlets on Christmas Day (12/25), NYC Free Day will be arranged accordingly.