6- Day 4 Major cities, Niagara Fall, Harvard University, Yale University, MIT, West Point, Columbia University Tour from New York

Day 1: D.C→Niagara Fall

Niagara Falls

Old Fort Niagara

Cave of the winds

Summary of The Day

Today we will drive to the Niagara Falls in the morning.

Firstly, you can take the Niagara Falls in-depth tour to Niagara Whirlpool State Park, and the Old Fort of Niagara.

Then, watch the IMAX movie and take the "Maid of the Mist" boat (closed in winter, you can take Jet Boat instead) to get a real feeling of the magic of nature.

Afterwards, follow our guide to the Touch The Falls tour (mandatory), which includes Goat Island and Luna Island, known as the best point to enjoy the night view of Niagara falls.

Then, we go to the Cave of the Winds, feeling like within the falls.

Attractions reference

Duration: 11-13 hours

Niagara Falls in-depth tour (optional, approx. 100 mins, including Niagara Whirlpool State Park and the Old Fort of Niagara) → IMAX movie (optional, approx. 30 mins) → Maid of the Mist ( optional, approx. 60 mins) →Touch The Falls tour (mandatory, 60-min guided tour Goat Island and Luna Island) → Cave of Winds (optional)

• Grand Buffalo/Radisson/Holiday Inn/Rochester Plaza or similar
• Things to Know
  • Guests who do not take the Niagara Falls in-depth tour can stay in the park and explore by yourselves;
  • Niagara JetBoat tour will be closed if the weather is extremer or river icy condition. Kids must be 4-year-old or above to be on board for safety concerns.
  • Maid of the Mist is usually available from the end of April to early Nov, subject to the weather.
  • Departure date of Niagara JetBoat will be adjusted in terms of changing weather.

Day 2: Niagara Falls→Boston (Activity time: 11-13 hours. Distance: 350 miles)

Harvard University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Boston Common

Summary of The Day

In the morning, we watch the IMAX movie (optional) at Niagara Falls.

In the afternoon, we arrive at Cambridge to see the Trinity Church and the modern John Hancock building.

We will also pass by the Boston Common, Boston Library, the golden top Massachusetts State House and many other attractions.

You may have a chance to take famous Boston lobster for dinner.

Attractions Reference

Duration: approx. 11-13 hours

Harvard University (optional, approx. 45 mins) → MIT (exterior, approx. 15 mins) → Freedom Trail of Boston (mandatory, approx. 100 mins) →Boston Lobster Diner (optional, approx. 60 mins)

• Sheraton/ Doubletree/Radisson/Courtyard/Four Points/Wyndham/Holiday Inn or similar

Day 3: Boston→ New York/Home

Boston Port Ship

Boston Common

Quincy Market

Beacon Hill

Summary of The Day

Today, you can take the Boston Harbor Cruise (optional), to enjoy the harbor view of Boston.

After that, If you departure flight is leaving from New York, we will drive you back to New York after visiting Yale University (optional); or if your flight leaves from Boston, you can join the Boston in-depth tour (optional).

Attractions Reference

Boston Harbor Cruise (optional, approx. 60 mins) →Boston in-depth tour (optional, 100 mins, guided tour including Bunker Hill Monument, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Trinity Church, Boston Public Library and shopping mall)→ BOS Airport → Yale University (optional, approx. 60 mins ) → JFK/LGA/EWR airports

Notes:

Boston in-depth tour is available only for guests whose flight is leaving from BOS after 3 p.m, Minimum 4 persons);

Yale University may be closed for visitors during exams. The guide will arrange tour in open public area;