Niagara Falls 2-Day Tour From New York, Depart by Train

Day 1: New York→Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls

This morning you will board the train in New York and head to the famous Niagara Falls. Along the way, you will pass through cities such as Albany, Syracuse and Rochester. After arriving at the waterfall at night, we will enjoy the majestic and colorful night light show.

Itinerary:

Take a train from New York to Niagara Falls (train ticket included, about 9.5 hours) → Niagara Falls Night View & Free Time (1.5 hours)

Special Note:

Preferred Train Schedule: Amtrak - 63 Maple Leaf

Departs New York, NY - Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Sta.(NYP) - 7:15a

Arrives Niagara Falls, NY (NFL) - 4:44p

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• Things to Know
  • The resources of train tickets are tight. It is strongly recommended that you book as early as possible to avoid that the tickets cannot be booked due to sold out.
  • If the one-way fare of the class exceeds $100 , you need to make up the difference, or upgrade to another class at your own expense. Please contact customer service for a second confirmation before booking.
  • There is no tour guide on the train.

Day 2: Niagara Falls→Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

Niagara Falls

Goat Island

Cave of the winds

Maid of the Mist

Niagara IMAX Legend Film

Skylon Tower

Buffalo

Today you will have a full day to explore magnificent Niagara Falls. There are many ways to appreciate the waterfall. You can watch it from the view platform. The activity that you cannot miss is to take the "Maid of the Mist" to explore the turbulent waterfalls by boat and listen to the sound of the waves! You may also choose other activities in US-side or Canada side to experience the beauty of waterfalls from different angles!

Itinerary A (US Side):

Maid of the Mist (optional, 1 hour) → IMAX Movie (US Side) (optional, 30 mins) → Niagara Scenic Trolley (ticket included, 15 mins) → Goat Island & Luna Island (45 mins) → Cave of the Winds (optional, 1 hour) → Dinner in Tropical Rainforest Restaurant (optional, 75 mins)

or participate in itinerary B at your own expense (fee included: Niagara SkyWheel, Skylon Tower + Lunch, Journey Behind the Falls)

Itinerary B (Canada Side):

Maid of the Mist (optional, 1 hour) → Transit Canada → Niagara SkyWheel (30 mins) → Skylon Tower + Lunch (75 mins) → Table Rock Centre (30 mins) → Journey Behind the Falls (30 mins) → Return to the US Side

Maid of The Mist

It's the combination of height and volume that makes the Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water lays over the crest line of the falls every minute during daytime peak tourist hours. The famous Maid of the Mist ride gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls.

IMAX Movie (U.S. side)

In 30 minutes, you will witness Niagara Falls incredible stories and history that would otherwise take a lifetime to experience. No Niagara Falls vacation is complete without a visit to see the Niagara Adventure Movie. This movie, tells the history of human interaction with the falls, focusing largely on the "daredevils" who have crossed, boated, and even jumped off them.

Niagara Scenic Trolley Tour

Ride the trolley in Niagara Falls NY! The Niagara Falls Scenic Trolley makes a circular route from the Niagara Falls Aquarium to Goat Island with stops in between. You can visit everything from a French Castle at Old Fort Niagara to the Whirlpool Jetboat Ride!

Cave of the Winds

The Cave of the Winds on the New York side of Niagara Falls is an attraction which allows sightseers to walk right up to the base of the Bridal Veil Falls with water crashing down right on them and flowing beneath the decking.

Niagara SkyWheel

Soar 175-feet above Niagara Falls for the view of a lifetime! The Niagara SkyWheel is a totally unique sightseeing opportunity. As one of Canada’s largest observation wheel, The SkyWheel towers over the Niagara Falls horizon, treating you to unsurpassed views of the Horseshoe and American Falls, the Niagara River, Niagara Parks and other landmarks. The ride duration varies from eight (8) to twelve (12) minutes with spectacular aerial views for miles in every direction.

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.

Table Rock Centre

At the edge of the Horseshoe Falls you’ll find the famous Table Rock Complex, where millions of people from around the world travel every year for a first-class view of the majestic Niagara Falls. The "Table Rock" got its name from a large rock shelf that used to sit a little further north of where the Table Rock Complex stands today. It has fabulous lookout points that place you mere yards away from the thundering Horseshoe Falls. From here, you will experience the thrill of watching 2,800 cubic meters of water crash down to the base of the Falls below. Experience a two-level indoor viewing gallery called the Grand Hall, where a panoramic views of the falls can be appreciated up close!

Journey Behind the Falls

Journey Behind the Falls is one of Niagara’s oldest tourist hot spots. You will get the opportunity to descend 125 ft. by elevator, where a short tunnel gives access to two outdoor observation decks and two portals located directly behind the Falls. Walk out on to the Upper and Lower Observation Decks for the magic of experiencing the Horseshoe Falls from directly underneath the cascading power above. You'll experience the awesome spectacle of one-fifth of the world’s fresh water crashing down to the basin below. During summer daylight hours, over 2,800 cubic meters of water thunders over the brink every second, travelling 65 kilometers per hour!

• Things to Know
  • If you participate in Canada itinerary, a valid US passport or a valid passport along with your US green card is required
  • For those who do not have a US passport or green card, a valid passport along with a valid US visa AND a valid Canada visa are required.