2-Day Niagara Falls & Watkins Glen Bus Tour from NYC

Explore Niagara Falls and the Finger Lakes with a professional guide on a shared trip from New York. Combine lakeside scenery with close-up views of cascading water, with the option to visit Canada or stay on the American side.

Itinerary

1. Day 1 — 06:30: Depart from outside the NYC Port Authority side entrance. Look for your Empire Vacations guide in a blue and yellow shirt and a bus with an "Empire Vacations" sign in the window.
2. At 11:00, explore Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake on a 1-hour guided tour.
3. At 13:30, take a 3-hour guided tour of American Falls, Goat Island, Luna Island, and Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, USA.
4. At 20:00, settle in for an overnight stay in Niagara Falls. Transport back to the hotel is optional.
5. Day 2 — 07:30: Enjoy an included breakfast provided by your hotel, with 1 hour scheduled.
6. Explore Horseshoe Falls on a guided tour.
7. At 10:00, take a 30-minute guided excursion to Maid of the Mist in summer or Cave of the Winds in winter. Some attractions may be skipped because of capacity or weather conditions.
8. At 14:00, explore Tannersville Premium Outlets independently for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
9. At 20:30, return to the NYC Port Authority side entrance.

What's Included

• Air-conditioned bus or van transport
• One night of hotel accommodation
• Continental breakfast on Day 2
• Maid of the Mist admission in summer or Cave of the Winds admission in winter

Important details

• Ages 0–17 require an accompanying paying adult
• Children aged 0–1 join free if they do not occupy a separate seat; ages 2+ are charged the adult rate
• Bring valid identification. A passport and any required Canadian visa are necessary for the cross-border option. Without a Canadian visa, accommodation is on the US side
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• Child seats are not available
• Luggage is limited to one piece plus one small carry-on per person, with no weight or size restrictions
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure