From NYC: 5-Day Trip to Eastern Canada and Niagara Falls

This 5-day guided tour covers Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City, ideal for travelers seeking a comprehensive regional experience.

Highlights

• Night fireworks show at Niagara Falls (when scheduled)
• Hornblower cruise and scenic lunch at Skylon Tower overlooking Niagara Falls
• Toronto skyline views from CN Tower and optional harbour cruise
• Visit Ottawa Parliament Hill and a guided Double Decker tour of Montreal
• Explore Old Quebec streets and visit Montmorency Falls

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Travel from New York to Watkins Glen State Park and Finger Lakes (optional, 90 minutes), followed by the mandatory Niagara Falls Night Tour (90 minutes). Accommodation at Aloft Buffalo Airport or similar.

Day 2: Niagara Falls attractions including optional IMAX Niagara (30 minutes), Hornblower cruise (30 minutes), Skylon Tower lunch (120 minutes), Toronto harbour tour (60 minutes), Casa Loma (60 minutes), CN Tower (60 minutes), and Ripley’s Aquarium (60 minutes). Overnight at Best Western Belleville or similar.

Day 3: Travel from Toronto to Thousand Islands cruise (optional, 60 minutes), Parliament Hill visit (outside, 20 minutes), Ottawa and Montreal city introduction with the mandatory Double Decker Montreal tour (60 minutes), Montreal City Hall (outside, 20 minutes), optional Old Montreal visit (90 minutes), and optional French meal (60 minutes). Stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint-Hyacinthe or similar.

Day 4: Mandatory Montmorency Falls visit with optional cable car ride (60 minutes), optional Quebec French lunch (60 minutes), Old Quebec City tour (60 minutes), and Little Champlain Street visit (60 minutes). Note the Montmorency Falls & Cable Car will be closed 11/18/2025–12/25/2025 and 01/05/2026–01/30/2026. During closures, they will be removed from the itinerary. Vehicle will enter Montmorency Falls scenic area; entrance fee applies if not taking the cable car option. Accommodation at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint-Hyacinthe or similar.

Day 5: Optional Ausable Chasm visit (60 minutes) before returning to New York.

Included

• Driver and guide or driver-guide
• Transportation with vehicle sized to group
• Service fee for guide and driver
• 4 nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast
• Admission to Skylon Tower and Montmorency Falls
• Mandatory admission for Double Decker Montreal and Niagara Falls Night Tour (included only for bookings made after 07/28/2025)
• Optional admission tickets if 'All Tickets Inclusive' option selected, including:
  • Watkins Glen State Park and Finger Lakes
  • The Corning Museum of Glass
  • IMAX Niagara (Canada side)
  • Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour - Niagara
  • Park Permit
  • Casa Loma and Toronto harbour tour
  • CN Tower
  • Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
  • Thousand Islands Cruise
  • Quebec French Style Lunch
  • Old Quebec City Tour
  • Cable Car at Montmorency Falls
  • Ausable Chasm (Trail Only)
• Fuel surcharge

Excluded

• Food and drinks (unless specified optional meal)
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• Optional admission fees if 'All Tickets Inclusive' option is not selected

Important Information

• Booking confirms understanding and acceptance of full itinerary and fee details.
• Bookings before 07/28/2025 exclude mandatory fees for Double Decker Montreal and Niagara Falls Night Tour as well as optional admissions.
• City Passes or independently purchased tickets are not accepted for included attractions; purchased tickets are non-refundable.
• Tour sequence and timing may be adjusted by guides based on weather, traffic, or operational conditions to ensure smooth progress.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.

Booking Tips

Check Montmorency Falls and cable car seasonal closures before booking. Bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. For the best experience, reserve early and consider selecting the 'All Tickets Inclusive' option for convenience and cost savings.