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Explore the stunning beauty of Niagara Falls on this getaway that hits all the highlights of the area.

Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary

2024 Tour code: CC-NYNR-24

About the tour

Discover the wonders of Niagara Falls on this 4-day rail adventure. Beginning and ending in New York City, travel aboard Amtrak's Maple Leaf for a full-day journey through upstate New York and into Ontario. Make the most of your two full days in Niagara Falls, enjoying the sights and sounds of the thundering falls and exploring the area's local attractions. 

Reminder: A valid passport is required to cross the U.S./Canada border.

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What’s included

Itinerary

Day 1 - Amtrak’s Maple Leaf to Niagara Falls

Board Amtrak's Maple Leaf at New York's Penn Station this morning and settle in for your trip north. Enjoy the amenities of Coach Class, or choose to upgrade to Business Class at an additional cost. Travel through the lovely scenery of upstate New York as you make your way to Niagara Falls. Overnight Niagara Falls.

Day 2 - Tour Niagara Falls With Your Niagara Falls Pass

Your included Niagara Falls Pass is your ticket to experiencing all the joys of this worldly wonder. The pass includes admission to five attractions plus 2-day access to the Falls Incline Railway and WEGO in-park bus. The WEGO in-park bus offers a hop-on/hop off service that connects Niagara Falls with other popular tourist areas in the city. Highlights of the included attractions are the Journey Behind the Falls that ventures 150 feet below ground to tunnels that lead to observation spots at the foot of the Falls; soar the Great Gorge in an antique cable car over the Niagara Whirlpool. Additionally, you can watch an interactive show, Niagara's Fury, stroll along the White Water Walk to see the park's rushing Class 6 Whirlpool Rapids, and head to the Niagara Parks Power Station + Tunnel that takes you through immersive exhibits and a 2,200-foot-long tunnel with an observation deck at the river's edge. In between all the attractions of your Niagara Falls pass, take a ride on The Hornblower for a spectacular cruise that takes you as close to the rushing waters as possible. Overnight Niagara Falls.

**Please Note: *Niagara's Fury is included before August 30th. September 1-Oct 31 departures will have a choice of one: either Butterfly Conservatory or Floral Showhouse admission. The Niagara Falls pass will still include Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Parks Power Station + Tunnel, White Water Walk, Whirlpool Aero Car, 2-days Falls incline railway, and 2 consecutive days of WEGO in park bus for all departures.*

Day 3 - Continue Sightseeing at Niagara Falls

The day is yours to continue soaking in the natural grandeur of Niagara Falls. All the amenities of the Niagara Falls Adventure Pass and WEGO bus access are still available for your use. Of course, you are welcome to join one of the following optional activities or excursions to enhance your time here:

  • Ride the Niagara SkyWheel - Step aboard a fully enclosed, climate-controlled gondola to soar 175 feet above the falls. Your ride aboard the Niagara SkyWheel includes eight to 12 minutes of incredible scenery, with the views from the top spanning miles over the falls on both the American and Canadian sides of the park and the surrounding cities and landscapes.
  • Take a Niagara Falls Helicopter Flight - Gain a fantastic perspective on American, Bridal Veil, and Canadian Horseshoe Falls from above while on this heart-pounding tour. Enjoy the thrill of a lifetime while looking over the natural wonder and many surrounding landmarks, such as the Whirlpool Rapids and Niagara River.
  • Join a Wine Country Sightseeing Tour From Niagara - The region surrounding Niagara Falls is home to countless wineries and vineyards, lending it the name the Niagara Wine Trail. Tour a handful of these establishments alongside an expert guide, tasting the delicious wine varietals produced at each.

Overnight Niagara Falls.

Day 4 - Maple Leaf to New York

This morning, board the Maple Leaf for your return trip to New York. Your vacation concludes upon arrival at New York's Penn Station.

Additional information

Pricing Plans

Hotels include Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton Niagara Falls (Moderate), Hilton Hotel & Suites Niagara Falls (Superior), and Sheraton Fallsview Hotel (Deluxe).

Amtrak accommodations are available in Coach Class or Business Class.

Coach Class accommodations feature a reclining seat with leg rest.

Business Class accommodations include a reclining seat with extra legroom and complimentary non-alcoholic drinks.

Departure times

Departure times vary based on selected rail vacation. This information will be provided in your final documents. For more information please speak with your rail specialist.

Mobility information

Due to the nature of our tours they are generally unsuitable for those with restricted mobility. If you’d like to discuss any particular vacation with us in this respect, then please don’t hesitate to call us.

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IDA MAY WELCH

4 stars

Submitted 18 Jun 2024

Enjoyed the train ride except too cold at night

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customer

2 stars

Submitted 12 Jun 2024

Unfortunately, a week or two after I had received the trip details and paid for the trip in full, I received a phone call from one of your agents telling me that the Hilton (superior hotel per original booking agent) we were scheduled to stay in with complimentary breakfast was overbooked and asked if it was okay for them to move us to The Sheraton (moderate hotel per your original booking agent). Before responding, I asked if it also included complimentary breakfast and was informed that Vacations by Rail only book in hotels with complimentary breakfast. So, I responded it would be fine to move us to The Sheraton. When we checked in at the Sheraton, I asked where the breakfast was served and would we need anything to show that we had complimentary breakfast. I was informed that the room only had been booked and breakfast was not included with our booking. We were misinformed by Vacations By Rail with both the booking and the complimentary breakfast. I tried to remedy this with your company, but they refused to do anything about it. Janice Ford

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration caused by the booking changes and the misinformation regarding your complimentary breakfast. I regret that our initial solution did not meet your expectations and that the information provided about the complimentary breakfast was incorrect. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and I apologize for any stress or inconvenience this caused during your trip. A team member from our customer service team will reach out to you shortly to learn more about your experience and make this right. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps us improve our services and prevent such issues in the future.
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David

5 stars

Submitted 05 Jun 2024

Nice trip.

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JUDITH SKINNER

4 stars

Submitted 07 Nov 2023

I believe it was good value for the money. Would definitely recommend.

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Theresa Warren

4 stars

Submitted 23 Sep 2023

Train ride was long between nyc and Niagara Falls. Bathrooms on train to Niagara Falls were filthy in our car. Was told not cleaned until train reached Toronto. Staff were great. Comfortable seating

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LINDA GRECO

5 stars

Submitted 27 Aug 2023

Wonderful tour. Had one minor issue. Boat voucher confirmation was incorrect but clerk resolved issue and located my ticket by name.

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