Witness the power of Niagara Falls on this 2-day guided tour. See the rushing waters of American Falls and Horseshoe Falls, ride aboard the Maid of the Mist, and score bargains on designer fashions with an outlet mall shopping stop on your way back to Manhattan.

Day 1: New York – Finger Lakes – Niagara Falls Depart New York City in an air-conditioned bus and head north toward the border. After passing the Delaware Gap’s scenic waterways, make your way to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Stretch your legs with a stroll through Watkins Glen Canyon for breathtaking views of its calm pools and tumbling waterfalls.

Drive by tranquil Seneca Lake to arrive at Niagara Falls by late afternoon—the perfect time of day to catch awe-inspiring views of the American Falls and Goat Island. After the sun sets, catch the colorful light show that illuminates the thundering waters before heading to your hotel.

Those crossing over to the Canadian side will cross prior to the Illuminated Falls and view them from Canada, enjoy a walking tour of the Canadian side to include Clifton Hill, then return to the American side overnight.

Day 2: Niagara Falls – New York After breakfast, we see the impressive Horseshoe Falls. At a towering 170 feet (52 m) tall, this is the largest segment of Niagara Falls. Take a seat on the Maid of the Mist for an up-close encounter with the cascading waters. In the winter when the Maid of the Mist is closed, we will tour the Power Vista Hydroelectric Station, and visit the Cave of the Winds.

Depart for New York around midday, breaking on the way at a large designer outlet mall to shop for bargains before arriving back in the city around 8 PM.