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Overview
A fantastic itinerary blending education, nature, relaxation, and adventure! Explore one of the world’s top private universities, walking around the campus and admiring its beautiful architecture. Experience historical charm while indulging in delicious wines, meals, and homemade fudge. Discover the scenic beauty of the Thousand Islands archipelago, straddling the Canada-U.S. border in the Saint Lawrence River.
Room Details:All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what rooms are availiable at the hotel on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
One Room Selection :If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please create separate bookings.
Avoid traveling in a different bus? :If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
Description
Day 1: New York --Cornell University -- Taughannock Falls State Park --Americana Vineyards Winery
Stop At: New York City, New York City, New York United States
Including driving hours, traffic times, rest stops.
Starting from New York in the morning, today we will take you to visit one of the world’s top private universities at Cornell University! We will walk around the campus and enjoy the beautiful views of the architectures. Then head to Taughannock Falls State Park. It features hiking and nature trails, tent and trailer sites, cabin rentals, several picnic areas, beach swimming, fishing, playground areas. Following, we will head to the Americana Vineyards Winery, which offers historical charm to ease into your adventures with delectable wines, meals, and even homemade fudge.
Itinerary:
New York → Cornell University (30 mins) → Taughannock Falls State Park & Taughannock Falls Overlook View Point (Optional, 75 mins) → Americana Vineyards Winery (Optional, 45 mins)
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York United States
Cornell University is a private and statutory Ivy League research university located in Ithaca, New York. Cornell University is one of the most beautiful universities in the nation with 745 acres nestled among woodlands, and waterfalls. Its mission is to educate, engage and inspire the future generations of tomorrow!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Taughannock Falls Overlook View Point, 2381 Taughannock Park Rd, Trumansburg, NY 14886, USA
Taughannock Falls State Park's namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail. Campsites and cabins overlook Cayuga Lake, with marina, boat launch and beach nearby. A multi-use trail--hiking, cross-country skiing--winds past sledding slopes and natural skating ponds.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Americana Vineyards Winery, 4367 E Covert Rd, Interlaken, NY 14847, USA
An 1820s swing barn turned winery, Americana offers historical charm to ease into your adventures with delectable wines, meals, and even homemade fudge. The LGBTQ-owned winery prides itself on knowing how to host a good time and create a sense of community for anyone who visits, starting from the moment you enter the property and are greeted by Maverick and Lilly--the owner’s two rescued labradors.
Duration: 45 minutes
Accommodation included:
Hotel:Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum; similar
Day 2: Thousand Islands --New York
Stop At: Thousand Islands New York, New York United States
Travel north to the Thousand Islands (U.S. side) where we will take a Cruise Tour of the area. As the name indicated, the Thousand Islands constitute an archipelago of 1,864 islands that straddles the Canada-U.S. border in the Saint Lawrence River as it emerges from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario.
Itinerary:
Thousand Islands Cruise ( U.S. side) (Optional, 60 mins) → New York
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Thousand Islands, Alexandria Bay, New York 13607 United States
Thousand Island Cruise - U.S. Side
The boat tour of the unique and impressive Thousand Islands region takes visitors by some of the most well-known locales, such as Zavikon Island, the mysterious Deer Island, and the famous Boldt Castle mansion on Heart Island.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: New York City, New York City, New York United States
Heading back to New York with drop off locations. Including driving hours, traffic times, rest stops.
Duration: 6 hours
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 2 days (Approx.)
- Return Details: Returns to original departure point
What's Included
- Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .
- 1 Night Hotel Accommodation.
- Food and beverage
- Gratuities
- Optioanl Attraction admission fee (Prices are subject to change without prior notice)
- Any personal expenses not listed
- Taughannock Falls State Park Adult: $20.00; Child (3-12): $15.00;
- Americana Vineyards Winery Wine Tasting Adult:$15.00;
- Thousand Islands Cruise (US Side) Adult$24-$31;Senior(65+):$24-$31; Child(3-12):$15-$21;
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 1. Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
- 2. Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
- 3. Hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen size beds or two double size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. In addition, each hotel has a different method of charging the deposit, which requires the cooperation of the guests according to regulations. Please be noticed that most of the deposit collection and refund is handled by credit card. Tour operator guarantee the number of rooms for guests but does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.
- 4. Any guests that have already purchased their own tickets or have a city PASS will not be able to use it on the tour. Please understand that you must purchase the admission tickets through our company in order to participate. For the optional admission tickets, you will reserve it from the tour guide directly. The tour guide will make this arrangement for you. As a tour group, it is highly suggested to make a reservation together rather than individually in order to get into an attraction. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us!
- 5. Tour operator have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
- 6. During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
- 7. If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
- 8. Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Tour operator provide the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
- 9. Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities and the handicapped who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. Tour operator do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
- 10. We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on the website. It is your responsibility to check it on the website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, JUPITER LEGEND Corporation shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
- 11. This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
- 12. Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
- 13. Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least $250 per night.
- Anyone can join
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.