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Niagara Falls Day Trip by Air with Cruise from NYC

18 Hours Round trip from New York Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Take a 90-minute flight from New York City to Buffalo for a Niagara Falls day trip
02 Enjoy round-trip transportation between Buffalo Niagara Airport and Niagara Falls
03 Join a guided walking tour of the waterfalls on the USA side
04 See the American Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls
05 Ride the Maid of the Mist in season or visit the Observation Tower in winter
06 Savor a 2-course meal at Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls USA

Fly from New York City to Buffalo for a full-day visit to Niagara Falls, with airport transfers, a guided walking tour, and time to experience one of North America’s most iconic natural wonders. This day trip combines the convenience of round-trip flights with sightseeing on the USA side of the Falls.

See Niagara Falls USA, including views of the American Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls, then enjoy a 2-course meal at Hard Rock Cafe. Depending on the season, your experience includes either the Maid of the Mist boat cruise from May to October or admission to the Observation Tower from November to April.

Fly from New York City to Buffalo for a full-day visit to Niagara Falls, with airport transfers, a guided walking tour, and time to experience one of North America’s most iconic natural wonders.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 18 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities New York, Buffalo, Niagara Falls

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

New York City - depart from local NYC Airport

Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Niagara Falls USA

Maid of the Mist

American Falls

Horseshoe Falls

Bridal Veil Falls

Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls USA

Buffalo Niagara International Airport

New York City - return to the NYC airport you departed from

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from New York 3 cities · 18 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Round-trip air transportation
Transportation between Buffalo Niagara Airport and Niagara Falls
Maid of the Mist Boat Tour (May-Oct) OR the Observation Tower (Nov-Apr)
2-Course Meal with VIP access at Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls USA
Guided Walking Tour of the Waterfalls

What's Not Included

Transportation between New York City and the designated local NYC airport
Maid of the Mist Boat Tour in Winter
Additional Food and Drink (available to purchase)
Guide (except for Walking Tour)
Gratuities

Know before you go

This tour is only on the USA Side of Niagara Falls. If you plan to cross into Canada on your own, you are solely responsible for all visa and ID requirements.
To fly to and from Niagara Falls NY, a current, valid passport is required for all international travelers. US Citizens 18 or older require REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or other acceptable government issued ID, state ID. All Passports & ID’s must be valid at least 6 months from the date of travel.
You will need to provide your own transportation to and from the relevant NYC Area Airport and arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to take off.
The local operator is not responsible for any flight delays or cancellations due to weather or any other reason.
If booking for 1 person – a single Supplement of $125 will need to be paid to the local operator upon booking.
Upon booking, you will be required to confirm passport details for EVERY passenger: full passport name, date of birth and passport#.
Children under 2 can travel for free but must sit on an adult's lap during transit.
Flights generally depart around 7 AM from a major New York City airport and return flights depart from Buffalo, NY around 7 PM; times can vary based on the airline and airport used
Maid of the Mist Boat Cruise normally operates from May – October – but is subject to closure based upon the weather. When the boat is not operating, you will visit the Observation Tower instead.
During your day trip, you will need to have a working mobile phone on you to contact the driver.

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