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American Falls Tour: Maid of Mist Experience
4.9
479 Ratings
Niagara Falls
Experience the power and beauty of Niagara Falls on the American side with the Maid of the Mist boat cruise, Cave of the Winds tour, and more. Get up close and personal with this natural wonder!
Experience the power and beauty of Niagara Falls on the American side with the Maid of the Mist boat cruise, Cave of the Winds tour, and more. Get up close and personal with this natural wonder!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Niagara Falls - Start your journey with a pickup in Niagara Falls, Canada followed by crossing the Canada/USA border before embarking on the tour.
All guests must present their valid passports before the bus departs from Canada. - Niagara Falls State Park - Niagara Falls State Park, established as one of the oldest parks in the United States,…
- Niagara Falls - Start your journey with a pickup in Niagara Falls, Canada followed by crossing the Canada/USA border before embarking on the tour.
All guests must present their valid passports before the bus departs from Canada.
- Niagara Falls State Park - Niagara Falls State Park, established as one of the oldest parks in the United States, encompasses the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls, and a segment of the Horseshoe Falls.
- Niagara Falls Observation Tower - Descend 250 feet (76 meters) from the Niagara Falls Observation Tower to reach the base of American Falls, where you’ll board the cruise.
- Maid of the Mist - Embark on a journey into the heart of Horseshoe Falls, where you’ll feel the refreshing spray and hear the thunderous roar of 600,000 gallons of water cascading over the cliffs every second. Hold on tight as you encounter the force of the churning water beneath you, tracing its path down the mighty Niagara River.
- Goat Island - Look for rainbows that are often spotted, and enjoy additional views of the falls from above at various lookouts like Prospect Point, Terrapin Point, and more. Throughout your tour, your guide provides commentary on the rich history and mystery of the Niagara region.
- Cave of the Winds - As you explore, your guide takes you onto Goat Island, home to the Cave of the Winds, offering a closer encounter with the falls as you descend 175 feet (53 meters) into the gorge. Once at the bottom, don the provided bright yellow poncho and specialized footwear for an immersive experience.
- Bridal Veil Falls - Hike along a series of wooden walkways up to the Hurricane Deck to come face to face with the fierce base of Bridal Veil Falls. It’s time to get a little wet!
- Whirlpool State Park - Feel the force of the Niagara Whirlpool as you experience breathtaking views from the top of the Niagara Gorge.
What's Included
- Thrilling Maid of the Mist boat ride
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guidance from a professional guide
- Admission to the breathtaking Cave of the Winds
- Access to the Observation Tower
- Thrilling Maid of the Mist boat ride
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guidance from a professional guide
- Admission to the breathtaking Cave of the Winds
- Access to the Observation Tower
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the awe-inspiring sight of vast volumes of water cascading over Niagara Falls every second on a tour of the American side of this natural marvel. Enjoy the refreshing mist from Horseshoe Falls during a Maid of the Mist boat cruise, and marvel at the splendor of Bridal Veil Falls as you stand at its base and explore the Cave of the Winds. Get…
Experience the awe-inspiring sight of vast volumes of water cascading over Niagara Falls every second on a tour of the American side of this natural marvel. Enjoy the refreshing mist from Horseshoe Falls during a Maid of the Mist boat cruise, and marvel at the splendor of Bridal Veil Falls as you stand at its base and explore the Cave of the Winds. Get ready to be amazed by this intimate encounter with Niagara Falls.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- For Canadian Pick ups: A valid Passport or Visa is Required to cross the US/Canadian border. Passengers will not be allowed to travel without proof of identification.
Location
Niagara Falls
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(479 Ratings)
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Damekaw2019
Apr 22, 2024
Money well spent! Barbara is the BEST! - I truly enjoyed this tour. It hit all the highlights of Niagara Falls. Barbara was very knowledgeable and pleasant. I highly recommend this tour and if you can request a tour guide, ask to be one of Barb's Beauties.
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C8133vonicolec
Nov 27, 2023
Knowledgeable and friendly - Family came to visit and we chose this tour to get the best of the falls. Our guide was excellent, full of knowledge and polite and helpful too. It was a great day and all enjoyed it from age seven to seventy. Would recommend.
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Barbara_s
Sep 14, 2023
Unbelievable - The boat ride was wild! You definitely get wet but it was hilarious. The cave of the wind was also an unbelievable experience. All in all a fabulous tour.
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Linda_r
Aug 14, 2023
Kat was amazing! - Kat was amazing she was full of fun information. Learned a lot about the falls and behind the scenes what is amazing.
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7altonb
Aug 10, 2023
Good tour to see Niagara Falls from different perspectives - This tour allowed us to see Niagara Falls from several perspectives (above, below, on the edge and from a boat) and that was great. The guide was very knowledgeable and the range of different things she showed us was very interesting and informative. All in all, it was a great experience that we strongly recommend.
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Debra1107
May 24, 2023
Enjoyable and Informative - Very Informative and Fun - Harvey (our driver) was very personable and made the time with him enjoyable. He was very knowledgeable of the area. I highly recommend this Tour.
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896hn
Jun 10, 2022
Ask for Rickie - My family with two young kids were kept entertained throughout the entire tour. It was an experience we’ll never forget. Rickie the tour guide was so sweet, attentive, and funny. He anticipated everything and got us to all our tour spots. ThÃs is a worthwhile tour to book. Leave everything to the tour company to figure out and just enjoy your time absorbing all the beauty nature has to offer with your party.
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Kezia_m
Aug 25, 2023
Great experience - Kat was very patient and a great tour guide! She is so kind and knowledgeable. I wish we spent a few more minutes at some rest stops and had some snack breaks earlier in the tour. Would definitely recommend her!
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Maya_j
May 29, 2023
Great tour for solo travelers - Loved this tour! We had such great weather. I advise that everyone is on time or else it may affect what all you do/see.
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R6408ykcarlas
Aug 24, 2023
Great tour guide, Poor tour company - The experiences were fantastic! Our guide, Larry S was outstanding, He deserved 5 stars! He was informative and helpful throughout the entire day. The 3 stars come because of the tour company. We purchased the Canada side pickup and we’re informed a couple of days prior that they could not pick us up. Since we already had our days packed full of tours we decided to keep the tour and walk the 1.7 miles across the border to their pickup spot. 15 minutes before our tour time they called and told us that our time slot was cancelled and we had to wait an additional 1,5 hours for the next tour. This put us in a time crunch. Thankfully Larry S helped make our day great.
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