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Niagara Falls Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from New York

Four-day rail roundtrip from New York City to Niagara Falls, Ontario

Niagara Falls Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from New York, a rail journey with Amtrak Vacations

Amtrak Vacations runs this 4-day, 3-night roundtrip package between New York City and Niagara Falls, Ontario on the Maple Leaf, traveling in Coach class. The package includes 3 nights of hotel accommodations and a Niagara Adventure Pass covering Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara's Fury, the White Water Walk, 2 days of WEGO bus transportation and Skylon Tower Deck admission, where 360-degree views take in the Falls from above. The operator describes Niagara Falls as a destination associated with romance and relaxation, with optional extras nearby such as golf, wine tasting, a spa and a candlelit dinner, and a firework show over the Falls in the summer months. No day-by-day itinerary is published, and it is sold as an independent rail vacation rather than an escorted tour. This suits couples and independent travelers who want a short rail getaway from New York City built around a bundle of Niagara Falls attractions.

What to know before you look closer

  • The descriptionLong mentions a sightseeing cruise into the basin in front of the Falls, but the itemized inclusions list only the Niagara Adventure Pass items, Skylon Tower admission and rail travel; confirm whether a cruise is included before booking.
  • The firework show over the Falls mentioned in the description is available in summer months only, not year round.
  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm what happens on each of the 4 days before booking.

Included

  • 3 nights' hotel accommodations
  • Niagara Adventure Pass* including: Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara's Fury, White Water Walk, 2-day WEGO bus transportation, Skylon Tower Deck Admission
  • Roundtrip Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from New York, NY on the Maple Leaf®

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. This package includes a roundtrip Amtrak journey between New York City and Niagara Falls, ON on the Maple Leaf in Coach class.
What does the Niagara Adventure Pass include?
Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara's Fury, the White Water Walk, 2 days of WEGO bus transportation and Skylon Tower Deck admission.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is listed as an independent rail vacation, without a guided day-by-day itinerary.
When can I see fireworks over the Falls?
The description says a firework show over the Falls runs in the summer months.
What optional activities are near Niagara Falls?
The description mentions golf, botanical gardens, a spa, wine tasting and a candlelit dinner as options in the area, in addition to the included Adventure Pass attractions.

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