USA Secret Caverns/Watkins Glen + Niagara Falls 2-Day Tour

Highlights

• Journey on a bus from New York to Niagara Falls and spend two days and one-night exploring famous attractions
• On the first day, behold an illuminated Niagara Falls in the night as it lights up in the colors of a rainbow
• On the second day, enjoy an in-depth tour of the stunning waterfalls, including two popular attractions: Whirlpool Park and Old Fort Niagara
• During the summer, witness the natural beauty of Watkins Glen State Park with its picturesque waterfalls and gorges, and visit the Secret Caverns from the Ice Age during the winter months
• Watch the Niagara IMAX adventure movie and get up close and personal with the falls at the Maid of the Mist, available during the summer months

Your Experience

Board your bus from any one of the boarding points and head out on a journey that will stay with you for a lifetime. The natural wonder of the Niagara falls can be experienced with the mammoth Niagara river rumbling at top speed toward a 188-foot waterfall, crashing with a reverberating roar and creating misty fog in the process. On this 2-day 1-night tour, witness the magnificence of the majestic American, Horseshoe, and Bridal Veil Falls.

Day 1

Begin your journey from New York and head to your first stop for the day at the Corning Glass Museum where you can explore every facet of glass. Dedicated to the history, art, and science of glassmaking, the museum houses more than 45,000 objects, most of which date back to centuries. During the summer, the first leg of your journey starts at Walkins Glen State Park, a dramatic gorge carved onto the hillside of Walkins Glen. With cavern-like networks of rocks, charming paths, and a meandering river, the region is laden with picturesque sights.

During winters when the Walkins Glen is closed, you will be taken to the Secret Caverns which was formed during the last Ice Age. Herein lie a 103-step staircase and a series of irreverent billboards featuring psychedelic cavemen. Years of precipitation built by mineral water has caused significant deposits of golden calcite with stalactites hanging from the ceilings and stalagmites rising from the ground in the form of icicles.

The first day ends with a nighttime viewing of the Niagara Falls where you can see various colors at play as the illuminated falls come crashing down.

Day 2

On the second day, head for your in-depth tour of the majestic Niagara Falls. Follow the course along the Niagara River to the Old Fort Niagara, which is a rich historic landmark that played a crucial role in the French and Indian War. After immersing yourself in its history, head to the Niagara Whirlpool State Park which was formed approximately 7,500 years ago by the upstream erosion of the Niagara escarpment situated by Niagara River. Depending on the season and weather conditions, you can experience the Niagara Jet Boat, the IMAX Niagara Adventure Movie, and the Maid of The Mist ride which will take you closer to the falls.