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11-Day East Coast USA and Aruba Tour from New York, Oranjestad out

 

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$1888
¥13298
€1607
C$2600
(per person, based on double occupancy) Available: Wed Depart from: New York, NY
Overview
Visit Niagara Falls, New York (Wall Street), Boston, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Baby Beach, Corning, De Palm Island, Oranjestad (Butterfly Farm, California Lighthouse, Jolly Pirates, Palm Beach, Philip's Animal Garden).

Day 1: New York

Hometown to NYC, we will pick you up from NYC airports (2:00PM at JFK, 3:30PM at LGA, 6:00PM at Newark)

***If you arrive after hours, you will need to take your own transportation to the hotel.***

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn or Similar

Meal: Excluded

Day 2: New York City Tour

In the morning we will visit Wall Street (Old City Hall, New York Stock Exchange, Charging Bull). Pass by World Trade Center Memorial & Freedom Tower, United Nation Headquarter, we'll arrival at the Empire State Building, then get on the USS Intrepid. After that we'll take Liberty Cruise. Also, we will be going to the new landmark Hudson Yard then go up to the Edge for Sunset view. We'll experience the prosperity of New York at Rockefeller Center, and 42nd Street Time Square. After Dinner we head back to Hotel in NJ.

The Big Apple, The City That Never Sleeps, The Cultural Capital of the World... whatever you call New York City, its impact on worldwide culture and business is undeniable. Seeing this famous metropolis is something no one ever forgets!

  • This famous street in New York City's Financial District has become synonymous with American financial enterprises. It is also the home of the New York Stock Exchange, and has been (or still is) the location of several other exchanges.

  • This building has served as New York's city hall since 1811. Both the interior and exterior facade are officially designated NYC landmarks. The outside was designed in the French Renaissance Revival style, while inside was Georgian Revival.

    Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

  • The "big board" and headquarters of the NYSE is located at the heart of Wall Street, in a distinctive classical-style building that is both a National Historic Landmark and a member of the National Register of Historic Places.

  • This bronze sculpture that sits at the northern tip of New York's Bowling Green Park is ready to strike! It was commissioned to represent the "strength and power of the American people" after the stock market crashed in 1987.

  • Soaring more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the World's Most Famous Office Building. A symbol of dreams and aspirations connecting with people around the world.

    Admission (Included): Adult $37; Child (6-12 yrs, Price may vary among different plans.) $31; Senior (Over 62 yrs, Price may vary among different plans) $35; Standard Pass

  • This world-famous statue in New York harbor is best known as a center of immigration in the United States. Dedicated in 1886, it has served not just as a symbol of New York but of the country ever since.

    Admission (Included): Adult $24.50; Child (4-12 yrs) $12; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $18; Statue of Liberty Cruise

  • The USS Intrepid, docked permanently in New York Harbor, is an authentic World War II aircraft carrier that now functions as a military history museum. On the deck of the ship is a collection of fighter planes.

    Admission (Included): Adult $36; Child (3-11 yrs) $26; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $36

  • Hudson Yards is one of the largest real estate development projects in the United States, a “city in the city” that rises in the bustling capital of Manhattan. It is called the “New Future City” and may be the next largest in New York.

  • Edge Building sightseeing platform is a new landmark in New York, with a 1131-foot platform over 100 floors, the elevator reaches the observation deck in 52 seconds, and the 278-square-meter glass curtain wall of the aerial observation deck is divided into 79 pieces of borderless glass pieces, the New York skyline, experience a unique view.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $58.79; Child (6-12 yrs) $53.35; Senior $58.79

  • A member of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as well as a National Landmark, the world-famous Rockefeller Center (named for John. D. Rockefeller's son) in Midtown Manhattan has been a New York hub since the 1930s.

    Admission (Included): Adult $31; Child (4-12 yrs) $21; price may vary depending on ticket types

  • Called "The Crossroads of the World," this major intersection in midtown Manhattan-- where Broadway hits Seventh Avenue-- is a world-famous icon of both New York City and the United States. It has appeared in countless forms of media.

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn or Similar

Meal: Excluded

Day 3: New York - Philadelphia - Washington (236 miles)

Today, we will drive to Philadelphia to see Independence National Park. Afterwards, we will continue on our way to Washington DC to visit U.S. Capitol and National Museum of Natural History (inside visit).and take some photos of the exteriors of the White House. We will also visit the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial.

One of the most historically significant cities in the United States, Philadelphia was the first capital of the U.S.The City of Brotherly Love draws history buffs and lovers of culture from all corners of the globe!

  • This National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania serves as a way of preserving important Revolutionary War sites for future generations. Called "America's most historic square mile," this 55-acre park in the "Old City" district is not to be missed.

  • One of Philadelphia's most famous landmarks, Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park is the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated, written, and ratified by the Founding Fathers of the USA.

  • The famously cracked Liberty Bell is a sign of American Independence and spirit. Located at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, PA, this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752-- more than 250 years ago.

The capital of the United States of America sits on the scenic Potomac River. Monuments, museums, and Americana characterize this historic city, which is located in the District of Columbia between the states of Maryland and Virginia.

  • Capitol Hill refers to the neighborhood around the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. It is one of the city's most densely populated residential areas, housing more than 35,000 residents.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

  • It's part of the Smithsonian Institution and is the worlds finest museum and research complex. The Museum is dedicated to stimulating curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unmatched research, collections, exhibitions, and educational outreach programs.

    Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

  • The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

  • The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a memorial to the third president of the United States. The impressive building is neoclassical in design and has been standing since 1943. It sees more than two million visitors every year. It's only available during the Cherry Blossom time.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

  • This iconic American monument honors the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was president during the American Civil War, and is most famous for the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all of the slaves in the US.

  • This memorial commemorates those who served for the United States in the Korean War. It is located south of the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall. The simple memorial is triangular in shape will a circle at the top.

  • This memorial in Washington, DC serves as a place to remember the American soldier who were lost or killed during the tumultuous Vietnam War. Originally controversial in design, the simple memorial has become a shrine for the American people.

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn or Similar

Meal: Excluded

Day 4: Washington - Corning - Niagara Falls (428 miles)

Today we'll be visiting the Corning Glass Museum. Following that, we will visit Niagara Falls and view the Goat Island and American Falls. The waterfalls' tremendous roar will astound you. The combination of height and volume make the Niagara Falls so beautiful.

Corning is a city in Steuben County, New York, United States, on the Chemung River. The population was 11,183 at the 2010 census. It is named for Erastus Corning, an Albany financier and railroad executive who was an investor in the company that developed the community.

  • Explore the science and art behind glassmaking at Corning's unique non-profit museum. View thousands of historic glass artifacts, learn interesting historical facts, and even create your own glass work during a workshop. This attraction is fun for people of all ages.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $25; Child (Under 17 yrs) Free; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $22|Opening Hours: Nov - May|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, Niagara Falls are comprised of three waterfalls that thunder and astound, producing a higher flow rate than any other waterfall in the world and standing at a height of 167 feet.

  • Goat Island is an Island in the Niagara River located between the two waterfalls that makes up Niagara Falls. Its Terrapin Point is often visited by tourists and offers some of the most breathtaking views of the falls.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

  • For more than 75 years, visitors to Niagara Falls have been able to enjoy a nighttime illumination of the impressive American and Horseshoe falls. Every night, at dusk, visitors can experience the falls lit in the colors of the rainbow.

    Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn or Similar

Meal: Excluded

Day 5: Niagara Falls - Boston (467 miles)

Today we will be exploring the true beauty and nature of Niagara Falls! We will take a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist (Once closed in winter, we'll visit Old Fort Niagara instead). After that we'll head to Boston. In the evening we could enjoy the delicious Boston lobster meal.

Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, Niagara Falls are comprised of three waterfalls that thunder and astound, producing a higher flow rate than any other waterfall in the world and standing at a height of 167 feet.

  • Experience the thundering power of Niagara Falls up close! The Maid of the Mist boat tour takes you right into the misty heart of the falls, providing an unforgettable 40-minute adventure with breathtaking views

    Admission (Optional): Adult $33; Child (6-12 yrs) $23; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $33|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

Boston is a city as beautiful as it is historically significant. Visitors can walk the Freedom Trail and see where the seeds of the American Revolution were sown or visit the North End and look out over the harbor.

  • At one time, lobster was considered low-class food, barely fit to be used as fertilizer. Not so today-- the most elite are willing to shell out a fortune for a good lobster, and Massachusetts is famous for its shellfish.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $40; Child (0-12 yrs) $40

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn or Similar

Meal: Excluded

Day 6: Boston - New York (216 miles)

The trip will start in the city of Cambridge, MA where we will visit Harvard University. Later, we will take pictures with the main academic building of MIT. Then experience Boston‛s ancient cultural heritage at Quincy Market. You'll find some of the best local food operators serving up fresh seafood, delicious snacks, tasty desserts and so much more! After that we can go back to New York.

Boston is a city as beautiful as it is historically significant. Visitors can walk the Freedom Trail and see where the seeds of the American Revolution were sown or visit the North End and look out over the harbor.

  • One of the most famous institutions of higher learning in the world, Harvard University in Cambridge, MA has been standing since 1636, making it the oldest university in the United States. Tourists come for both history and the architecture.

    Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

  • The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a research university known the world over for its highly selective and intense academics, and MIT alumni include 24 Nobel Prize winners and 22 Rhodes Scholars.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

  • Trinity Church is located in Boston's upscale Back Bay neighborhood. It is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, and the elaborate and ornate building has become a landmark and icon in downtown Boston.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

  • Quincy Market in the Faneuil Hall marketplace of downtown Boston is a historic building that still serves as a souvenir marketplace and food court today. The area has expanded to include two other marketplace buildings as well.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn or Similar

Meal: Excluded

Day 7: Oranjestad

As you arrive at the airport in Oranjestad, please meet your guide. They will pick you up and drive you to hotel for check-in.

Oranjestad, seaport and chief administrative centre of the Caribbean island of Aruba, West Indies. It is located on the island's western coast and a small and cheery capital with candy-colored Dutch architecture.

Standard Hotel: Pearl Aruba Condos

Meal: Excluded

Day 8: Oranjestad

You will have the opportunity to disembark and enjoy a 360 degree view of the island from the California Lighthouse. Then visit Palm Beach, which is a popular destination for tourists. There are multiple beach bars, restaurants, and water sports companies on the beach, such as motorboats (self paid, 30 minutes), so both young and old people can find everything they need. You can choose to visit Butterfly Farm or Philip's Animal Garden. In the afternoon, you will set sail with Jolly Pirates (self paid, $49/person) to enjoy the ever-changing scenery of Aruba's beautiful coastline stretching for miles.

Oranjestad, seaport and chief administrative centre of the Caribbean island of Aruba, West Indies. It is located on the island's western coast and a small and cheery capital with candy-colored Dutch architecture.

  • One of Aruba's premier landmarks, the California Lighthouse is a perfect location for a scenic view over Aruba's coastline!

  • Palm Beach is a tourism district about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) northwest of Oranjestad. It is dotted by palm trees, hotels, casinos, water sports concessions, piers, beach bars, restaurants and shops. Calm waters make this beach a comfortable haven for swimmers and snorkelers.

  • This is a dream come true at The Butterfly Farm in Aruba. Within a large meshed enclosure you can see hundreds of real exotic butterflies flying freely, a beautiful display of the most spectacular species from all over the world.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $19; Child $19

  • Philip’s Animal Garden, is a non-profit organization that focuses on rescuing exotic animals on Aruba and the region. It's a 12 acre zoo and wildlife sanctuary located in the heart of Aruba and provides a home for hundreds of animals representing species indigenous to Aruba.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $10; Child $10

  • Once you step aboard the Jolly Pirates teak Schooners enjoy miles of ever-changing scenery all along the beautiful coast of Aruba.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $49; Child $49

Standard Hotel: Pearl Aruba Condos

Meal: Excluded

Day 9: De Palm Island

De Palm Island offers an all-inclusive Caribbean experience. Here, you can enjoy unlimited food and free-flow drinks, visit the water park, take a salsa lesson, have a banana boat ride, and more.

De Palm Island is a fun oasis offering entertainment and recreation amid coral reef formations, perfect for snorkeling and relaxation.

Standard Hotel: Pearl Aruba Condos

Meal: Excluded

Day 10: Baby Beach

Take a trip all the way to the Sunrise City, where you can take a dip at the beautiful Baby Beach. You can explore Aruba Island by taking a single or double ATV (at your own expense, $150/person)

This gorgeous half-moon sandy expanse in a calm lagoon is ideal for families with small kids. The shallow waters make it a prime beach destination for swimmers.

Standard Hotel: Pearl Aruba Condos

Meal: Excluded

Day 11: Oranjestad

Guests will be pickup form the hotel and transfer to the airpor.

Meal: Excluded

 

Price Includes:

Destination Adult Child Senior
New York, NY
Empire State Building (Included)
Standard Pass
$37 $31 (6-12 yrs, Price may vary among different plans.) $35 (62+, Price may vary among different plans)
Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum (Included) $36 $26 (3-11 yrs) $36 (65+)
Rockefeller Center (Included)
price may vary depending on ticket types
$31 $21 (4-12 yrs) /
Statue of Liberty Cruise (Included)
Statue of Liberty Cruise
$24.50 $12 (4-12 yrs) $18 (62+)

Price Excludes:

Destination Adult Child Senior
Boston, MA
Boston Lobster Meal (Optional) $40 $40 (0-12 yrs) /
Corning, NY
Corning Museum of Glass (Optional) $25 Free (0-17 yrs) $22 (65+)
New York, NY
Edge Building sightseeing platform (Optional) $58.79 $53.35 (6-12 yrs) $58.79
Niagara Falls, NY
Maid of the Mist (Optional) $33 $23 (6-12 yrs) $33 (65+)
Oranjestad
Butterfly Farm (Optional) $19 $19 /
Jolly Pirates (Optional) $49 $49 /
Philip's Animal Garden (Optional) $10 $10 /