Niagara Falls: View From the Top

Niagara Falls Helicopter Tour

There may be no better experience than soaring above Niagara Falls in a helicopter, getting to view the Falls from a unique vantage point as you follow the Niagara River and hit some key spots along the way including the Whirlpool Rapids, Rainbow Bridge, and Queen Victoria Park.

This amazing trip comes complete with insightful commentary and, of course, the chance to pause to appreciate the unparalleled beauty that surrounds you. You get to see both the American and Canadian sides of the Falls and will want to take lots of pictures of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls towards the end of the flight. You will not want to miss this exhilarating tour.

The Niagara Falls Helicopter Tour captures the very best of Niagara Falls, and although it takes under 15 minutes from start to finish, the memories (and pictures) created will last a lifetime. So pack up your camera and get ready to fly!

Tours of the Falls By Van

If you are looking for a great way to see Niagara Falls but have your days filled up with other activities, the Niagara Falls All American Illumination Tour by Van is definitely the way to go. Depending on the day, tours leave between 4:30 and 6 pm for a fantastic chance to see the Falls at night in all their splendor.

When you give this tour a try, you will be impressed by what a brilliant view you are able to get at night. The Falls are lit up brightly for everyone to see, and you get to view them from several vantage points – atop the American Observation Tower, aboard the Maid of the Mist boat, and from the base of the Bridal Veil Falls during the Cave of the Winds Trip. These are only a few of the places featured on your trip, as you will also get to see Niagara Gorge, some Hydroelectric Power Plants, and much more.

For those who do not have 5 or 6 hours to spare but still want to get the most that Niagara Falls has to offer, check out the Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tour by Van, which departs during the day to Canadian Wine Country for a chance to taste an assortment of wines and learn about the history of four area wineries.

If the thought of a wine tour doesn’t excite you, the Niagara Falls Royal Canadian Tour by Van should. In four to five hours, this small group tour takes you inside the key viewing areas of the Falls and also includes a trip on the Maid of the Mist for a closer look.

The Incomparable Empire State

New York truly is the “city that never sleeps,” and there is so much to do there that you may not get much sleep either! New York is the home of Broadway, the Yankees, the Empire State Building, and the Statue of Liberty.  There is undeniably much to see, and you will have many options for modes of travel provided that you book early. 

You may choose to view the city through the windows of a helicopter, the open air of a double-decker bus, or you can see it by boat or bicycle.  The choice is yours.  Many people try out several of these options to get the most comprehensive view of the city.

New York is centrally located so you can easily access points north and south to mix up your vacation.  You can travel to Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC all in one trip.  So while visiting New York on its own is a real treat, why not get the most out of your visit and see it all?

Whether you are interested in shopping, fine dining, museums and zoos, or the arts, New York has something for everyone.  Be sure to take advantage of all this great city has to offer by booking your tours well in advance of your trip, as they sell out very quickly.  For a complete listing of available tours, please visit www.nytours.us and book online for a discount of $5 on each adult ticket. 

Fall for the Falls

Those traveling from the Toronto area and looking for tours of Niagara Falls have many options to choose from.  For a more relaxed time, the Niagara Falls Freedom Tour from Toronto is a fabulous choice.  The tour is semi-escorted and allows you to explore more at your leisure.  It includes admission to the Maid of the Mist boat, a stop at a local winery, and a drive through Niagara-on-the-Lake.  The tour lasts about 9 and a half hours and the afternoon is yours to enjoy the Falls at your own pace. 

Another great option is the Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto.  This tour lasts 11 hours and takes you through some of the most gorgeous lakes and vineyards from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the main attraction, Niagara Falls.  There is plenty of time to go off on your own and explore the area, and this tour includes admission to the Maid of the Mist as well.

For those wishing to take advantage of a combination package, try out the Niagara Falls Day Tour and CN Tower Combo from Toronto.  This tour provides access to everything you see on the Niagara Falls Day Tour and adds on VIP admission to the CN Tower Observatory Deck, which you can utilize the same day or any other day within a year from the date of purchase.  The CN Tower is known as ‘Canada’s Wonder of the World’ and is the world’s tallest building and free standing structure.

The Niagara Falls Evening Light Tour from Toronto allows you to see the Falls in a way that you may not have ever seen them before – illuminated as a true display of brilliance and color.  The tour starts in the afternoon so you are able to see quite a bit before nightfall, and then once the sun goes down the Falls light up! If you go on a Friday, you can see the tremendous fireworks show over the Falls after a delicious buffet dinner at the Penthouse Dining Room, which also provides a wonderful view from above.

The whole experience is incredible and will far surpass your wildest expectations.  Whether you have been to Niagara Falls in the past or are seeing it for the first time, I would strongly recommend going to see them at night for enhanced viewing pleasure.

Visit www.niagarafallstours.net for more information on this and other tours in the Niagara Falls area.