Thousand Islands & Niagara Falls 2-Day Tour
A hidden natural gem and North America’s greatest falls in one trip!
- Tour type
- Group tour
- Departure
- Every Monday and Thursday
- Included
- Thousand Islands cruise (U.S. side)
- Transport
- By vehicle
- Duration
- 2 days, 1 night
- Guide
- Korean-speaking guide (tip $30 per person, not included)
Overview
A hidden natural gem and North America’s greatest falls in one trip — Thousand Islands & Niagara, 2 days
Scattered along the St. Lawrence River, the roughly 1,800 islands of the Thousand Islands
are as magical and beautiful as their name suggests.
Then there’s Niagara Falls, nature’s overwhelming masterpiece.
This special trip lets you enjoy both in just two relaxed days.
A hidden natural gem and North America’s greatest waterfall, all at once!
Tour: Thousand Islands & Niagara Falls 2-Day Tour
Group size: Group tour (minimum 5 travelers)
Departures: every Monday and Thursday
Transport: by vehicle
Price: $450.00 per person
Why travel with JG Tours?
- Professional guide — a trusted, experienced guide leads your Thousand Islands & Niagara tour
- Great value for a fair price
- Premium transportation — comfortable, safe JG Tours vehicles
- Well-planned itinerary — an efficient route so you see as much as possible
What’s included
✓Included
- Transportation (vehicle, fuel, tolls)
- Guide
- Thousand Islands cruise (U.S. side)
✕Not included
- Hotel
- All optional activities on the itinerary
- Hornblower cruise (optional, $40)
- Winery (optional, $30)
- Personal meals and expenses
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
📄 Download the tour itinerary (PDF, Korean)
Day 1: New York · New Jersey → Thousand Islands (U.S. side) → Niagara Falls (U.S. side)
Meeting points
1. New Jersey: 5:20 AM, HanNam Mart Fort Lee
(1475 Bergen Blvd, Fort Lee, NJ 07024)
2. Manhattan: 6:00 AM,
7-Eleven across from JGSTAY - Times Square
(765 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036)
※ Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so we can depart on time.
Lunch
On the drive to the Thousand Islands, we stop at a rest area for a quick lunch on your own.
Thousand Islands cruise (1 hour, U.S. side)
A boat tour among the roughly 1,800 islands of the St. Lawrence River on the Canada–U.S. border, passing grand island mansions and Boldt Castle amid beautiful scenery.
Arrive at Niagara Falls (U.S. side)
The U.S. side of Niagara Falls lets you experience the raw power of nature up close, with the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. It’s part of Niagara Falls State Park, the oldest state park in America, where vast falls and a blue river create an unforgettable sight.
Hotel check-in and dinner
Day 2: Niagara Falls (U.S. side) → Niagara Falls (Canadian side) → New York · New Jersey
Check out and meet at the meeting point
Cross the U.S. – Canada border
* Please bring the border documents that match your status.
U.S. citizens (passport), permanent residents (green card and passport), visitors (passport), F-1 students (passport, original I-20 with school official’s signature), J-1 (passport, original DS-2019), etc.
Niagara Falls, Canadian side
The Canadian side centers on the massive Horseshoe Falls, about 53 m high and 790 m wide. More than 90% of the Niagara River’s water flows over the Canadian falls, creating magnificent scenery and outstanding panoramic views.
Hornblower cruise (optional)
The Hornblower cruise is a boat tour that brings you close to the majesty of Niagara Falls. You’ll see all the falls up close — the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls — and feel the spray pouring off them.
* In winter, or when the cruise isn’t running, Journey Behind the Falls is offered instead.
* Optional: $45
(Please pay your guide in cash on the day of the tour)
Journey Behind the Falls (optional)
Tunnels that run behind and below the cliffs of Niagara Falls. Here you can feel the force and vibration of the falling water right in front of you. A special elevator takes you down into the cliff to explore behind the falls, then out to see them up close.
* Offered in winter and when the Hornblower cruise isn’t operating.
* Optional: $30 (please pay your guide in cash on the day of the tour)
Skylon Tower observation deck
The Skylon Tower is Niagara Falls’ iconic landmark. From its 236 m observation deck you can take in the falls and the surrounding area. It also has a 360° revolving restaurant, a buffet restaurant and a theater. On a clear day you can even see Toronto — a truly special way to experience the falls.
Niagara-on-the-Lake winery (optional)
The Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region is known for world-class wines, especially its famous ice wine.
* Optional: $30 (please pay your guide in cash on the day of the tour)
Cross the U.S. – Canada border
Tour ends at JGSTAY - Times Square, Manhattan and HanNam Mart Fort Lee, NJ
We return to the departure points to wrap up the trip.
Before you book
Meeting and drop-off points
New Jersey: HanNam Mart Fort Lee (1475 Bergen Blvd, Fort Lee, NJ 07024)
* Meeting time: 5:20 AM
Manhattan: in front of the 7-Eleven across from JGSTAY - Times Square (765 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036)
* Meeting time: 6:00 AM
Tour ends: around 10–11 PM (may vary with traffic and weather)
Important information
- The tour departs every Monday and Thursday when the minimum group size is met.
- The tour requires a minimum of 5 travelers and may be cancelled if this minimum isn’t reached.
- Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- The Hornblower cruise, Journey Behind the Falls and winery are not included in the price.
Travelers who skip them will spend the time around the falls. - We may not be able to assist if an incident occurs during optional activities.
- Please prepare your passport and the visa documents that apply to you in advance. If you have any visa questions, be sure to ask us before your trip.
* Bring the border documents that match your status:
U.S. citizens (passport), permanent residents (green card and passport), visitors (passport),
F-1 students (passport, original I-20 with school official’s signature), J-1 (passport, original DS-2019), etc. - Please follow all safety instructions on the Hornblower cruise, Journey Behind the Falls and other activities.
- The itinerary may change due to road or local conditions.
- If the schedule is delayed for reasons within our control, such as a vehicle breakdown, we will provide assistance where possible.
- The schedule may change or be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather or road closures.
Thank you for your understanding.
Vehicles
- Up to 5 travelers: Honda minivan.
- 6–13 travelers: Sprinter van.
- 14 or more: full-size coach.
- We can’t install car seats or store large personal suitcases.
Please note
- Please follow all safety instructions on the Hornblower cruise, Journey Behind the Falls and other activities.
- We may not be able to assist if an incident occurs.
Cancellation and refund policy
- 30 or more days before departure: full refund
- 29–20 days before: 20% of the tour price deducted
- 19–7 days before: 30% deducted
- 6–4 days before: 50% deducted
- 3 days before through the day of the tour: no cancellations or refunds
- ※ Dates are based on local time.
Documents for crossing the Canadian border
- U.S. citizens: original U.S. passport
- U.S. permanent residents: passport and green card
- ESTA holders: original passport
- F-1 visa holders (students): original passport and I-20 with a valid travel signature
- J-1 visa holders: original passport and DS-2019 (if it has expired you can’t re-enter the U.S., so we recommend applying for ESTA in advance)
- Other visa holders: the passport and visa documents you used to enter the U.S.
* You are responsible for preparing the documents for your own visa status.
