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Discover the beauty of Niagara Falls on a day trip from Toronto. Feel the thunder of the Falls on the Hornblower Cruise (when available) before descending 125ft below to the Journey Behind the Falls.

Highlights

• Feel the mist of the falls on your face as you cruise to the base of the falls.
• Enjoy free time to explore the area.
• Capture unforgettable photos of the falls from various vantage points.
• Descend 125 feet at the famous Journey Behind the Falls.
• Relax on a comfortable coach with air conditioning and scenic views on the way.

Description

Experience the wonder of Niagara Falls on a day trip from Toronto. Take a thrilling boat tour to get up close to the falls and then venture 125 ft to an observation deck directly behind the Falls, before enjoying ample free time to explore the area at your own pace. Begin your tour with a morning departure from Toronto and travel to Niagara Falls in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Admire the scenic views as you make your way to the falls, and enjoy fun, historical commentary along the way. Travel along the scenic Niagara Parkway, towards Niagara-on-the-Lake, to your first stop : Niagara Parks' famous Floral Clock. Measuring 40 feet in diameter, the face of the Floral Clock is filled with as much as 16,000 carpet plants and colourful annuals, including alternanthera, santolina and privet Next, continue down to view the Niagara Whirlpool Rapids. The Niagara Whirlpool is formed at the end of the rapids where the gorge abruptly turns counterclockwise. The river’s abrupt change of direction creates one of the world’s most mesmerizing natural phenomena. Afterwards, head to Maple Leaf Place to taste delicious, locally made, maple syrup and fudge. Optionally, you can join in for an ice wine tasting ($14 per person). PS : You can also opt to skip this stop and head directly to the Falls for some extra free time. Now, it's time for the main event. Get ready to witness the awe-inspiring power and beauty of the falls from various vantage points. Start by boarding the iconic Hornblower Cruise for a thrilling close-up view of the falls and to feel its thunderous power and mist. Please note, in the winter months (approximately Dec. 1 - May 7th), the Hornblower Cruise is closed and replaced by either the Skylon Tower, Butterfly Conservatory, or Niagara Parks Power Station. Next, you will descend 125 feet through bedrock to tunnels that will overlook the magic of experiencing the Horseshoe Falls from directly underneath the cascading power above at the famous Journey Behind the Falls. Finally, enjoy free time to explore Niagara Falls at your leisure. Grab lunch, walk down Clifton Hill, or simply relax and enjoy the spectacular views. Depart from Niagara Falls and begin your journey back to Toronto.

Includes

Round-trip transportation from Toronto Skip-the-line-tickets to the Hornblower Cruise (Replaced by either Skylon Tower, Butterfly Conservatory or Niagara Parks Power Station in Winter months approximately Dec. 1 - May 7th) Skip-the-line-tickets to the Journey Behind the Falls Visit to the Floral Clock Visit to the Niagara Whirlpool Tour guide providing local, historical commentary along the way Free time for self-exploration

Important Information

• Passports are not needed for the tour as we remain on the Canadian side. We aim to be back in Toronto around 6:00pm in the summer season but it is traffic dependent. Ponchos are provided with the Boat Cruise (if boat cruise is purchased with your ticket).

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund