Best of Niagara Falls, USA, Cave of the Winds

Overview

Venture into Niagara Falls on this 4-5-hour tour exploring the top local attractions to witness the "must see" sights with your friendly and professional guide.

The day starts with one of our friendly tour guides picking you up at your selected location throughout Niagara Falls, NY. When all members of your group have been picked up, it is time to head to some of the area’s top attractions.

Tour includes:
• Trip aboard the Maid of the Mist to get up close and personal with the Falls
• Stop at the American Observation Tower
• Tour of the Cave of the Winds
• Visit to Goat Island where you will take in amazing views of Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls
• Small, intimate group tours that consist of approximately six people
• Pick up and drop off at any location in Niagara Falls, NY
• Energetic, youthful tour guide that is can answer almost any question you have about the Majestic Falls and surrounding area

City: Niagara Falls

Sun 25 May

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Starting at $106.76

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Sun 25 May

Starting at $106.76

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Maid of the Mist Boat Ride

Small-group tour (7 maximum)

Transport in air-conditioned minivan

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Niagara Falls, NY)

Cave of the Winds

Professional driver/guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Small-group tour is limited to 7 passengers for a more personalized experience
Please note, pickup takes place from hotels or accommodations in Niagara Falls, New York
Boat cruise and Cave of the Winds are seasonal (approximately May to October - weather dependant)

What To Expect

Maid Of The Mist

The boat starts off at a calm part of the Niagara River, near the Rainbow Bridge, and takes its passengers past the American and Bridal Veil Falls, then into the dense mist of spray inside the curve of the Horseshoe Falls, also known as the Canadian Falls

Cave of the Winds

An elevator takes you from the area between the American and Canadian Falls down to the level of the Niagara River at the base of the American Falls. A series of redwood decks and platforms allow sightseers to walk right up to the base of the Bridal Veil Falls with water crashing down right on them and flowing beneath the decking.

Bridal Veil Falls

The Bridal Veil Falls faces to the northwest and has a crest 56 ft (17 m) wide. The Bridal Veil is similar in appearance to the American Falls, starting with a vertical fall of 78 ft (24 m).

Niagara Falls Observation Tower

Extending out dramatically over Niagara Gorge, the architectural wonder of the Niagara Falls USA Prospect Point Observation Tower affords unobstructed views of the wild cascades of Niagara Falls, as well as the raging whitewater below.

Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls, predominantly Canadian section of Niagara Falls on the Niagara River. It is separated from the American Falls by Goat Island and derives its name from its curving 3,000-foot (900-metre) crest.

Goat Island

Goat Island is located between the American and the Canadian horseshoe falls.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (291)

Margie M

Jul 2017

Mohammed was absolutely WONDERFUL!!!! He stood in line with us even had large umbrella for my mom to have shade and told us about each of the sites. We did our tour on a Saturday afternoon, so the lines and crowds were unavoidable. He knew the quickest way in and out. He drove and dropped us off at each location and then would go park the van, and run back to us. Very smart, knowledgable and personable young man. Yes, you can find other tours that are cheaper, but I specifically chose this for the small group experience. Since there were 5 of using our group, we were the only ones in his group, unlike many others that were large groups of 20 people. That means no waiting for other people or hurrying up because of wasted time. You get personal attention from the time they pick you up from your hotel till they drop you off. Was suppose to be approximately 4 hours, but because of the busy summer afternoon, we got back a little over 6 hours later.
My husband got to enjoy the trip without having to figure out where to go, where to park, and best places to go to first. It would have taken all day long - probably 12 hours to do what we did if we had done it on our own on such a busy day.

We met two ladies while traveling around on the metro, and highly recommended this tour and to ask for Mohammed. Hope they were able to book it too!

Only thing that would make it better is if the tickets to Maid of the Mist could have been purchased ahead of time. They definitely need to give the tour people access to purchasing the tickets in advance. I know this is out of their control, hoping if enough guests bring it up, then maybe they will do something about it.

We would definitely do this again and will let everyone else know.... thank you - from The Madrigal Family

rmlb47

Jul 2017

Very good tour of the American side of the falls. The two tours Cave of the Winds and Maid of the Mists could be done on your own but it is nice to have a guide to assist and to time the tours to minimize wait time. Trip to the Whirlpool is a nice addition and could not be done on your own without a car.

Weinclub_Bordeaux

Oct 2024

The meeting point with the tour guide of the Canadian TriShepherd agency was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. With the sun setting in Niagara in October at around 6:30 p.m., time was already running out for the detailed program announced. In fact, we were only picked up at 3:15 p.m. and only after awkward contact with the agency. Consequently, the planned program proceeded in time-lapse despite incomparably beautiful impressions. Our anger was upgraded because our guide Jimmy arrived late at two other meeting places and spent valuable time at our expense.