Best of Niagara Falls, USA Tour + Helicopter Ride

Overview

This fully guided 5-hour tour of Niagara Falls, NY is perfect for families with children. The tour covers all the highlights of the Falls and includes admission to the Maid of the Mist and the Cave of the Winds. Tour narration features an emphasis on storytelling and entertainment.
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
- Helicopter Ride over the Falls (children under 40" are not permitted)
- Visit Goat Island where you'll take in amazing views of Horseshoe Falls, American Falls & Bridal Veil Falls
- Small, intimate group tour that consists of approximately 7 people
- Pick up and drop off at any location in downtown Niagara Falls, NY
- An energetic tour guide that can answer almost any question you have about the Majestic Falls and surrounding area

City: Niagara Falls

Sat 24 May

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Starting at $299.00

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Sat 24 May

Starting at $299.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Helicopter ride over the Falls (children under 40" are not permitted)

Admission to Maid of the Mist

Air-conditioned vehicle

Admission to Cave of the Winds

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Cave of the Winds

First, you will be given the opportunity to get as close as possible to Niagara Falls by taking part in the Cave of the Winds tour. An elevator will be waiting to take you into the Niagara Gorge where you will be sent on your way to explore wooden walkways with a tour guide. The walkways will get you as close to the falls as possible.

Niagara Falls Observation Tower

From there, you will head up to the American Observation Tower extending out over Niagara Gorge.

Goat Island

After a long day around the Niagara Falls, overlook the Horseshoe Falls.

Horseshoe Falls

Overlook the Canadian Horseshoe Falls from Terrapin Point on Goat Island on the American side.

Whirlpool State Park

After your trip into the Niagara Gorge, your guide will introduce you to one of the world’s largest natural whirlpool rapids, formed nearly 4,200 years ago.

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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 (55)

Eric_W

Oct 2024

It was all great, but probably the helicopter ride and standing beneath Niagara Falls with water pouring over us moments to remember. Our guide Saied was fantastic although I probably Spelled his name wrong 😊

Dee_R

Sep 2024

Great time with an awesome guide. Jimmy called first thing in the morning to let us know if a delay with the helicopter and that would now be last on our agenda. After we picked up the rest of folks on the tour with us, we hit all the touristy spots. Jimmy got us to the front of the lines and told us how to navigate those spots. He gave us time at each of the spots to really look and take in the sites. It was a good morning. Next time, I would recommend a snack or plan time to stop at one of the snack shops on Goat Island. Until we got back to the hotel it was 2:30. Helicopter was certainly worth the extra money and time.

Danielle_P

Sep 2024

We had a fabulous experience even though it rained, but we were already wet!! Jimmy "the Coyote" was a great tour guide. We were a small group of two couples, so we had a lot of flexibility. He gave us great insight and details for the best experience on the Maid of the Mist (wear water shoes or flip flops you will get WET), at Cave of the Winds (you get really WET here too), and the best place to watch the nightly fireworks display. Everything was breathtaking and beautiful! Jimmy finished the tour with a walk along the rim of the canyon from the American Falls to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and regaled us with all the stories and history of the falls, Goat Island, Niagara US/Canada and much, much more. It was a great time, amazing location and well worth the price.