Begin your cross-border Niagara Falls experience with hotel pick up. The first portion of your tour takes place on the USA side.

Kick off the day with a visit to one of Niagara Falls’ most famous attractions—a boat ride on the Maid of the Mist (available May to October; replaced with admission to Journey Behind the Falls from November to April). During the ride, take in spectacular views, hear the powerful roar of the waterfalls, and feel the refreshing mist—rain ponchos are provided. You’ll also stop at the Prospect Point Observation Tower, which extends over the gorge and offers sweeping panoramic views of all three Falls.

Next, visit Cave of the Winds, where you’ll descend 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge and walk along a series of wooden pathways leading to the “Hurricane Deck.” Those who step all the way out can expect to get soaked while experiencing the force of the Bridal Veil Falls from just a few feet away. Your guide will then take you to Goat Island and Luna Island for excellent viewpoints and informative commentary before crossing into Canada for the second half of the tour.

Your first stop on the Canadian side of the Falls is Skylon Tower. Ride a glass lift to the top, where you can take in sweeping views of Niagara Falls from above along with a complete 360-degree panorama of the surrounding area.

Back at ground level, continue with a narrated driving tour past notable sites including the Dufferin Islands, International Control Dam, and Old Scow before arriving at Journey Behind the Falls. Descend approximately 125 feet (40m) into tunnel-like passageways where you can both hear and feel the Falls up close. The experience includes access to two observation decks, perfect for photos.

Your tour concludes with drop-off back at your hotel.