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ESSENTIAL ONTARIO

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$2,480 USD

PLACES VISITED

Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Kingston

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TRIP DESCRIPTION

Take in the highlights of Ontario including Niagara Falls, Kingston, and the famous 1000 Islands.

Start Location: Toronto End Location: Ottawa

TOP HIGHLIGHTS

Toronto City Highlights Tour
Niagara on the Lake and Niagara Falls
Kingston and the 1000 Islands
Canada’s Capital City of Ottawa

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Day 1: Arrive in Toronto, ON

Welcome to Toronto, Canada’s largest city and an international crossroad for people all around the world. Diverse neighbourhoods flourish and fashion, live entertainment, arts, food, and architecture thrive. Upon arrival at the Toronto Airport, a private transfer will take you to your accommodation, located in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Overnight: Toronto

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Toronto – Niagara Falls, ON

A short drive to Niagara Falls, the self-proclaimed "Honeymoon Capital of the World". The city of Niagara Falls sits on the banks of the Niagara River and provides the perfect view of the famed falls, Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls. The three waterfalls straddle the international border of Canada and the USA and collectively have the highest flow rate of any waterfalls in the world, with a vertical drop of more than 165 ft. To fully appreciate the power of these waterfalls, we board the Hornblower Cruise, formerly the Maid of the Mist, which allows us to cruise to the base of the thundering falls. After viewing the falls from their base, we rise high above them for a spectacular view from the Skylon Tower as we enjoy dinner at the top this evening.

Overnight: Niagara Falls

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Today we will visit the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, in a region blessed with a unique climate and rich soil that makes for near-perfect wine-producing conditions. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a picturesque country town with dozens of local wineries, each with its own unique method and style in creating the wine this region is known for. We will visit a local winery for a tour of their processes and of course to taste the finished product.

Overnight: Niagara Falls

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Niagara Falls – Kingston, ON

Today our journey takes us from Niagara to Kingston, known as the Limestone City for a large number of stone-built granite buildings in the city. Now the location of the prestigious Queens University, this university town sits on the edge of Lake Ontario and is a gateway to the pristine Thousand Lakes Region. We take a trolley tour of this historic city, the first capital city of the Province of Canada in 1841, which was then a British Colony. Our tour explores the history of Kingston and concludes at Bellevue House, a National Historic Site of Canada, and the childhood home of Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald.

Overnight: Kingston

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Kingston – Ottawa, ON

Today we taste and sights of the famous 1000 Islands that dot the St Lawrence River. Discover the wonders of 1000 Islands on a scenic helicopter tour on with breathtaking aerial views of Singer Castle, 1000 Islands Tower and more. After landing enjoy, a guided visit to the region’s newest cider mill accompanied by tastings and a light meal. This evening we arrive in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada. Rich with history, culture and prestigious educational institutions, Ottawa's centrepiece is Parliament Hill, the home of Canada's federal government and the heartbeat of Canadian politics.

Overnight: Ottawa

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Depart Ottawa, ON

Our tour concludes after breakfast this morning.

Meals: Breakfast

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Transportation on comfortable motorcoach.
Meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunch, 3 Dinners
5 nights of accommodation (3.5–4 star)
Professional Tour Leader
Arrival and departure airport transfers

Why Take An Anderson Tour?

Seasoned Tour Guides Get a deeper understanding with storytelling tailored to your interests.

Space To Breathe We never max out buses even if we use the same size bus as the competition.

All Inclusive No hidden expenses along the way. Competitors offer activities as an extra - we don't

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Tour Questions

What is the maximum number of travellers in a group?

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

What are Guaranteed Departures?

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

What happens if I book on a tour that is not Guaranteed?

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

What is the average age of passengers for this tour?

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Do you arrange airport transfers?

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

How much luggage should I bring?

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

I am a solo traveller. Is there a single surcharge?

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

Are gratuities included in the tour cost?

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.

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