2-Day East Coast: Yale,Harvard and Boston
Tour Code: 2086
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- Duration
- 2 Day(s)
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- Airport Pickup
- No
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- Language
- English
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- Start City
- New York
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- End City
- New York
- Highlights
- Itinerary
- Pricing
- What's Included
- Pick-up Location
- Reviews
- How to Book
- Special Notes
Highlights
- 1.Three World famous universities: Harvard, Yale and MIT
- 2.Ivy League school campus in-depth tour(Harvard/Yale University)
- 3.Boston amphibious duck tour
- 4.“Gilded Age” Vanderbilt’s Mansion—The Breakers
- 5.Delicacy:New England style lobster dinner & Quincy Market gourmet hall
Itinerary
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Day 1:New York - Rhode Island - Boston -
Summary of the Day:On the first day, we will begin the tour by traveling from Manhattan Chinatown to Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, one of the top eight Ivy League Universities. Here we will join a Yale student guided tour inside the campus introducing about Yale’s rich 300-year history and aspects of student life at several of Yale’s twelve residential colleges. Next, we will be heading to Newport, Rhode Island to see the marvelous Breakers Mansion, also known as the crown jewel of Newport. The tour will follow inside the Mansion itself, visitors will experience an audio guided tour throughout the mansion, learning about the long history and million-dollar architecture behind the Vanderbilt Family’s home. Then we will continue our way to Boston. Once we arrived to Boston, we will embark on the famous Boston Duck Tour, a World War II style amphibious landing vehicle that takes you on a narrated sightseeing tour of Boston. On this tour, you’ll be greeted by one of the professional tour guide, who’ll be narrating your sightseeing tour of Boston. You will be cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts, from the Golden-domed State House to Bunker Hill, Quincy Market to the Prudential Tower, and lastly a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skyline on top of the Charles River. Finishing off the first day, guests will enjoy a famous local cuisine that has left its mark on Boston, New England Lobster Dinner(SEASONAL).
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Holiday Inn or similar hotels
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Day 2: -
Summary of the Day:
On the second day, we will begin an in-depth tour on the campus of the first college in United States, Harvard University. The tour is student-led and comprises an outdoor walk through Harvard Yard, providing a history of the university, general information, and a unique view on the student’s individual experience. Afterwards, we will be taking a stroll at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, home to 85 Nobel laureates. Then we will pass by Trinity Church also known as the Church of Boston. Guests then will visit the Boston harbor and the best way to see the beauty of the cleanest in the country is by taking the Boston Harbor Cruise, with a narrated guide, we will learn about the history and lore of the Boston waterfronts. Following the Cruise, we will visit the New England Aquarium, a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation with more than 1.3 million visitors a year being one of the premier attractions in Boston. Then we will head for downtown and visit the oldest market in Boston, Quincy Market, here you will find 3 local specialties and souvenirs stands. The tour ends with appointed drop off locations in Chinatown back in New York.
We will lead you to the Boston Museum of Science and get to know this city more if some of the paid attractions do not open due to weather, holidays and so on reasons
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:None
Pricing
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Holiday Price/Person By Occupancy :
1. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.
2. Two full-size beds per room, Usitour don't guarantee extra rolling/sofa bed for 3rd or 4th person, please contact front desk for availability;
3.Some itineraries offer "Buy two get one free" or "Buy two get two free", which means three or four persons share one room freely; The third/forth person only needs to pay the theme park tickets included in the itinerary. The bus location is provided free of charge;
4. Due to we reserve bus seats, no-show of third and fourth discounted customers incurs penalty fee, and the first and second customers should pay the fee to tour guide.
5.We offer a "buy two get one free" or "Buy two get two free". We reserve seats in advance for those who enjoy the discount. If someone who enjoys the offer does not participate in the group on the same day, the tour guide will receive a fine in cash when they get on the bus.
6.Please read carefully the content in "What's Excluded" section on tour's detail page,and directly pay the fee in cash to your tour guide.
What's Included:
1-night hotel accommodationsEnglish speaking tour guideTransportation via deluxe air-conditioned vehicleTaxes
What's Excluded:
All meals and drinks during the trip are not included in tour price. The tour guide will make eating arrangements.
A mandatory service fees: a tour guide + driver for a total of $10/day per person, calculated in days of travel. Guests who enjoy free pick-up and drop-off need to pay service fee:$8/time per person.
Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
All listing mandatory admission, please pay when you make the booking or pay cash to tour guide;
Surcharge will be added to the total price when checking out;
All other fees not show in "What's Included".
| Subject Of Entry | Adult/per. | Child/per. | Elder/per. | Remark |
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| Boston | ||||
| Boston Cruise | $22.00 | $17.00 | $22.00 | |
| Boston Museum of Science | $29.00 | $24.00 | $25.00 | |
| Boston Duck Tour | $47.00 | $32.00 | $47.00 | |
| New England Aquarium | $31.00 | $22.00 | $29.00 | |
| Yale University Tour | $11.00 | $7.00 | $11.00 | |
| Harvard University Tour | $14.00 | $12.00 | $14.00 | |
| Lobster meal | $35.00 | $30.00 | $35.00 | |
| Rhode Island | ||||
| Breakers Mansion | $26.00 | $8.00 | $26.00 | |
Pick-up Location
- New York
- new York
- Manhaton
| Time | Location |
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| 06:30am |
In front of HSBC Bank, Flushing, New York
39-10 Main Street, Flushing, NY,11354
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| 06:50am |
Art glasses（Only pick up）, New York
6002 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY,11220
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Reviews
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How to book
How to book:
Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
Please refer to our Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
Booking process:
| 1. Place Order: | Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order. |
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| 2. Complete Payment: | You can pay with Discover, Master and Visa card, or with PayPal. Once you have completed the payment, you will receive a Reservation Form. The Reservation Form is not your voucher. |
| 3. Confirm Order: | Confirmation of your order will take up to 2 business days, depending on availability. If the tour you have chosen is unavailable or cancelled, we will offer you a full refund. |
| 4. Get E-Voucher: | Once your order has been confirmed, we will immediately send an E-Voucher to your email. Please read it carefully and keep it with you while traveling. |
After You Book:
Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.
Amendment/Cancellation/Refund policy
Once you receive your electronic travel voucher, your order has been confirmed. For any reason that you cannot attend the tour or desert the groupearly, there will be no refund for unused tours. All flights and hotel cannot be changed or canceled once confirm.
- 1U.S. & Mexico travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 75% of payment is refunded (Mexico is 60%) |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 2Alaska travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 10 Days Prior to Departure Date(including 10 days) | Non-refundable |
| 11-21 Days Prior to Departure Date | 45% of payment is refunded |
| 22-30 Days Prior to Departure Date | 65% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 3Hawaii travel packages (exclude Hawaii inter-island air ticket)
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 15% of payment is refunded |
| 15 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
- 4Canada travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 17 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 18-24 Days Prior to Departure Date | 45% of payment is refunded |
| 25-36 Days Prior to Departure Date | 65% of payment is refunded |
| 36 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 85% of payment is refunded |
Surcharge for hotel upgrading is non-refundable
- 4Yellowstone National Park travel packages
Please refer to "Cancellation and Refund Info" for individual tours.
- 6European travel packages
Once the Europe Tour package orders and sends a "Tour Confirmation Form" or "E-voucher", no fees will be refunded. Cancellation of special circumstances will be carried out in accordance with the specific provisions of the "Precautions" in each route.
- 7Australia travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Air ticket included in the product | Non-refundable |
| 14 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 75% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 8New Zealand travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 21 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 70% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 9Africa travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
| 21 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 22-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 10South America travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 70% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | charge $200 penalty, the rest will be refund |
- 11Attraction tickets/ Show tickets/ Bus tickets
- 12Cruise itinerary (any changes is deemed to be cancelled)
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 14 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 20% of payment is refunded |
| 30-55 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 56-90 Days Prior to Departure Date | charge $330 penalty per person, the rest will be refund |
The Miami Cruise Line cancellation is subject to the cruise company rules
- 13Reservation made 7 Days Prior to Departure Date
Reservations made 7 days prior to departure date are non-refundable if cancel due to personal reason, regardless of whether you have received the Confirmation Form or E-voucher.
- 14Confirmed order
The following terms apply to the refund policy when canceling or changing a confirmed order
(a) Reducing the number of travelers
(b) Rescheduling tour departure date
- 15Cancel amended order
If cancel the order that has been rescheduled tour departure date, refund policy will be applied to the original tour departure date.
- 16Cancellation of free-fare passenger of "buy 2, Get 1 or 2 Free" offers (exclude Yellowstone National Park tours)
If cancellation of free-fare passenger(s) is made at least 10 days before tour departure date, the reservation will be subject to a $50.00 Amendment Fee. No-show or cancellation within 10 days will be assessed a penalty fee as amount of child price.
- 17The specific amendment/refund criteria after receive Confirmation Form and E-voucher:
(a)If amendment is made at least 7 days before tour departure date, the reservation will be subject to a $50.00 Amendment Fee and any other surcharge.
(b) You can fill the flight information one-time for free after receive Confirmation Form, and will be charge $50 Amendment Fee after.
(c)If a tour is scheduled to depart within the next 7 days, we will not change a traveler's departure date and will not offer a refund.
- 18How to Change/ Cancel a Reservation
Amendment or Cancellation must be made by filling out and signing the Usitour Amendment Request Form and Cancellation Request Form. Please email, fax or mail to us, and confirm of receiving by calling us. We will process your request within 7 to 15 business days.
Email: service@usitour.com
Fax: 626-768-3706
Special Notes
1. Usitour cooperates with top local tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers.
2. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, holidays, construction, etc.
3. Please ensure safety of your luggage always, especially in public areas. The tour operator or the tour guide cannot be held responsible for any loss of personal belongings.
4. Please bring valid documentation on travel date (passport, driving license, visa, etc).
5. No-show of third and fourth discounted passengers incurs a penalty fee, and the first and the second passengers should pay the fee to the guide.
6. National Park Pass / City Pass / Entry Tickets / Annual or Season Passes / Senior Pass (or) any admission tickets to attractions purchased on your own are not allowed on this tour. All mandatory / optional tour services, have to be purchased as instructed in the exclusions section.
7. Two full-sized beds per room. No additional bed for children, 3rd or 4th travelers.
8. Tour is not wheel chair accessible.
9 Children at 18 or under 18 years old must be accompanied by a partner at 19 or 19+ years old.
10. We recommend that you book your flight ticket after receiving the confirmation e-tour ticket. After ordering the ticket, please return to our website tours.usitour.com “My Account” to fill in the ticket information for the guide to pick up the plane.
11. If the flight is late or delayed, please inform the pick-up personnel in time. We are not responsible for this issue affected due to your pick-up arrangement.
12. For the principle of fairness, the bus seats are rotated daily during the trip. Please cooperate with the tour guide to avoid unnecessary disputes.
13. For New Year's Day, National Day, Labor Day or other long weekend holidays, the group fee will be adjusted appropriately. Please confirm the price before booking.
14. In order to ensure that all guests can start the tour on time, please arrive at the pick-up location 10 minutes in advance, and we are not responsible for your expiration.