3-Day Niagara Falls Tour from Buffalo: Both Sides in One Trip

Walk behind the falling water on both sides of the border in three days.

A 3-day small group tour departing from Buffalo covers Niagara Falls from both the US and Canada sides, with hotel accommodation, professional guide, and a choice of itineraries on Day 2. Guests ride Maid of the Mist, descend into Journey Behind the Falls, climb Skylon Tower, and spin 175 feet above the falls on the SkyWheel. Day 1 includes optional morning or night tours of Buffalo and the falls. Day 3 ends with airport drop-off.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Buffalo tours

• Arrive at Buffalo Niagara Airport
• Meet tour guide and shuttle to hotel
• Option 1: Buffalo morning tour
• Option 2: Niagara Falls night tour with fireworks

Day 2: Explore Niagara Falls

• Visit Maid of the Mist boat ride
• Ride Niagara Scenic Trolley
• Explore Goat Island and Luna Island
• Visit Cave of the Winds
• Optional dinner at Tropical Rainforest Restaurant
• Or Canada side tour: Niagara SkyWheel
• Visit Skylon Tower and have lunch
• Visit Table Rock Centre
• Tour Journey Behind the Falls

Day 3: Departure from Buffalo

• Wake up and prepare for departure
• Transfer to Buffalo Niagara Airport
• Fly home after 12:00 PM

The experience

The tour picks you up at Buffalo Niagara International Airport between 9:00 and 21:00 on arrival day, so you step off the plane and into the vehicle without arranging separate transport. Depending on your arrival time, you join either a morning tour of Buffalo's City Hall, Martin House, and Theater District, or an in-depth night tour of Niagara Falls with guaranteed fireworks on scheduled days. Two nights in a hotel follow (you choose between Wyndham Garden at Niagara Falls or Aloft Buffalo Airport), and a professional driver-guide handles all logistics.

Day 2 is where the tour splits: you pick between exploring the US side or crossing into Canada. The US itinerary takes you to Maid of the Mist (the boat that rides into the mist thrown up by the cascade), the Niagara Scenic Trolley, Goat Island and Luna Island, and Cave of the Winds, where you walk right up to the base of Bridal Veil Falls with water crashing down on you. The Canada itinerary crosses the border to the SkyWheel (a 175-foot observation wheel with eight- to twelve-minute rides), Skylon Tower with lunch included, Table Rock Centre for views of the Horseshoe Falls, and Journey Behind the Falls: a 125-foot descent by elevator to observation decks directly underneath the cascade. Both routes return you to your hotel by evening. On Day 3, the guide drops you at Buffalo airport after a natural wake-up, timed for flights departing after noon.

The group stays under 13 people, and the professional guide speaks English throughout. Transportation, hotel, and most major attractions are included. Meals beyond the Skylon Tower lunch are your choice. You'll need a valid US passport or green card to enter Canada, or a US visa plus Canadian visa if you don't hold a US passport. Children under 6 require a booster seat by state law.

What’s included

• Professional vehicle transportation with driver-guide.
• two nights hotel accommodation at your choice of Wyndham Garden at Niagara Falls or Aloft Buffalo Airport.
• airport pickup and drop-off.
• Niagara Falls night tour with fireworks.
• Buffalo morning tour.
• Niagara Scenic Trolley tickets.
• Maid of the Mist or Niagara Whirlpool Adventure (depending on season and closures).
• Cave of the Winds.
• SkyWheel, Skylon Tower with lunch, Table Rock Centre, and Journey Behind the Falls (Canada itinerary only).
• fuel surcharge.

Options for this experience

6 options

Buffalo Hotel+Tour Only(APBN3)Guide in English · 23 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 21:00This price option does not include the Niagara Falls Night Tour, the Buffalo Morning Tour, the Cave of the Winds, the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour, or the Niagara Falls optional activities. Travelers will stay at the Aloft Buffalo Airport or Lockport Hotel. Pickup is included.

Niagara Hotel+Tour Only(APBN3)Guide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 21:00This price option does not include the Niagara Falls Night Tour, the Buffalo Morning Tour, the Cave of the Winds, the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour, or the Niagara Falls optional activities. Travelers will stay at the Wyndham Garden at Niagara Falls. Pickup is included.

Buffalo Hotel+Plan A(APBN3)Guide in English · 23 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 21:00Travelers will stay at the Aloft Buffalo Airport or Lockport Hotel. This price option covers the Niagara Falls Night Tour, the Buffalo Morning Tour, the Cave of the Winds, and the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour/Niagara Whirlpool Adventure. On the second day, travelers take part in Itinerary A (US Side). Pickup is included.

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Niagara Hotel+Plan A(APBN3)Guide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 21:00Travelers will stay at the Wyndham Garden at Niagara Falls. This price option covers the Niagara Falls Night Tour, the Buffalo Morning Tour, the Cave of the Winds, and the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour/Whirlpool. On the second day, travelers take part in Itinerary A (US Side). Pickup is included.

Buffalo Hotel+Plan B(APBN3)Guide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 21:00On the second day, travelers take part in Itinerary B (Canada Side). Travelers will stay at the Aloft Buffalo Airport or Lockport Hotel. This price option covers the Niagara Falls Night Tour, the Buffalo Morning Tour, the Niagara Falls Optional Activities Fee, and the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour/Whirlpool. The Niagara Falls Optional Activities Fee includes the Niagara SkyWheel, Skylon Tower with lunch, and the Journey Behind the Falls. Pickup is included.

Niagara Hotel+Plan B(APBN3)Guide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 21:00On the second day, travelers take part in Itinerary B (Canada Side). Travelers will stay at the Wyndham Garden at Niagara Falls. This price option covers the Niagara Falls Night Tour, the Buffalo Morning Tour, the Niagara Falls Optional Activities Fee, and the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour/Whirlpool. The Niagara Falls Optional Activities Fee includes the Niagara SkyWheel, Skylon Tower with lunch, and the Journey Behind the Falls. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday and Friday23 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 21:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 13 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jupiter Legend Corporation

Is this one for you?Choose the Canada itinerary if you want to stand on observation decks directly behind the Horseshoe Falls and ride 175 feet above them on the SkyWheel. Pick the US itinerary if you prefer the Maid of the Mist boat ride and the walk through Cave of the Winds. Both routes see the falls from multiple angles in a single day. The choice is which vantage points matter most to you.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the US side and Canada side itineraries on Day 2?

The US side focuses on Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, and the Scenic Trolley along the American falls. The Canada side includes the SkyWheel, Skylon Tower with lunch, Table Rock Centre, and Journey Behind the Falls: a descent behind the Horseshoe Falls itself. Both let you see the falls up close. Canada gives you the observation towers and the walk behind the water, while the US side emphasizes the boat ride and the cave walk.

Do I need a passport to do this tour?

Only if you choose the Canada itinerary on Day 2. You'll need a valid US passport or a US green card, or alternatively a valid passport with both a US visa and a Canadian visa. The US-side itinerary requires no passport.

What happens if I arrive late in the evening?

If you arrive after 4:00 PM, you join the in-depth night tour of Niagara Falls instead of the morning Buffalo tour. The night tour is guaranteed to include the fireworks show on scheduled days. Either way, you're picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel after the tour ends.

Are meals included beyond what's listed?

Lunch at Skylon Tower is included on the Canada itinerary. Dinner at the Tropical Rainforest Restaurant is optional on the US itinerary. All other meals are your choice and expense.

What time should I book my return flight on Day 3?

The tour recommends booking a flight departing after 12:00 PM from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The guide drops you at the airport in the morning, giving you time to check in and clear security.

Can I leave the group early if I need to?

Yes, but you must inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refund is issued for unused portions of the tour after you leave.