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Experience the beauty of the Niagara River on this guided, 3-hour kayaking tour, departing from Grand Island on the American side. Paddle along the river that forms part of the border between the U.S. and Canada while taking in the scenery of the Upper Niagara River islands, including the River Lea Farmhouse, a famous Victorian farmhouse where President Grover Cleveland once worked. Along the journey, wildlife abounds, from eagles to beavers and mink. A single or double kayak, light snack, and bottled water are included.

Kick start your Niagara Falls USA experience on this short yet unforgettable express tour. Begin with a 20 minute guided stroll through the oldest state park in America, where your local guide brings to life the powerful geology, dramatic history, and daring stunts that shaped Niagara's legend. Next, board the iconic Maid of the Mist for an exhilarating journey into the heart of Horseshoe Falls—feel the thunder, soak in the mist, and capture awe-inspiring views. Your tour also includes access to the Niagara Falls Observation Tower and a hop-on, hop-off Scenic Trolley pass so you can explore Goat Island, Luna Island, and more at your own pace. Want to level up your adventure? Add a thrilling walk beneath Bridal Veil Falls at Cave of the Winds OR soar above it all with the Fallsview Balloon Ride—Niagara’s only aerial experience. Perfect for curious travelers with limited time who want maximum wow-factor in one powerful package.

"Niagara Virtual" at the Rainbow Air Tourism Center is a breathtaking Virtual Reality experience that takes you parasailing above, below, and all around iconic Niagara Falls! Step into one of 11 state-of-the-art simulators, strap in, and don your VR goggles for a thrilling 360-degree view adventure! Ascend in a helicopter before leaping from 3,500 feet - when you do, you take full control of your flight! It's a different experience every timeNavigate through stunning visuals - zip past the American and Horseshoe Falls, skim the water alongside the tour boats, fly up over the Falls from below - all this and more awaits you in this super-realistic environment! Whether you choose to play the built-in video game to score points and compete with friends and family, or simply relish the incredible scenery, this adventure offers unparalleled access to one of nature’s most spectacular wonders.

Getting around Niagara is difficult without your own car, but this small-group tour arranges the logistics so you can relax and enjoy the activities. Experience the US side of Niagara Falls with a thrilling Jetboat ride and take in the falls as you cruise across Class 5 whitewater rapids—a few notches up from what you get on the Maid of the Mist. Then, enjoy a short sightseeing tour through the city.

After a hotel pickup, head to the central part of Niagara Falls with a guide, who will provide a detailed tour of the Canadian side of the falls, offering stories, history and fun facts along the way. Start with an exciting ride up to the observation deck at the top of the Skylon Tower. Enjoy the incredible view of the Niagara River and all three waterfalls — the American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls from 520 feet in the air. Next, experience the Journey Behind the Falls excursion, where the sound is like thunder and the view is unparalleled. See the Horseshoe Falls rumble from 13 stories above — dropping over 700,000 gallons of water every second at 40 miles per hour. Then, during summer and fall months, take a Niagara City Cruises boat ride for an up-close look at the falls. In winter and spring months, enjoy the Butterfly Conservatory, Niagara Fury and/or White Water Walk. Note: The boat ride is seasonal and operates from May till November.