Tours of Niagara Falls

When you visit the Niagara Falls area, there are two things that you will not lack – water and tours. Niagara Falls is indeed a popular tourist area, but this is a place that anybody who appreciates beauty and the wonder of nature must visit, more than once in most cases.

While tours in other popular vacation destinations are not always worth the time or expense, the tours in the Niagara Peninsula – on both the American and Canadian sides – really are worth the time and small expense associated with them. It is through these tours that you will get as close as possible to the falls, and also get a true sense of just how special the falls are in terms of what time and nature can do.

The Maid of the Mist Boat tours are an absolute must – even if you are just passing through the area. This is the oldest attraction in Niagara Falls, and will take you as close to the American Falls as possible. The prices are quite reasonable, and it operates on both sides of the border.

You must follow up the Maid of the Mist with the Cave of the Winds tour. Here, you will also get very close to the falls. In fact, you will get so close that special rain gear and footwear will be handed out before you are taken on the tour so that you don’t get ‘quite so wet’ on Hurricane Deck.

While the Maid of the Mist Tour is fascinating and fun, if you want thrills, follow it up with the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour, where you can experience Niagara’s whitewater rapids first hand in specially designed jet boats. The Whirlpool Jet Boat tour is located on the Canadian side.

Visit the Niagara Falls State Park, and take the Trolley. This tour will stop at the most scenic places along the way, and a great deal of information is given about various spots, and the entire area in general.

You may also opt to not take individual tours. Many people find that the tour companies located in the Niagara Falls area not only offer great prices, but allow them to see all of the different attractions in one tour a great deal faster than they could on their own.  These tours are usually conducted by bus or van.

There are also numerous companies that offer helicopter tours of the area, and you may even want to consider a hot air balloon tour, which are also offered through numerous companies in the area. If you think the view from the Observation Tower is spectacular, just wait until you get that higher view!

It is a good idea to make reservations when possible. Call the places that you hope to visit, by way of tour, to find out what the tour times are, and to see if reservations are possible. Also note that guided tours may be available in areas where it isn’t greatly advertised, such as in the various State Parks.