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Niagara Falls (USA) Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, Cave of the Winds & Helicopter Tour

Maid of the Mist boat with passengers in blue ponchos navigating Niagara River.
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Helicopter flying over Niagara Falls during Rainbow Air tour.
Niagara Falls view from Goat Island with rainbow and observation deck.

Duration

5 hr

Open today

08:30pm - 02:00am

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Guided tour

Transfers included

4.0/5

(96)

Paula Torres-Gonzalez

Paula

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
What I loved most about this experience was my tour guide Jimmy. He went above and beyond to make sure our group had a seamless transition throughout each event. He was on time, prompt, and best of all: knowledgable and friendly. My favorite attractions were Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds. The helicopter tour did not provide the view of the falls as advertised and was disappointing. Otherwise Jimmy made up for it. Thank you for an awesome experience.
Denisse Navarro Garcia

Denisse

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We had a great time, we went as a family. Our guide, Mark, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had all ages in our group and he was very patient with everyone. At the beginning they had problems giving us the passes but in the end they solved everything and we had a great time without any problems.
Zoe

Zoe

May 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Took my mom for her birthday and WOW, what a day! The Maid of the Mist boat was wayyyy wetter than I thought (bring extra socks lol). Our guide, Sam, was super chill and didn't rush us at all. The best part though? That helicopter ride—totally EPIC. Seriously, seeing the falls from up there was like a movie. We skipped the long lines too because the tour handled all that. Honestly, I’m not a big tour person but this was worth every penny. Weather was PERFECT—sunny, a bit breezy. Only hiccup was a slow elevator at the Cave of the Winds, but who cares, the views were nuts. 10/10 would do again.
    • This personalized Niagara Falls US experience comes with round-trip transportation and a local expert guide on a small-group tour limited to just 7 people.

    • Soar above Niagara Falls on an unforgettable 8-min helicopter ride, taking in panoramic views of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls from a thrilling aerial perspective.

    • The Maid of the Mist boat tour takes you past the base of the American Falls and into the misty heart of Horseshoe Falls to feel the thunder of the falls up close.

    • Descend into Niagara Gorge and explore the wooden walkways at Cave of the Winds, where you’ll stand just feet from Bridal Veil Falls on the hurricane deck and experience the full force of the rushing water.

    • Your experienced guide will show you the best viewpoints at Goat Island, Terrapin Point, Luna Island, and Prospect Point Observation Tower.

    • 8-min helicopter ride over Niagara Falls USA

    • Maid of the Mist boat ride with poncho

    • Admission to Cave of the Winds

    • Guided tour of Goat Island, Terrapin Point and Luna Island

    • English-speaking guide

    • Small group of up to 7 people

    • Round-trip transportation from downtown Niagara Falls (USA)

    • Gratuity

    • Food & drinks

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Denisse Navarro Garcia

    Denisse

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    We had a great time, we went as a family. Our guide, Mark, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had all ages in our group and he was very patient with everyone. At the beginning they had problems giving us the passes but in the end they solved everything and we had a great time without any problems.
    Paula Torres-Gonzalez

    Paula

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    What I loved most about this experience was my tour guide Jimmy. He went above and beyond to make sure our group had a seamless transition throughout each event. He was on time, prompt, and best of all: knowledgable and friendly. My favorite attractions were Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds. The helicopter tour did not provide the view of the falls as advertised and was disappointing. Otherwise Jimmy made up for it. Thank you for an awesome experience.
    Shawn Andrew Johns

    Shawn

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The people were polite and hospitable and the view of the falls brilliant
    Ernest Olguin

    Ernest

    Sep, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Aaron Kearney

    Aaron

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    1/5
    I over paid for what I got all because I wanted to go on the helicopter witch did not happen
  • Niagara falls light show

    Monday08:30pm - 02:00am
    Tuesday08:30pm - 02:00am
    Wednesday08:30pm - 02:00am
    Thursday08:30pm - 02:00am
    Friday08:30pm - 02:00am
    Saturday08:30pm - 02:00am
    Sunday08:30pm - 02:00am
  • What’s not allowed

    • Safety is a priority, so the helicopter ride is restricted for infants and guests under the height of 1.02m (3.3ft).

    Additional information

    • The Maid of the Mist boat cruise is only operational from May to October. When it is not operational, it will be replaced with a visit to the Aquarium of Niagara.

    • Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email or phone 1–3 days before your tour. If you're unable to access either, please be in your hotel lobby at least 30 mins before the scheduled tour start time.

    • The exact length of time for the tour may vary slightly based on traffic and seasonality (e.g., during off-peak times, tours tend to be a little shorter due to less traffic)

    • Helicopters require good weather to operate. In the event they are not running, you will be offered a voucher to return at a later date or a partial refund. Please ask your tour guide for confirmation.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Hotel transfers

    • This ticket includes hotel pick-ups and drop-offs.

    • While booking, please provide the name of your hotel. The pickup location should be in downtown Niagara Falls, USA.

    • If your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, you will be provided with the nearest pick-up location.

    • On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.

    • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.

    Meeting point(If not opted for hotel transfers)

    • Meet your guide at Seneca Casinos.

    • Address: 310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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