ESSENTIAL ONTARIO
ESSENTIAL ONTARIO
Take in the highlights of Ontario including Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Kingston. Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Ontario, a province in eastern Canada that boasts a rich tapestry of natural wonders, vibrant cities, and historic sites. This itinerary will take you through the province’s most iconic destinations, including the dazzling metropolis of Toronto, the majestic Niagara Falls, and the charming city of Kingston.
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Start Location: Toronto
End Location: Toronto
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- Toronto City Highlights Tour
- Niagara on the Lake and Niagara Falls
- Kingston and the 1000 Islands
ITINERARY
Day 1: Toronto – Niagara Falls, ON
Arrive in Toronto and a short drive to Niagara Falls, the city sits on the banks of the Niagara River and provides the perfect view of the famed falls, Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls. The three waterfalls straddle the international border of Canada and the USA and collectively have the highest flow rate of any waterfalls in the world, with a vertical drop of more than 165 ft.
Upon arrival, the group will enjoy a dinner overlooking the falls.
Overnight: Toronto
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Niagara Falls
This morning after breakfast, appreciate the power of these waterfalls, we board the Hornblower Cruise, formerly the Maid of the Mist, which allows us to cruise to the base of the thundering falls. After the cruise, a city tour of Niagara Falls will be enjoyed.
Remainder of the day is free for you to explore. There are many of food options and activities to do on your own.
Overnight: Niagara Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Toronto, ON
Welcome to Toronto, Canada’s largest city and an international crossroad for people all around the world. Known for its diverse neighbourhoods, live entertainment, arts, food, and architecture thrive. A tour of Toronto includes Yonge Street, the longest street in the world, Casa Loma Castle admission, Chinatown, the waterfront, CN Tower and this evening the group will enjoy a view of Toronto’s skyline by the water on a dinner cruise.
Overnight: Toronto
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: 1000 Islands, ON
This morning, our journey takes us from Niagara to Kingston, known as the Limestone City for many stone-built granite buildings in the city. Now the location of the prestigious Queens University, this university town sits on the edge of Lake Ontario and is a gateway to the pristine Thousand Lakes Region. Here we will go on the famous 1000 Islands cruise that dot the St Lawrence River. The cruise offers unique sights and heritage history with folklore stories of the region. Return to Toronto this evening.
Overnight: Toronto
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Depart Toronto, ON
Our tour concludes after breakfast this morning.
Meals: Breakfast
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WHY CHOOSE ANDERSON VACATIONS?
Anderson Vacations
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Small Group Tours
Travel with a limited number of participants for a personalized journey with a tour leader.Experienced Tour Leaders
Who have gone through intensive vetting and training.(But most contract their tour leaders from Anderson Vacations.)
Canadian Travel Experts
With at least 30 years of experience.Min. 95% Satisfaction Rate
From past guests.Travel to unique places, visit more attractions each day.
Without the distractions of tipping.Activities and excursions included as part of the tour.
(Not as add-ons.)Sustainability
Planting one tree for every passenger that travels with us.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transportation on comfortable motorcoach.
- Meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 Dinners.
- 4 nights of accommodation (3 - 4 star Or Best Available)
- Professional Tour Leader
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
EXCLUSIONS
- Provincial Tax
- Travel Insurance...ask us for a quote!
- Meals not listed
- Attractions not listed
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
Why Take An Anderson Tour?
Seasoned Tour Guides
Get a deeper understanding with storytelling tailored to your interests.
Space To Breathe
We never max out buses even if we use the same size bus as the competition.
All Inclusive
No hidden expenses along the way. Competitors offer activities as an extra - we don't
Our guide training manual is accredited by ACTA/CITC Canadian Educational Standard Inc. Now used as the standard in educational college programs.
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Custom Trip Plans
You can see what you want, when you want, how you want.
Unique Experiences
Experiences that help you take in the region in a different way.
Freedom To Explore
Time to take in each place with only the tours you want to do.
Tour Questions
What is the maximum number of travellers in a group?
Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.
What are Guaranteed Departures?
After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.
What happens if I book on a tour that is not Guaranteed?
We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.
What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.
Booking & Flight Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.
How much luggage should I bring?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.
I am a solo traveller. Is there a single surcharge?
There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.
Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?
Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.
Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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Seasoned Tour Guides
Get a deeper understanding with storytelling tailored to your interests.
Space To Breathe
We never max out buses even if we use the same size bus as the competition.
All Inclusive
No hidden expenses along the way. Competitors offer activities as an extra - we don't
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Essential Ontario
5 days
Created On: 21 Dec 2024
Highlights
- Toronto City Highlights Tour
- Niagara on the Lake and Niagara Falls
- Kingston and the 1000 Islands
Inclusions
- Transportation on comfortable motorcoach.
- Meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 Dinners.
- 4 nights of accommodation (3 - 4 star Or Best Available)
- Professional Tour Leader
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
Exclusions
- Provincial Tax
- Travel Insurance...ask us for a quote!
- Meals not listed
- Attractions not listed
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
Dates & Prices
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START DATE
END DATE
PRICE
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Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Sun, 24 Aug 2025
$2,330 USD
$650 USD
$500 USD
AVAILABLE
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
Sun, 21 Sep 2025
$2,330 USD
$650 USD
$500 USD
Itinerary
Day 1: Toronto – Niagara Falls, ON
Arrive in Toronto and a short drive to Niagara Falls, the city sits on the banks of the Niagara River and provides the perfect view of the famed falls, Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls. The three waterfalls straddle the international border of Canada and the USA and collectively have the highest flow rate of any waterfalls in the world, with a vertical drop of more than 165 ft.
Upon arrival, the group will enjoy a dinner overlooking the falls.
Overnight: Toronto
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Niagara Falls
This morning after breakfast, appreciate the power of these waterfalls, we board the Hornblower Cruise, formerly the Maid of the Mist, which allows us to cruise to the base of the thundering falls. After the cruise, a city tour of Niagara Falls will be enjoyed.
Remainder of the day is free for you to explore. There are many of food options and activities to do on your own.
Overnight: Niagara Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Toronto, ON
Welcome to Toronto, Canada’s largest city and an international crossroad for people all around the world. Known for its diverse neighbourhoods, live entertainment, arts, food, and architecture thrive. A tour of Toronto includes Yonge Street, the longest street in the world, Casa Loma Castle admission, Chinatown, the waterfront, CN Tower and this evening the group will enjoy a view of Toronto’s skyline by the water on a dinner cruise.
Overnight: Toronto
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: 1000 Islands, ON
This morning, our journey takes us from Niagara to Kingston, known as the Limestone City for many stone-built granite buildings in the city. Now the location of the prestigious Queens University, this university town sits on the edge of Lake Ontario and is a gateway to the pristine Thousand Lakes Region. Here we will go on the famous 1000 Islands cruise that dot the St Lawrence River. The cruise offers unique sights and heritage history with folklore stories of the region. Return to Toronto this evening.
Overnight: Toronto
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Depart Toronto, ON
Our tour concludes after breakfast this morning.
Meals: Breakfast
