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Day 1

Day 2

Overview
Day 1
Day 2

Day 1 Toronto - Thousand Island - Ottawa (392 km)

Day 2 Ottawa - Toronto (352 km)

Day 1: Toronto - Thousand Island - Ottawa (392 km)

Early morning we will depart from Toronto and visit one of Canada's most astonishing natural scenic Thousand Islands. We can take a pleasant cruise and discover the various islands through the narrow waterways. After lunch, we will arrive at the city of Tulips - Ottawa. First we will go to visit the National Gallery of Canada, then we can walk through the Parliament Hill on your own. After that we will visit the Cathedral Basilica of Notre-Dame, Rideau Canal. Afterwards we continues to the ByWard Market. It is the premier destination for shopping, dining, arts, entertainment and etc. We can enjoy the most famous snack "Beaver Tail" at the market.Transfer to hotel after dinner.

Thousand Islands, ON

An international tourism destination situated between Canada and the United States along the St. Lawrence River. The region takes its name from the more than 1,000 islands that dot the lakes and rivers along this international waterway.

Thousand Islands Cruise

The 1,864 scattered across the United States-Canada border in the St. Lawrence River were once an ideal location for bootleggers to sneak alcohol into the prohibition-era US from Canada. Today it is an area of beauty and history.

Admission (Optional): Adult $30 / C$42; Child (Under 12 yrs) $20 / C$28; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $25 / C$36|Opening Hours: Apr 13 - Oct 20|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Ottawa, ON

Located on the Ottawa River in eastern Ontario, Canada's capital city is also its center of technology and politics. This historic city features many museums, art galleries, and performance centers as well as other attractions like the Rideau Canal.

National Gallery of Canada

The National Gallery of Canada is one of the most popular art galleries in all of Canada. The gallery mainly showcases work by Canadian artists, but it does feature many American and European pieces as well.

Admission (Optional): Adult $16 / C$23; Child (Under 12 yrs) Free; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $15 / C$21

Parliament Hill

Parliament Hill, located on the banks of the Ottawa River Canada's capital city, is home to the Canadian Parliament. The gorgeous location and dramatic architecture make this a huge tourist location-- more than 3 million people come every year.

Rideau Canal

The Rideau Canal connects the Ottawa River in Ottawa, Ontario to Lake Ontario in Kingston. From May to October when the locks are open, it is a popular boating and recreation area for locals and tourists alike.

ByWard Market

This massive indoor market is one of Ottawa's biggest tourist attractions. It contains representatives from more than 500 business, at least half of them local artisans and farmers. It sees the most traffic during the summer months.

Day 2: Ottawa - Toronto (352 km)

At breakfast in the hotel we will head to the historical Parliament Hall to attend the popular tulip festival. Then we will take a relaxing ferry ride on the Ottawa River, where you can get different views of the city. (Note: we will visit Canadian Museum of Nature at your own expenses instead if the ferry closed due to weather.) Arrive at Toronto in the evening.

Ottawa, ON

Located on the Ottawa River in eastern Ontario, Canada's capital city is also its center of technology and politics. This historic city features many museums, art galleries, and performance centers as well as other attractions like the Rideau Canal.

Parliament Hill

Parliament Hill, located on the banks of the Ottawa River Canada's capital city, is home to the Canadian Parliament. The gorgeous location and dramatic architecture make this a huge tourist location-- more than 3 million people come every year.

Canadian Tulip Festival

This massive flower festival held annually in Ottawa, Ontario bills itself as the largest tulip festival in the world with more than one million of the flowers on display. It gets more than 500,000 visitors every May.

Ottawa River Boat Cruise

From the comfort a climate-controlled cruise ship, you will sail down the beautiful Ottawa River, the border between Quebec and Ontario, seeing Victorian mansions and expansive Canadian forests as you kick back, relax, and float along.

Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $32 / C$45; Child (Under 12 yrs) $20 / C$28; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $32 / C$45|Opening Hours: May 10 - Oct 7

Canadian Museum of Nature

It is Canada's national museum of natural history and natural sciences. The museum provides evidence-based insights, inspiring experiences and meaningful engagement with nature's past, present and future. It achieves this through scientific research, a 14.6 million specimen collection, education programs, signature and travelling exhibitions.

The sequence of the itinerary and attractions might be changed according to practical situation for better service.

Departure & Return Find Closest Pickup

Location	Address	Departure	Return
Mississauga, ON	5310 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3 (McDonald's)	6:00am	8:15pm
Toronto, ON	477 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1H1 (Outside Tim Hortons - Toronto, ON)	6:45am
Toronto, ON	Remark:Pick up only, drop off at Yorkdale Shopping Center	6:45am
Toronto, ON	9005 Leslie St, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1M3 (Outside Tim Hortons - Richmond Hill, ON)	7:15am	6:30pm
Toronto, ON	8 William Kitchen Rd A, Scarborough, ON M1P 5B7 (Outside of Foody World Supermarket - Scarborough, ON)	7:45am	6:00pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

Drop off location will be the same as pick up location (some locations may not have drop off service).
The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Hotel breakfast bag/person (excepet Niagara Falls area hotel and Deluxe Hotel)
Accommodation for 1 night, including taxes and porterage.
All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned motor coach; or via 7-Seat/15-Seat minibus, subject to guest numbers
Tour guide (English/ Chinese) for the entire tour

Price Excludes

Mandatory Service fees for your tour guide and bus driver: CAD$16/person/day.

Optional Activities

Destination	Adult	Child	Senior
Ottawa, ON
National Gallery of Canada (Optional)	$16 / C$23	Free (0-12 yrs)	$15 / C$21 (65+)
Ottawa River Boat Cruise (Optional)	$32 / C$45	$20 / C$28 (0-12 yrs)	$32 / C$45 (65+)
Thousand Islands, ON
Thousand Islands Cruise (Optional)	$30 / C$42	$20 / C$28 (0-12 yrs)	$25 / C$36 (65+)

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

Meals and drinks not mentioned on the itinerary during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by your tour guide
Personal room fees: such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
Any private expenses

Additional Note

Child Meal Plan: Per North American restaurant regulations, child meals apply to those under 10. Price differences may occur when reserving in advance. Contact us for details.
Child Seat: Per Ontario bus regulations, infants under 2 must have their own seats. Adult and child fares, including infants, are the same, but infants are exempt from tour guide fees.
Flight Management: Please book your airline tickets after your tour is confirmed, which will be done within 1-2 business days.
Luggage: Limited to one check-in suitcase and one carry-on luggage per person.
Language: Tours are led by professional bi- or multi-lingual guides (Chinese, Cantonese, and English). Languages and tours may be combined based on the number of passengers.
Ticket Policy: City Pass or self-purchased tickets cannot be used on group tours. Admission tickets must be bought from the tour guide.
Itinerary Changes: We reserve the right to modify or cancel the itinerary for a smooth tour. If an activity is canceled due to unavoidable circumstances or force majeure, any paid activity fees will be refunded.
Travel Insurance: We recommend that group members purchase travel and cancellation insurance before departure to protect against losses from illness or accidents.

Policies

Confirmation

Upon submitting your reservation, you will immediately receive a booking receipt via email. Within 2 to 3 business days, you will receive a confirmation email with the booking status.
Please wait for this confirmation before booking any airline tickets.

Redemption

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Terms & Condition

All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please wait for confirmation before booking your airline tickets.
Cancellation and Refund policy: (Notification day and departure day are not counted)
- Cancellations received 14 or more days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
- Cancellations received within 14 days of departure will incur a penalty of 100% per person.
- Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
*The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
Tour Operation Policy:
- Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
- We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and fully refund affected customers, though we will make every effort to maintain regular operations.
- We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.
- Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.

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Shamini
2023-05-15
Excellent tour. Very relaxing. Driver Michael and tour guide Kimberly saw to all our needs. The tulips were in full bloom. Best time to go is mother's day weekend.
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