3-Day Christmas Carnival Tour from New York: Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, Busch Gardens Christmas Town and Hershey's Chocolate World

(2 Reviews)
Product Code: 48375

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • View the spectacular lightshow along Virginia Beach's boardwalk.
    • Experience the holiday cheer in the Busch Garden's Christmas Town.
    • Take a visit to the Hershey’s Chocolate World and see how the famous chocolates are made. 
    • Gather with family and friends to the Christmas at the Gaylord National!
    • Explore this amazing tour that will leave you with unforgettable experiences. 
Tour Code
48375
Duration
3 day
Departure City
New York
End City
New York
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
New York

New York - Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel - Virginia Beach

Hotel: Costa Azul Suites Virginia Beach by Red Collection or similar

Meal: B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded

Rise and shine! Today we will drive southward and head to the famous Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Stop by the seaside, you can not only watch the spectacular view of the Atlantic Bay, but also enjoy the sunset view of the seaside. Afterwards, we will drive to Virginia Beach and enjoy the Virginia Lights Show. 

Itinerary:

New York → Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (Optional,30mins) → Virginia Beach (Optional,30mins) 



Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

Both a tourist attraction and a travel convenience, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connects the Virginia mainland at Virginia Beach near Norfolk with Virginia's Eastern Shore. This 17.6 mile toll facility is an award-winning engineering marvel and is considered one of the seven man-made wonders of the world.  A scenic overlook provides an opportunity to stretch your legs and enjoy the natural beauty, sights and sounds of the Chesapeake Bay as well as provides a great vantage point for camera buffs.  

   



Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach is located in southeastern Virginia on the east coast of the United States, just a few hours drive from Washington, DC.  The life is colorful here, you can experience the magical charm of nature, participate in a variety of outdoor activities and try new and interesting things, and also taste fresh and delicious seafood feast. At night, we will enjoy the gorgeous light show along the boardwalk in Virginia Beach. The light shows the lighting themed by the navigation era and holiday style in an animated way.

  


Meal

  • B:Excluded
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 02
Williamsburg

Busch Gardens Christmas Town

Hotel: Wingate by Wyndham Springfield or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

At the second day, we will be visiting USS Wisconsin in the morning. Then the bus will take us to Williamsburg, VA's Busch Gardens, which is routinely voted the most beautiful theme park in the world. Covering more than 100 acres, it is home to countless rides, stalls, shows, and games. This famous amusement park in eastern Virginia first opened in 1975. Celebrate the spirit of the season at Busch Gardens' Christmas Town*. Christmas Town brings holiday traditions to life with heartwarming shows, delicious holiday dining and festive shopping opportunities.

(***mandatory requirement: we don’t accept any pre-purchase admission ticket for Busch Garden’s Christmas Town from online or through 3rd party agent. Passengers who take this tour need to purchase admission tickets from tour escort on the departure date)

Itinerary:

Hotel → USS Wisconsin (Optional, 90mins) → Busch Gardens Christmas Town (Optional, 300mins)

USS Wisconsin

Wisconsin played an important role in the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf and the war of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After Japan surrendered, Wisconsin assists the US occupy Japan, and then participate Operation Magic Carpet, pick up the US military repatriation.

Busch Gardens Christmas Town

Christmas Town transforms Busch Gardens Williamsburg into a holiday wonderland of wintery surprises and all things Christmas, filling guests' senses with seasonal sights, sounds and flavors, and continuing a beautiful family tradition.​​​​​​​


Visiting Attractions

  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg Busch Gardens Williamsburg
  • USS Wisconsin USS Wisconsin

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 03
New York

Christmas at Gaylord National - Hershey's Chocolate World - New York

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

Today, we will depart and head towards to visit the Christmas at Gaylord National. Afterward, head back to New York at night. The next stop is Hershey chocolate world. The company has already developed its factory into a town. Take the chocolate making tour bus and watch all the links of chocolate production. The process is also very creative. At the same time, you can also make your own chocolate with your own name on it.

Itinerary:

Christmas at Gaylord National (Photographing Visit, 30 mins) → Hershey's Chocolate World (Optional for creat your own candy, 120mins) → New York

Christmas at Gaylord National

There is no better way to celebrate Christmas than gathering your family at Gaylord National. Explore acres of twinkling lights and decorations and hours of exciting holiday activities, shows, and events, including our Gaylord Hotels Original Experience, I Love Christmas Movies™ featuring five beloved films.

Hershey's Chocolate World

Explore the many great wonders of chocolate at Hershey's Chocolate World! At Hershey's Chocolate World you can take a free 10-minute automated ride that brings you through the steps of producing chocolate, from picking the cocoa beans to making candy bars. Enjoy what makes this chocolate one of America's favorites! 

  


Visiting Attractions

  • Hershey's Chocolate World Hershey's Chocolate World
  • Christmas at Gaylord National Christmas at Gaylord National

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D1 Show Virginia Beach Holiday Lightshow $15.00/person
D2 Busch Garden Christmas Village $99.99~$109.99/person Parking fee included. During the epidemic, tickets must be booked in advance, and the tour guide will contact you in advance to confirm the purchase of tickets. Please pay to the tour guide (the specific payment method will be negotiated with you in advance). Prices are subject to change according to departure date, please refer to the actual departure date.
D2 USS Wisconsin $19.75/Adult, $15.40/Children (ages 3-12), $18.65/Senior (60+ years old)
D3 Make your own Hershey’s chocolate bar Adult:$29.95~$34.95; Senior (65+):$29.95~$34.95; Child (3-12):$29.95~$34.95; Creat Your Own Candy Bar
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

【Drop-off location】
Returning location is departure location(Except pickup only location);
Returning time depends on actual itinerary, weather and traffic of the day. Pleases ask the guide on the last day of the tour.

Meeting Point

Search for your nearest pickup point
Time Region Location Full Address
07:00AM Flushing NY (Asian Jewel Seafood Restaurant)
133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
07:00AM New York Red Lobster, Times Square
5 Times Sq #5, New York, NY 10036
07:10AM New York Andrews NYC Diner
463 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018
07:20AM New York Union square (Capital One Bank)
853 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
07:00AM Brooklyn 8th Ave, Brooklyn (TD Bank)

(Note: Only pick-up service provided, we will drop off customers at Chinatown.)

6102 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
08:00AM Manhattan Chinatown
75 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
08:20AM Jersey City Exit of Newport Plaza Parking to 18th st, by ACME Markets
125 Eighteenth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310
09:00AM Woodbridge Thomas Edison Service Area
Mile Post, 92.9 South,NJ Tpke, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 2-night hotel accommodations
    • Ground transportation (The type of vehicle used will be based on the number of guests attending that day). Either a 7-seat minivan, Minivan, or motorcoach
    • Professional bilingual driver and/or guide
    • Hotel Breakfast

Package Excludes

    • Food and beverage.
    • Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction areas/national parks.
    • Service Fee for tour guide/bus driver (Min. $12.00/day/guest)
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 02 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 03 or More Days - 100% of total purchase amount can be refunded
Please Note:
• If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
• Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
• If the guest quits during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.

Special Notes

    • Minimum of 2 people to be operated.
    • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible. 
    • Hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen size beds or two double size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. In addition, each hotel has a different method of charging the deposit, which requires the cooperation of the guests according to regulations. We guarantee the number of rooms for guests but does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.
    • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
    • We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
    • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
    • If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
    • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. The operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
    • Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. We do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
    • We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms & Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, we shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
    • Due to the oil price soar and the cost of vehicle greatly increased, starting April 1, 2022, please be advised that all bus tours will be subject to an additional transportation surcharge of $5 per person per day, which will be paid together with the tour fees when you place the order. 
    • The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.
    • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.
    • This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
    • Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least $250 per night.
    • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.
  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
  • Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
  • Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
  • Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • As some hotels require, customers must bring at least one credit card or debit card that can be used at the destination, to cooperate with card swiping for deposit and check-in procedures according to the different regulations of the hotel. If there is no personal consumption, the hotel will refund the deposit to your card within 7-14 working days after check-out.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
  • * Additional fees may apply for travelers under 2 years of age. Please ensure you inform us when booking if you are travelling with infants 2 years or younger by placing the number of infants and their dates of birth in the comments section when booking online.
  • Reservation Info

      1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
      2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
      3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
      4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

    Terms and Conditions

      - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
      - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
      - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
      - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
      - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

    REVIEWS

    SATISFACTION

    5.0

    2 Customer Reviews

    Excellent

    Excellent

    Excellent

    Excellent

    Excellent

    Excellent

    Write a Review and earn 200 points. Attach photos to your review and earn 25 points per photo.
    Please check the Rewards4Fun Program FAQ for more information.

    Write a review

      Traveler Photos

      Attach photos to your review and earn 25 points per photo.
      Please check the Rewards4Fun Program FAQ for more information

      Share Photos Share Photos

      Edit Photo Title & Description

      Loading……

      Q & A

      We found 0 results matching your search

      Questions previously answered may have different answers due to many reasons: season (date and year of travel), rates, availability, etc. Please check the Rewards4Fun Program FAQ for more information.

      Cant find your answer? Ask us your question and we will respond within the next 24 hours.
      Ask Us
      Ask Us
      (required but will never be displayed)
      (NOTE: HTML is not translated!)
      Modify
      Departure Date:
      Room
      Number of Travelers
      Room 1
      Guest(s)
      - +
      Tours Options
      Mandatory Transportation Surcharge:
      Meeting Point:
      From USD
      $388 /person
      loading
      Total USD 0
      $388 How did we get this total?
      0

      AUD: A$ 263.05

      EUR: A$ 263.05

      GBP: A$ 263.05

      USD: A$ 263.05

      Book Now
      Conditional Cancellation
      This tour qualifies for: Free Cancellation 25 or more Days Prior to Departure
      • 16-24 Days Prior to Departure Date - 75% of total purchase amount can be refunded
      • 7-15 Days Prior to Departure Date - 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded
      • 6 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
      All cancellations must be made directly with Tours4Fun, not with tour providers. The day mentioned above is based on the date we receive your signed Cancellation Request Form and travel service start date (departure date).
      • 0 - 02 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
      • 03 or More Days - 100% of total purchase amount can be refunded
      Book Now $
      End Date:
      loader
      • Sold Out
      • Available

      Why Book with Tours4fun?

      Questions? 1-866-933-7368

      Many of our tours and activities are available in several languages:

      Guide

      Your guide speaks the language.

      Audio

      A headset or similar audio device in the language is available.

      CloseX
      __SOURCE_IMAGE__
      __REVIEW_DATE__
      __REVIEW_TITLE__
      __REVIEW_DESC__
      __OTHER_IMAGES_IN_REVIEW__

      GET UP TO $100 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER!

      You'll also receive exclusive offers and latest travel deals!