- Overview
- Trip Outline
- Departure & Return
- Includes & Excludes
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- Booking
- FAQ
Minimum of 2 people is required to be operated.
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- Stay overnight at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center for a merry Christmas! Enjoy delicious food and beautiful ice sculpture exhibition and Capital Wheel at National Harbor. And do not miss the night light show at the hotel!
- Explore vibrant flowers and plants in the United States Botanic Garden. Enter the International Spy Museum and experience an exciting adventure!
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Departure location:
- 07:00Departure Red Lobster, Times Square;5 Times Sq #5, New York, NY 10036;
- 07:00Departure Flushing, NY (Asian Jewel Seafood Restaurant);133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354;
- 07:00Departure [Pick up only] 8th Ave, Brooklyn (TD Bank);6102 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220;
Note: Only pick-up service provided, we will drop off customers at Chinatown.
- 07:10Departure Andrews NYC Diner;463 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018;
- 07:20Departure Union square (Capital One Bank);853 Broadway, New York, NY 10003;
- 08:00Departure Chinatown, Manhattan;75 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002 ;
- 08:20Departure Jersey City (Exit of Newport Plaza Parking to 18th st, by ACME Markets);125 Eighteenth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310;
- 09:00Departure Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant ;118 Greenwood Ave, Edison, NJ 08817 ;
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Return location:
- Returning location same as departure location;
The returning location is the same as departure location. The returning time depends on the actual itinerary, weather, and traffic of the day. Pleases ask the guide on the last day of the tour for more information.
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What's included:
1. Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat minivan; Minivan; motorcoach).
2. One night in Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
3. Bilingual tour guide or driver-guide.
4. Transportation to and from MGM Casino and Outlets.
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What's not included:
1. Food and beverage (Tour guide will arrange. About breakfast: usually guests can prepare in advance or have breakfast at the first attraction/the nearest store from the hotel).
2. Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks.
3. Attraction admission fee (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
4. Service fee (minimum US$12/person/day, any child and Infant reserving a seat have to pay the service fees as well).
5. Personal room fees: such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
6. Any personal expenses that are not listed in Fee Included.
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Activity | Price description | Note |
ICE! at Gaylord Hotel and The Capital Wheel | Adult:$55.00; Senior:$55.00; Child (3-11):$44.00; | |
International Spy Museum | Adult:$26.50~$30.00; Senior (65+):$24.50~$26.50; Youth (7-12):$19.00~$17.00; |
DC Ice Sculpture Exhibition 2-Day Tour
Itineraries
Day 1
New York - Washington DC

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Today we will depart from New York and drive to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Hotel in National Harbor, Maryland. With an excellent location, this hotel provides guests with easy access to dining, shopping and entertainment venues. You will enjoy renovated hotel rooms, a luxurious spa, gourmet resort dining and on-site shopping. Besides, you can participate in the annual ice sculpture exhibition and board the wheel to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the National Harbor. Various food and MGM Casino Hotel around the hotel are ready for you to explore. The light show in the evening is also a highlight not to be missed!
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Itinerary:
New York → Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center → Gaylord Hotel Ice Sculpture Exhibition & Capital Wheel at National Harbor (optional, 90 mins) → Free activities (you may explore around the hotel on your own or go to visit the MGM Casino Hotel)
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ICE! featuring Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer™
There's no better way to celebrate the holidays than by gathering your family for Christmas at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Step inside a holiday showplace like no other as you wind your way through the larger-than-life sculptures of ICE! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, zoom down thrilling frozen slides, and traverse awe-inspiring tunnels. Escape to Gaylord National to enjoy the splendor of the holiday season.
The Capital Wheel at National Harbor
Soar 180 feet above the Potomac River and marvel at truly breathtaking views. With 42 climate-controlled gondolas, The Capital Wheel is open all year long. Sights visible from The Capital Wheel include National Harbor, the Washington Monument, City of Alexandria, Masonic Temple, Georgetown and more throughout the DC-Maryland-Virginia region.
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Hotel:Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Day 2
Washington DC - New York

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Today we will depart from the hotel around 9:00-9:30. Before departure, you may have some time for free activities. We will first head to the United States Botanic Garden with more than 10,000 rare species. Enjoy the natural beaty in this wonderland-like park! Then we will go to the International Spy Museum, which is related to a mysterious profession. It can reveal many doubts for you and show you a real world of spies. Finally, we will return to New York.
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Itinerary:
Depart from Gaylord Hotel → United States Botanic Garden (75 mins) → International Spy Museum (optional, 90 mins) → New York
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United States Botanic Garden
Established in 1927 by an Act of the United States Congress, this national treasure contains 446 acres of fabulous flora and fauna and is especially known for its Asian, azalea and conifer collections. No discussion of the Arboretum is complete without seeing the National Capitol Columns. The permanent installation features 22 Corinthian columns that supported the east portico of the U.S. Capitol when it was built in 1828.The site of the columns now serves as one of the most beautiful (and Instagram-worthy) sights in the nation’s capital.
International Spy Museum
Dedicated to all things espionage, the International Spy Museum houses exhibits and collections that detail the history of spying. It features many informative films and interactive activities, like Spy in the City, GPS-based scavenger hunt.
Departure location:
- 07:00Departure Red Lobster, Times Square;5 Times Sq #5, New York, NY 10036;
- 07:00Departure Flushing, NY (Asian Jewel Seafood Restaurant);133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354;
- 07:00Departure [Pick up only] 8th Ave, Brooklyn (TD Bank);6102 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220;
Note: Only pick-up service provided, we will drop off customers at Chinatown.
- 07:10Departure Andrews NYC Diner;463 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018;
- 07:20Departure Union square (Capital One Bank);853 Broadway, New York, NY 10003;
- 08:00Departure Chinatown, Manhattan;75 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002 ;
- 08:20Departure Jersey City (Exit of Newport Plaza Parking to 18th st, by ACME Markets);125 Eighteenth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310;
- 09:00Departure Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant ;118 Greenwood Ave, Edison, NJ 08817 ;
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Return location:
- Returning location same as departure location;
The returning location is the same as departure location. The returning time depends on the actual itinerary, weather, and traffic of the day. Pleases ask the guide on the last day of the tour for more information.
What's included:
1. Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat minivan; Minivan; motorcoach).
2. One night in Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
3. Bilingual tour guide or driver-guide.
4. Transportation to and from MGM Casino and Outlets.
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What's not included:
1. Food and beverage (Tour guide will arrange. About breakfast: usually guests can prepare in advance or have breakfast at the first attraction/the nearest store from the hotel).
2. Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks.
3. Attraction admission fee (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
4. Service fee (minimum US$12/person/day, any child and Infant reserving a seat have to pay the service fees as well).
5. Personal room fees: such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
6. Any personal expenses that are not listed in Fee Included.
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Activity | Price description | Note |
ICE! at Gaylord Hotel and The Capital Wheel | Adult:$55.00; Senior:$55.00; Child (3-11):$44.00; | |
International Spy Museum | Adult:$26.50~$30.00; Senior (65+):$24.50~$26.50; Youth (7-12):$19.00~$17.00; |
"1. 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.
2. Cancellation & Re-schedule Policy:
a. More than 20 days prior to departure date (EST): Free cancellation with full refund. Please reconfirm the penalty for the added hotel or flight ticket.
b. Less than 19 days but 10 days prior to departure date (EST): 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded.
c. Less than 10 days prior to departure date (EST) or on departure day (EST): 100% penalty. No refund.
d. 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.
e. If the guest quit 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."
"1. 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.
2. Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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.
6. Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. We provide 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.
7. 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."
"1. The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While Tour 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. Tour is 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.
2. Tour reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law.
7. Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle."