Hopefully, this helps fellow independent travelers. If you arrive at the meeting point as agreed and don't see anyone in a yellow vest, take the initiative to ask. Generally, the earliest tour buses are the ones. The two guides usually speak English and one other language; one speaks Chinese and English, and the other speaks Chinese and Japanese. The itinerary is rushed, but they stick to the schedule and are quite punctual. The driver is from Shanghai. The hotel was quite basic. Since we had a large group, we were split between hotels in the US and Canada. The Canadian side was more fun and had lively shopping centers. At the US hotel, when we went down for breakfast on time, there was only one staff member and they couldn't keep up with making breakfast, so those of us staying in the US didn't get any breakfast. Don't go down for breakfast at the time they tell you; go earlier. The scenery is beautiful. The tip for the tour leader is 20% of your tour fee. If possible, try to choose the Canadian side for better views of the falls.