Summer Premium Grand Tour of America 17 Days Tour Package 2025-2026
Holiday Destination, America Holiday Packages, USA, Niagara, Washington DC, New York, Hershey, Holiday Type, Escorted Group Holidays, Holiday Themes, Adventure, Beach, FamilyVisit:
San Francisco | Lake Tahoe | Mammoth Lakes | Los Angeles | Las Vegas |Niagara | Washington D. C | New York | Boston | Chicago
Includes:
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- 03 Nights at Hotel Hilton SFO Airport Bayfront or similar in San Francisco.
- 01 Night in Hotel Outbound Mammoth or similar in Mammoth Lakes.
- 02 Nights at Hotel Millennium Biltmore or similar in Los Angeles.
- 02 Nights at Hotel Planet Hollywood or similar in Las Vegas.
- 01 Nights at Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls or similar in Niagara.
- 02 Nights at Hotel Yours Truly Washington or similar in Washington, D.C.
- 02 Nights at Hotel Westin Times Square or similar in Manhattan, NYC
- 01 Nights at Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore or similar in Boston
- 02 Nights at Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Arlington Heights or similar in Chicago
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Day 01
San Francisco
Welcome to San Francisco. On arrival, proceed to your hotel and check-in on your own. The rest of the day is free for you to experience the pulse of this city on your own. Overnight in San Francisco. (D)
Note: The standard check-in time at the hotel is 1500 hrs.
Day 02
Choose your perfect day! Experience California’s iconic 17 Miles Drive and Visit to Monterey & Charming town Carmel
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Visit state's most famous Yosemite National Park.
Today, enjoy a day trip from San Francisco along California's beautiful coastline. Drive Highway 1 to Monterey, explore Steinbeck's Cannery Row, and visit charming Carmel-by-the-Sea. Later, experience California’s iconic 17-Mile Drive - a scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula in California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees.
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Today, we proceed on day trip to Yosemite National Park, most famous national park of states. Yosemite National Park is in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome with plenty of photo opportunities. Overnight in San Francisco. (B, PD)
** This tour will be operated on SIC Basis & Duration of this tour is around 11Hrs
Day 03
Guided City Tour - Enjoy Bay Cruise - Visit Sausalito.
Today, proceed for a guided city tour of San Francisco. See the Civic Centre, Union square, Fisherman’s Wharf and visit Twin Peaks. Later, drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and visit the town of Sausalito, the most well-known waterfront community in California. Next, enjoy San Francisco Bay Cruise as you sail past the San Francisco skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge. Overnight in San Francisco. (B, L, D)
Day 04
Drive to Lake Tahoe - Orientation Tour and drive to Mammoth Lakes.
Today, drive to Lake Tahoe the large freshwater lake in Nevada Mountains. Upon arrival, proceed on an orientation tour of this scenic lake. Later take a photo stop at famous Emerald Bay, known as crown jewel of Lake Tahoe. Later drive to Mammoth Lakes. Enroute stop by at Mono Lake popularly known as the Dead Sea of California. Overnight in Mammoth Lakes. (B, L, D)
Day 05
Orientation tour of Lake Mammoth – Enjoy Gondola ride to Mammoth Mountain – Drive to Los Angeles – Visit Santa Monica Beach.
Today, Proceed on an Orientation tour of California’s resort town “The Mammoth Lakes”. Next, take a Gondola ride up to Mammoth Mountain and get mesmerized by the stunning views of Lake Mammoth region. Later, drive to Los Angeles and visit the Santa Monica Beach an iconic example of the famed Southern California beaches. Also, visit Third Street Promenade, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex. Overnight in Los Angeles. (B, D)
Day 06
Choose your perfect day! As you want to: Experience a Day of Heart-Pumping Thrills at Universal Studios in Los Angeles OR Be Enchanted by the Breathtaking Natural Beauty of Catalina Island in Southern California. Visit Hollywood Boulevard. Orientation Tour of Los Angeles.
Today, visit the Universal Studios, the work place of Hollywood’s biggest and most glamorous stars. Go on the legendry Studio Tram Tour. Enjoy rides like Transformers 3D, Jurassic park, Revenge of the Mummy and more. Experience the ‘Wizarding World of Harry Potter’. Later, proceed for an orientation tour of Los Angeles.
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Today, we embark on a scenic ferry ride to the enchanting Santa Catalina Island, a hidden gem in Southern California. As we arrive, you'll be captivated by the island's rugged landscape, crystal-clear waters, and charming Mediterranean architecture, providing a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. Our adventure continues with a guided truck tour of the island. Chance to see some wildlife such as bison, deer, bald eagles, ravens even the Catalina Island fox. Venturing ten miles into the rugged interior to the airport in the sky 1600 feet above the coast. Get mesmerized by the view from top of the mountain.
After the tour, enjoy some relaxation time to Stroll through boutiques and shops or Savor oceanfront dining and take in the breathtaking harbor views. Later take the ferry back to Los Angeles.
Later, drive through Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills and many more sights. Overnight in Los Angeles. (B, D)
Day 07
Drive to Las Vegas- the gambling capital of the world. Sphere Show Experience.
Today, drive to Las Vegas. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Later, explore the grandeur of your own hotel or you can just walk along the Las Vegas Boulevard - the main street. Tonight, we take you to Experience something revolutionary with ‘The Sphere Experience’ in Las Vegas! The program begins in the Atrium and is curated by five humanoid robots named Aura that serve as interactive guides inside of the Sphere. The Atrium experience includes a 360-degree avatar capture, a 50-foot holographic installation, artwork created by machine learning, and an interactive demonstration of Sphere Immersive Sound. Learn about how technology has helped maximize human potential, and experience revolutionary holographs, avatar captures, beam-forming sound displays, and the world’s largest Hypervsn display, projecting a 50-foot-high holographic-like image. Overnight in Las Vegas. (B, L, D)
Day 08
Day is at Leisure OR a Chance to visit the Majestic Grand Canyon –Open Bus tour to experience Las Vegas by Night.
Today, the entire day is free for you to explore the themed hotels and shopping centres on your own.
OR, avail one of the optional tours of the Grand Canyon.
Later, on your ‘Vegas by Night Tour’ Cruise the Las Vegas Strip in an open bus to see top Las Vegas sights lit by dazzling neon lights. Since this evening bus tour covers key areas in downtown and the Strip, it’s a great way to get your bearings in Las Vegas. Next, visit the Fremont Street Experience - a dazzling display on the world’s largest TV screen with over a million light bulbs covering three city blocks! Overnight in Las Vegas. (Packed B, D)
Day 09
Fly to Buffalo - Niagara Falls By Night.
Today, fly to Buffalo. Upon arrival, drive to Niagara and check in at the hotel. Later, visit Niagara Falls by night. Overnight in Niagara. (B, D)
Day 10
Helicopter Ride. Niagara Falls - Ride the Maid of the Mist. Night tour of Washington DC.
Today after checkout, Enjoy an action-packed day full of the best experiences on the US side of Niagara Falls. Families with kids will especially enjoy the itinerary, which includes a boat ride on the Maid of the Mist and a Helicopter ride over the fall (Pertaining to weather conditions, we offer the ‘Niagara Scenic Trolley’ instead, for all tourists if Helicopter could not be operated). Later, drive to Buffalo Airport to board flight to Washington DC. Post dinner enjoy illuminated tour of Washington DC. Overnight in Washington. (B, L, D)
Day 11
Guided City Tour of Washington D.C. By Electric Vehicle - Visit Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Visit to Luray Caverns
Today, Jump on board an eco-friendly electric cart for a captivating sightseeing tour of Washington DC.; See the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the Korean War Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and many more sights.
Explore the Luray Caverns and see the unique Stalactites in the limestone caves. Overnight in Washington D.C. (B, D)
Day 12
Drive to New York City - Visit to Swami Narayan Temple with Lunch. Guided tour of New York City.
Today, drive to New York City. Upon arrival, proceed to enjoy beauty, peace and exquisite Indian architecture at Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and have all-vegetarian cuisine to experience some traditional and authentic tastes of India. Later we take on a guided city tour of Manhattan, drive past Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, United Nations Headquarters, Trump Tower, Central Park and many more sights. Later, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the evening is free for you to explore the city on your own. Overnight in New York. (B, Veg L, D)
Day 13
Buggy Ride. Visit the Statue of Liberty. Visit SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Observatory. Visit Times Square.
Today, Ramp up the romance and magic on your trip to NYC with a carriage ride around Central Park, See Central Park how it was originally designed to be traveled: by horse-drawn carriage! Later take a ferry to Liberty Island to view the magnificent “Statue of Liberty”. Later, Visit SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, this observatory blends elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill to take the concept of “observation deck” to entirely new heights. Next, experience New York’s iconic landmark the Times Square. Overnight in New York. (B, L, D – Meal Card)
Day 14
Drive to Boston. Visit Harvard University and Quincy Market.
Today, drive to Boston – the capital city of Massachusetts state, known for its rich history and significant landmarks of the American Revolution. On arrival, proceed on Orientation walking tour of Boston Harvard University where you will see the old buildings at Harvard Yard and Harvard Square and learn about the school’s storied past and Illustrated map of Harvard Square.
Later, we proceed to Quincy Market. The historic food hall located within a Greek Revival-style building packed with shops, restaurants, and food court stops—plus stalls and pushcarts selling everything from exotic coffee to fresh seafood and artisanal bread. Later check-in at Hotel. Overnight in Boston. (B,D)
Day 15
Boston Duck Tour. Fly to Chicago.
Today, Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure! Board a versatile amphibious vehicle, inspired by World War II's 'Duck' design, and experience Boston from a fresh and exciting perspective. This 80-minute guided tour will take you on a journey through the city's historic streets and into the Charles River, offering a unique blend of land and water exploration.
Later, we drive to airport for our flight to Chicago. On arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight in Chicago. (B,L,D)
Day 16
Guided City tour of Chicago. Visit the Skydeck on Wills Tower. Board Cruise on Lake Michigan
Today, we proceed on guided tour of Chicago which is among the largest cities in the U.S. Famed for its bold architecture. See see incredible architecture, including the world's skyscrapers such as the iconic John Hancock Center, 1,451-ft. Willis Tower and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. The city is also renowned for its museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago. Take a stop at the spectacular Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park.
Next, Visit the Skydeck of Chicago, located on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower – the highest point in the city, admire panoramic views of the sprawling Windy City. Then walk out on to the Ledge, a glass balcony that allows views of Navy Pier and Wrigley Field from one of the world's tallest buildings.
Later, aboard Lake Michigan sightseeing boat cruise to enjoying panoramic views of Chicago city from a unique perspective. Overnight in Chicago. (B, D)
Day 17
Bid farewell.
Today, proceed to the airport on your own as your memorable tour comes to an end. Please do spare a few moments of your valuable time to write and share with us your wonderful experience. (B)
San Francisco :
Visit to 17 Miles Drive, Monterey & Carmel OR Yosemite National Park
Guided city tour
Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Visit Sausalito.
Enjoy the Bay Cruise.
Lake Tahoe : Orientation tour
Mammoth Lakes :
Orientation Tour.
Experience the Scenic Gondola ride to Mammoth Mountain.
Los Angeles :
Visit Solvang -Danish Village
Visit Santa Monica Beach.
Visit to Universal Studios or Excursion to Catalina Island
Orientation tour of Los Angeles.
Las Vegas :
Sphere Show.
Open Bus tour for Las Vegas By night
Visit Fremont Street experience.
Chance to visit the majestic Grand Canyon.
Niagara :
Enjoy the ‘Maid of the Mist’ boat ride.
Helicopter Ride
Niagara Falls by night.
Washington D. C.:
Guided city tour of Washington, D.C.
Night tour of Washington DC
Visit the famous Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Guided City Tour of Washington D.C. By Electric Vehicle
Visit to Luray Caverns
New York :
Guided city tour.
Visit the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
Visit Liberty Island to see the Statue of Liberty.
Buggy Ride
Swaminarayan Temple
Boston :
Visit Harvard University. Visit Quincy Market.
Boston Duck Tour.
Chicago:
Guided city tour of Chicago.
Visit the Skydeck on Wills Tower. Enjoy Cruise on Lake Michigan.
What’s more: Ice-cream at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. | Coffee in Los Angeles. | Surprise gift
Accommodation:
03 Nights at Hotel Hilton SFO Airport Bayfront or similar in San Francisco.
01 Night in Hotel Outbound Mammoth or similar in Mammoth Lakes.
02 Nights at Hotel Millennium Biltmore or similar in Los Angeles.
02 Nights at Hotel Planet Hollywood or similar in Las Vegas.
01 Nights at Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls or similar in Niagara.
02 Night at Hotel Yours Truly Washington or similar in Washington, D.C.
02 Nights at Hotel Westin Times Square or similar in Manhattan, NYC
01 Nights at Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore or similar in Boston
02 Nights at Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Arlington Heights or similar in Chicago
Meals:
Enjoy daily Buffet Breakfast. (Breakfast includes breads, butter, Jam, Fruit, Juice, Cereal, Tea, Coffee, Milk and Hot Eggs)
Enjoy Indian breakfast in Las Vegas & New York.
06 Basic Indian Jain/ Vegetarian/ Non-Vegetarian Lunches.
01 Veg Lunch on day of Swaminarayan Temple Visit
13 Indian Jain/ Vegetarian / Non vegetarian Dinners.
01 International Dinner in Mammoth.
01 Meal cards in New York (Giving Flexibility to dine as per your choice)
Lunches and Dinners would consist of: 2 Veg Dishes, 1 Non Veg Dish, 1 Lentil, Rice, Naans, Salad, Yogurt, Accompaniments and 1 Dessert.
*** Do note in some hotels / restaurants disposable plates and cutlery can be provided for meals
Accommodations at the hotels specified above or similar.
Meals, transfers, entrances, sightseeing and surface transport as mentioned in the itinerary
Services of a professional & multilingual SOTC Tour Manager/ local representative.(subjected to minimum 25 customers)
Baggage handling fee charged by the airlines for travel within USA - 1 check in baggage per person.
What’s more:
• Ice-cream at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco.
• Coffee in Los Angeles.
• Surprise gift
- Airfare (Main & Internal), Airport tax, Visa, Travel insurance
- Meals not specified in the itinerary. Meals are pre-set and a choice of menu is not available.
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Compulsory Tips to Local guides, drivers, hotel waiters of USD 05 per person per day for the duration of the tour (To be paid to the Tour Manager on day 01 of the tour)
- Baggage handling fees for additional check-in baggage and any additional sectors for internal flights
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry, wines, mineral/bottled water, food & drink not in the regular menus provided by us, mini bar and telephone calls.
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in the ‘What your tour price includes’.
- Other applicable taxes.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What your Tour Price includes’ box.
OPTIONAL TOUR PRICE | ADULT | CHILD |
Grand Canyon West Rim Air Tour | USD 270 | USD 270 |
Grand Canyon West Rim Air & Ground Tour | USD 430 | USD 430 |
Grand Canyon West Rim Air & Ground Tour with Skywalk | USD 460 | USD 460 |
Grand Canyon West Rim Air & Ground Tour with Boat and Helicopter | USD 645 | USD 645 |
Grand Canyon West Rim Air & Ground Tour with Boat, Helicopter & Skywalk | USD 685 | USD 685 |
Grand Canyon Coach Tour | USD 155 | USD 155 |
Grand Canyon Coach Tour with Skywalk | USD 185 | USD 185 |
Grand Canyon Coach Tour with Boat & Heli | USD 425 | USD 425 |
Grand Canyon Coach Tour with Boat & Heli & Skywalk | USD 455 | USD 455 |
Note: All optional tours will have to be booked and paid to your SOTC Travel Ltd Tour Manager or representative on day 01 of the tour. All payments to be made in US dollars only (Credit cards not accepted)
- 03 Nights at Hotel Hilton SFO Airport Bayfront or similar in San Francisco.
- 01 Night in Hotel Outbound Mammoth or similar in Mammoth Lakes.
- 02 Nights at Hotel Millennium Biltmore or similar in Los Angeles.
- 02 Nights at Hotel Planet Hollywood or similar in Las Vegas.
- 01 Nights at Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls or similar in Niagara.
- 02 Nights at Hotel Yours Truly Washington or similar in Washington, D.C.
- 02 Nights at Hotel Westin Times Square or similar in Manhattan, NYC.
- 01 Nights at Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore or similar in Boston
- 02 Nights at Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Arlington Heights or similar in Chicago
Note: *As a 3rd in a triple, no extra bed or cot will be provided. Instead a room with two queen beds will be provided.
**As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided to the child. Person below 12 years will be considered as a Child.
Maximum 3 persons are allowed per room.
Visa Requirements
You must be in possession of a Multiple Entry Visa for USA. The cost of this visa is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with your travel agent and the consulates nearest to you for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.
Ticketing Requirements:
To participate on this tour, you need to be in possession of valid air ticket for travel within USA for the following sectors: Las Vegas – Buffalo, Buffalo - Washington & Boston - Chicago. It is mandatory to purchase these tickets through SOTC. Confirmed air reservations for these sectors have already been made by us. The cost of this internal ticket is USD 680 per person which has to be paid at the time of booking the tour.
Important Notes:
The tour will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers travelling together. In the event that the group size is less than 25 passengers, you will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
Note:
- There is a possibility that your Tour Manager could change in-between the tour.
- As a third person in a Triple room, no extra bed or cot will be provided. Instead, a room with two queen beds will be provided.
- Internal flights would be via flights with one stop.
- On days when you are taking internal flights, there is a possibility that we might provide packed meal in case the flight timing does not suit the mealtime.
- All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned coach.
- Services of our Thomas Cook Tour Manager or local representatives, while on tour.
- On some occasions, you may have to join another group in case your group does not have adequate members.
- A local representative or your coach driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour.
- All local taxes and services (Presently calculated as prevailing on 01st September 2023).
- A person below 12 years of age on date of return flight will be considered a child.
- A baby below 24 months of age on date of return flight will be considered an infant.
- Land surcharges applicable on certain departure dates.
- On certain departure dates the tour routing could change. In some tours, there is also a possibility that the tour could operate in reverse itinerary. However you will not miss any sightseeing or excursions that are mentioned in the itinerary. Please check with your sales representative for final details.
- Certain sightseeing and excursions may not operate on public holidays.
- In some cities, there is a possibility that you may have to wait at the airport (in the terminal as would have been informed to you before departure by your booking office) for multiple flight arrivals/departures of different groups.
- Group departures will be operated in Co-operation with Thomas Cook India Ltd & SOTC Travel Ltd.
Points To Be Noted
- It is advisable to book more than 45 days prior to the tour departure date as the internal ticket rate might increase closer to the departure date, resulting in an increase in the Tour cost
- The airfare is based on the existing fare structure (Presently calculated as prevailing on 01st November 2024). Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase in fuel price, change in government regulations, ticket taxes etc. charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passenger. SOTC Travel Ltd will not be held responsible for the same.
- Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during your stay shall be payable by the passengers. SOTC Travel Ltd will not be liable for the same
- The management reserves the right to claim from the passengers, any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach, cruise or other services
- We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure; excursions advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary
- We reserve the right to use alternate cruise liner for any particular departure, excursions advertised or substitute a cruise of similar class if deemed necessary
- The images used in this brochure are for representation purposes only
- A date change fee, as applicable, will be levied on passengers who change their date of travel
- For the convenience of our passengers we may, sometimes will have to amend the itinerary. However all services will remain the same
- The company reserves the right to alter the order of the itinerary. The same will be informed to the client before departure
- Due to Trade Fairs and conventions in the cities, it is possible that the hotel accommodation provided would be outside the city. The same will be informed in advance
- Attractions in the theme parks may not operate/may change/entry restricted/closed without notice
- Other applicable taxes will be extra
- The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement due to weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger
- Tours operated subject to RBI/GOI regulations
- Please refer to the booking form for detailed “Terms & Conditions”.