Winter Value American Explorer – Autumn Special 15 Days Tour Package 2024-2025
Holiday Destination, America Holiday Packages, Niagara, Washington DC, New York, Hershey, Holiday Type, Escorted Group Holidays, Holiday Themes, Adventure, Beach, FamilyVisit:
San Francisco | Los Angeles | Las Vegas | Niagara | Ithaca | New York | Washington D. C. | Orlando
Includes:
- 02 Nights at DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport or similar in San Francisco
- 02 Nights at Hotel Holiday Inn Los Angeles Airport or similar in Los Angeles
- 02 Nights at Hotel Luxor or similar in Las Vegas.
- 01 Nights at Hotel Holiday Inn Niagara Falls or similar in Niagara.
- 01 Night at Hotel Hampton Inn / Fairfield Inn & Suitesor similar in Ithaca.
- 02 Nights at Hotel Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights Meadowlands or similar in New Jersey
- 01 Night at Hotel Holiday Express or similar in Washington, D.C.
- 03 Nights at Hotel Delta Hotel by Marriott or similar in Orlando.
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Select a Check-in and Check-out Date
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
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 the famous Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Overnight in San Francisco. (B, L, D)
Day 03
Visit Solvang, Danish Village – Visit Santa Monica Beach – Onto Los Angeles “City of Angels”
Today, drive to Solvang - "A little Denmark in Southern California". Visit the quaint town and see the traditional houses and windmills. Later, 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. Later, drive to Los Angeles.
Overnight in Los Angeles. (B, D)
Day 04
Visit Universal Studios. 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. Visit the Main Street in Hollywood -“Hollywood Boulevard” walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Dolby Theatre which hosts the Oscars. Also see the TCL Chinese theatre. Later, drive through Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills and many more sights.
Overnight in Los Angeles. (B, D)
Day 05
Drive to Las Vegas- the gambling capital of the world. Ride on the Las Vegas High Roller.
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. Later, this evening ride on the High Roller – one of the world’s largest observation wheel.
Overnight in Las Vegas. (B, L, D)
Day 06
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 07
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 08
Niagara Falls - Ride the Maid of the Mist. Experience Fall Foliage at Finger Lake region & Ithaca.
Today after checkout, take a boat ride aboard the Maid of The Mist, the only way to experience one of the world’s most iconic natural wonder. (Due to weather conditions, this ride usually operates after the last week of May. We offer the ‘Niagara Scenic Trolley’ instead, for all tourists visiting the falls prior to the commencement of this ride). Later, drive to Ithaca. Enroute stop at Seneca Lake is the largest Finger Lake by volume and is the second longest by length. Seneca Lake is very deep, reaching depths exceeding 600 feet. Later, make a photo stop at Buttermilk Falls State Park - one of the best-kept secrets in Upstate New York, filled with cascading waterfalls and ample multi-season opportunities for exploring its varying landscapes. Overnight in Ithaca. (B, L, D)
Day 09
Ithaca Orientation tour. Drive to New York City - Visit to Swami Narayan Temple with Lunch
Today, proceed to orientation tour of Ithaca, see city hall, famous Cornell University and later 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 check-in at the hotel post dinner. Overnight in New York. (B, Veg L, D)
Day 10
Visit the Statue of Liberty. Guided tour of New York City. Visit SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Observatory. Buggy Ride. Visit Times Square. Today, take a ferry to Liberty Island to view the magnificent “Statue of Liberty”. 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. Then you will 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. Later, Enjoy the Falls season in style with relaxing Buggy Ride at Central park, See Central Park how it was originally designed to be travelled: by horse-drawn carriage! Next, experience New York’s iconic landmark the Times Square.
Overnight in New York. (B, L, D – Meal Card)
Day 11
Guided City Tour of Washington D.C. - Visit Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Experience Paddle boat on Potomac River Today, after checkout proceeds to visit the Hershey’s Chocolate World a place to experience the chocolate making adventure, you will get to learn how to make chocolate and desserts. Next, proceed to Washington DC. On arrival, visit the Smithsonian National Natural History Museum. Later, proceed on Guided City tour of Washington D.C.; See the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the Korean War Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and many more sights. Experience the magic of fall season at Theodore Roosevelt Island located on the Potomac River & at US National Arboretum. Later Experience Paddle Boat on the Potomac – where you can Explore some of DC’s most popular waterfront locations. Overnight in Washington D.C. (B, L, D)
Day 12
Onto Orlando - The Fun Capital of the world.
Today, proceed to the Airport for your flight to Orlando. On arrival, proceed to the hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is free for you to explore this city on your own. Overnight in Orlando. (B, D)
Day 13
Visit Epcot at Walt Disney World.
Today, step into a world of fantasy as you proceed to Visit the popular Walt Disney’s Epcot - It’s the ultimate mix of futuristic technology and entertainment. There are fun filled hands-on activities that will appeal to the junior and seniors both. Enjoy the various rides and shows. Also step into the Future World and experience the World Showcase. Overnight in Orlando. (B, D)
Day 14
Visit to “NASA”- Kennedy Space Centre Visitors Complex. Free time for shopping.
Today, proceed to the Kennedy Space Centre’s Visitors Complex of National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Visit space exploration, space shuttle simulators, enjoy 3D shows at IMAX Theater and see Space shuttle Atlantis up close. Later get on a bus tour and visit Launch Complex, site of many Apollo and space shuttle launches. Overnight in Orlando. (B, D)
Day 15
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
Guided city tour with a photo stop at the famous Golden Gate Bridge.
Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Visit Sausalito.
Enjoy the Bay Cruise.
Los Angeles
Visit Solvang -Danish Village.
Visit Santa Monica Beach.
Visit to Universal Studios.
Orientation tour of Los Angeles.
Las Vegas
Ride on the Las Vegas High Roller.
Open Bus tour for Las Vegas By night
Fremont Street experience.
Chance to visit the Grand Canyon.
Niagara
Enjoy the ‘Maid of the Mist’ boat ride.
Niagara Falls by night.
Ithaca
Experience Falls Foliage at Finger Lake region & Ithaca
Visit Lake Seneca and Buttermilk Falls
New York
Guided city tour.
Visit the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
Visit Liberty Island to see the Statue of Liberty.
Enjoy the Fall Season in style with relaxing Buggy Ride at Central park
Swaminarayan Temple
Washington D. C.
Guided city tour of Washington, D.C.
Visit Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Experience Paddle boat on Potomac River
Orlando
Visit Epcot - Walt Disney World.
Visit the Kennedy Space Centre.
- Enjoy daily Buffet Breakfast. (Breakfast includes breads, butter, Jam, Fruit, Juice, Cereal, Tea, Coffee, Milk and Hot Eggs)
- Enjoy Indian breakfast in Las Vegas.
- 05 basic Indian Jain/ Vegetarian/ Non Vegetarian Lunches.
- 01 Veg Lunch on day of Swaminarayan Temple Visit.
- 11 Indian Jain/ Vegetarian / Non vegetarian Dinners.
- 01 International Dinner in San Francisco.
- 01 Meal card for dinner in New York
- Lunches and Dinners would consist of: 2 Veg Dishes, 1 Non Veg Dish, 1 Lentil, Rice, Naans, Salad, Yogurt, Accompaniments and 1 Dessert.
- 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.
Note : ***Due to Covid-19 situation, most of the hotels in USA are still not serving regular breakfast. Depending on the rules of each state, some of the hotels may have plated / Go n Grab Breakfast service at the hotels.
Do note in some hotels / restaurants disposable plates and cutlery can be provided for meals
- 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.
- RT PCR – COVID test if required by the airline or Government bodies
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 Tour Manager or representative on day 01 of the tour. All payments to be made in US dollars only (Credit cards not accepted)
- 02 Nights at DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport or similar in San Francisco
- 02 Nights at Hotel Holiday Inn Los Angeles Airport or similar in Los Angeles
- 02 Nights at Hotel Luxor or similar in Las Vegas.
- 01 Nights at Hotel Holiday Inn Niagara Falls or similar in Niagara.
- 01 Night at Hotel Hampton Inn / Fairfield Inn & Suitesor similar in Ithaca.
- 02 Nights at Hotel Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights Meadowlands or similar in New Jersey
- 01 Night at Hotel Holiday Express or similar in Washington, D.C.
- 03 Nights at Hotel Delta Hotel by Marriott or similar in Orlando.
*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 sector: Las Vegas – Buffalo & New York - Orlando. It is mandatory to purchase these ticket through SOTC. Confirmed air reservations for these sectors have already been made by us. The cost of this internal ticket is USD 590 per person which has to be paid at the time of booking the tour.
Important
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 meal time.
• All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned coach.
• Services of our SOTC 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 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 September 2023). 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
• 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
• Passengers can board the tour from the hub city. Those boarding from any other city can do so, however all expenses to/from the hub city is to be borne by the passengers
• 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”.