The Glorious USA (8  Nights)

Code: DAD272
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Las VegasLos Angeles - Universal StudiosSan Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge
Plan a glamorous trip to the USA. Visit the fabulous Los Angeles, the home to Hollywood, party in Las Vegas all night long & Book your shopping trip to receive hundreds of dollars worth of savings at Simon Shopping Destinations, hike in the glorious Grand Canyon & cruise in style in San Francisco. Explore more than the beaches and the buildings and the tourist spots, explore the quintessential American lifestyle! Book a trip to the amazing USA today, and live the American dream!
Inclusions
  • Cost of your Round trip Economy class Airfare valid for the duration of the Tour
  • Airport taxes as per the routing of the Tour
  • 2 Nights accommodation in San Francisco
    (Crowne Plaza Silicon Valley N - Union City / Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Carlos / Crowne Plaza Concord / Similar*)
  • San Francisco City tour with Bay Cruise & visit to Golden Gate Bridge
  • 3 Nights accommodation in Los Angeles
    (Holiday Inn West Covina / Holiday Inn Diamond Bar / DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles - Norwalk / Quality Inn & Suites Montebello / Similar*)
  • Los Angeles City tour & visit to Griffith Observatory
  • 3 Nights accommodation in Las Vegas
    (Excalibur Hotel and Casino / Circus Circus / Planet Hollywood Las Vegas / Similar*)
  • Las Vegas City tour
  • Visit to Santa Monica Beach
  • Shopping Day at Las Vegas North Premium Outlets- Simon Shopping Destinations
  • Cost of the Visa
  • Services of Tour Manager or Local Representatives
  • Meals (Breakfast & Dinner), Coach Tours, Transfers, Entrance fees, Sightseeing and Surface Transportation as mentioned in the Itinerary
  • All Tours & Transfers on Seat In Coach (shared) Basis
  • All Hotel & Airlines taxes
  • Tip
Exclusions
  • Any increase in the Air fare, Fuel surcharge and Taxes charged by the Airlines on your Air Ticket
  • Any increase in the Rate of Exchange leading to an increase in all Land Arrangement which may come into effect prior to Departure
  • Cost of extension of the Validity or Deviation from route of your Air Ticket
  • Cost of Overseas Travel Insurance policy (Insurance if required will be quoted based on Age of traveller & the period of Stay)
  • Cost of the Additional Suggested Excursions
  • Porterage, Laundry, Wines, Mineral water, Telephone charges, All items of personal nature and also Food & Drinks not forming part of the Group Menus
  • Any Service not mentioned in Inclusions
  • Surcharge (if Any)
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Day 1: Welcome to San Francisco

Welcome to one of the most amazing and happening cities in the California region - San Francisco. The hilly city of San Francisco sits at the edge of a peninsula which is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay. The topography of this area makes it even more beautiful. San Francisco is quite a city to be in - the year long fog, the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge, the cable cars and the colorful Victorian Houses give this city an edge over the rest. The Transamerica pyramid in the city’s Financial District is the most iconic skyscraper that is worth visiting. Perched in the Bay area is the Alcatraz Island which was earlier a notorious prison. You will be witnessing some splendid moments in this city.

You will be greeted by our Local Tour Operator at the Airport right after the Baggage Claim Area. You will be driven to the hotel. Once at the hotel, you can check in and relax in your room (Standard Check in time is 1500 to 1600 hours). After unpacking and unwinding, meet our Local Travel Expert at the Hotel’s Lobby who will help you out with queries should you have any. This evening is free for you to roam around on your own and see what San Francisco is all about.

Later in the evening, you will be transferred to a Local Indian Restaurant for a scrumptious dinner which we have arranged for you. After dinner, head back to the hotel and retire to your room to catch up on sleep to rejuvenate you for the next day!

Overnight stay at hotel in San Francisco. (Dinner)

 

Day 2: Exploring San Francisco

Start your day with the most important meal of the day- breakfast! Have your fill at the breakfast spread that has been laid out for you at the restaurant in the hotel. After breakfast, you will be taken to the Fisherman’s Wharf where you will be boarding the ever so famous Bay Cruise. On the cruise, be ready to witness some of the stunning views of San Francisco’s prime landmarks like the Alcatraz Island and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. This cruise is the best way to see San Francisco from a distance and the narration of city’s history in multi languages just adds to the fun of it all. Soak in all the wonderful views that you will witness here and let your senses marinate in it.

After having Lunch (on own), you will continue to explore the fascinating city. You will see San Francisco at it's best, covering Lombard Street- famous for its several hairpin turns and for being very steep - this street is an experience in itself. Later, you will see the overwhelmingly stunning view of the grand Pacific Ocean and then you would be driven through Chinatown and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Later proceed straight to the Indian Restaurant for a delicious meal that we have organized for you. Post dinner, leave for your hotel and call it a night.

Overnight stay at hotel in San Francisco. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 3: On the road to Los Angeles

Begin your day with a soulful breakfast at the hotel restaurant which will give you all the energy to be out and about. You will be transferred to Los Angeles after the breakfast. The road trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles is going to pleasantly surprise you with pretty views all along! This journey will take around 7 to 8 hours. Los Angeles is popularly known as the Entertainment city of the world has a lot to offer to the visitors. Once you arrive in Los Angeles, you will be driven to an Indian Restaurant for a delectable Indian meal that we have arranged for you. After dinner, you will be transferred to the hotel that you will be staying in. Check in to the hotel and head straight to your room to unwind.

Overnight stay at hotel in Los Angeles. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 4: Getting around LA & Heading off to Sin City

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, check out from the hotel. Later head out for City tour of Los Angeles. Soak in the essence of this marvelous city by driving through the busy streets and observing the daily lives of the locals. You will see the famous Avenue of Stars, the renowned Kodak Theatre and the neighborhood of the riches - Beverly Hills. Proceed to the best part of the city - Los Angeles Downtown and get a picture with the very famous Hollywood Sign. Later we will proceed to visit Griffith Observatory- one of LA’s greatest cultural attractions, offering spectacular views from the Pacific Ocean to Downtown LA from its perch on Mt. Hollywood in Griffith Park. Today, it is renowned as a national leader in public astronomy and a beloved gathering place for visitors and Angelenos like.

Later you will be driven to the most famous Sin City in the world - Las Vegas!!! Lo and behold, this resort town in the Nevada’s Mojave Desert is overflowing with fun and great energy. Imagine the casinos that run 24x7 and a zillion other super cool entertainment options - that is exactly what Vegas has to offer to the ones lured by it. The main and the most loved part of the city - the Strip is over 4 miles long and is lined with hotels that exude opulence. The pyramid shaped ultra luxury hotel called Luxor and Venetian - based on Venice and a Grand Canal to give it a real touch are extraordinary examples of theme based hotels in Vegas. Then, stands tall the grand Bellagio - with the iconic dancing fountains and so much glitz that it might just be enough for a lifetime.

Welcome to the city of casinos and glitz, Las Vegas. Enjoy the dinner with your loved ones at an Indian restaurant and then head to the hotel. Check in to the hotel and call it a night.

Overnight stay at hotel in Las Vegas. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 5: Out and about in Las Vegas

Sparkle up, it is the day when you will see the city that the world dreams to visit- Las Vegas. Begin your day with a short walk to an Indian Restaurant near your hotel for a heart-ful of breakfast. After having your fill at the breakfast, you will set out to see this fantastic city.

This city tour will be a walking and driving tour combined to bring to you the best of experiences of this city. You will see the bright lights and splendid sites from the comfort of a new climate controlled motor coach too. Our Local Travel Expert will take you around for city tour through which you pass through iconic landmarks of Las Vegas. From High Roller, the Stratosphere Tower, Gold and Silver Pawn Shop which is home to Pawn Stars and of course the Wedding Chapel Row. The tour will also include Welcome to the fascinating Las Vegas Sign, a ride down the bustling Las Vegas Boulevard and a quick visit to the Freemont Street if the time permits.

Apart from all these rave places to see, Las Vegas is also known to be a hot spot of world's most coveted shopping malls with restaurants owned by or operated by the most celebrated Chefs from across the globe. You can spend time for shopping, to receive hundreds of dollars worth of savings at Simon Shopping Destinations.

After this action packed day, you will be dropped off at the Indian Restaurant near your hotel for a scrumptious dinner that awaits you. After the dinner, you can walk back to the hotel and call it a day.

Overnight stay at hotel in Las Vegas. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 6: A Free day to explore Las Vegas

This is your day to explore this city of opulence on your own. With a trillion options, you might just get overwhelmed. We have carved out a few options that you might want to explore on your own.

Begin your day with a full stomach - head to the restaurant at the hotel and have your fill at the breakfast buffet. Put on those walking shoes and stroll the entire length of the famous Vegas Strip. It is pedestrian friendly with walking path all along and foot bridges at the important intersections. On the Strip are perched the famous hotels, casinos, shops, cafes and restaurants along with other attractions. Walk around and maybe just try your luck at one of the casinos - well, you are in Vegas - you better try gambling once!

If not this, you could also go for the famous KA By Cirque du Soleil. It is a show that depicts the epic journey of two twins who have set out to fulfill the destiny that they share. The storytelling of this show is fascinating and the production is at a lavish scale with acrobats, martial artists, daring pyrotechnics and heart thumping aerial adventures. Once you are done with the show, head straight to the Indian Restaurant for dinner and then to your room to unwind!

If neither of these options rock your boat enough, get on the Open Top Big Bus for a fun day. Please note that if you opt for this option, it will incur an additional cost. The Big Bus is the best way to explore all the major attractions and landmarks in the city. The Experienced Guides that we provide will make the ride even more interesting with the story of Las Vegas and some fun facts that you would be thrilled to know of. This will let you experience the essence of Vegas like nothing else.

These Day Tours ensure that you see Vegas in the best way possible. Hop on the bus and hop off at the full length of the strip, the famous central area of Downtown. If you opt for a Night Tour, it makes sure that you get to see the real grandeur and opulence of Vegas. The Vegas Strip which comes to life at night is a sight to behold with the lights beaming and travelers having a jolly good time! The shimmering neon sign boards, stunning and very well curated displays and the eye popping visual effects will ensure that you slip into the grandness of Las Vegas!

After the fun day in this Sin City, proceed to the Indian Restaurant for dinner and then head to your room and call it a night!

Overnight stay at hotel in Las Vegas. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 7: Los Angeles Calling!

Start your day with a little morning walk to the hearty breakfast that awaits you at a restaurant near your hotel in Vegas. Later, check out from the hotel and get ready to be driven back to Los Angeles. Arrive in Los Angeles and drive straight to the picturesque Santa Monica Beach. The Santa Monica Beach is popular not just amongst the locals but also with travelers from all over the world. The panoramic views of the mountains and the beach are sure to win your heart. A heaven for surfers and beach bums, the miles of waterfront is a great place for enthusiastic bikers. The star studded neighborhood, several parks, restaurants, amusement rides and video arcades - Santa Monica Beach is everyone’s favorite go-to place! You could take a ride on the famous Ferris wheel at the pier or just take a spin on a 1920’s Carousel. If any of this does not fancy you enough, just perch yourself on the beach, watch the life go by and enjoy the breathtaking views of the sunset.

Later, enjoy your dinner at an Indian Restaurant and head to your hotel. Check in at hotel, unwind and catch up on sleep.

Overnight stay at hotel in Los Angeles. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 8: Day Free for Leisure / Optional tour

Optional tour to Universal Studios (at an extra cost)
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you may explore the city on your own or we suggest you to head out for spending a day at the sprawling amusement park of the Universal Studios (at an extra cost) which is famous for the best rides in the world, shows and cinema themed everything! The restaurants and shops here are jaw dropping which truly holds true for every part of this magical world! Sitting in the Universal City community of the San Fernando Valley Region of Los Angeles - California, the Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the world’s most famous and the oldest Hollywood film studio which is still fully functional. It is quite correctly known as the entertainment city of Los Angeles! It was initially created to provide tours of the real Universal Studio sets to the tourists so that they could understand how and where the movies were made and what exactly went into every scene. Much later, many Universal Studios came up across the world but the original one which you will be touring remains the first one ever and also a fully fledged Universal Studio of the world. You will see the mascot of the Universal Studios Hollywood, Woody Woodpecker, doing the rounds and greeting everyone as the visitors enter the world of epic movies. Soak in the magic of the Studios and click as many pictures as you want with your most favorite backdrops and characters.

After this outing, you will be taken to the Indian Restaurant for dinner. Later, proceed to the hotel and catch up on that much needed sleep!

Overnight stay at hotel in Los Angeles. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 9: Time to head home!

Wake up and pack your bags as it is time to go home! Have your last breakfast at the hotel in this fascinating city. Once you have checked out from the hotel, you will be transferred to the Airport for your flight back home. We do hope that we were able to serve you well and that you made memories that will bring you back to us for your next trip to another exotic country. We value our association and request you to please share your feedback with us. (Breakfast)

 

Tentative Itinerary

  • Above Itinerary is just indicative, do not consider it as a Final Schedule. It can be changed or swapped or rerouted.
  • Date & Time of Tours can be changed by Local Agent / Tour Operator.
  • Any Driving distance mentioned in the itinerary is tentative, actual time may vary depending on traffic condition and various other factors beyond our control.
  • This is a Group package & if you make any amendment, your services & price will differ from that of the existing package.
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    Flights from India

    • Delhi - San Francisco

    • 2

    Flights for India

    • Los Angeles - Delhi

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    Online Booking Procedure
    • To book online, you need to make payment as per the minimum booking amount specified in “Book Online” section of this package OR Rs. 10,000/- per person.
    • As soon as you make an online booking, you will receive a booking voucher in your email.
    • You will receive a call from our support staff about your booking status.
    • We will start the process at our end while you sit back at home and dream about your holiday.
    • The balance payment would be collected as per the case mentioned below:
    • If you are booking within 10 days of date of travel,
      • You will need to make payment of 100%  of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process is undertaken.
      • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy. 
    • If you are booking within 10 – 20 days of date of travel,
      • You will need to make payment of 75% of the tour package cost / tour components costs at the time of booking process is undertaken.
      • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy.
      • Balance payment will be required to be paid at the time of confirmation of booking. 
    • If you are booking within more than 20 days of date of travel,
      • You will need to make payment of booking amount of Rs. 20,000/- per pax at the time of booking process is undertaken.
      • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy.
      • Balance payment will be required to be paid at the time of confirmation of booking. 
    • If your booking is having tour components which needs guaranteed booking as per stipulated condition,
      • You will need to make payment of 100%  of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process is undertaken..
      • No cancellation will be allowed once booking is made even if by some reason short payment has been made. The tourist will have to make entire payment whether he or she travels or not.
    • You will be kept informed at every step of the process like:
      • When your visa is successfully done.
      • Your hotel rooms are booked.
      • Your Flights are confirmed.
      • Any other inclusion in the package.
    • Once the entire package formalities are completed at our end, our representative will deliver the package to your door steps.

     

    Standard Booking Procedure (in case of Offline Bookings)

    • If you are booking within 10 days of date of travel,
      • You will need to make payment of 100%  of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process is undertaken.
      • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy. 
    • If you are booking within 10 – 20 days of date of travel,
      • You will need to make payment of 75% of the tour package cost / tour components costs at the time of booking process is undertaken.
      • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy.
      • Balance payment will be required to be paid at the time of confirmation of booking. 
    • If you are booking within more than 20 days of date of travel,
      • You will need to make payment of booking amount of Rs. 20,000/- per pax at the time of booking process is undertaken.
      • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy.
      • Balance payment will be required to be paid at the time of confirmation of booking. 
    • If your booking is having tour components which needs guaranteed booking as per stipulated condition,
      • You will need to make payment of 100%  of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process is undertaken..
      • No cancellation will be allowed once booking is made even if by some reason short payment has been made. The tourist will have to make entire payment whether he or she travels or not.

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    Important Information

    • This package cost is based on national USD rate at Rs. 70/-, the bench mark rate taken uniformally as USD is too much volatile and can’t be changed in itinerary / handout frequently. This is the HDFC Bank TT Selling rate taken at which the Bank will be making remittance to vendors abroad through Telex Transfer for land-arrangements etc. Please don’t get confused with the Inter Bank rate or Currency buying / selling rates being quoted on Currency rate sites or Bank’s Currency trading site.
    • To avoid impact of future fluctuation you can get the package cost freezed by making 100% payment of package cost adjusted at the prevailing TT selling rate of HDFC Bank at time booking or within 5 days of it. There will be Rs. 500/- (pp) extra towards Remittance & Bank transaction charges payable as remittance will be sent separately for & on your behalf.
    • Else, if you choose to make payments as per Schedule of Payment given in itinerary - at time of full & final payment the TT selling rate prevailing at that time shall apply.

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    Cancellation Policy

    • Cancellation Policy
      Cancellation charges per person will be applicable as following:-
      • If cancellation is made any time not less than 90 days prior to departure, Rs. 30,000/- shall be deducted.
      • If cancellation is made 90 to 60 days prior to departure, 40% of tour cost or Rs. 70,000/- (whichever is higher) shall be deducted + Special component like- Cruise, Internal Flight sector, etc. Once booked are Non refundable.
      • If cancellation is made 59 to 21 days prior to departure, 75% of tour cost shall be deducted.
      • If cancellation is made anytime within 20 days prior to departure or In case passenger is no show at the time of departure, 100% of tour cost shall be deducted.

      Cancellation Policy due to VISA Rejection
      If Visa gets rejected for any reason, Cancellation charges per person will be applicable as following:-
      • If Visa is rejected 75 days before date of travel, Rs. 20,000/- shall be deducted
      • If Visa is rejected 74 to 60 days before date of travel, Minimum Rs. 50,000/- shall be deducted (if there is Single Flight)
      • If Visa is rejected 59 to 31 days before date of travel, Rs. 75,000/- shall be deducted
      • If Visa is rejected 30 to 21 days before date of travel, Rs. 1,00,000/- shall be deducted
      • If Visa is rejected anytime within 20 days before date of travel, 100% of package cost shall be deducted

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