American Experience (*** Value Tour) for NRI

15 days from USD 3750

Highlights of the tour

A complete all-inclusive tour at an honest price.
Four fun-filled days on board the luxury cruise liner ‘Monarch of the Seas’ to the Bahamas!
Stay in conveniently located hotels!
Full-spread American breakfasts at all hotels.
Enjoy all meals on board the cruise.
Enjoy dinners at the best Indian restaurants in USA - a choice of Jain, vegetarian & non vegetarian!
Stay 1 night in New York City.
Enjoy the action of New York on your guided full day city tour!
Stay 1 night in Niagara.
A thrilling boat-ride aboard ‘The Maid of the Mist’.
Stay 1 night in Lancaster.
Stay 1 night in Washington D. C.
Visit the famous Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington.
Enjoy a guided city tour of Washington D.C. - The Capital of USA.
Stay 3 nights in the fun capital of the world - Orlando.
Visit 2 of the best theme parks in Orlando.
Step into the Future World at ‘Epcot Centre’ - Walt Disney World.
Spend the full-day at ‘Magic Kingdom’ - Walt Disney World.
Enjoy 4 days on board the luxurious cruise liner to the Bahamas - ‘Monarch of the Seas’.
Visit 2 beautiful Islands in the Bahamas - Nassau & Coco Cay.
Stay for 1 night in the ‘City of Stars’ - Los Angeles!
Enjoy a city tour of Los Angeles.
Spend 2 nights at the gambling Capital of the world - Las Vegas!
Your chance of a lifetime to fly over the majestic Grand Canyon!
Enjoy Las Vegas-by-night tour!
Stay 1 night in San Francisco - The Bay city.
See the charming city of San Francisco on your guided tour.
A relaxed tour with time for shopping.
Professional, friendly, multi-lingual and experienced Indian Tour Managers traveling with you throughout your tour in USA.
Visit 8 cities in 15 days: New York, Niagara Falls, Washington D.C., Lancaster, Orlando, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CRUISE

Sail and dock at the beautiful paradise islands in the Bahamas - Nassau and Coco Cay.
Enjoy a royal ‘welcome aboard lunch’.
Unlimited meals of the best variety and delicacies to suit all tastes.
Choice of Indian Jain/Vegetarian dinners on board, specially arranged for you.
Unlimited entertainment for the kids too.
Various nightclub shows, live-bands for your entertainment.
In-house casino, gaming lessons by professionals available for learners.
Loosen up your muscles at the in-house spa and swimming pools.
Tons of fun activities for your kids and toddlers as well as teenagers varying from - contests, sports, magic shows, beach parties, movies, discos and lots more.
A 24-hour child-care service available on board.
Tastefully decorated staterooms with a television inside.

SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS

New York : Detailed guided city tour.
Washington D. C.: Visit the famous Smithsonian Air & Space museum.

Guided city tour visiting the famous monuments

with a chance to see the White House.

Niagara : Ride on the famous ‘Maid of the Mist’
Orlando : Full-day at Epcot Centre - Walt Disney World.

Full-day at Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World

Los Angeles : City tour of Los Angeles .
Las Vegas : Las Vegas-by-night.
San Francisco : Guided city tour.

ACCOMMODATION

1 night at Hotel Woodridge Renasiance or similar, in New York.
1 night at Hotel Comfort Inn or similar, in Washington D.C.
1 night at Hotel Travel Lodge or similar, in Lancaster.
1 night at Hotel Days Inn or similar, in Niagara.
3 nights at Hotel Quality Inn Plaza or similar, in Orlando.
1 night at Hotel Hacienda or similar, in Los Angeles.
2 nights at Hotel Circus Circus or similar, in Las Vegas.
1 night at Hotel Opal or similar, in San Francisco.

MEALS

Daily American breakfasts.
Daily Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners at local restaurants.
All meals on board the cruise including a choice of Indian Jain/vegetarian dinners.

CRUISE

4 fun-filled days on board ‘The Monarch of the Seas’, to the Bahamas.

INTERNAL TICKETS

The cost of your internal tickets required to participate on this tour has been included in your tour cost.

PORTERAGE

Porterage of 1 bag per person at the hotels only.

NOTE

All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned video coach.
Services of our Thomas Cook Tour Manager and local representatives, while on tour.
All local taxes and services as of 1st November 2008.

ACCOMMODATION & PRICING

Hub City

Single

Twin

Triple

Child Without Bed

(Below 12 yrs)

Infant

Valid from : April 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009

Ex-New York

USD 4700

USD 3750

USD 3650

USD3200

USD 510

Note:

A person below 12 years is considered a child and above 12 years, an adult.
As a 3rd person in a Triple room, no extra bed or cot will be provided.
Land surcharges applicable on certain departure dates.

Booking Amount

Adult / Child: USD 400

OPTIONAL TOUR COST

	Adult	Child
Grand Canyon – Highlights Tour	USD 189	USD 179
Grand Canyon - Deluxe Rim Tour	USD 269	USD 259

All optional tours will have to be booked and paid to your Thomas Cook Tour Manager or representative on day 1 of the tour. All payments to be made in US dollars only (Credit cards not accepted)

PRE TOUR ACCOMMODATION

(All the above rates are approximate and per person per night on room-only basis.)

City

Single Occupancy

Twin Share

Triple Share

Child Without

Bed

New York

USD 269

USD 189

USD 149

Nil

POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION

(All the above rates are approximate and per person per night on room-only basis.)

City

Single Occupancy

Twin Share

Triple Share

Child Without

Bed

San Francisco

USD 209

USD 109

USD 89

Nil

ITINERARY

Day | 1

Welcome Aboard Thomas Cook exciting and fun- filled tour to the United States of America. Arrive into New York - The City that never sleeps.

Bon Voyage! Today, your fun-filled tour to the United States of America begins. On arrival check in (on your own after 1500 hrs. Please reconfirm with your travel agent for exact timings and details of your tour, hotels and meeting place with the Tour Manager). The rest of the day is free for you to experience the pulse of the world’s capital of excitement on your own. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner at a Local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Woodridge Renasiance or similar.

Day | 2

Enjoy a Guided city sights tour of New York with a exciting boat ride to The Statue of Liberty. Proceed to the ‘Historic City’ - Washington DC.

After an American Breakfast at your hotel, check out and proceed on a guided city tour of the ‘Big Apple’ visiting The Rockefeller Center, Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, United Nations’ Headquarters overlooking the East River, Trump Towers and Times Square - The Heart of The Entertainment District with Theaters. After enjoying all the main city sights of Manhattan, the rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own. Later proceed to the capital city of Washington DC. On arrival, enjoy a delicious Indian Dinner at a Local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Comfort Inn or similar.

Day | 3

Enjoy the city sights on your guided tour. Onto Lancaster.

After an American breakfast at your hotel, enjoy an exciting guided sightseeing tour of this historic and beautiful city. Visit the Washington Monument, The Marble Obelisk built in memory of George Washington. Proceed to the Smithsonian Institution - The World’s Largest Museum Complex, which includes The National Air And Space Museum. Continue on a panoramic drive to Pennsylvania Avenue, arriving at The Capitol, the White Dome - shaped building which serves as the office of elected members of the Senate. Also visit the grand Neo Classical edifice of The White House, the official residence of the President of The United States. After which, we proceed to FDRA Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Korean Memorial, World War II Memorial, Supreme Court and The Kennedy Centre of Performing Arts. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner at a Local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Travel Lodge or similar.

Day | 4

Onto the world famous Niagara Falls. Today ride aboard ‘Maid of The Mist’ or ‘View Mobile Ride’ and see the spectacular Niagara Falls from close quarters.

After an American breakfast this morning, proceed to Niagara Falls where you enjoy a thrilling boat ride aboard the ‘Maid of The Mist’ which gives you a breathtaking view of the cascading waters of this majestic waterfall that has no parallel anywhere in the world! (Due to weather conditions, this ride operates only from the last week of May. We offer the ‘View Mobile Ride’ for all tourist visiting the falls prior to the last week of May), You could spend the rest of the day in your hotel room at leisure or, you could visit the Niagara Factory Outlets (on your own) which has over 150 shops for exciting shopping options. On arrival, this evening, enjoy a hot delicious Indian Dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Days Inn or similar.

Day | 5

Fly to the ‘Fun Filled Centre of Florida’- Orlando. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to experience the fun capital on you own or a chance to spend the day at Sea World.

After an American breakfast at your hotel, proceed to the airport for your flight to Orlando, the fun filled centre of Florida. On arrival at Orlando we transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy on your own. You can either relax in the comfort of your hotel or you could visit some of the shopping malls for some exciting shopping bargains or proceed to sea world (optional). Here, you will encounter the killer whale as never before - Sea World’s ‘Shamu’. You will see him in all his grandeur during the Shamu rocks America Show. Meet the world’s largest collection of dangerous sea creatures without getting wet. Watch the Whale and Dolphin Show - and bring home memories of a lifetime! Be a daredevil and experience Kraken- the monster of all the roller coaster. Enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Quality Inn Plaza or similar.

Day | 6

Get set for a day full of adventure and fun at ‘Magic Kingdom’ in Orlando.

After an American Breakfast at the hotel, spend the full day ay ‘Walt Disney World’ fondly known as ‘Magic Kingdom’, where you will experience fun beyond your wildest imagination. You will see award-winning animated classics come to life. Ride a runaway mine train through the ‘Big Thunder Mountain’, take the Jungle Cruise and get spooked in the Haunted Mansion. Don’t forget to visit the Mickey’s Toontown fair where you can take a stroll through Mickey’s House, peek inside Minnie’s cozy cottage or ride The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacres Farm. Enjoy the Toontown Parade where you will come face to face to your host Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Aladdin, Donald Duck, Beauty And The Beast, Cinderella and many more. Enjoy Mickey’s Philhar Magic, the newest attraction in this world of magic. Say good bye to your favorite animated friends as you proceed for your delicious Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Quality Inn Plaza or similar.

Day | 7

Step Into the ‘Future World’ and experience the ‘World Showcase’ at the Epcot Centre - Orlando.

After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Walt Disney’s most futuristic theme park, Epcot Centre. Here you will experience the amazing blend of futuristic technology and entertainment as you step in the ‘Future World’. This amazing entertainment centre defies the laws of time and space as you go on journeys through time in the ‘Spaceship Earth’. You can also get simulated into the human bloodstream in the intriguing body wars, witness the wonders of the ‘Land’ and the ‘Sea’ and experience the thrill of Epcot’s newest attraction, Mission Space. Enjoy a hearty laugh at the most fun attraction, ‘Honey I Shrunk the Audience’. In The world Showcase experience a maelstrom in the Norway, a journey through mountain in China, a balloon ride over France, wander through a British Village and a Moroccan Casbah- all of its incredible but true. As a grand finale of your visit to Epcot Centre, experience the breathtaking illuminations that light up the night sky. After a fun-filled day enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel Quality Inn Plaza or similar.

Day | 8

Get set for the time of your life as you proceed to Port Canaveral - board a luxurious cruise liner - of Royal Caribbean International to the Bahaman and sail on to the Caribbean.

After an American breakfast at your hotel check out of the hotel and proceed by coach to Port Canaveral where you will board your luxurious cruise liner “Monarch of the Seas’ to the Bahamas (Please make sure that you are in possession of a multiple entry US visa). You will savor a delicious welcome aboard buffet lunch and before you know it the bon voyage party sets off. Get ready for the time of your life. On board there is loads of entertainment available for everyone - all you have to do is loose yourself to the magic. Try your luck at the casino, sing a few tunes at the Karaoke Bar and feast on the delicious spreads and buffet. Overnight on board the cruise.

Day | 9

Entertainment for everyone on board the ship-visit Nassau.

This morning wake up to historic Nassau- An island of magic and mystery. Journey through the worlds most irresistible straw market and shop till you drop. There are several optional short shore excursion packages in Nassau that you can book on board the ship at affordable rates, plus hundreds of shops and boutiques stocking everything from unique jewellery and duty-free perfumes, to colorful native crafts. Truly, in Nassau, you will find whatever your heart desires. Overnight on board the cruise.

Day | 10

Coco Cay- Hidden Paradise.

Today you could spend the day aboard the cruise liner, or you could take a tour to the Islands of Coco Cay where you can swim, parasail, snorkel, play volleyball, explore hidden coves, search for lost treasures or simply relax in a hammock. You may also avail of various optional shore excursions on this island - ‘the underwater dolphin experience’, ‘Grand Bahamas historical tour’ and more. You have the option of leaving your kids under the care of most responsible and enthusiastic and well-trained staff. Rest assured the children will be in their own little paradise enjoying stories, songs, treasure- hunt, magic shows and more toys and games that they can ever imagine. Overnight on board the cruise.

Day | 11

Proceed to Los Angeles- ‘The Glamour Capital’ of the world.

This morning, bid farewell to all your friends you have made on board this majestic cruise liner as it docks at port Canaveral, proceed to the airport for your flight to Los Angeles - ‘The Glamour Capital’ of the world. On arrival proceeding on a city tour to sample the rich history, diverse culture of Los Angeles. See the ‘Hollywood Boulevard’, Kodak Theatre which hosts the annual Academy Awards - The Oscars, walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. and the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Tonight, a sumptuous dinner awaits you at a Local Indian Restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Hacienda or similar.

Day | 12

Onto exciting Las Vegas - the ‘Gambling Capital of The World’.

After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the ‘Gambling Capital of The World’- Las Vegas. Tonight enjoy the magnificent Las Vegas-by-night tour! On arrival, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Circus Circus or similar.

Day | 13

Today you have an opportunity to experience the majestic Grand Canyon.

American Breakfast is at your hotel, and the entire day is free for you to explore the world’s most exclusive theme hotels and shopping centers on you own. Or, avail of one of the exciting optional tours of once- in- a- lifetime experience to the Grand Canyon. These tours include a panoramic and scenic flying adventure. Over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Fortification Hill- an extinct volcano and the rugged and remote wilderness of the magnificent Grand Canyon. Do not forget your camera. Your pilot/ guide will point out many photo opportunities of Rolling Hills, rugged mountains, breathtaking cliffs, deep gorges and other spectacular views of nature’s work. The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure. Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian Buffet dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Circus Circus or similar.

Day | 14

Onto the Bay city- San Francisco

After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight to San Francisco ‘The Bay City’. On arrival we go on for a city tour visiting Twin peaks, Ghiradelli Square, Park Presidio and Nob Hill. A visit to the famous Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39, which is the liveliest part of San Francisco, also included. Later, we take a walk down the Lombard Street - The most crooked street in the world and enjoy a drive across the famous Golden Gate Bridge which is a symbol of this city. Later today, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Opal or similar.

Day | 15

Bid Farwell to this magnificent part of the world. Return home with wonderful memories.

After an American breakfast at the hotel, your morning is free to enjoy on your own or check out and proceed to the airport (on your own) to board your flight back home. Take back many happy memories of your Thomas Cook tour. Do spare a few minutes of your valuable time and write to tell us how much you enjoyed the tour.

DEPARTURE DATES

April : 3, 10, 17, 24

May : 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

June : 5, 12, 19, 26

July : 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

August: 7, 21, 28

September: 11, 25

Note: The above dates are the dates on which your tour starts from New York and not from your country of origin.

NOTE

Kindly note on certain departure dates the tour routing could change. However you will not miss any sightseeing or excursions that are mentioned in the itinerary.
Certain sightseeing and excursions may not operate on public holidays.

TERMS & CONDITION

Validity : April 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Visa Requirements :
- Multiple-entry USA visa
Important:
- For passengers who are unable to take the cruise, we would be happy to provide accommodation, with American breakfast at the hotel, and Indian dinners at Orlando in lieu of the cruise. This has to be decided at the time of booking.
- The tour will be operated subject to a minimum of 20 full paying passengers travelling together. In the event that the group size is less than 20 passengers you will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
The tour cost does not include the cost of airfare, visas and overseas medical Insurance.
You need to be in possession of valid visa, confirm airticket and overseas travel Insurance
The tour price is subject to increase without notice, if any there is increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangement, prior to departure
It is advisable to book 35 days prior to the departure date as the internal ticket rate might increase closer to the departure date, resulting in an increase in the Tour cost.
The cabin category on the cruise is a standard inside stateroom cabin.
Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during your stay shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be liable for the same.
The management reserves the right to claim 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.
For the convenience of our passengers we will sometimes 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.
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 (management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger).
Please refer to the booking form for detailed “Terms & Conditions”.
Cost Exclusions:
- Airfare to participate on this tour
- Overseas travel Insurance
- The cost of the Passport, Visa fees, POE charges, etc.
- The rate difference for the Sector tickets as the same is included taking the current fare levels and the current rate of exchange. The fares for Sector tickets will be updated by the airline on 1st April 2009.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage at the airports, cruise, laundry, wines, mineral water, and food and drink not in the regular menus provided by us, mini bar, and telephone calls.
- Tips to guides, drivers, hotel waiters, etc
- Meals are pre-set and a choice of menu is not available.
- 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’.
- Baggage charges for internal flights.
- Transfers to and fro from airport to hotel.