East Coast of USA for NRI

 

7 days from USD 1720

 

Highlights of the tour

• A complete all-inclusive tour at an honest price.
• Stay in conveniently located hotels!
• Full-spread either Indian or American breakfasts.
• Enjoy your dinners at the best Indian restaurants in USA – a choice of Jain, vegetarian & non vegetarian!
• Stay 2 nights in New York City.
• Dazzling Times Square at night.
• Enjoy the action of New York on your guided full day city tour!
• Visit the famous Empire State Building including the New York Skyride.
• Take a boat cruise to the Statue of Liberty for a close-up view!
• Visit the Corning Glass Museum which is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass.
• Stay 2 nights in Niagara.   
• A thrilling boat-ride aboard ‘The Maid of the Mist’.
• Experience the ‘Cave of the Winds’.
• Niagara Falls lit up at night.
• Visit to the most popular American chocolate factory at Hershey's Chocolate World.
• Stay 2 nights in Washington D. C.   
• Visit the famous Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington.
• Enjoy a beautiful Night Cruise on the Potomac River in Washington!
• Enjoy a guided city tour of Washington D. C. - The Capital of USA.
• 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 3 cities in 7 days: New York, Niagara Falls, Washington D.C.

 

SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS

• New York                     :           Times Square by night.

                                                            Detailed guided city tour.

                                                            Visit the Empire State Building with New York Sky ride.

                                                            A boat ride to the Statue of Liberty.

• Corning                       :           Visit the Corning Glass Museum.
• Niagara                        :           Ride on the famous ‘Maid of the Mist’ or ‘View Mobile Tram Ride’

                                                            Experience the Cave of the Winds.

                                                            Magnificent Niagara Falls lit up at night.

• Lancaster                    :           Visit the Hershey’s Chocolate World.
• Washington D. C         :           Visit the famous Smithsonian Air & Space museum.

                                                            See the city by night on a river cruise.

                                                            Guided city tour visiting the famous monuments with a chance to see the                                                   White                                                   House.

 

ACCOMMODATION

• 2 nights at Hotel Marriott/Wyndham/Hampton Inn or similar, in New York.
• 2 nights at Hotel Holiday Inn Grand or similar, in Niagara.
• 2 nights at Hotel Crowne Plaza/Holiday Inn or similar, in Washington D.C.

 

MEALS

• Daily either Indian or American breakfasts.
• Enjoy Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners at local Indian restaurants.

 

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 Room	Twin share	Triple	Per Child Without bed (below 12 years)	Infant
Valid from : April 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Ex-New York	USD 2200	USD 1720	USD 1640	USD 760	Nil

 

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

 

PRE & POST-TOUR ACCOMMODATION

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

 

City	Single Room	Twin	Triple	Child Without Bed(below 12 years
New York	USD  329	USD 209	USD 179	Nil
Washington	USD 229	USD 129	USD 99	Nil

 

ITINERARY

 

Day | 1

Welcome aboard Thomas Cook's grand exciting tour to the United States of America. Start your tour in New York, the city that never sleeps. Be dazzled by the lights at The Times Square.

Your getaway to United States of America starts in New York. 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). Free time to relax or explore the surrounding areas. Later tonight proceed for a delicious dinner at an Indian restaurant. Next experience the pulse of this mega city as you stroll on New York’s iconic landmark – the “Times Square”. Overnight at Hotel Marriott/ Wyndham/Hampton Inn or similar, in New York.

 

Day | 2

Enjoy the sights of New York City on an extensive city tour. Take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy spectacular views from atop the Empire State Building and thrill yourself on the New York Skyride.

After either an Indian or American Breakfast, proceed on an amazing city tour with a local guide. Visit Rockefeller Centre, next stop at the Winter Gardens where you have great views of Ground Zero. See the theatre district, Chinatown, Wall Street, Central Park and many more. Your guide will then take you on board your scenic boat cruise to the Liberty Island for a close up view of “The Statue of Liberty”. Great opportunities to photograph the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges as you return and continue on your city tour. Stop for photographs at the United Nations Global Headquarters and the Trump Tower. We then move to the top of Empire State Building where you board the New York Skyride, an exciting virtual tour of some of the best attractions of New York. Have the world at your feet as you view the city from the observatory of this modern architectural wonder. After this unforgettable day proceed for a hearty Indian dinner at a leading Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Marriott/ Wyndham/Hampton Inn or similar, in New York.

 

Day | 3

Onto Niagara Falls! En route visit the famous Corning Glass museum. See the majestic Niagara Falls by night.

Start your day with a delicious American Breakfast. We check out and drive to the beautiful city of Niagara! Sit back and relax as we drive you to the Corning Glass Museum which is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass. Here you explore the science and technology of glass in a hands-on exhibit area. We continue with our scenic journey to the Niagara Falls – one of the natural wonders of the world. Enjoy a hearty dinner at an Indian restaurant. We will then take you to view the unmatched beauty of the fall in its entire splendor which is illuminated with bright colors of the rainbow – a sight not to be missed. Overnight in Hotel Holiday Inn Grand or similar, in Niagara.

 

Day | 4

Breathtaking Niagara Falls! Ride the “Maid of the Mist” boat or the “View Mobile Tram Ride”. Experience the “Cave Of The Winds”.

Today after either an Indian or American Breakfast, get ready to enjoy unparalleled views of the spectacular Niagara Falls. Embark on an unforgettable boat ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist. The boat takes you to the curve of the Horseshoe Falls - the largest of the three falls. Soak up the experience of being closer to the waters of Niagara Falls on the Cave of the Winds tour. Your journey begins with an elevator ride 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge, an experience of a lifetime. (Due to weather conditions these rides operate from the last week of May. We offer the View Mobile Tram Ride instead for all tours visiting the falls prior to the last week of May). Later in the afternoon you can either enjoy fabulous shopping opportunities, true value for money, at the factory outlets, rest in your hotel room or just stroll in the Niagara Falls State Park which is located a short walk from your hotel. Later the afternoon is free; you can either enjoy fabulous shopping opportunities, at the factory outlets, just stroll in the Niagara Falls State Park or rest in your hotel room. Overnight in Hotel Holiday Inn Grand or similar, in Niagara.

 

Day | 5

Proceed to Washington D.C. - a city of power and elegance. En route visit the famous Hershey’s Chocolate World. Also experience this city by night as you enjoy a cruise on the Potomac River.

This morning after a delicious American Breakfast, sit back and relax in your coach as we drive for a visit to the most popular American chocolate factory at Hershey's Chocolate World. Engage your senses at the aroma of the cocoa beans. Here you will see the process of how beans are made into milk chocolate. Continue onwards to the capital city Washington D.C. On arrival check into the hotel. Get ready to discover the most spectacular view of Washington as you sail on the Potomac River cruise. See landmarks such as the Kennedy Center, Watergate, the Washington Monument, the U. S. Capitol, the Jefferson Memorial and more as you relax and capture the great monuments of the capital. End your day with a sumptuous dinner at one the city's finest Indian restaurants. Overnight in Hotel Crowne Plaza/Holiday Inn or similar, in Washington D.C.

 

Day | 6

An unforgettable guided tour of Washington D.C. Immerse yourself at the famous Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.

After either an Indian or American breakfast join us for an exciting guided city tour of this historic and beautiful city. Breathe in the beauty and fragrance of plants from around the world as you stroll on the Capitol Gardens and get up close to the Capitol Building - the United States Parliament. Get a memorable photo in front of the White House, the residence of the President. Visit the Korean, Vietnam and Lincoln memorials. See the magnificent Supreme Court Building, the beautiful WWII memorial, the FBI Building and many more sights on your city tour. Later visit one of the most popular museums in the world - the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, which houses the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. Here you get a chance to see the original Wright 1903 flyer, sit inside a space capsule, see the Spaceship One and above all even touch a lunar rock sample. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner at a leading Indian restaurant. Overnight in Hotel Crowne Plaza/Holiday Inn or similar, in Washington D.C.

 

Day | 7

Bid farewell to all the friends you made and return home with great memories from this magnificent part of the world.

After an American Breakfast at the hotel 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                 :           1, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30

May                  :           6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

June                :           3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25

July                  :           1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30

August             :           6, 12, 20, 26    

September       :           3, 9, 17, 23

 

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 & CONDITIONS

 

• Validity: April 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009
• Visa Requirements
  • Single-entry USA visa.
• Important
  • 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 Oceanview 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 Excludes:
  • 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.