West Cost of USA for NRI

7 days from USD 1710

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 restaurant in USA – a choice of Jain, vegetarian & non vegetarian!
Stay for 2 nights in the ‘City of Stars’ - Los Angeles!
Enjoy a city tour of Los Angeles.
Join the biggest stars of all time at Hollywood’s famous ‘Universal Studios’.
Spend 2 nights at the gambling Capital of the world – Las Vegas!
Breathtaking Helicopter Ride at night in Las Vegas.
Your chance of a lifetime to fly over the majestic Grand Canyon!
Visit the Stratosphere Tower.
Enjoy Las Vegas-by-night tour!
Stay 2 nights in San Francisco – The Bay city.
Enjoy a beautiful Bay Cruise.
See the charming city of San Francisco on your guided tour and drive across the Golden Gate Bridge!
Visit Muir woods - the Redwood Forest.
Visit a winery at the famous Napa Valley.
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: Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco.

SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS

Los Angeles : City tour of Los Angeles.

Full-day visit at the famous Universal Studio’s.

Las Vegas : Breathtaking Helicopter ride at night.

Las Vegas-by-night.

Visit the Stratosphere Tower.

San Francisco : Spectacular Bay Cruise.

Guided city tour with a drive across the famous Golden Gate Bridge.

Visit Muir Woods - The Redwood Forest.

Visit a winery at the famous Napa Valley.

ACCOMMODATION

2 nights at Hotel Millennium/Holiday Inn or similar, in Los Angeles.
2 nights at Hotel Monte Carlo Resort & Casino/Planet Hollywood or similar, in Las Vegas.
2 nights at Hotel Hilton/Radisson or similar, in San Francisco.

MEALS

Daily either Indian or American breakfasts.
Daily 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

Triple

Per Child Without bed (below 12 yrs)

Infant

Valid from : April 1, 2009 – October 15, 2009

Ex-Los Angeles

USD 2240

USD 1710

USD 1630

USD 820

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

OPTIONAL TOUR PRICE

	Adult	Child
Grand Canyon - Highlights Tour	USD 189	USD 179
Grand Canyon – Deluxe Rim Tour	USD 269	USD 259
Grand Canyon – Deluxe Rim Tour with Skywalk	USD 304	USD 294

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 & POST-TOUR ACCOMMODATION

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

City	Single Occupancy	Twin	Triple	Child without Bed
Los Angeles / San Francisco	USD 229	USD 129	USD 99	Nil

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.

ITINERARY

Day 1

Today your West Coast of USA tour begins. Fly to Los Angeles - "City of Angels”. Visit Hollywood and see the sights of this entertainment capital. See the homes of some of the famous Hollywood actors.

Arrive at Los Angeles and transfer to your conveniently located hotel (on your own). Late this afternoon meet your Tour Manager. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the city’s finest Indian restaurants. Overnight in Hotel Holiday Inn/Millennium or similar, in Los Angeles.

Day 2

Experience Hollywood first hand at the Universal Studios - The world of movies, magic and illusions.

After either an Indian or American Breakfast get set to become a part of Hollywood magic as you visit Universal Studios, the work place of Hollywood’s biggest and most glamorous stars. Take a memorable Studio Tram Tour and experience the world of illusions. Indulge in “The Universal Experience” as you go behind the scenes of Universal’s film legacy. Travel through time in ‘Back To The Future’, feel the thrills of the worlds scariest 84-ft drop at the Jurassic Park roller coaster, plunge into total darkness as you face fireballs, scarab beetles, and an army of warrior mummies on a psychological thrill ride in ‘Revenge Of The Mummy’. See how movie magic is made in ‘Special Effects’ and live through the process of termination in ‘Terminator 2’ in 3D. Pay a visit to the new Simpson’s Ride as you join Homer and his family for a visit to Krustyland! After a day full of adventure and excitement proceed for dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Hotel Holiday Inn/Millennium or similar, in Los Angeles.

Day 3

Drive to Las Vegas - the amazing gambling capital of the world. Enjoy a breathtaking night helicopter flight over the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Glitter Gulch.

After an American Breakfast sit back in your luxurious coach as we drive to Las Vegas - the gambling capital of the world. On arrival check into your hotel. You can explore the grandeur of your own hotel or you can just walk along the Las Vegas Boulevard - the main street. Tonight after sumptuous Indian dinner at one of the best restaurants in the city we take you for a spectacular helicopter ride where you fly over this dazzling city of lights. When you rise above the City of Lights, you will see spectacular views of the dazzling Las Vegas! Millions of lights will dazzle you on this as you cruise past New York – New York, Bellagio, Paris, The Venetian, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island, the Stratosphere Tower rising into the air and historic Downtown Las Vegas. Overnight in Hotel Monte Carlo Casino & Resort/Planet Hollywood or similar, in Las Vegas.

Day 4

An opportunity to visit the majestic Grand Canyon. Visit the Stratosphere Tower, the tallest observation tower in the United States. Exciting night tour of this city of lights.

After either an Indian or American Breakfast the day is free for you to explore the world’s most exclusive theme hotels and shopping centers on your own. Or, avail of one of the exciting optional tours to the mighty Grand Canyon - A Canyon created by the Colorado River cutting a channel over millions of years and attaining a depth of more than a mile. Get ready to visit the observatory atop the Stratosphere Tower; from here you get amazing views of this city of lights. Be dazzled by the sights as you get a 360 degree view of the Las Vegas Strip and Valley from the circular glass observatory, a view that will leave you enthralled. This evening after a delicious Indian dinner, continue on to your Fremont Street experience for an incredible entertainment and gaming complex in the heart of the most exciting city on earth. Be enamored by the synchronized LED modules offering crisp, high-resolution images and astounding special affects. Also see the Musical Fountain show at the Bellagio, considered to be one of the most complex and impressive water features that have ever been designed. Overnight in Hotel Monte Carlo Casino & Resort/Planet Hollywood or similar, in Las Vegas.

Day 5

Fly to San Francisco - ‘the beautiful Bay city’. Today go on a magnificent Bay cruise to experience the unparalleled beauty of the San Francisco Bay. Later see this naturally splendid city on your guided city tour.

After an American Breakfast proceed to the airport for your flight to San Francisco. On arrival proceed to Pier 39, a popular section of Fishermans Wharf to board your spectacular cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Sail past the San Francisco skyline, San Francisco Maritime National Park, sail directly under the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise around the infamous Island of Alcatraz, formerly a maximum security minimum privileges prison. Later join us for a guided tour of this beautiful city. Walk down Lombard Street, the Crookdest Street in the world with 8 curves in one block. See the Civic Center, Union Square, Nob Hill - the hill of the Nawabs, Chinatown - the prettiest in America, the Golden Gate Park - the green lung of the city and Park Presidio. Visit the Twin Peaks, the highest vista point and see the city at your feet.After a day of scenic beauty enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Hilton/Radisson or similar, in San Francisco.

Day 6

Today enjoy a rare opportunity to visit Muir Woods - the redwood forest with the tallest living trees on Earth. Also visit a winery at Napa Valley with a chance to taste world famous wines.

After either an Indian or American Breakfast drive across the Golden Gate Bridge to the pretty town of Sausalito - A Mediterranean style village facing San Francisco Bay to visit Muir Woods, a 550 acre National Monument that is home to some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. Follow a lovely creek through a cathedral of tall trees towering 260 feet high and lush landscapes as you feast your eyes on nature’s splendors. Today we also take you to California’s wine region - Napa Valley, to visit a winery where you get an opportunity to taste world famous wines. Later return to San Francisco and enjoy time at leisure to explore the city on your own. You can shop on Market Street or look for good bargains in Chinatown. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight in Hotel Hilton/ Radisson or similar, in San Francisco.

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 : 13, 20, 21, 27, 28

May : 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

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

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

August : 3, 4, 10, 11, 18, 24

September : 1, 7, 15, 21, 29

October : 5

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

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Validity: April 1, 2009 – October 15, 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.