American Glimpses

14 Days

/ 13 Nights

USA - United States

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Highlights

New York City, United States of America

Guided City tour of New York City.
Circle Around Statue of Liberty tour
THE SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Washington, United States of America

Guided City tour of Washington DC
Smithsonian Air And Space Museum

Harrisburg, United States of America

Hershey’s Chocolate World

Niagara Falls USA, United States of America

Maid of the Mist Boat Ride (Weather Permitting)
Cave of the Winds (Weather Permitting)

San Francisco, United States of America

Guided City tour of San Francisco
Golden Gate Bay Cruise
Cable Car Experience SFO

Las Vegas, United States of America

Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Experience
City Tour Orientation tour of Las Vegas by bus
Walking tour of Las Vegas strip
Check out the Fremont Street Experience
Musical Fountains at Bellagio (Time Permitting)

Los Angeles, United States of America

Guided City Tour of Los Angeles
Universal Studio Hollywood
Disney California Adventure Park

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive New York – The Big Apple

Welcome to New York!! After the custom formalities, proceed towards the meeting point outside the baggage hall. Transfer to our hotel on your own and check in. Your tour manager will be waiting for you at the hotel. Later in the evening, transfer to the Indian restaurant for dinner.Overnight at hotel.

Note:

There will be a scheduled Airport pickup at 4 pm from JFK airport. Passengers arriving before or at 03:00pm are suitable to join this group pickup.

Included Meal: Dinner

Day 2 : New York- Statue Of Liberty – City Tour - The Summit Vanderbilt

After breakfast, depart for Statue of Liberty tour. Board the cruise and set sail for Liberty Island for the close view of the Statue of Liberty. Visit the Summit Vanderbilt – one of New York City’s tallest skyscrapers, allows the visitors to see iconic landmarks.

Proceed for guided city tour. Enjoy the land marks of New York City like Wall Street, Rocker Feller Centre, World Trade Centre Site-Ground Zero, Broadway, The trump tower, Times Square. After the Indian dinner transfer to hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : New York - Washington D.C. - Smithsonian National Air And Space Museum - City Tour

Morning after breakfast departs for Washington D.C. Arrive Washington D.C., Visit the famous Smithsonian National Air and space museum. It has the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world.

Proceed for the Guided city tour (Most of the monuments are being visited from outside). After dinner transfer to hotel in Washington D.C.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Washington –Hershey’s- Niagara Falls Usa

After breakfast at the hotel check out. Later visit Hershey’s chocolate World – The sweetest place on the earth.

Depart for Niagara Falls. Continue journey towards Niagara Falls.When you reach Niagara Falls! WOW! You won’t be able to keep the word from your lips at Niagara Falls. There are dozens of taller waterfalls in the world, but in terms of sheer volume these falls are unbeatable: more than a million bathtubs of water plummet over the edge every second from the falls. Arrive and transfer to hotel and check in. Later depart for an Indian dinner. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Niagara.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 : Niagara Falls – Maid Of The Mist – Cave Of The Winds

After breakfast in the morning, transfer for the breathtaking ‘Maid of the Mist’ boat ride (Weather Permitting). View the thundering Horse shoe falls along with the American, and the Bridal Veil falls. (Due to weather conditions, this ride operates from the last week of May).

Later enjoy the Cave of the winds(Weather Permitting) – Soak up the experience of being closer to the waters of Niagara Falls than you thought possible, on a spectacular Niagara Falls tour.

You can also visit the optional activities on your own. Overnight at hotel in Niagara.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 : Niagara – San Franisco

Today morning check out of the hotel and transfer to airport for your flight to “San Francisco- the Bay City.

Arrive, San Francisco and check into the hotel. Have dinner and overnight at hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 : San Francisco – Bay Cruise – City Tour – Cable Car

Today morning after breakfast; depart for San Francisco City tour with Civic Centre, Union Square, Nob Hill, China Town, and Lombard Street – the crooked street on earth.

After that transfer for San Francisco Bay Cruise. View the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island from your cruise. Enjoy the Cable Car Ride – the world’s last manually operated cable car system. After dinner overnight at hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 : San Francisco – Las Vegas

Today morning check out of the hotel and transfer to airport for your flight to Las Vegas. Arrive Las Vegas. Hotel check in. Later enjoy the city tour.

Proceed for the city tour of Las Vegas. Then we will move on to the Fremont Street. This street is famous for glittering lights, stunning visuals, sound effects and crowds of people. Move on to the Bellagio hotel for the very famous Bellagio fountain show(time permitting).Overnight in Las Vegas.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 : Las Vegas - Helicopter Ride

After breakfast, depart for the walking tour of Las Vegas strip. Rest of the day is free to explore Las Vegas at your own pace—enjoy shopping, casinos, or themed attractions.

In the evening, experience a thrilling helicopter ride offering stunning aerial views of the illuminated Las Vegas Strip. Capture unforgettable memories of the city that never sleeps.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 : Las Vegas – Free Day

Morning is free at leisure. You can spend time for optional activities like The Grand Canyon Cleaving a mile deep into the earth and averaging 10 miles across, it compels even the most jaded traveler to pause and draw breath.

Then you have free time to explore the city on your own. Try your luck in the best casinos across the strip or just see the themed hotels which are the attractions itself. After Dinner transfer to hotel. (IB, D)

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 : Las Vegas - Los Angeles – City Tour

Morning after breakfast, depart for Los Angeles. Upon arrival enjoy the Guided city tour of Los Angeles- “The Sunny City, A Shinny City of Reinvention”. Bring your cameras and join us for an exciting day in Los Angeles, Hollywood Boulevard, and Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Blvd where you can compare your hand and footprints with the legendary stars like Harrison Ford, Marilyn Monroe and John Wayne at Mann’s Chinese Theatre.

Take a stroll on the Walk of Fame where you’ll see the stars of your favorite actors and actresses, like Leonardo Di Capri, Julia Robert sand many more. Later go for the photo stop at the Santa Monica Pier (Time Permitting). After dinner transfer to hotel in Los Angeles.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12 : Universal Studios

The future is now at Universal Studios! The world’s largest film and television studio brings you a theme park of your favorite movies in thrilling and fun adventures.

Go ‘”behind the scenes” as you learn movie industry secrets and how special effects are used to make your favorite movies come to life.

Dare to ride Revenge of the Mummy, the Ride. You’ll be thrilled by the virtual 3D adventures of Shrek 4D and the Transformers. Don’t get too wet watching the Water world show, it’s a splash. After dinner transfer tohotel in Los Angeles.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13 : Disneyland Park – Los Angeles

After breakfast, proceed to the world-famous Disneyland Park, the happiest place on earth, where magic comes alive. Enjoy thrilling rides, spectacular parades, and meet your favorite Disney characters.

Explore themed lands like Adventureland, Tomorrowland, and Fantasyland, offering fun for all ages. In the evening, return to the hotel and stay overnight in Los Angeles.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14 : Los Angeles – Back Home / Extension To Mexico Cruise

Today morning checkout from the hotel and depart for airport to take your flight back to home or extend your tour with Mexico cruise for 03 Nights.

Included Meal: Breakfast

Stay in Hotel Like

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport South or similar

1440 E Imperial Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245, United States

No. Of Nights : 3

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel LAX - El Segundo or similar

1985 E Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245, United States

No. Of Nights : 3

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles - Rosemead or similar

888 Montebello Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770, United States

No. Of Nights : 3

Excalibur Hotel Casino or similar

3850 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA

No. Of Nights : 3

Luxor Hotel & Casino or similar

3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, United States

No. Of Nights : 3

Courtyard by Marriott Fremont Silicon Valley or similar

47000 Lakeview Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, United States

No. Of Nights : 2

Hyatt Place Fremont/Silicon Valley or similar

3101 W Warren Ave, Fremont, CA 94538, United States

No. Of Nights : 2

Wyndham Garden At Niagara Falls or similar

443 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301, USA

No. Of Nights : 2

Holiday Inn Niagara Falls-Scenic Downtown or similar

114 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA

No. Of Nights : 2

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel or similar

811 7th Avenue, W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, United States

No. Of Nights : 2

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square or similar

145 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

No. Of Nights : 2

Courtyard by Marriott Dulles Airport Herndon or similar

13715 Sayward Boulevard 20171 Herndon

No. Of Nights : 1

Hyatt Place Herndon/Dulles Airport-East or similar

13711 Sayward Blvd, Herndon, VA 20171, United States

No. Of Nights : 1

Hilton Washington Dulles Airport or similar

13869 Park Center Rd, Herndon, VA 20171, United States

No. Of Nights : 1

Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport, an IHG Hotel or similar

2200 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA 20170, United States

No. Of Nights : 1

Visa Checklist

USA Tourist Visa Check List

Original Passport with old Passport :
Note : Passport should be valid minimum 06 months from the date of travel. You need minimum two blank pages in your passport for visa stamping.
04 recent photographs each :
02*02 inches size, white background, matt finish & 80% face image & not used in previous visa.
Visa Application Form :
Duly filled DS-160 online visa application form for USA Tourist Visa (B1/B2).
Appointment Confirmation :
Biometric (VAC) appointment confirmation and US Embassy / Consulate interview appointment confirmation.
Visa Fee Receipt :
Confirmation of USA visa fee payment.
Evidence of Sufficient Funds :
Proof of Income like last 3 year IT Return or Form-16 Certificate.
Bank Statement :
Last 06 Months till date updated bank statement with sign & stamp of bank (All pages).
Company letterhead and visiting card
Salary certificate
Business registration proof (If Self Employed)
N.O.C. Letter if salaried
Hotel booking confirmation voucher
Return Air Ticket Booking (Tentative)
Day to day Itinerary for the entire duration of stay
Supporting Documents :
Property papers, investment proof, FD, LIC etc. (if available) to show strong ties with home country.
Normal Process Time :
Visa processing time depends on US Embassy appointment availability and interview outcome.

Payment Term

Payment Terms :

40000 INR Per Person Deposit Amount At The Time Of Booking & Its Non-Refundable @ Any Circumstances.
2nd part of Payment after 15 Days of Booking. (30000 INR)
Remaining Payment will clear before 25 Days of Departure dates.
ROE will be calculate @ final payment.
GST 5 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
TCS 5 / 20 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.

TCS Term Condition

TCS On Overseas Tour Packages:

TCS Applicable On Booking Of Overseas Tour Package As Per Provisions Of Section 206C(1G) Of The Income Tax 1961
5% TCS Up To INR 10 Lakhs Thereafter 20% TCS.
(INR 7 Lakh Exemption Threshold Limit Qua The Remitter – Declaration Has To Be Submitted By The Consumer Of International Tour Package To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism.
If You Cancel Your Trip The Amount Of TCS Paid Is Non-Refundable.
As Per Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act 1961, In Case You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years; And The Aggregate TDS And TCS Of Each Tax Year Is INR 50,000 Or More – On Validating The PAN If It Is Found That You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years And Aggregate TCS And TCS Exceeds INR 50,000, An Additional TCS @ 5/20% (As The Case May Be) Will Be Recovered From You Or Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Will Apply.
In Case Of PAN – AADHAR Not Linked TCS Will Be Applicable On Higher Rate & TCS Credit Will Not Appear In Form 26 / AIS / TIS And TCS Certificates Will Not Be Available.
Outward Remittance Under LRS Cannot Proceed If PAN – AADHAR Not Linked.
On Validating PAN – AADHAR Seeding If Found Not Linked, Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Along With Higher Rate Of TCS Will Apply.
Overseas Tour Package’ Means Any Tour Package Which Offers A Visit To A Country Or Countries Or Territory Or Territories Outside India And Includes Expenses For Travel Or Hotel Stay Or Boarding Or Lodging Or Any Other Expenditure Of Similar Nature Or In Relation Thereto.
Specified Person’ Means A Person Defined As Per Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act, 1961.
The User Is Liable To Pay Tax Collected At Source (TCS) On Booking Of An ‘Overseas Tour Package’ At An Appropriate Rate Over And Above The Price Charged For Such Package In Compliance With The Provisions Of Section 206C (1G)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Will Deposit The TCS Amount So Collected With The Government And Issue Appropriate Document/Certificate To The User In Compliance With Aforesaid Provision.
The User Is Required To Provide A Valid PAN Of User/ Traveller(S) At The Time Of Booking An Overseas Tour Package With Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. The User Understands And Agrees That Shree Swaminarayan Tourism, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Will Validate The PAN Provided By The User To Check Compliance Of Provisions Of Section 206CC Of Income Tax Act. The User Agrees That In Case The PAN Is Found To Be Invalid, Or It Does Not Belong To User/ Traveller(S), Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Has An Obligation To Cancel The Booking In Compliance With The Law And Process The Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Said Booking.
The User Further Understand And Agrees That Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Would Also, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Validate User/ Traveller(S) PAN As Per The Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act And If On Validation The User Qualifies As A ‘Specified Person’, The User Agrees To Pay TCS To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism At Such Higher Rate As May Be Applicable Under Section 206CCA. The User Agrees To Pay The Additional TCS Amount To MMT Where, As A Result Of Validation Under Section 206CCA, The TCS Collected At The Time Of Booking Falls Short Of The Applicable Rate Of TCS. The User Further Confirms To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism That User/ Traveller(S) PAN And Aadhar Are Linked With Income Tax, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage. If User Fails Or Disagrees To Pay The Additional TCS, Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Has The Right To Cancel The Booking And Process Appropriate Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Such Booking.”

Important Notes

Important Notes:

Subject To Ahmedabad Jurisdiction.
Airlines :
- We Can Not Make Seat Selection In Group Tour From Our End If Guest Wants To Seats Together Guest Have To Inform At Boarding Counter At Airport For Same.
- The Internal Airline Used Are LCC, No Food Will Be Served On Board. It Allows Only 20 Kg Check In Luggage And 07 Kg Cabin Luggage. Excess Baggage Charged Will Be Bear By Guest .
Meals :
- There Will Be American Or Continental Breakfast Serve At The Hotel And Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Cannot Make Any Changes In The Breakfast.
- Lunch/Dinner Wherever Provided On Tour Is Pre-Set Menus By The Restaurants. The Meal Type Selected By The Guest Such As Veg. / Non. Veg. Is Subject To Availability At Restaurants Or Airlines.
Child Policy :
- CNB : 3 – 6 Year Child With No Bed. Please Note There Will Be No Bed For The Child In The Room.
- CWB : 6 – 11 Year With Bed. There Will Be Extra Bed For The Child In The Room.
Hotel Policy :
- Check In : Check In Time Is 15:00 Hrs.
- Check Out : Check Out Time Is 11:00 Hrs.
- Given Package Cost Is On Basic First Category Room. If Guest Want To Upgrade Room Category Supplement Cost Will Be Bear By Guest.
- If Guest Want To Do Early Check In Or Late Check Out There Will Be Supplement Cost And Bear By Guest.
Vehicle Policy :
- During Sight Seeing Driver Will Try His Best To Park As Much Closer He Can, From There Guest Has To Make His Way By Walk Or They Have To Make Their Own Transfer If Require Any.
- Incase Of Coach Breakdown Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Do Their Best Effort To Fix The Problem As Soon As Possible. But Make Sure There Will Be No Refund For Inconvenience Cause.
- Request To All Guest Please Don’t Leave Any Unattended Item In Vehicle While Leaving The Vehicle. We Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Are Not Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage.
- There Is No Specific Seat Allocation. Will Be Allocate First Cum First Serve Basis.
Direct Joining Guest Have To Arrange Hotel Transfer For Check In & Check Out Day By Them Self.
Operation Of A Group Tour Is A Subject To Minimum Participation Of 20 Paying Adult Passenger.
Any Increase In Visa Fee /Airfare / Fuel Price / Change In Government Regulations Taxes Etc. Will Affect Your Tour Cost.
Tour Itinerary Will Be Strictly Follow As Per Timing. In Unavoidable Situation Our Tour Manager Can Make Changes With The Concern Of Head Office. Tour Manager Is Not Authorize To Make Changes In Itinerary As Per Guest Convenience.
In Case Of Any Deportation Due To Immigration And Custom Clearance Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Not Be Responsible. There Will Be No Refund For Tour Package.
Optional Sight Seeing Have To Be Pre-Book With An Additional Cost.
There Is No Refund For Any Unutilized Services.
Itinerary Cost Is Per Person On Twin Sharing Basis. It Include Only Those Activities Which Are Listed In The Same.
Itinerary Cost Does Not Include Any Personal Nature Expenses. Such As Tips, Misc. Expenses, Laundry, Liquor, Porterage Etc…
International Tour Guest Must Have To Reach Airport Before 3 Hrs. Of Departure Time.
For NRI –Passengers Staying In India For More Than 180 Days Will Have To Take Police Clearance Certificate From Commissioner Of Police For Which Shree Swaminarayn Tourism Will Not Be Responsible. Passengers Are Requested To Submit Xerox Copy Of Passport Along With Page Showing Arrival Stamp In India.
Website / Brochure Accuracy :
- We Are Trying Our Best To Make The Contents Of The Brochure/Website As Accurate As Possible And Print It Much Ahead Of Actual Travel Period. It Describes Services/Amenities That Are Available Under Normal Circumstances. However Events, Circumstances And Factors Beyond Our Control Like Traffic, Bad Weather, Fairs, Festivals, Strikes, Cancellation/ Re-Routing/Rescheduling Of Flights, Rail Or Roadways, Closure At A Place Of Sightseeing Can Affect The Availability Of Services And Necessitate Change Of Routes. It May Even Necessitate Stay In Hotels In Alternate City Or Away From The One Mentioned In The Brochure/Website. While Every Effort Is Made To Maintain Our Services And Follow The Itinerary In The Brochure/Website, In Few Unavoidable Instances We Reserve The Right To Alter, Amend, Change Or Modify The Tour Package, Itineraries, Tour Schedule, Travel Plan, Sightseeing. Where We Come To Know Of The Changes/Events Sufficiently In Advance We Will Notify You During Booking Or Prior To Departure. Otherwise Our Tour Manager Or Local Representative Will Inform You Of The Changes On The Spot And We Solicit Your Full Co-Operation In Accepting Such Circumstantial Changes.
Terms & Conditions As Per Company Policy