East With Philadelphia - SIC | Swaminarayan Tours

East With Philadelphia - SIC

10 Days

/ 9 Nights

USA - United States

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Highlights

New York City, United States of America

Statue of Liberty by ferry.
Empire State Building – Observatory – 86TH FLOOR
Big Bus New York Hop-on Hop-off – 2 DAYS

Philadelphia, United States of America

City Sightseeing Philadelphia Hop-on Hop-off – 48hrs
Visit AMOR sculpture
Visit to LOVE Park
Chanticleer – a pleasure garden
Schuylkill Riverboat Ride

Washington, United States of America

Big Bus Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Night Tour – 2 hours

Niagara Falls USA, United States of America

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

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive New York

Welcome to America!!! Welcome to the “Big Apple,” the “City That Never Sleeps”—New York is a city of superlatives: America’s biggest; its most exciting; its business and cultural capitals; the nation’s trendsetter. On arrival check in to the hotel and overnight in New York.

Included Meal: Dinner

Day 2 : New York City Tour

Today morning proceed for a Hop-on Hop-off City tour of New York. The sightseeing will include USA’s famous landmark “Statue of Liberty”. Take a ferry ride to Liberty Island. Next experience the view of a lifetime from the 86thfloor of the Empire State Building. Have free time at Times Square. Overnight in New York.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : New York – Philadelphia

Check out of the hotel and depart from New York to Philadelphia. Once you arrive, head to LOVE Park to snap a selfie with your love in front of artist Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE Statue – just steps from Philadelphia City Hall. Stroll down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to admire the AMOR Sculpture, another iconic piece of art. For dinner, dine at The Love – an intimate restaurant just steps away from charming Rittenhouse Square. Rated one of the most romantic restaurants in America by Forbes, The Love serves enticing cuisine across a main dining and bar area, plus outdoor seating and a cozy upper-level loft. The restaurant offers modern American cuisine with indulgent meals. Stay overnight in Philadelphia.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Philadelphia

Wake up and get ready to explore America’s “most historic square mile” in Old City. An essential starting point for any Philadelphia visit, the Independence Visitor Center along Independence Mall is where you can obtain tickets for local attractions and map out your journey with trip-planning help in 12 languages and an interactive, digital Welcome Wall. Visit Independence Hall and take a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site where America’s Founders signed the Declaration of Independence. Just across the street is where you’ll find the Liberty Bell. The symbol of American Independence is free to see (and snap a selfie with), as are the accompanying exhibits inside the Liberty Bell Center. Nearby, the National Constitution Center is the only museum in the nation devoted to the U.S. Constitution, located just two blocks from where it was signed.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 : Philadelphia

Enjoy the fresh morning air with a rented bike ride along the 20+ mile Schuylkill River Trail, weaving through downtown into Fairmount Park. Along the way, admire one of Philadelphia’s most iconic views Boathouse Row, a picturesque stretch of Victorian-era boathouses. Enjoy cocktails and a couples massage in the clouds at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center. Located on the 60th floor of the building, JG SkyHigh specializes in premier cocktail-hour experiences with unmatchable city views. After cocktails, head to the 57th floor Spa and settle in for a luxurious couples massage on the deck of the hotel’s infinity pool. Head to The Clay Studio for an evening of pottery-making by candlelight, complete with light food and champagne. Stay overnight in Philadelphia.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 : Philadelphia – Washington Dc

Today morning check out from the hotel and depart for Washington DC. Hotel check in. evening is free to explore the capital city. Overnight in hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 : Washington Dc

Today morning, On Arrival explore the capital city of US. You have time to explore the Air and Space museum or other optional activities today. Later enjoy the Hop on Hop off Night tour to enjoy the famous landmarks like White House, Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol Building, World War II Memorial Building, and Washington monument. Overnight in Washington DC.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 : Washington Dc – Niagara Falls

Today morning depart airport to take your flight to Buffalo Airport. On arrival transfer to hotel and check in. Overnight stay at Niagara Falls.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 : Niagara Falls

Today morning depart for the breathtaking attractions of Niagara USA which includes ‘Maid of the Mist’ boat ride & ‘Cave of the Winds’. Overnight in Niagara USA.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 : Niagara – Back Home

Today morning Checkout from the hotel and Proceed to the airport for your flight back home with wonderful memories of the tour.

Included Meal: Breakfast

Stay in Hotel Like

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No. Of Nights : 2

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4 Star or similar

No. Of Nights : 2

4 Star or similar

No. Of Nights : 2

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