Grand Bargain Tour Of America (11 Nights / 12 Days)

Tour Overview

• Package Name: Grand Bargain Tour Of America - Winter Value .
• Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days .
• Routing: 2 Nights in San Francisco, 2 Nights in Los Angeles, 2 Nights in Las Vegas, 1 Night in Niagara Falls, 1 Night in Harrisburg, 1 Night in Washington DC, 2 Nights in New Jersey .
• Key Highlights: Universal Studios, Las Vegas Helicopter Ride, Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls, Hershey's Chocolate World, and the Statue of Liberty .

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in San Francisco

• Hotel: Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Airport or similar .
• Meals: Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Check into your hotel upon arrival in San Francisco .
  • The standard check-in time at the hotel is 15:00 hrs .
  • Enjoy dinner to kick off your American tour .

Day 2: Explore Highlights of San Francisco

• Hotel: Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Airport or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Embark on a guided city adventure through San Francisco, seeing the Civic Centre, Union Square, and Fisherman's Wharf .
  • Visit the Japanese Tea Garden, a serene and beautiful retreat nestled in Golden Gate Park .
  • Explore Sausalito, a famous waterfront town known for its coastal beauty .
  • Sail along the waterfront on a Bay Cruise offering panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the city skyline .

Day 3: Solvang, Santa Monica Beach, and Los Angeles

• Hotel: Hotel Hyatt Place LAX Century Blvd or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Travel to Solvang, charmingly known as "Little Denmark" in Southern California, and explore its traditional Danish houses and windmills .
  • Visit the legendary Santa Monica Beach, a classic symbol of Southern California .
  • Proceed to Los Angeles, the "City of Angels" .

Day 4: Universal Studios and Los Angeles City Tour

• Hotel: Hotel Hyatt Place LAX Century Blvd or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Step into the world of Hollywood at Universal Studios, featuring the iconic Studio Tram Tour and blockbuster rides like Transformers 3D and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter .
  • Discover Los Angeles on a guided city tour, viewing the Dolby Theatre, Rodeo Drive, and taking a photo with the Hollywood Sign .
  • Walk the star-studded Hollywood Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard .

Day 5: Las Vegas, Bellagio, and Helicopter Ride

• Hotel: Hotel Horseshoe Las Vegas or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Drive to Las Vegas and visit the iconic Bellagio Hotel, famous for its elegance and world-class attractions .
  • Enjoy an exhilarating helicopter ride over Las Vegas at night, taking in breathtaking aerial views of the dazzling Strip .

Day 6: Leisure in Las Vegas or Optional Grand Canyon Visit

• Hotel: Hotel Horseshoe Las Vegas or similar .
• Meals: Packed Breakfast and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Spend the day at your leisure .
  • You have the chance to book an optional visit to the majestic Grand Canyon .
  • Later, enjoy a Las Vegas by Night tour featuring the Fremont Street experience .

Day 7: Fly to Buffalo and Niagara Falls By Night

• Hotel: Hotel Holiday Inn at the falls or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Take an internal flight to Buffalo .
  • Experience the magic of Niagara Falls by night, as the cascading waters glow under dazzling evening lights .

Day 8: Niagara Falls and Maid of the Mist

• Hotel: Hotel Sheraton or similar in Harrisburg .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Experience Niagara Falls aboard the famous Maid of the Mist for a mist-filled adventure (for visits before late May, the Niagara Scenic Trolley is provided instead) .
  • You also have the chance to enjoy an optional Fallsview Balloon Ride .
  • Drive to Harrisburg for your overnight stay .

Day 9: Hershey's Chocolate World and Washington D.C.

• Hotel: Hotel Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Step into Hershey's Chocolate World for an interactive "make your own chocolate" tour .
  • Head to Washington D.C. for a guided city tour covering Capitol Hill, the White House, and renowned memorials .
  • Explore the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, viewing exhibits from gems to dinosaur fossils .

Day 10: Swami Narayan Temple and New York City Tour

• Hotel: Hotel Fairfield Inn East Rutherford Meadowlands, Hotel Hyatt Place Secaucus, or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Drive to New York City area .
  • Visit the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir to experience traditional Hindu architecture and cultural richness .
  • Enjoy a guided city tour of Manhattan, driving past the United Nations Headquarters, Trump Tower, and Central Park .
  • Elevate your NYC experience with a charming horse-drawn Buggy Ride around Central Park .

Day 11: Statue of Liberty, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, and Times Square

• Hotel: Hotel Fairfield Inn East Rutherford Meadowlands, Hotel Hyatt Place Secaucus, or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Take a scenic ferry ride to Liberty Island and admire the majestic Statue of Liberty up close .
  • Visit SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Observatory, fusing art, technology, and architecture for a next-level viewing experience .
  • Soak in the energy of Times Square, New York's world-famous landmark .

Day 12: Bid Farewell

• Meals: Breakfast .
• Itinerary:
  • Enjoy your final breakfast on the tour .
  • Bid farewell as you conclude your American adventure and prepare for your onward journey .

Accommodation Summary

• San Francisco: Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Airport or similar for 2 Nights .
• Los Angeles: Hotel Hyatt Place LAX Century Blvd or similar for 2 Nights .
• Las Vegas: Hotel Horseshoe Las Vegas or similar for 2 Nights .
• Niagara Falls: Hotel Holiday Inn at the falls or similar for 1 Night .
• Harrisburg: Hotel Sheraton or similar for 1 Night .
• Washington DC: Hotel Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner or similar for 1 Night .
• New Jersey: Hotel Fairfield Inn East Rutherford Meadowlands, Hotel Hyatt Place Secaucus, or similar for 2 Nights .

Package Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

• Internal flight tickets required for the tour .
• Baggage handling fee for 1 check-in baggage per person per sector for internal flights .
• Sightseeing, excursions, and accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary .
• Daily buffet breakfasts and one special Indian breakfast in Las Vegas .
• 5 basic Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian lunches and 1 Vegetarian lunch on the temple visit day .
• 10 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian dinners .
• 1 Meal card in New York for dining flexibility .
• Medical Insurance covering the duration of the tour for guests up to 60 years of age .
• Multiple-entry USA visa requirements .
• GST and TCS.

Exclusions

• Mandatory tipping for service providers including the coach driver, local guides, and hotel/restaurant staff .
• Pre and post-tour accommodation in San Francisco or New Jersey .
• Deviation charges if traveling on dates other than the group's departure or return .
• Baggage handling fees for additional check-in baggage or extra sectors .
• Passport and POE charges .
• Cost of Basic Travel Quota .
• Any increase in airfare charged by the airline after July 1, 2026, and applicable taxes .
• Personal expenses such as porterage, laundry, wines, bottled water, mini-bar, and telephone calls .
• Cost of optional excursions or entrance fees not specified in the inclusions