AMERICAN SOJOURN

This fabulous journey combines exciting sights that range from the glamour of Los Angeles to the glitz of Las Vegas and the buzz of the City by the Bay - San Francisco to the thundering waters of Niagara Falls and the vibrant New York. Immerse in the vastness and ever changing landscape as you travel through this unique and exciting country

American Sojourn - 10 Days / 09 Nights - Visit - U.S.A

DAY 01 | Arrive in Los Angeles

Welcome to your "Cox & Kings American Sojourn" tour!

On arrival into Los Angeles, your Cox & Kings representative greets you at the 'meeting point' at the exit after immigration and customs and transfers you comfortably to your hotel (check-in after 1400 hrs).

The rest of the day is free to explore this beautiful and exciting city on your own.

Overnight in Los Angeles.

Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

DAY 02 | Onto Las Vegas

Today, embark on your half-day guided sightseeing tour of Los Angeles, driving past Beverly Hills, the famous Sunset Boulevard, Mann's Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive and the well known 'HOLLYWOOD' sign.

Later, drive to Las Vegas.

On arrival, proceed on an orientation tour. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Las Vegas with the towering Stratosphere Tower rising 1,149 feet into the air and the Downtown Glitter Gulch where Las Vegas began.

Enjoy an Illumination tour and a wonderful show in Las Vegas - the Fremont Street Light Show. A night of entertainment in Las Vegas is a lifetime experience.

Overnight in Las Vegas.

Breakfast at the hotel, Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

DAY 03 | In Las Vegas

The day is free to explore this exciting city on your own Or we recommend that you treat yourself and your family to optional excursions of the Grand Canyon.

Overnight in Las Vegas.

Breakfast at the hotel, Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

DAY 04 | Onto Fresno

This morning, depart for Fresno, the business, financial, cultural and entertainment capital of the San Joaquin Valley.

The evening is at leisure and you can explore this city on your own.

Overnight in Fresno.

Breakfast at the hotel, Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

DAY 05 | Onto San Francisco

Today, drive to San Francisco.

On arrival, proceed on a guided sightseeing tour with a walk on Lombard Street, the most crooked street in U.S.A. Then drive past the Civic Centre. Stop for a photograph at the Twin Peaks from where you can view the Golden Gate Bridge, painted an 'International Orange'. Later, drive to San Francisco's most popular destination, the Fisherman's Wharf through Ghirardelli Square is known for its historic waterfront and considered the city's most popular tourist destination with delicious seafood, spectacular sights and unique shopping. Spend a dollar or two at Pier 39, a festival marketplace with more than 110 stores and numerous fun-filled attractions.

You also have some free time to walk to the bay where you have the option of enjoying a cruise on San Francisco's famous bay.

Overnight stay in San Francisco.

Breakfast at the hotel, Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

DAY 06 | Onto Niagara

This morning, take a flight to Buffalo from where you will proceed to Niagara Falls.

On arrival at Buffalo, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Niagara Falls.

The power of Mother Nature overwhelms the senses as you marvel at Niagara Falls, one of the world's most incredible natural spectacles. A panoramic night view of the spectacularly lit Niagara Falls awaits you.

Overnight in Niagara Falls.

Breakfast at the hotel, Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

DAY 07 | Onto Corning

Discover the beauty of the legendary whirlpool and rapids as you cruise past the base of the falls on the Maid of the Mist. (Due to weather conditions, the Maid of the Mist operates from the last week of May. The View Mobile Tram ride will be provided instead to all tours arriving Niagara Falls prior to the last week of May).

Continue onto Corning, a city that is the Headquarters of Fortune 500 Company Corning Incorporated which is famous for its glass and ceramic products.

Visit the Corning Glass Museum which is dedicated to a single material - glass. You can watch a live glassmaking demonstration or learn how to make glass.

Overnight in Corning.

Breakfast at the hotel, Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

DAY 08 | Onto Washington D.C.

Get ready for a fun-filled morning with a visit to Hershey's Chocolate World for a Chocolate Tour! The tour begins in a tropical rainforest, where cocoa beans grow and are harvested. Then, follow their journey across the ocean to America and their delivery to Hershey, Pennsylvania. The cocoa beans continue through a simulated HERSHEY'S chocolate factory, where you'll see, feel, smell and hear the delicious transformation from bean to milk chocolate.

Continue to Washington D.C., the capital of U.S.A. and a sightseeing treasure-trove.

Overnight in Washington D.C.

Breakfast at the hotel, Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

DAY 09 | Onto New York

This morning, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Washington D.C. Your first stop will be Capitol Hill (photo stop). Then drive on through Pennsylvania Avenue to Lafayette Park for a view of the White House (photo stop). Make stops at the Washington Monument, the World War II Memorial - a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people, the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial. Next, visit the National Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex.

Continue your drive to New York and check in.

Catch glimpses of the 'Big Apple' on your Illumination Tour this evening, driving past spectacularly lit landmarks of New York - it's magnificent!! Spend some free time at Times Square.

Overnight in New York.

Breakfast at the hotel, Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

DAY 10 | Homeward Bound

Begin your day with a guided visit to the Statue of Liberty, at Liberty Island.

Later, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the 'city that never sleeps', driving past some of New York's iconic landmarks like Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, World Trade Centre site (Ground Zero), Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, through Soho, Little Italy, Fifth Avenue, Broadway and Madison Square Garden to Times Square, located at the intersection of Broadway and 42nd Street, popularly known as the 'Crossroads of the World' and the heart of the entertainment district. Stop for a photograph at the United Nations Headquarters, the Rockefeller Centre and Trump Tower.

Dates:

• June 2017-25, 
• July 2017-02,16,30, 
• August 2017-13,20,27, 
• September 2017-10,24

Dubai - Valid from 23rd, February 2017 to 30th, September 2017
	Twin	Triple	Single	Child with bed	Child without bed	Infant
Base	AED 10,734	AED 10,734	AED 12,918	AED 10,370	AED 10,006	NA
Discount	AED 910	AED 910	AED 910	AED 910	AED 910	NA

Important Note

A part of your tour price will be taken in USDs from your LRS as per the RBI / GOI regulations. Subject to availability of flights and connections, passengers from other cities can take this tour directly from their city by paying an additional amount as applicable per person plus Airport and Government taxes. Please check with our Sales Officer for details. Child without bed is an individual under 12 years of age sharing the room with 2 full paying adults and without a bed/cot. For Two Adults & Two Children (both under 12 years) rooming together, the 1st child will have to pay "Child with Bed" price and the 2nd Child will pay "Child without Bed" price. In case of 3 Adults OR 2 Adults + 2 children OR 2 Adults + 1 child with bed in a room, 2 Queen-sized beds will be provided. Maximum 3 Adults are allowed per room. Additional supplements on account of fuel hikes, as and when received, would be applicable with immediate effect. Once an air ticket is issued, date change penalty & rerouting charges (as applicable) will be charged. Check with our Sales Officer for the applicable charges. American Sojourn itinerary often operates more than one coach per departure & on certain departures will operate in reverse direction. The rights to vary, amend, alter or withdraw any particular itinerary, departure or excursion rests entirely with the company. Due to demand of a particular airline, the in/out points may change. Services however, will remain unchanged. All meals mentioned in the itinerary are preset and a-la carte is not possible. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay shall be borne by the concerned passengers. The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss of baggage, loss, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out tour arrangements due to weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine or any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expense must be borne by the passengers. The Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or any other services. The Tour Manager and driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible because in some cities, coaches are restricted. There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour. On days when certain attractions, sights, monuments, museums etc. are closed, the Tour Manager reserves the right to amend the Itinerary/cancel the visit. For convenience of our passengers / feasibility of operation, we will sometimes amend the itinerary. However, the services remain unchanged. The Management reserves the right to withdraw this offer any time without assigning nay reason whatsoever. Any new offer launched with the same itinerary, inclusions or destinations will supersede this offer and this offer may not be valid any more. The tour price mentioned is applicable and the tour will operate provided there are minimum 35 full paying adults travelling on the tour departure. If the mentioned group size is not met passengers will travel on FIT basis. In such a case, FIT supplement will apply and travel arrangements may change or passengers may be given an option to travel on alternate dates with prevailing surcharges.

Inclusions

• Cost of your round trip economy class airfare.
• Accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar.
• Airline / Airport taxes valid for the duration of the tour.
• Services of Cox & Kings Tour Manager or Local Representative.
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Cost of Overseas Travel Insurance valid for the duration of the tour for passengers up to the age of 70 years.
• Baggage handling fee as charged by operating airlines for travel within USA (ONE PIECE checked-in baggage per person).
• Coach tours, transfers, entrance fees, excursions, sightseeing and surface transportation as mentioned in the itinerary.

Exclusions

• Optional & Add-on Excursions unless mentioned otherwise.
• Cost of sector ticket/s for internal travel within USA as per the itinerary.
• Visa charges for USA valid for the duration of the tour.
• Any increase in the airfare / taxes / routing charged by the airlines for the tickets.
• Airline and Hotel surcharges (if applicable) during high / festive season, trade fairs, conventions, special events to be paid extra per person.
• Cost of extension of validity or deviation of your air ticket.
• Compulsory tips for the guides and LDC drivers.
• Any increase in rate of USD leading to an increase in Tour Cost coming into effect prior to departure. However, the rate prevailing on given day of payment will apply.
• Porterage at hotels, apartments, airports, seaports, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the touring group's menu.
• Anything not specifically mentioned in 'What Your Tour Price Includes' box.