East Coast America Tours, East Coast Vacations USA

East Coast America 2016 2017 - Package Overview:

If you want to cover the Breathtaking beauty, Natural wonders, Best Chocolate makers,  as well as power centres, Financial centers of America, Well this is the package for you, which is well constructed to include Washington DC - Political Centre of U.S.A, New York- Financial Centre of U.S.A, Hershey -  the unique Chocolatetown & Finally Niagara Falls - the world famous high speed falls.

East Coast America USA Tour  2016 2017 - 8 Days

New York Philadelphia, Washington DC, Niagara Falls ( USA & Canada side)

Depart from: New York - Duration: 8 Days 7 Nights

East Coast America USA Tour 2016 2017 - Highlights: 

• 3 Nights New York + Site Seeing
• 2 Nights Washington DC + Site Seeing
• 2 Nights Niagra + Site Seeing
• Visit Philadelphia, 
• Niagara Falls (Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls Illumination, Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour), 
• Washington DC Tour (White House, US Capitol, National Air and Space Museum, Potomac River Cruise), 
• Thousand Islands, Watkins Glen, Corning.
• 7 nights hotel accommodation
• Transportation via an air-conditioned vehicle
• Tour guide Level 2: semi-guided tour
• Taxes

East Coast America USA Tour 2016 2017 - Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive New York

Arrive New york, Check into Hotel and Rest of the day at your leisure. Proceed to Time Square in the evening to see the melting pot of cultures.

Night stay in New York.

Day 2 - New York Site Seeing Tour ( Boat Tour)

New York Ferry Tour ( 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Highlights

• Pier 78
• Statue of liberty
• Wall Street
• 9/11 Memorial centre
• Empire State Building
• World Financial Center
• Pier 11
• Brooklyn Bridhe Park

Best  way to see New York City’s stunning skyline from sea, Join the New york Ferry for an adventure of a life time to see iconic landmarks and top attractions. 

The ferry tour tour is fully guided tour  with commentary,  where you visit and stop in front of the Statue of Liberty, sail under the Brooklyn Bridge and see Empire State Building, 9/11-World Trade Center site, the South Street Seaport, and the Manhattan skyline. 

You also visit Pier 78, World Financial Center, Pier 11 and DUMBO, Brooklyn. 

At Pier 78 in Midtown Manhattan, discover the wonder of Times Square and the Theater District. 

At the World Financial Center stop, visit 9/11 memorial & head on to Pier 11 for a look at Manhattan’s famous Wall Street , also have a photo shoot before the mighty bull, finally going to Brooklyn Bridge Park. 

Highlights:

•  Incredible views of the Manhattan skyline
• Empire State Building
• The Statue of Liberty Tour
• One World Trade Center.
•  FREE admission to the 9/11 Tribute Center.
• Live tour guide.
• Climate-controlled interiors and comfortable outdoor decks.

Hop-on, hop-off access at 4 locations:

• - Pier 78 – Midtown Manhattan, Theater District, Times Square, Restaurant Row, Hudson River Greenway Park 
• - World Financial Center – One World Trade Center, 9/11 Tribute Center, Century 21, City Hall
• - Pier 11 – South Street Seaport, Wall Street, Battery Park, Titanic Memorial Park
• - DUMBO, Brooklyn – Brooklyn Bridge Park, Jane’s Carousel, Grimaldi’s Pizza, River Café 

In the night, Back to New york Hotel & rest of the time at your leisure.

Day 3 - New York Uptown Site Seeing Tour

After Breakfast, Proceed for full day tour of New york Uptown, Start early to Grab your front row seat on your trip to  Uptown Manhattan.

Manhattan Uptown is known for the stunning architecture of the grand mansions, beautiful brownstones that surround Central Park. Also visit performance halls in the famous Museum Mile.

Start tour  form south of Central Park & proceed to see Lincoln Center, the ornate Cathedral of St. John, Grant’s Tomb, and Columbia University. As you  proceeds towards the Harlem neighborhood,  also see famous Apollo Theater, then move to the  east side of Manhattan, and here you’ll find the incredible stretch of 5th Avenue known as Museum Mile. Here you can explore Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, the Museum of the City of New York, or any of the other famous museums and fine art institutions along the way. 

Our buses run every 25-30 minutes, so you can take your time visiting the museums, admiring the beautiful mansions, or exploring Central Park. However you decide to spend your day in Uptown Manhattan, you’re sure to have the experience of a lifetime. Experience New York’s hub of art, culture, and music, book your Uptown Tour 

Highlights:
• Fully-guided double-decker bus tour with 20+ hop-off stops
• Double-decker views of: Central Park, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, Grant’s Tomb, Apollo Theater and more.
• Multiple hop-off points along Central Park and Museum Mile (home to Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Guggenheim, and more)
• All double-decker bus tours available with narration in 11 different language options
• Connections to/from the Downtown Tour

• New York Uptown Tour ( 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
• Uptown Tour Begins (42nd St.)
• 46th St. & 8th Ave.
• 936 8th Avenue (btw. 55th & 56th St.)
• Columbus Circle
• Lincoln Center
• Dakota Apartments/ Strawberry Fields
• American Museum of Natural History
• Quality Inn/ Newton Hotels
• Upper West Side
• Cathedral of St. John the Divine
• Grant's Tomb
• Apollo Theater
• Malcom Shabazz Harlem Market
• Museum of the City of New York
• Smithsonian Museum of Design/ Jewish Museum
• Guggenheim Museum
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Frick Collection/ Whitney Museum
• Central Park Zoo

Day 4 - New York Downtown Site Seeing Tour

After Breakfast, proceed to New york downtour tour and enjoy the full day of incredible site seeings.

New York Down Town Tour  ( 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m)

• Downtown Tour Begins (7th Avenue btw. 47th & 48th St)
• Times Square
• Macy's/ Madison Square Garden
• Empire State Building
• Empire State Building #2
• Flatiron Building
• Union Square
• Greenwich Village
• SoHo
• Chinatown/ Little Italy/ Canal St.
• City Hall/ Brooklyn Bridge/ World Trade Center/ Tribute Center
• Statue of Liberty/ Ellis Island Ferry/ Battery Park
• South Street Seaport
• Lower East Side
• East Village
• United Nations
• Waldorf Astoria Hotel
• Rockefeller Center/ Radio City Music Hall/ Top of the Rock
• Central Park
• Park Central Hotel
• Winter Garden Theater

Other New York Tours ( Optional)

• Lincoln Center Tour
• The Radio City Stage Door Tour
• Rockefeller Center Tour
• Central Park Horse and Carriage (Minimum of 4 people per carriage. Can be redeemed at 56 West 56th Street. No reservations required)
• Central Park Guided Walking Tour
• Cental Park Bike Rental
• Central Park Guided Bike Tour
• Madison Square Garden All Access tour
 

New Your Museums Tour ( Optional)

• American Museum of Natural History
• The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
• Cloisters Museum
• Guggenheim Museum
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
• Museum of the City of New York
• El Museo del Barrio
• 9/11 Tribute Center
• New York Historical Society
• Brooklyn Museum/Botanical Garden
• Whitney Museum of American Art
• Ground Zero Museum Workshop : 100 Images & Artifacts Tour

Dining Options New Your ( Food cost at your own)

• Lunch at Dave and Buster's -234 W. 42nd St., 3rd Floor
• Lunch at Grotta Azzurra (Little Italy)
• Lunch at Bella Napoli (Near the Empire State Building)
• Lunch or Dinner at Copper Chimney Indian Restaurant (Near the Empire State Building)
• Lunch or Dinner at Bill's Bar and Burger (Downtown - 85 West Street btw. Albany St. & Carlisle St.)
• Lunch or Dinner at Potbelly Sandwich Shop (All locations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn)
• Breakfast or Lunch at Applebee's 42nd Street & 50th Street

Day 5 - New York - Philadelphia - Washington D.C (236 miles)

After Breakfast, Check out & Proceed to Philadelphia, PA, the original capital of the United States. Here, we will visit National Independence Park, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

From there, we will continue on to Washington DC, where we will see the US Capitol and the White House. We will also be able to visit the National Air and Space Museum, the Jefferson, Lincoln, Vietnam War, and Korean War Memorials. Also visit to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum if time permits.

We will spend the night in the DC area.

Philadelphia

 
Visit Liberty Bell The famously cracked Liberty Bell is a sign of American Independence and spirit. Located at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, PA, this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752-- more than 250 years ago. 

Visit Independence Hall One of Philadelphia's most famous landmarks, Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park is the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated, written, and ratified by the Founding Fathers of the USA. 

Washington DC
 

Visit National Air and Space Museum One of the Smithsonian Institute's museums in Washington, DC, the National Air and Space Museum chronicles the history of flight. From the Wright Brother to Buzz Aldrin, the exhibits at this museum explore all of humanity's air travels. 

Opening Hours: Open daily except December 25|Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Visit US Capitol The famous United States Capitol is the meeting place of the US Congress, and has been for more than 200 years. The building is famous for its elaborate dome and intricately designed, detailed columns. 
Visit White House The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon. 

Visit Jefferson Memorial (Visit) The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a memorial to the third president of the United States. The impressive building is neoclassical in design and has been standing since 1943. It sees more than two million visitors every year.It's only available during the Cherry Blossom time. 

Visit Korean War Veterans Memorial (Visit) This memorial commemorates those who served for the United States in the Korean War. It is located south of the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall. The simple memorial is triangular in shape will a circle at the top. 

Visit Lincoln Memorial This iconic American monument honors the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was president during the American Civil War, and is most famous for the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all of the slaves in the US. 

Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Visit Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Visit) This memorial in Washington, DC serves as a place to remember the American soldier who were lost or killed during the tumultuous Vietnam War. Originally controversial in design, the simple memorial has become a shrine for the American people. 

Visit Potomac River Cruise The Potomac River runs along Washington, DC, the capital city of the United States of America. Visitors to this famous locale can opt to see many of the area's most historic landmarks and memorials in a unique way. 

Admission (Optional): Adult $26; Child (2-12 yrs) $18; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $23|Opening Hours: Mar - Nov|Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Visit Madame Tussauds Wax Museum The Washington, DC arm of this worldwide phenomenon is a sight to behold. Amazingly and sometimes eerily lifelike figures line the halls of this art museum in the form of celebrities and politicians both famous and infamous. 

Admission (Optional): Adult $23; Child (3-12 yrs) $17; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $23|Opening Hours: Mon - Thu 12:00pm - 6:00pm, Fri - Sun 10:00am - 6:00pm

Standard Hotel: Comfort Inn/Days Inn/Sleeping Inn or similar

Day 5 - Washington DC -Site Seeing Contd..

Day 6 - Washington DC - Lancaster - Corning/Watkins Glen - Niagara Falls (430 miles)

In the morning, we will head north to Amish Farm. Then we will get to the Corning Glass Museum in Corning, NY to learn about glassmaking (during the winter) or Watkins Glen State Park (during the summer). From there, we will continue on to Niagara Falls, NY where we will see Thundering Water Cultural Show.

Lancaster, PA

Visit The Amish Farm and House This authentic Amish farm in Lancaster, PA is more than 300 years old, and an educational experience for the whole family. This 25-acre farm is dedicated to teaching people about the Amish lifestyle in a fun and constructive way. 

Admission (Optional): Adult $20; Child (2-12 yrs) $13; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $20

Corning, NY 
Seasonal Corning Museum of Glass This museum in western New York is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glassmaking. Its collection contains more than 45,000 objects, some of which date back millennia. It was founded in 1951 and sees 400,000 visitors annually. 
From 2015-11-01 to 2016-05-31
Admission (Optional): Adult $18; Child (Under 17 yrs) Free; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $16|Opening Hours: Daily 9:00am - 5:00pm, Seasonal Hours Vary

Watkins Glen, NY
Seasonal Watkins Glen State Park Glen Creek has carved a dramatic gorge into the Watkins Glen hillside, resulting in a large, cavern-like network of rock formations. 
From 2016-06-01 to 2016-10-31
Admission (Optional): Adult $10; Child (3-12 yrs) $8; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $10|Opening Hours: Daily May - Oct 9:00am - 5:30pm, Seasonal|Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Niagara Falls, NY 
Visit Niagara Falls Illumination Visitors to Niagara can enjoy a nighttime illumination of the falls. The completeness of night view on certain summer evenings may be limited or not available due to late sunset time and government regulations on driving hours. 
Opening Hours: Daily 8:00pm, Varies Seasonally
Visit Thundering Water Cultural Show Niagara, like many impressive wonders of nature, is a sacred place for the local Native American people. This show uses dance as a storytelling medium through which to showcase the impact that the falls have had on native culture. 
Admission (Optional): Adult $20; Adult (from Jun 1) $21; Child (4-10 yrs) $13; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $20; Senior (from Jun 1) $21|Opening Hours: Daily 7:00pm - 8:00pm|Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes
Standard Hotel: Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airportor similar

Day 7 - Niagara Falls

In the morning, we will view the splendor that is Niagara Falls by embarking on an in-depth tour of the area, which includes visits to the Niagara Whirlpool and Old Fort Niagara. We will also have the chance to take an exciting JetBoat Ride down the Niagara River. Then, we will visit Goat Island and the Cave of the Winds. By elevator, we can reach the bottom of Bridal Veil Falls. Then, we will take the famous Maid of the Mist cruise, which brings us as close to the Falls as safely possible. In the afternoon, we will go shopping at the Niagara Falls Fashion Outlets, which has over 100 stores.

Niagara Falls, NY 
Always Available Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour This interesting and exciting fuller tour of the greater Niagara area takes guests to sights they otherwise may not see, such as the impressive water formation at Whirlpool State Park or the historic Old Fort 
Niagara. 

Admission (Optional): Adult $25; Child (3-12 yrs, including $13 of the Old Fort Niagara admission ticket) $15; Senior (Over 62 yrs, including $13 of the Old Fort Niagara admission ticket) $22; Tickets to Old Fort Niagara & Whirlpool State Park included

Replace Maid of the Mist during winter. It is available when weather condition and time permits. Jet Boat Ride These exciting boat rides take passengers on a thrilling trip down the Niagara River! This 45-minute round-trip ride zooms through the Niagara Gorge, and even takes passengers to the famous Whirlpool rapids, all of a custom-built jet boat. 

Replace Maid of the Mist during winter. It is available when weather condition and time permits.
Admission (Optional): Adult $61; Child (4-12 yrs, Children under 4 yrs are not allowed to ride.) $51; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $61|Opening Hours: Daily 8:00am - 5:00pm, Times Vary|Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Visit Niagara River Gorge The Niagara River Gorge has been carved out of the land by thousands of years of erosion. On the US side of the river, there are several hiking trails as well as a spectacular view of the Niagara Whirlpool. 

Visit Goat Island Goat Island is an Island in the Niagara River located between the two waterfalls that makes up Niagara Falls. Its Terrapin Point is often visited by tourists and offers some of the most breathtaking views of the falls. 

Visit Cave of the Winds The Cave of the Winds on the New York side of Niagara Falls is an attraction which allows people to walk along pathways on the river at the base of the American Falls. It is open in the summer. 
Admission (Optional): Adult $14; Child (6-12 yrs) $11; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $14|Opening Hours: May 23 - Sep 1

Seasonal Maid of the Mist This famous boat ride gets passengers up close and personal with the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls. 
Admission (Optional): Adult $18.25; Child (6-12 yrs) $10.65; Child (Under 5 yrs) Free; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $18.25|Opening Hours: Daily Apr 2 - Nov 6 9:00am - 4:00pm|Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

Visit Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls This impressive shopping mall in Niagara Falls, New York offers designer wares at bargain prices. Stores at the complex include Adidas, Anne Taylor, Banana Republic, Fossil, Eddie Bauer, Coach, Hugo Boss, Nine West, Nautica, and many more. 

Standard Hotel: Red Roof Inn Syracuse or similar

Day 8 - Niagara Falls - Thousand Islands - New York (626 miles)

In the morning, we will drive to the Thousand Islands region, where we will embark on a cruise through the waterways to see the many islands and famous houses. In the evening, we will return to New York City, where the tour will come to an end. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.
Thousand Islands, NY 

Visit Thousand Islands Cruise These boat tours of the unique and impressive Thousand Islands region take visitors by some of the most well-known locales, such as Zavikon Island, the mysterious Deer Island, and the famous Boldt Castle mansion on Heart Island. 

Price Excludes

Admission Fees:
Destination    Adult    Child    Senior
Corning, NY
Corning Museum of Glass (Optional)    $18    Free (Under 17 yrs)    $16 (Over 62 yrs)
Lancaster
The Amish Farm and House (Optional)    $20    $13 (2-12 yrs)    $20 (Over 62 yrs)
Niagara Falls, NY
Cave of the Winds (Optional)    $14    $11 (6-12 yrs)    $14 (Over 62 yrs)
Jet Boat Ride (Optional)    $61    $51 (4-12 yrs, Children under 4 yrs are not allowed to ride.)    $61 (Over 62 yrs)
Maid of the Mist (Optional)    $18.25    
$10.65 (6-12 yrs)
Free (Under 5 yrs)
$18.25 (Over 62 yrs)
Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour (Optional)    $25    $15 (3-12 yrs, including $13 of the Old Fort Niagara admission ticket)    $22 (Over 62 yrs, including $13 of the Old Fort Niagara admission ticket)
Thundering Water Cultural Show (Optional)    
Thousand Islands Cruise (Optional)    $27    $15 (3-12 yrs)    $27 (Over 62 yrs)
Washington, DC
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (Optional)    $23    $17 (3-12 yrs)    $23 (Over 62 yrs)
Potomac River Cruise (Optional)    $26    $18 (2-12 yrs)    $23 (Over 62 yrs)
Watkins Glen, NY
Watkins Glen State Park (Optional)    $10    $8 (3-12 yrs)    $10 (Over 62 yrs)

Why you must book this package?

The vast land of America cannot be viewed completely in one trip but if we one has to choose the first few locations, it has to be Washington, New York, Hershey & Niagara. The most renowned destinations of American promise you variety in terms of museums, monuments, natural attractions and skylines.  The tour comes at an affordable price and there are absolutely no hidden charges. Our speciality is Indian food and Jain food availability. We also take special care of elderly tourists.

Countries/Cities/Attractions/Events Covered in this package:

1.   New York – World Financial Centre, China Town, Wall Street, Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Empire State                                     Building
2.   Washington D.C – Whitehouse, Korean Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, The FBI Building  
3.   Hershey – Hershey Chocolate World
4.   Niagara – Ride on the Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls at Night

Destinations in the package:

New York: A popular metropolis of America, New York lies on the banks of river Hudson. Covering 790 sq. kms of area, this port & city is extremely diverse in terms of culture & religion. It is a wealthy city and has the famous ‘Wall Street’ which is synonymous with global finance. It has a moderate temperature. It is dominated by the White community.

Washington D.C: It is also known as the District of Columbia. It is a capital district and not part of any other state. It was formed in 1791 and its naming was in the honour of George Washington. It is 177 sq.kms in area and has humid subtropical climate. The city is dominated by African Americans. It has many historical sites and monuments.

Hershey: It lies in Pennsylvania. It is fondly called ‘The Sweetest Place on Earth’ or ‘Chocolate town’. This attribution is on account of the chocolate company ‘Hershey’ which is located there. This city is dominated by White community followed by Asians. It has a humid continental climate.  

Niagara: It is a combination of three waterfalls namely Horseshoe falls, the American falls and the Bridalveil falls. Niagara falls lie between Canada & U.S.A. This waterfall has the highest flow rate in the world. The height is about 165 feet. These falls are a result of the last ice age. These falls are extremely beautiful. By producing hydroelectric power, its water speed has been brought good use.

Attractions Covered:

New York

Times Square: It was earlier known as Longacre Square. This place was a high traffic area until few years back. Today, it is being developed such that it becomes pedestrian friendly. It is famous for its Broadway shows which are synonymous with theatre & art. The Paramount building is the most famous landmark on the street.

Guided City Tour: New York is popularly known as ‘NYC' or ‘The City’. It has many attractions which can be seen on foot, by cycle or via helicopter ride. We cover the following popular must-see attractions:

• World Financial Centre: It is combination of 4 buildings in Battery Park City. It was built around 1988. It is famous for its Winter garden, a glass dome pavilion. It has numerous panels of glass, palm trees and tricolour Italian marble floor which attracts tourists from around the world.
• China Town: Filled with Chinese immigrants, this place is located in the lower part of Manhattan. It has Chinese handicrafts, Chinese restaurants and Chinese retail shops.
• Wall Street: It houses headquarters of many financial biggies like J.P. Morgan. It has the New York Stock Exchange. A charging bull representative of positive upside in the market is a famous symbol on the street.
• Central Park: It is spread across 843 acres of land and has many lakes, theatres, playgrounds and fountains. It also has Central Park Zoo and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

A boat ride to the statue of liberty: The statue of liberty has 7 spikes on her crown. It represents the seven seas across which liberty should spread. It has a torch ( symbol of enlightenment ) in one hand and a tablet ( declaration of independence ) in another. It is the first thing you notice when you enter America. A boat ride which is available from New York as well as New Jersey covers this landmark as well as Ellis Island.

Empire State Building: It is a skyscraper which literally seems to be touching the sky. It is shown in many movies and was once upon a time, world’s tallest building. Tourists visit this attraction because of its observatory which is located on the 86^th floor. It gives an all round panoramic view of the city.

Washington D.C

Guided City Tour: Named after the first president of United States, Washington is the political centre of the country. The city is very historic and looks completely different from New York’s skyline. We will cover the following key attractions:

• White House: The residence of President of United States, this building has a neoclassical design and was conceived by James Hoban. It was built between 1792 & 1800. It has a white wash made from lime.
• Korean Memorial: It is made in the honour of soldiers who participated in the Korean War. It has sculptures of 19 soldiers belonging to different ethnicity and representing various defence branches.
• Lincoln Memorials: It was built in 1922 and is made in the honour of Abraham Lincoln, 16^th president of U.S. Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in Ford’s theatre and Congress initiated this monument post that.
• Iwo Jima Memorial: It represent a World War II battle. It caused deaths of more than 6000 Americans & 23000 Japanese. There is sculpture of 6 soldiers made by Felix de Weldon here and is worth seeing.
• The FBI Building: The J Edgar Hoover FBI Building gives tourists a glimpse of its history, some work done, real time observation of working scientists in forensic labs and a firearms demonstration.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: It is located at the National Mall. It opened in 1910 and is approximately 13 lakh sq.feet in area. It has specimens of plants, animals, humans, rocks, minerals and other such objects of historical importance. It is only 364 days and is the most visited museum of this type in the world.   

Hershey

Hershey’s Chocolate World

It consists of 7 visitor centres. It has shops and restaurants that deal in unique chocolate products. It replaced the Hershey plant tour which could not admit growing visitors. It has:

• Chocolate Tour: A 10 minute dark ride which shows the chocolate making process. Tourists get free chocolates and a chance to take picture on the ride.
• Create your own Candy Bar: Tourists enter factory premises in safe clothes and accessories. They are given a chance to choose their chocolate ingredient and their wrapper design to create customized chocolates.
• Hershey’s Trolley Work: It is a tour which gives glimpse of history of chocolate in 60 minutes.
• Hershey’s Chocolate Tasting Group Experience: It is all about tasting various chocolate flavours, from milk to dark and having a discussion around it.
• Hershey’s Great Chocolate Factory Mystery in 4D: It has Hershey Product Characters featuring in the film which has more than 100 versions.

Niagara Falls

Ride on Maid of the Mist

This tour is for people who want to experience the falls up close. Tourists are taken to the basin of Horseshoe Falls. It has been around for 150 years. People get onto observatory deck and wait for a Double Decker boat to take them on an excursion which is sure to become one of the most memorable moments of the trip. One gets to see the white waters and the huge rocks.

Cave of the Winds

A deck called the Hurricane desk is created 150 feet from the base of the falls. People can take an elevator, wear appropriate clothes & footwear provided and move on to the deck which allows people to watch the Bridal Veil Falls from a mere distance of 20 feet. The beautiful scene and the water sprinkles make the trip worth it.

Niagara Falls at Night

The Niagara Falls Illumination Board has initiated and has been operating a special show whereby the Niagara falls are lit in rainbow colours every evening. This event has been happening since 1925 and is cant-miss scenery. It happens at the beginning of dusk.

Package Itinerary

Day 01

You will be welcomed by your host at New York airport. Your guide will escort you to the hotel where you can rest and freshen up by evening. You will be served hot lunch at the hotel itself. In the evening we move out to take a walk and see prominent landmarks on Times Square. After experiencing some hustle bustle at one of the busiest avenues, we come back to have dinner at an Indian restaurant. We stay over night at New York’s hotel.

Day 02

We have a filling American breakfast and move on to take the New York City tour which covers World Financial Centre, Chinatown, Wall Street and Central Park. We finish the tour by lunch time and after have a delicious lunch proceed to see the landmark of United States, The Statue of Liberty. We take a cruise to see it up close. We come back to land sometime in the evening and then move on to see the last attraction of the day. The Empire State Building has a observatory deck which gives a glimpse of the entire city. We come back to have dinner at our favourite Indian restaurant and then return to hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 03

We have our appetizing breakfast and proceed to see the capital of United States. It has many historical places to see. We begin with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History which has exhibits of ancient mammals, birds etc. After competing this tour, we have a delectable lunch. We then proceed for a city tour which covers The White House, The Korean & Lincoln Memorials, The WWII Memorial and the FBI Building. We end the day with a delicious Indian dinner and stay over night at Washington.

Day 04

Today is a fun filled day which children on board will love. After having breakfast, we move to see the Hershey Chocolate World which has 4D movies, chocolate tasting sessions, factory tour, custom chocolate making and much more. We complete the sweet journey with some free chocolates and then proceed to Niagara Falls. It is evening when we reach there and hence is perfect for seeing the rainbow colours attraction. We end the day with some Indian dishes and then stay over at Niagara hotel.

Day 05

This is the last day of the trip and hence we end it on a high note. We finish breakfast and go to Niagara falls to experience Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds. Both the attractions bring you close to the falls and let you experience the thud. We finish them by lunch and proceed to airport. Your tour guide will help you will necessary information for departure and then bid farewell. We hope to see you again.

Package Inclusions:

• Daily breakfast & dinner included with provision for Indian food as well as Jain food.
• Airfare, Visa & insurance are included
• Air coach transfer included in the costs
• Accommodation in 2 Star / 3 Star / 4 Star hotels will be provided
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East Coast America 2016 2017 Tours, East Coast Vacations USA -  Inclusions

East Coast America USA Tour  2016 2017 - 5 Days

New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Niagara Falls

Depart from: New York

Duration: 4 Days 3 Nights

East Coast America USA Tour 2016 2017 - Highlights: 

• 3 Nights New York + Site Seeing
• 2 Nights Washington DC + Site Seeing
• 2 Nights Niagra + Site Seeing
• Visit Philadelphia, 
• Niagara Falls (Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls Illumination, Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour), 
• Washington DC Tour (White House, US Capitol, National Air and Space Museum, Potomac River Cruise), 
• Thousand Islands, Watkins Glen, Corning.
• 7 nights hotel accommodation
• Transportation via an air-conditioned vehicle
• Tour guide Level 2: semi-guided tour
• Taxes

Package Exclusions:

• The flight rates have been calculated as on September 2014. Any price hikes are not included.
• Any expenses of personal nature or any tips given are at tourist’s discretion and not part of tour cost

Hotels in the Package:

New York:

• Off Oho Suites is a 2 star hotel that costs about 18,000 per night and has standard rooms for tourists. It has a European touch to it and is at a walk able distance from Little Italy, China Town, Soho & Financial Centre. It provides gym, laundry and paid internet.

• Hyatt Place , 3 star hotel that costs about Rs.20,000 per night depending on room type which is either king room or queen room. It is very close to Times Square & Central Park. It has a contemporary look and has spacious rooms. Free breakfast & free Wi-fi are part of the deal.  

• The Algonquin Hotel, 4 star hotel that costs about 28,000 per night for a standard room which is most popular. It is at walkable distance from many sight seeing places. It has a touch of both modern and historic designs. They provide restaurant, laundry, gym and free Wi-fi.

Washington D.C:

• Days Inn Silver Spring is a 2 star hotel that costs about Rs. 5000 per night and has double room as well as king room as popular class. It is located at one mile from the capital city. It is a 2 storey building and has basic amenities like laundry and pool. They also provide free breakfast and free Wi-fi.  

• Clarion Hotel is a 3 star hotel that cost Rs. 8000 per night approximately and has an option of Standard rooms. It is located very close to the city’s sight seeing places. It is a 8 storey building with contemporary look. It has free parking and free Wi-fi. Restaurant and Gym are also available.   

• Westin Arlington Gateway is a 4 star hotel that cost Rs. 16000 per night approximately and has an option of double room or king room. It is located at a distance of 4 miles from Reagan National Airport. It is a state of art hotel and has facilities like indoor pool, gym, bar, business centre and restaurant. It has paid internet as well.

Niagara:

• Days Inn is a 2 star hotel with approximately Rs. 3000 as per night cost. They have standard rooms and smoking or non smoking option. It is a convenient hotel located close to the rainbow bridge. It has facilities like gym, outdoor pool and free Wi-fi.

• Best Western on the Avenue is a 3 star hotel with modest cost of Rs. 8,000 approximately. It has 5 floors and is located at just 5 miles from Peace Bridge. It is also only 8 miles from Buffalo Airport. Free breakfast & free Wi-fi are provided.

• White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa is a 4 star hotel with Rs. 11000 as approximate charges for one night’s stay for superior guest rooms. It is a 3 storey building and is situated at 10 miles from Niagara. They have lot of facilities which include Business centre, gym, paid internet, room service, indoor pool, paid parking, spa, bar, golf, laundry, restaurant and tennis court.   

Flights & Navigation Details:

India to New York: 21 hours journey covering 13000 kms via Delta or United Airways will cost about Rs. 45,000 per adult.

New York to Washington: Travel by road in an A/c coach. It takes nearly 3 to 4 hours to cover the distance if one goes non stop. It is roughly 226 miles journey by road.

Washington to Hershey: Travel by road in an A/c coach. It is about 2 hours journey for an approximate 130 miles drive.

Hershey to Niagara: Travel by road in an A/c coach. It is about 5 to 6 hours journey for an approximate distance of 318 miles.

Niagara to India: 22 hours journey ( 1 stop ) covering 7816 miles via Qatar Airways or United will cost about Rs. 59,000 per adult

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