USA Group Tour

Evening Land at JFK International Airport, where the energy of New York City awaits. Your private chauffeur welcomes you with a sign bearing your name, ready to navigate through the bustling terminal. Drive through Queens and into Manhattan, watching the famous skyline emerge. The sophisticated Hotel Giraffe, your home for the next two nights, welcomes you with its Art Deco charm. Located just 430 feet from Saravana Bhawan, you'll find comfort in both luxury and familiar flavors.

Overnight: Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection Meals: None

Morning Begin your day with a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Meet your expert guide for a full-day exploration of the city that never sleeps. Board the ferry to Liberty Island, watching the Manhattan skyline recede as you approach Lady Liberty. Marvel at this iconic symbol of freedom, standing proud in New York Harbor since 1886.

Afternoon Ascend to One World Observatory, rising 1,776 feet above street level. Experience spectacular 360-degree views of New York's five boroughs. Your guide shares fascinating stories of the city's resilience and renewal. Explore surrounding neighborhoods, each with its unique character and charm.

Evening Return to your hotel through the glittering city streets. Optional evening stroll through nearby neighborhoods, perhaps enjoying dinner at one of Manhattan's countless culinary destinations.

Overnight: Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection Meals: Breakfast for 2

Morning After breakfast, bid farewell to the Big Apple. Your private transfer south takes you through the varying landscapes of the Eastern Seaboard. Watch urban scenes give way to the greenery of New Jersey and Delaware.

Afternoon Arrive in Washington, D.C., where neoclassical grandeur meets modern democracy. Your guided city tour reveals the capital's most significant landmarks. Stand before the magnificent Capitol Building, reflecting pool mirroring its iconic dome. Visit the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his dream of unity. Photograph the White House, home to presidents since 1800.

Evening Check into the prestigious Washington Hilton. Your guide arranges dinner at a local restaurant, where you can discuss the day's discoveries against the backdrop of the capital's evening ambiance.

Overnight: Washington Hilton Meals: Breakfast for 2

Morning Savor your final capital breakfast before transferring to Baltimore Airport. Board your Southwest Airlines flight to Buffalo (WN 1243, 11:00-12:15), watching the landscape transform from urban sprawl to the green expanse of upstate New York.

Afternoon Arrive in Buffalo, gateway to one of nature's most spectacular displays. Your private transfer takes you to Niagara Falls, where the thundering waters create a constant misty veil. Check into the Sheraton Niagara Falls, where many rooms offer views of the natural wonder.

Evening Time to explore the illuminated falls, a rainbow of lights dancing across the cascading waters. Nearby restaurants offer convenient dining options within walking distance of your hotel.

Overnight: Sheraton Niagara Falls Meals: Breakfast for 2

Morning Don your provided poncho for an unforgettable journey aboard the Maid of the Mist. Feel the raw power of the falls as you cruise to the base of the thundering cascade. The morning light creates ethereal rainbows in the mist as you experience nature's might up close.

Afternoon Return to Buffalo Airport for your flight to Orlando (WN 1689, 15:35-18:15). Watch the landscape change from northern forests to Florida's tropical palm trees.

Evening Arrive in Orlando, the world's theme park capital. Transfer to the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort, your base for Florida adventures. Your location near Disney Springs offers easy access to dining and entertainment.

Overnight: Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort Meals: Breakfast for 2

Morning Enter EPCOT, where future innovation meets global culture. Begin in Future World, exploring cutting-edge attractions like Spaceship Earth and Mission: SPACE. Experience the thrill of Test Track, designing and testing your own concept vehicle.

Afternoon Journey around World Showcase lagoon, experiencing eleven countries in one day. Sample international cuisines, watch cultural performances, and shop for authentic crafts from around the globe.

Evening Marvel at the spectacular Harmonious nighttime show, where music and technology create magic on World Showcase Lagoon. Return to your resort via shuttle service.

Overnight: Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort Meals: Breakfast for 2

Morning Begin your journey to the Kennedy Space Center, where humanity's greatest space adventures began. Drive along Florida's Space Coast, where countless rockets have pierced the atmosphere. Enter the sprawling complex, immediately greeted by the Rocket Garden's towering monuments to space exploration.

Afternoon Experience the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit, seeing a real orbiter that traveled millions of miles in space. Feel the thrill of launch in the Shuttle Launch Experience simulator. Meet a real astronaut during a scheduled presentation, gaining firsthand insights into life in space.

Evening Return to Orlando for dinner at an Indian restaurant, sharing stories of your space exploration. Final night in your Orlando resort to rest before tomorrow's westward journey.

Overnight: Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort Meals: Breakfast for 2

Morning Early transfer to Orlando Airport for your transcontinental flight to San Francisco (WN 761/384, 10:10-16:15). Cross multiple time zones as you soar over America's diverse landscape.

Afternoon Arrive in the City by the Bay. Your first taste of California begins at Saravana Bhavan, offering familiar flavors in new surroundings.

Evening Check into the luxurious JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square. Your central location puts you at the heart of San Francisco's most vibrant district.

Overnight: JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square Meals: Breakfast for 2

Morning Discover San Francisco's iconic sights. Cruise under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, its orange towers often wrapped in the city's famous fog. Circle Alcatraz Island, home to America's most notorious prison.

Afternoon Experience the city's unique character: ride historic cable cars, explore colorful Chinatown, and witness the famous sea lions at Pier 39. Drive down crooked Lombard Street and admire painted Victorian "Painted Ladies."

Evening Fly to Las Vegas (WN 1732, 19:35-21:00). Watch the Nevada desert burst into millions of lights as you approach Sin City. Check into Hilton Vacation Club Polo Towers, your luxury base on the famous Strip.

Overnight: Hilton Vacation Club Polo Towers Las Vegas Meals: Breakfast for 2

Morning Depart early for your full-day Grand Canyon West Rim adventure. Watch the Mojave Desert landscape unfold as you journey through ancient Joshua Tree forests. Arrive at one of Earth's most spectacular natural wonders, where two billion years of geological history stand exposed.

Afternoon Experience the breathtaking Skywalk, a glass bridge extending 70 feet over the canyon rim. Standing 4,000 feet above the canyon floor, see the Colorado River winding through ancient rock layers. Enjoy your included light lunch while surrounded by panoramic desert vistas.

Evening Return to Las Vegas for a two-hour guided tour of the vibrant Fremont Street Experience. Watch the world's largest video screen illuminate the desert sky while street performers entertain below. Feel the energy of vintage Vegas where the city first began.

Overnight: Hilton Vacation Club Polo Towers Las Vegas Meals: Breakfast for 2

Morning Final morning in Las Vegas begins with a guided city tour. Discover the secrets behind the city's most famous hotels and attractions. Learn how this desert oasis grew from a railroad stop to the entertainment capital of the world.

Afternoon Drive through the Mojave Desert towards Los Angeles, watching the landscape transition from stark desert to urban sprawl. Arrive in the City of Angels, where dreams come to life on silver screens.

Evening Check into the sophisticated Loews Hollywood Hotel. Dinner awaits at nearby Chennai Dosa, offering South Indian comfort food in the heart of Hollywood.

Overnight: Loews Hollywood Hotel Meals: Room Only

Morning Enter the world's largest working movie studio and theme park. Start with the world-famous Studio Tour, traveling through real Hollywood movie sets and experiencing special effects magic.

Afternoon Immerse yourself in favorite movies and shows through groundbreaking rides and attractions. Experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, thrilling Jurassic World ride, and the intense Fast & Furious - Supercharged.

Evening Return to your hotel via included transfer. Final dinner experiencing more local flavors, reflecting on your cross-country adventure.

Overnight: Loews Hollywood 

Morning Begin your final day with a comprehensive Los Angeles city tour. Drive through Beverly Hills, spotting famous homes and exclusive boutiques. See the iconic Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, and TCL Chinese Theatre.

Afternoon Visit the eclectic Venice Beach Boardwalk and elegant Santa Monica Pier. Drive through downtown Los Angeles, witnessing the city's striking architectural contrasts.

Evening Transfer to Los Angeles International Airport for your flight to Chennai, carrying memories of an epic American journey from sea to shining sea.