USA Sept & Oct

12 Days / 11 Nights
Kochi → United States (Las Vegas, Niagara Falls, Washington D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco)

11 Nights | 12 Days | 17 Sep, 8 Oct 2026

The United States of America (USA) is located in North America and consists of 50 states and the federal capital, Washington, D.C. It borders Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The USA is the world’s third-largest country by land area and population, with over 340 million people.

A highly developed nation, the United States is known for its strong economy, innovation, higher education and global cultural influence. It has one of the world’s most powerful militaries and plays a significant role in international political, economic and cultural affairs.

Day by Day Itinerary

Assemble at the Airport and meet your tour manager from Santa Monica Tours & Travels
Begin boarding your flight to New York.
Arrive in New York
Clear the immigration formalities and customs clearance
Meet your local tour guide
Proceed to hotel and check in to the hotel
Enjoy your dinner
Overnight stay in hotel

Early morning breakfast at the hotel
Proceed for New York City Tour, the most populous city and the largest metropolitan area in the United States. It is also the global center of finance and commerce, culture, technology, entertainment, media, academics, art and fashion etc.
Visit Liberty island, it is a 12.7-acre federally owned island located in the Upper Bay of New York Harbour. You can witness the Statue of Liberty, which is a symbol of freedom. The iconic national monument is a gift from the people of France and was dedicated on October 28,1886.The statue is a figure of a classically draped woman, inspired by the Roman goddess of liberty, Libertas.
Later move to One World Observatory, You can enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of New York City from the tallest tower in the USA.1250 feet above the streets, you may enjoy panoramic skyline views capturing the beauty of New York.
Drive by the famous Brooklyn Bridge ,The famous hybrid cable suspension bridge in New York City connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn spanning over the East River.
Moving on to Ground Zero, the World Trade Center site The World Trade Centre is often referred to as “Ground Zero” or “the Pile” after the September 11 attacks. After the collapse of the World Trade Center, hospital workers and law enforcement officers began referring to it as Ground Zero
Finally the Times Square in the evening, situated at the heart of Broadway Theater District, the bright, dazzling billboards make it a significant hub of the global entertainment industry with its vibrant energy, endless entertainment options and large-scale advertisements. A major hub for tourism, this pedestrian street is among the busiest in the world.
After that, enjoy your dinner and then transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early morning breakfast at hotel
Proceed for a guided city tour of Washington D.C, the capital of US named after George Washington, a founding father and the first president of the United States. The city is rich in history, art, culture and home to some popular iconic landmarks like the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, etc.
Moving on to see the U.S.Capitol, the United States Capitol or Capitol Building is built in a neoclassical style with a white exterior and is the seat of the United States Congress.
Next, we visit the White House, the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. It has served as the residence of every U.S.President since 1800.
Afterwards, we visit the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, dedicated to human flight and space exploration. Established in 1946, the museum welcomes 3.1 million visitors in the year 2023, making it the fourth most visited museum in the U.S. They have on display original primary or backup craft of spacecraft and aircraft, including Apollo 11.
End the day with dinner and then transfer to the hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania is the ninth most populous city in the state. It is the hub of an urbanised area that includes Penbrook, Colonial Park, Hershey, Middletown etc. The city shines with arts, culture and cuisine, family activities, nightlife, panoramic river views and everything else.
Moving on to Hershey’s Chocolate world, Relive your childhood dream and enter a world filled with chocolate from mouth-watering sweet treats, souvenirs, candy-inspired gifts, create your own candy bar, chocolate tasting journey and more.
After that, Move to Niagara Falls, a group of three waterfalls spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the U.S. The smaller American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls lie within the United States. The largest fall, Horseshoe straddles the international border of Canada and America and is called the Canadian Falls
After the exploration, proceed to the restaurant for dinner
Overnight stay at Niagara

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel
Proceed with a full-day Niagara tour.
Continue your journey by enjoying the Maid of the Mist, which is a sightseeing boat tour of Niagara Falls, starting and ending on the American side, crossing briefly into Canada during a portion of the trip. The fleet currently consists of two vessels, both of which launched in 2020.
Later, you will experience the Cave of the Winds, a natural cave behind the Bridal Veil Falls at the Niagara Falls. The cave was some 130 feet high, 100 feet wide and 30 feet in depth. It was discovered in 1834 and originally dubbed Aeolus’s Cave, after the Greek god of winds.
After dinner, return to the hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel

Check out from hotel and proceed to the airport to board a flight to Las Vegas, prominently famous for gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment and exciting nightlife. A city in Nevada, it is an internationally renowned major resort city and is the 24th most populous city in the US. The majority of the city’s venues are located in downtown Las Vegas, while the Las Vegas Strip is even more prominent just outside the municipal boundaries.
Once we arrive at Las Vegas, we proceed on an orientation tour of the Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas Boulevard, the street the Strip lies along, is sprawling in itself, stretching nearly 3 miles from end to end, with the Stratosphere Tower on one end and the MGM Grand on the other. It is known for major resort hotels in the world and casinos.
Experience the High Roller in Las Vegas, measuring 550 feet high and 520 feet in diameter giant Ferris Wheel on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, US. it is the tallest observation wheel in North America. The sky-high views of Las Vegas is breathtaking during a full revolution in one of High Roller’s air-conditioned compartments.
After dinner, transfer to the hotel
Check in to the hotel and overnight stay in hotel

Breakfast at restaurant.
Proceed for a whole day city tour to the Grand Canyon West Rim, a steep-sided canyon by the Colorado River in Arizona, the 15th site in the United States to have been named as a national park. The park’s central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the Wonders of the world. It is 446 km long and 29 km wide with a depth of 1857 meters. It is known for its visually overwhelming size and intricate and colourful landscape. The area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans, who built settlements within the canyon and its many caves. The Grand Canyon was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979, and the park celebrated its 100th anniversary on February 26, 2019.
Grand Canyon’s West Rim is famous for its Skywalk, a 10-foot-wide horseshoe-shaped cantilevered floating glass-bottomed bridge on the edge of a side canyon extending 70 feet out into the Grand Canyon West area. Since its opening in 2007, over one million visitors were recorded to have visited the site for adventure and thrill seeking alike, as well as for the amazing view of the Grand Canyon. Skywalk can hold seventy fully loaded 747 passenger jets. You can view the Grand Canyon from mid air, see the Eagle Rock formation, see the princess and horse shadow 4000 feet up in the air to the Canyon floor below.
Lunch coupon at the Grand Canyon for the day
En route to Las Vegas, you can stop for a photo of the Hoover Dam, which is a concrete arch–gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada & Arizona. Constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression, and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Frankiln D.Roosevelt.
After dinner, return to the hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel

Check out from hotel and move for breakfast
Transfer to Los Angeles
Proceed to the city tour of Los Angeles, the most populous and sprawling city in the state of California and the financial and cultural center. It is famous for its Hollywood stars, TV & movie industries, gorgeous beaches, the Hollywood sign, and Echo Park. The city’s popularity is fuelled by diverse food scenes, world-class museums, vibrant nightlife, and outdoor activities like hiking and shopping.
Next, we move on to Santamonica Beach, the most popular sandy beach in Los Angeles, known for powdery sand situated along the Pacific Coast Highway. The beach is famous for the iconic Santa Monica Pier where you can play arcade games, see street performers, and savor local delicacies. Best place to swim, surf or paddleboard and take photos of the pier, famous Route 66 sign, and ocean views.
Dinner at the restaurant, transfer to hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel
Continue with the city tour of Los Angeles, visiting Universal Studios, a film studio and theme park is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios. Titled as the ‘Entertainment Capital of LA’ offers tours of the sets and is one of the first of many full-fledged theme park resorts located across the world. Spread over 400 acres, it offers immersive regions that are life-size recreations of classic television series and films. Hollywood offers an intimate look at the inner workings of Hollywood.
Lunch in Universal Studios and continue enjoying the Studios. Experience the amazing thrills and exciting attractions of Universal Studios Hollywood, including the world famous Studio Tour.
After exploration of the day, proceed to the restaurant for dinner
Transfer back to the hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel
Proceed for a guided city tour of San Francisco, the commercial, financial and cultural center of Northern California. The city is the fourth most populous city in California, with 808,437 residents which is well-known for the Golden gate Bridge, its winding streets, Alcatraz, and, of course, Full House. Considered as the thirteenth biggest city in the United States, there are some fascinating historical facts to explore.
We will visit Solvang, known as the ‘Danish Capital of America’. A unique picturesque village rife with activities, thatched roofs, windmills, traditional craftsmanship, Dutch ovens, seasonal festivals and delectable dining sets Solvang apart from other towns in California.
Later visit Fisherman’s Wharf, on the northern waterfront, which is one of the city’s busiest tourist areas. Souvenir shops and stalls selling crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls appear at every turn, as do postcard views of the bay, Golden Gate and Alcatraz.
Proceed to visit Silicon Valley, a region in Northern California that serves as a global centre for high technology and innovation. Located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley.
Then you will transfer to enjoy and explore the outside view of the most influential and largest tech companies in the US like Google and Meta.
After dinner, transfer back to hotel
Overnight stay in San Francisco.

Breakfast at the hotel in the morning
Proceed to visit Napa Valley, one of the world’s premier natural escape, with sun-drenched vineyards, oak-covered hills, wildflower meadows, and gentle rivers. Its scenic trails, cool morning mist, and golden sunsets create a peaceful landscape perfect for outdoor exploration
Next, have lunch and proceed to enjoy the Bay cruise, one of the finest natural harbours in the world, which is 60 miles long and 3 to 12 miles wide.
Have dinner and then transfer back to the hotel
Overnight stay at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel in the morning
Proceed to the city tour of San Francisco
Lunch at a restaurant
Transfer to the airport for your return flight
Arrival at Kochi after transit

Inclusions & Exclusions

USA Visa
Return Economy class Airfare ex cochin
Internal Flights in the package
Hotel stays as per the itinerary
Sightseeing as per the itinerary
Meals as per the itinerary
All tours with services of English -speaking guide
All types of transfers included in tour
Malayalee tour manager
Travel insurance (upto 70 years of age) Indian passport holders only

The proposed USA Visa integrity fee of USD 250 is not included in the package
The cost of passport
Additional meals other than specified in the itinerary
Laundry, beverages, telephone charges
Anything which is not included in the “cost includes”
10% TCS is applicable for those passengers that does not have PAN (Permanent Account NUmber)