2024 USD Dates & Prices
Departure Dates
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Adults
Based on Double Sharing
From
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Child
(2-11 Years) From
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Apr - 18, 25
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$3,910
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$2,600
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May - 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
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$3,910
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$2,600
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Jun - 06, 13, 20, 27
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$3,910
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$2,600
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Jul - 04, 11, 18, 25
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$3,910
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$2,600
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Aug - 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
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$3,910
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$2,600
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Sep - 05, 12, 19, 26
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$3,910
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$2,600
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Oct - 03, 10, 17, 24, 31
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$3,910
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$2,600
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Price per person based on 2/3 adults sharing a room
Child 2 - 11 years must share a room with 2/3 adults
Infants 0 - 23 months price is From $680 for a seat in
coach only
Max occupancy per room is 3 person(s) excluding
infants
Single supplement will be an additional $1,220
Early bird Offer
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Book 8 weeks in advance
and get $100 per Adult and Child
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Country Details
Country
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Capital
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Currency
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Visa Required
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Time
Zone
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Electricity
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Country
Code
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USA
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Washington D.C.
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USD
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Yes
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UTC - 5 (East Coast)
UTC - 8 (West Coast)
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120V,
60Hz
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+1
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United States (USA)
The United States of America (USA) consisting of 52 States
which are in central North America between Canada and Mexico.
The state of Alaska is the north-western part of North America
and the state of Hawaii is an island in the mid-Pacific.
The country also has five populated and nine unpopulated
territories in the Pacific and the Caribbean. At 3.71 million
square miles (9.62 million km2) and with around 318
million people, the United States is the world's 3rd or
4th-largest country by total area and third-largest by
population. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse
and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale
immigration from many countries. The geography and climate of
the United States is also extremely diverse, and it is home to
a wide variety of wildlife.
The United States is a developed country and has the world's
largest national economy.
Currency
The US Dollar is the currency of United States. The currency
code for Dollars is USD, and the currency symbol is $.US dollar
notes are simple enough to understand, though those nickels,
dimes and quarters might be a tad puzzling to work out when you
go for your first few times. Available denominations for notes
is Dollars - $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 and coins is
Cents - 1c, 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c.
The US Dollar is the most commonly converted currency in the
world and is regularly used as a benchmark in the Forex market.
As the dominant global reserve currency, it is held by nearly
every central bank in the world.
Additional Excursions
We design our itineraries so that all the necessary
excursions and places of interest are included to give the
passenger the best possible holiday at an affordable price.
However, often, the tour representative or local ground
operator will offer passengers additional excursions that are
designed to enhance the holiday experience and are not included
in the tour cost.
Food
Breakfast will be provided at the hotels. The breakfast is
usually in a separate dining area of the hotel and is usually a
continental breakfast, which will consist of tea, coffee,
bread, cereals, fruit and yoghurt.
Passengers can choose from vegetarian, or
non-vegetarian (Jain or Halal will not always be available)
meals. The meals are pre-set buffet, and a choice of menu is
not available. Meals will be provided with tap water only.
Dinners are usually provided within the hotel or restaurant
in a separate dining facility. You should always consult your
tour representative if you are not sure of what ingredients a
dish contains.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign &
Commonwealth Office click on the link below to get Country
specific details
For a full list of the latest travel advice
from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office click
here
Hotels
Please also note that not all hotels provide a kettle so if
hot water is required for warming milk etc. in the hotel then
it is advisable to carry a bottle warmer/kettle as well as a
thermos flask. Passengers may also want to carry a small travel
iron and hairdryer etc., as many hotel rooms may not have these
facilities.
If you use services such as the phone or mini-bar or pay TV
whilst in your room, you will have to pay the hotel directly
when you check out; these services are not included in your
tour cost.
The maximum occupancy per room on this tour is 3 person(s)
excluding infants.
Other Advisories
General
Once in United States, you must carry your passport with you
at all times.
High Altitude
You should only make trips to high altitudes if you feel
healthy. The following recommendations apply:
Advanced age is no barrier to high altitude. For blood
pressure patients who are well controlled with medication, the
altitude is not a concern. Asthmatics can travel to high
altitudes without any problems. High-altitude air is less
polluted with particles that can cause an asthma attack.
Epileptics who are well controlled with medication should be
able to negotiate the altitude.
Pregnant women: There may be a certain risk for pregnancy
even without pre-existing diseases over 2500-3000 metres.
Caution is therefore advised if in doubt, please consult your
doctor in advance.
Infants: Short-term stays at the mountain tops are
unproblematic. Infants and young children are often unable to
equalise pressure during descent and are therefore increasingly
at risk of ear irritation. Regular swallowing (drinking,
sucking on a bottle) during the descent can prevent the
occurrence of irritation.
Because children can chill faster than adults, always pay
attention to sufficient protection from the cold at high
altitude. Sunglasses and a good sunscreen are necessary on the
glaciers!
High altitude visits not recommended for:
Lung and heart patients who are already short of breath
while at rest or when climbing stairs are advised not to stay
at high altitude. Patients with angina pectoris or severely
impaired performance with heart enlargement and heart failure
should not visit high altitude. Coronary artery disease (angina
pectoris) and heart enlargement with medical therapy should not
visit high altitude. Patients with a pronounced risk profile
for cardiovascular disease (smoker + high blood pressure +
diabetes + high blood fats + overweight + occasional chest
pain) should consult the doctor before visiting high
altitude.
Do not stay at high altitude after having striated muscles
or a stroke.
Pick up and Drop off points & Times
Passengers should arrive at the airport where flights are
done by Star Tours at the allocated time. If you are doing your
own flights, then you will need to meet the tour rep directly
at the arrival terminal at the destination.
You will be sent an ATOL certificate if your flights are
done with Star Tours.
You should always follow the protocol for flights as set out
by the airline. You should check the board at the airport for
any flight delays, change of gate number or any other useful
information provided by the airline.
Visas & Passport
You will require a visa to travel to the United States
unless you are eligible to enter the United States visa free
under the Visa
Waiver Program (VWP), or you are a citizen of
Canada or Bermuda.Most passport holders can get
an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) through
the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), which allows travel to the US
for up to 90 days. The types of journey allowed under the VWP
include tourism, certain types of business visit
and transit to another country.
Entry requirements for UK nationals:
Everyone from the UK going to the USA by air or sea, even
those just passing through, must fill out an Electronic System
for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) form in advance.
Entry requirements for Indian Passport Holders:
Passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival. Visas are
required.
B-2 visitor visas are non-immigrant visas for persons
traveling to United States temporarily
for tourism, pleasure or visiting.
A visa is also required if you applied for travel
authorization under the Electronic System for
Travel Authorization (ESTA) and your registration has
been denied.
It is a two step process First is documents
collection, data-entry and application is reviewed and second
step is Interview with a consular officer.
Please refer https://www.usa.gov/visas
for further information.
Weather
The climate in USA varies across different parts of the
country. Generally, the western and southern parts of US have
warmer weather as compared to the eastern and northern parts.
The eastern/northern parts of US experience harsh winters with
heavy snowfall but the summers are pleasant. The
western/southern part has extremely hot summers and
comparatively tolerable winters
USA can be divided into six climate regions, excluding
Alaska, Hawaii and outlying territories. The climate varies
considerably between different regions.
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Northwest Pacific
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Mid/South Pacific
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Midwest
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Northeast
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Southeast
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Southwest
West Coast (North)
(Includes states like Oregon and Washington to the crest
of the Cascade Mountains)
This is the perhaps the wettest part of the country. There
are scattered rain showers all year round. Temperatures are
mild averaging around 40 degree F. (32.2 degree C). The summer
months are pleasantly warmer but never too hot. You can see
fogs along the coast during the warmer weather but the fog is
less dense during mid-day.
Warm clothes: You will need extra warm
clothes for winters like leather jackets, thermal jackets, warm
inners, leather gloves etc.
West Coast (South and Mid)
(Includes states like California, Idaho, Montana,
Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and Nevada)
These states have generally dry and delightful summers.
California has excellent weather all the year round, with
the northern part of the state somewhat cooler (quiet chilly in
the winter but seldom freezing). There are very few places in
California that experience snow, and the state is known for its
nice weather. Mostly all the cities have tolerable winters.
The winter months in the other states like Montana, Idaho
and Wyoming can be very cold, with temperatures dropping well
below 0 degree F. Colorado, Utah and Nevada are known for their
excellent skiing.
Warm clothes: For California you will need
warm clothes for winters. For the rest of the Mid-South Pacific
region you will need warmer apparel.
Midwest
(Includes states like Dakotas, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa,
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana)
This region is moderately dry. Precipitation occurs mainly
in late spring and early summer. Summers are pleasant but
winter time can be harsh, with lots of snow and heavy chilly
winds. Extremes within the Midwest can drop down to -50 degree
F.
Warm clothes: You will need extra warm
clothes for winters like leather jackets, thermal jackets, warm
inners, leather gloves etc.
East Coast (North)
(Includes states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington DC,
Maryland).
This entire area is moderately rainy. In winter, the region
experiences heavy snow and freezing rain. Summers are usually
pleasant, sunny and warm. The fall is especially beautiful in
wooded areas.
Warm clothes: You will need extra warm
clothes for leather jackets, thermal jackets, warm inners,
leather gloves etc.
East Coast (South)
(Includes states like portions of Arkansas and
Louisiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia)
Like the Northeast, this entire area experiences moderate
rains fairly evenly throughout the year. The Spring, Summer and
Autumn seasons are all very pleasant. Some snow and freezing
rain falls in winter but for the most part, the winters are
quite mild and short lived.
Warm clothes: You will need moderate warm
clothes for winters, but may need the extra warm ones for the
cold weather that lasts for a very short duration of time.
Wheelchairs
We will accept lightweight manual wheelchair for travel,
subject to them being capable of being stowed in the luggage
hold of the vehicle. It is also essential that a family member
is also on tour to push the wheelchair. Star Tours will
also request hotels for suitably equipped rooms; however, this
is only on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed.
For us to request a wheelchair for you with the airline,
this request should be made to us in writing at the time of
booking. The allocation of the wheelchair will be at the
discretion of the airline/airport.