South Africa

Tour Highlights

DAY 1 - CAPE TOWN    Arrive in the Mother City and depart on a private road transfer to your Cape Town hotel . Afternoon Free at Leisure to explore the Mother City on your own

DAY 2 - CAPE TOWN Depart in a Private Cape Town city Tour, Continue through the historic Malay Quarter, past the South African Museum, with its famed Bushmen exhibits, the Castle and other interesting sights. Towards the end of the morning a visit is made at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This is South Africa's most talked about tourist venue with many shops and restaurants

DAY 3 - CAPE TOWN Depart on a Full day Tour of Cape Point; We flank the cold Atlantic Ocean en route to Hout Bay. Once a fishing community now one of the most popular residential areas, the harbour still has a charm of days gone by. Enjoy a half-hour cruise to "Seal Island" or for the not so adventurous the fish market "Mariners Wharf" is a must. We now continue alongside the Indian Ocean, and stop to see the Jackass penguin colony, which has become well established, at Boulders beach near Simonstown. Afternoon travel onwards until we reach Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Said to be the romantic meeting place of the two mighty oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian, Sir Francis Drake the Explorer once called it "the fairest Cape that we saw in the whole circumference of the Globe”. And rightly so, it must be the highlight of any visit to the Mother City, if not South Africa

DAY 4 - GARDEN ROUTE Depart overland to Knynsa Drive time from Cape Town to Knysna is +/- 6.5 hours Arrive at Knynsa and check into your hotel Depart for a Sunset Cruise on the Knysna Lagoon

DAY 5 - GARDEN ROUTEDepart for a full day tour to Oudtshoorn is a town in the Western Cape province in South Africa. With 80,336 inhabitants it is the largest town in the Little Karoo region. The town is home to the world's largest Ostrich population with a number of specialized ostrich breeding farms such as the Safari Show Farm. 09h30 - Cango Caves – the Klein Karoo’s oldest and most popular attraction…. One of the world’s natural wonders. 11h30 - Cango Wildlife Ranch – here you wll have the opportunity to view some of the animal species that inhabited the Karoo Region in the early days. 13h00 - Visit the Safari Ostrich Farm – the ultimate “ostrich experience” with thousands of ostriches to view from incubation stage to full grown adults that visitors can ride. The farm has an excellent restaurant specializing in South African Cuisine, especially ostrich meat It also boasts a curio shop including an excellent range of ostrich products.

DAY 6 - MABULA LODGE Depart on a private road transfer to Gorge Airport for your flight to O RTAMBO International airport – Flight cost not included in the rate. Arrive in Johannesburg and depart on a private road transfer to Mabula Lodge Arrive at the Lodge and check in 16h00 – Depart on an evening game drive in an open 4x4 game vehicle

DAY 7 - MABULA LODGE : Depart on an Morning Game drive in an open 4x4 game vehicle Morning free at leisure Depart on an evening game drive in an open 4x4 game vehicle. Morning free at leisure Depart on an evening game drive in an open 4x4 game vehicle 06h00 – Depart on an Morning Game drive in an open 4x4 game vehicle

DAY 8 - SUN CITY: Depart on a private road transfer to SUN CITY is internationally renowned as South Africa’s premier holiday resort offering a multitude of attractions and activities to keep everyone occupied. With its combination of golf, game and gambling, as well as world class hotels. Sun City is the perfect choice for any holiday in South Africa. Conveniently located about two hours' drive outside Johannesburg, Sun City in South Africa has so much to offer… Sun City boasts four hotels, each of which offers a unique holiday experience, from romance to family fun Drive time from Johannesburg to Sun City is +/- 2.5 hours Arrive in Sun City and check in.

DAY 9 - SUN CITY: Spend a leisurely day as you please. The magnificent pool area is surrounded by tropical plants and nearby is the incredible Water world and the Valley of Waves with its wide variety of water activities. Sun City is a sportsman's paradise, from the two golf courses designed by Gary Player to the tennis courts. Other sport activities include bowls, mini-golf, squash, ten-pin bowling and horse riding. There is also a gym and sauna for the more physical enthusiasts

DAY 10 - JOHANNESBURGArrive in Johannesburg and depart on a half day Golf Reef City Tour; Gold Reef is located on a 10Ha site which surrounds the old no 14 shaft at the Crown Mines gold mine. It depicts Johannesburg as it was in the gold mining heydays of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The gold mining industry has had, and still is a fundamental factor in the history and economic development of South Africa. Gold Reef City offers the visitor a glimpse into the gold mining industry, a highlight is a tour into the belly of a Gold Mine and thereafter an opportunity to view the melting and pouring process which culminates into a gleaming bar of gold bullion. – please take note children under the age of 6 years are not permitted to go underground Arrive in Johannesburg and check into your hotel

DAY 11 - DEPARTDepart on a complimentary shuttle transfer to transfer to O R TAMBO International Airport for your flight.

Tour Includes

NEW YORK

Visit Times Square at night

Guided city tour

A boat ride to the Statue of Liberty Island

Visit the 86th floor observatory of the Empire State Building

Enjoy the fun-filled New York Skyride

PHILADELPHIA

Visit the Liberty Bell Centre

Independence Hall

WASHINGTON D.C

Visit the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum

Guided city tour

Visit the Luray Caverns

HERSHEY

Visit Hershey's Chocolate World

CORNING

Visit the Corning Museum of Glass

CANADA Niagara Falls

Ride on the famous "Maid of the Mist"

Experience the Journey behind the Falls

Visit Skylon Tower Observatory for magnificent views of the Niagara Falls lit up at night

Toronto

Guided city tour

Visit the CN Tower

CORNING

Stay 02 nights inside Disney World

Enjoy dining with Disney Characters in the Character Dining

Visit Sea World

Visit Epcot – enjoy Extra Magic Hours.

Visit Magic Kingdom Park –enjoy Extra Magic Hours.

BAHAMAS CRUISE

Stay in luxurious Ocean View staterooms

Visit Nassau

Visit Grand Stirrup Ca

MIAMI

City tour

LAS VEGAS

Breathtaking Helicopter Ride at night

Las Vegas by night

Experience a Stretch Limousine Ride

Fre Mont Street Experience

Musical fountains at the Bellagi

LOS ANGELES

City tour of Los Angeles

Full-day visit to the Universal Studios

Visit Santa Monica

SOLVANG

Visit this traditional Danish Town in the heart of California

17 MILE DRIVE

Experience the most beautiful drive in America

Monterey

Visit this beautiful seaside town

SAN FRANCISCO

Spectacular Bay Cruise with a glass of wine / beer / soft drink

Guided city tour

Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge

Visit the artistic town of Sausalito

Visit Muir Woods – The Redwood Fores

Visit the California Academy of Sciences

Highlights of the Cruise tour

Enjoy 4 fun-filled days on board the luxurious 'Norwegian Sky'Stay in luxurious Ocean View Cabins

Visit the charming city of Nassau – capital of the Bahamas

Enjoy fun in the Sun on the Exotic Island of Grand Stirrup Cay

Enjoy a sumptuous 'Welcome Aboard Lunch'Enjoy unlimited meals of the best variety and delicacies to suit all tastes

Unlimited entertainment for the kidsNumerous nightclubs, shows, live bands

Enjoy great duty-free shopping on boardIn-house casino, gaming lessons by professionals available for learners

Enjoy sporting activities like Basketball, Rock Climbing, etc.

Relax yourself at the in-house spa and swimming pools

Tons of fun activities for your kids and toddlers, as well as teenagers varying from contests, sports, magic shows, beach parties, movies, discos.

A 24-hour childcare service available on board

Tastefully decorated staterooms

Important

For passengers who are not taking the cruise, we will provide accommodation, American breakfast at the hotel and dinners in Orlando in lieu of the cruise.

This has to be informed to us at the time of booking.

All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 20 full paying passengers traveling together.

In case there are less than 20 full paying passengers, the Clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date

ACCOMMODATION

02 nights in New York

02 nights in Washington D.C.

02 nights in Niagara Falls, Canada

02 nights in Orlando

02 nights in Disney World, Orlando

03 nights in luxurious cruise 'Norwegian Sky'

02 nights in Las Vegas

02 nights in Los Angeles

01 night in Monterey

02 nights in San Francisco

MEALS

Daily American Buffet Breakfast in the comforts of your hotel

Enjoy dinners in the comfort of your hotel in Orlando

All meals on board the cruise including a choice of lunches & dinners

(Special meals example: Western / Chinese / Malaysian / Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian / Halal dinners can be arranged)

AIRFARE, TICKET TAXES AND OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE

Return economy class airfare

Cost of all internal flight tickets as per the itinerary

Taxes as of 1st December 2010

Cost of overseas Medical Insurance for the duration of the tourVisas

Cost of Multiple entry USA Visa

Cost of Single entry Canada Visa

TRANSFERS

All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned coach

TOUR MANAGER

Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or localrepresentative throughout your tour in the USA.

Tour Not Includes

Cost of deviation as actual or cancellation charges( in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in tours)

Any baggage handling fee levied by the airlines in the USA

Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini-bar, telephone calls, pay television etc.

Tips of any nature, i.e., drivers, guides, tour managers, etc.

The rate difference for the sector tickets as the same is included taking the current fare levels and the current rates of exchange.

Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.

The tour price is subject to change without any notice if the exchange rates change substantially prior to departure

Visa Required

Multiple-entry USA Visa.

Single-entry Canadian Visa.

Cost of USA & Canadian Visas is included in your tour price
TRANSFERS

The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Vacations Exotica is not responsible for granting of visas and is only a facilitator in the visa application process.

Overseas Medical Insurance

It is extremely important to possess an overseas medical insurance policy before you travel on your tour. Keeping your convenience in mind, we have included the cost of overseas medical insurance. For any passengers above 60 years of age, and those who wish to extend their holiday, additional charges would apply.