6-Day tour Dallas departure-Austin-San Antonio-Houston-New Orleans

Tour Code: 17D6 
Trip Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: SUN

Itinerary  
Day 1: Dallas city tour
Enjoy your breakfast before we start the tour!We will follow the path of history to George W Bush Presidential Library. The mission of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is to preserve and make available for research the official records, personal papers, and artifacts of President George H.W. Bush, to support democracy, promote civic education, and increase historical understanding of U.S. national experience through the life and times of George Bush.After lunch, we will go for the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. The museum examines the life, times, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, and is located at the very spot from which Lee Harvey Oswald, according to four government investigations, shot and killed the President on November 22, 1963. Besides, we will get to the Pioneer Plaza, largest bronze sculpture garden in Dallas.The last but not the least, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to step up to the most recognizable landmark in Dallas: Reunion Tower. You will enjoy the city view on the observation deck. Along the way, you will see and pass by the Giant Eyeball, Pioneer Plaza. AA Center of “Mavericks”.
Meals: Breakfast-N/A, Lunch-N/A, Dinner-N/A
Hotel: Radisson Hotel Fort Worth or equivalent

Day 2: Austin-San Antonio (Night Tour)
We will arrive at the Capital city of Texas: Austin. Guests will have a chance to go inside for the State Capitol which was completed in 1888 in Downtown Austin, contains the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and the Office of the Governor. Our tour guides will take you for an exclusive tour to see the Senate and House chamber, Governor’s public reception room, State Capitol library etc. (If the capitol is closed on the day we visit, we will see the outside view of capitol). Next, we will visit University of Texas at Austin, one of the best public research universities in US. Our tour in campus will lead you to see the fountain, statues and UT Tower. Texas Military Forces Museum, a museum about the history of Texas' militia, volunteer forces and Texas Military Forces from 1823 to the present. After we pass by Hope Outdoor Gallery, we will head to San Antonio. At night, you may choose to join our Night Tour in San Antonio after you take a rest. We will take you to see the tower of Friendship, tower of Americas, the river walk cruise for night view. Ernie Pyle once described the River Walk as ―The American Venice‖ and it’s easy to see why. If you tried to imagine a place where the sights, sounds and flavors of Native America, Old Mexico and the Wild West blend effortlessly with the hustle and bustle of a modern city, it would probably look a lot like the San Antonio River Walk.
Meals: Breakfast-N/A, Lunch-N/A, Dinner-N/A
Hotel: Best Western Plus Fiesta San Antonio/Wyndham or equivalent

Day 3: San Antonio -Houston
In the morning, we will go to the Alamo Mission. The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna launched an assault on the Alamo Mission, killing all of the Texan defender. For Texans, the Battle of the Alamo became an enduring symbol of their heroic resistance to oppression and their struggle for independence, which they won later that year. Next, the Buckhorn Museum features wildlife from all over the world; including fish from the seven seas, animals from every continent and strange animal oddities which have been collected for over 100 years! Our exhibit halls are comprised of over 520 species of wildlife—many of which are record holders. Historic Market Square, explore over 100 locally owned shops and stalls, all at a festive indoor mall famously described as the largest Mexican market outside Mexico. Also, we are going to the 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas provides guests the most spectacular view of the Alamo City.
Meals: Breakfast-N/A, Lunch-N/A, Dinner-N/A
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Near Sugar Land or equivalent

Day 4: Houston－New Orleans
Enjoy your breakfast before we start the tour! When we reach Oak Alley Plantation, a U.S. National Historic Landmark located at the west suburban of New Orleans, our attention, right away, would be attracted to the astonishing beauty that the plantation presents. Visitors may even feel that they were taken into the scene of ―Gone with Wind‖. The master’s big house is contrasting with the slave quarter nearby. Two rows of 300-years-old oak trees are not only concealing the amazing quarter-mile-long garden road, but also the bitterness of the south had borne after Civil War. The natural environment of New Orleans is as distinctive as its local culture. We will also have a Swamp Tour, a fun adventurous yet safe boat ride that showcases the unique eco system of New Orleans region. You’ll have opportunities to see alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets, herons, ibis and many other species as well as many strange looking plants living in the swamp. It is like entering a land of unknown. The natural disaster remains of Hurricane Katrina of ten years ago can still be seen. It is so fascinating of the untouched swamp wildness of the pristine beauty. Next, we will head to our hotel for the night located at French Quarter district in New Orleans. Guests can enjoy the rest of your day exploring the area. You can find a live jazz performance bar around Bourbon Street; enjoy a cup of coffee and Beignets at the famous Café De Monde; or have some Cajun crawfish and fresh oyster for dinner. Visiting Jackson Square seems like a good idea too. It was built to commemorate General Andrew Jackson. Many festivals are going on there simultaneously. You may also take the Carriage Tour to explore French Quarter. The night is long, and the nightlife is on.
Meals: Breakfast-N/A, Lunch-N/A, Dinner-N/A
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott French Quarter or equivalent

Day 5: New Orleans- Houston
Enjoy your breakfast before we start the tour! First thing in the morning we are going to visit the National World War II Museum, formerly known as the D-day Museum, a military history museum emphasizes the American experience in World War II. Around noon we will take you to the Mississippi Steamed Jazz Cruise. Your two-hour cruise from the heart of the French Quarter shows you why the city was founded on the beautiful crescent of the lower Mississippi River. New Orleans is an important historical city in South US and one of the major ports, also well-known as the birthplace of jazz. The live Jazz performance on the steamboat will make you an unforgettable trip.
Meals: Breakfast-N/A, Lunch-N/A, Dinner-N/A
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Near Sugar Land or equivalent

Day 6: Houston- Dallas
After breakfast, we will head back to Dallas. After tour ends, you can choose to drop off in Westin Galleria Dallas or flight departs from DFW, DAL airport after 17:00.
Meals: Breakfast-N/A, Lunch-N/A, Dinner-N/A

Tour Fares
Double Occupancy (1-2 people): $688/ person
3rd person (Triple Occupancy): $603
4th person (Quad Occupancy): $561
Single Occupancy: $1032
Triple and Quad prices are for three people or four people sharing one room with 2 beds respectively.

Costs include
1. 5 nights hotel accommodations.
2. Roundtrip deluxe air conditioned bus transportation.
3. Experienced Chinese-English bilingual tour guide.
4. Airport pick-up and drop-off. Routing and timing of air ticket customers book must completely stick to tour itinerary, we assume no responsibility on costs caused by any flight which is wrongly reserved, delayed or changed.
 
Expense Items
1. Round trip air ticket from your hometown. Private expenses on insurance, laundry or other items.
2. All meals and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for it.
3. Tips ( $10/ person) to guides and drivers.
4. Admission tickets: (all prices are subject to change without prior notice).
Following items are all optional. Take a moment to review this list before you travel, so that you may budget accordingly.
Child: 3~11 years old, senior is more than 65 years old.
*Houston:
NASA Space Center:Adult USD29.95, Child USD24.95(4-11yr),Senior USD27.95
Dolphin Sightseeing Tour:Adult USD13.80, Child USD9.20(2-11yr), Senior USD13.80
*Dallas:
George W Bush Library:Adult USD16, child USD10(5-12yr) USD14(13-17yr), senior USD13(62+)
Sixth Floor Museum :Adult USD16, Child USD13(6-18yr), SeniorUSD14
Reunion Tower :Adult USD17, Child USD8(4-12yr), SeniorUSD14
*Fort Worth
Cowboy Hall of Fame: Adult USD6, Child USD3(5-12yr), SeniorUSD5(60+)
Stockyard Championship Rodeo : Adult USD23.50, Child USD13.50(3-12yr), SeniorUSD17.50
*San Antonio:
Night Tour （Including Riverwalk Cruise）: Adult USD35, Child 25(2-11yr), Senior USD35
Tower Of Americas: Adult USD12, Child 9(4-12yr), Senior USD10
Buckhorn Saloon& Texas Ranger Museum Adult USD22, Child 17(3-12yr), Senior USD22
*New Orleans:
Oak Alley Plantation: Adult USD22, Child USD8(13-18yr) USD5(6-12), Senior USD22
Swamp Tour: Adult USD27, Child USD16(4-12yr), Senior USD27
National World War II Museum: Adult USD26, Child USD16.50(under 12yr), Senior USD22.5
Jazz Steamboat Mississippi including lunch: Adult USD44, Child USD22(6-12yr)USD9(2-5yr), Senior USD44
Royal Carriages French Quarter: Adult USD20, Child USD20(2-12yr), Senior USD20
Attention: Prices are subject to change without prior notice; If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

* No refund once relative documents are issued
* For terms and conditions, please refer to TQ Travel website
* We reserve the right to change prices without notice
* We reserve the right to adjust the itinerary without notice

RESERVATION PROCEDURE
1. Within 24 hours after submitting your reservation, you will receive a Receipt of Reservation by email.
2. Upon receiving the Receipt of Reservation, please make payment to our company within two business days in accordance with the requirements detailed in the email
3. After making payment, you will receive our Confirmation Email with all the detailed information for your tour, including departure time, itinerary, hotel confirmation, airport pick-up, etc.
4. Simply present the printed copy of the Confirmation Email to your tour guide on the departure day. Please remember that the Confirmation Email is your proof of purchase.

Notice
Thanks for choosing us for your trip. Please read carefully and be sure that you fully understand the TERMS and CONDITIONS and RESPONSIBILITY as stated. Your reservation represents your acknowledgment and acceptance of these terms and conditions.
1. Please be sure to bring your travel document (Passport, Alien registration card or visa). Our company assumes no responsibility for customers without the proper travel documents. Costs of travel documents are on your own expense.
2. Hotel rooms are Standard Twin with air conditioning and bath, 2 full-size beds.
3. Those with Buy 2 get 1 or 2 free promotion(THIS TOUR NO PROMOTION)
Price of this promotion is based on Twin Room price. Please select 1 Triple and 3 Adults for “Buy 2 get 1 free” or 1 Quad and 4 adults for “buy 2 get 2 free”. The free person shares 2 full-size beds in the same Twin Room with former 2 full-price guests.
4. About Sharing Room, a supplement of $65 based on Twin Room price is to be charged as a guarantee of common interests between customer and whole party
5. Transportation via deluxe air conditioned motor coaches; experienced tour guide for each tour.
6. All private expense on insurance, taxes and other items will be covered by travelers themselves.
7. All Meals, Admissions and Gratuities, please pay cash on tour. Tour guide will assistant to arrange meals along the way; all the resorts which need admission fees are optional. Join or not depends on customers themselves. Travelers may budget accordingly before they go.
8. City passes are not accepted during an escorted tour due to the fact that they do not correspond into the tour schedule. The group entrance tickets provided by tour guides have fast lane and tour guides accompany passengers for activities.
9. Policy of Cancellation and Change: it indicates bus seats, hotel as well as itinerary are all set once tour been confirmed. Any change(regarding Date, Traveler amount, Names etc) or cancellation per you request after confirmation, there will be a penalty fee to be collected according to following policy:
Policy of Cancellation:
- no refund within 14 days prior to departure date;
- 50% of reservation cost within 15-29 days prior to departure date;
- 30% of reservation cost within 30 or more days prior to departure date.
- The “Free Ones” cancellation must be submitted at least 15 days before tour departure date. Any No-show on tour departure date without advanced request will be collected a penalty fee USD150 by tour guide for blocking an extra seat on the bus. This penalty is a mandatory fee will be paid in cash by other participating travelers of the reservation in order to participating on the tour.
Policy of Change: Request for reservation change must be submitted at least 30 days before tour departure date, and there will be a service fee USD20 to be charged. Reservation change within 30 days prior to departure date please refer to Cancellation Policy above.
10. About  pick-up and drop-off: please wait tour guide on time.
Pick-up: 8:00AM: The Westin Galleria Dallas, 13340 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240
Drop-off on final day: Westin Galleria Dallas; please choose flight leave from DFW/DAL after 5:00PM.
11. Order of itinerary might be reversed according to number of groups and weather condition, no further notice will be provided.
12. We reserve the right to refuse any clients who may hinder or delay the progress of a tour. In such situation the used portion if the tour will be refunded on a pro-rata basis after all prepaid expenses such as hotel, transportation etc are deducted.
13. If customer chose to discontinue tour before the tour is finished or miss any part of the tour, no refund would be allowed. In addition, it is the client’s own responsibility for all consequences arises from an early termination of the tour.
14. All tours are carefully planned with our rich experience. Our company dedicate ourselves to provide you a wonderful journey, accommodation, as well as service. And please understand that we are not responsible for any losses or extra expenses caused by strike, acts of government's civil disturbances, bed weather, or any other force majeure. In such cases, we will do our utmost to make arrangements, but the costs have to be borne and paid for by the participant.