What to expect
Iconic Landmarks
Visit the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Skyline Views
Marvel at the skyline from Brooklyn Bridge
Green Spaces
Explore Central Park & the High Line
Art & Culture
Discover the Metropolitan Museum of Art
About this trip...
Soak up the sights of New York City with your fellow solo travellers in the spring. Marvel at the city’s skyline everywhere you turn and see all the highlights the Big Apple has to offer you up close. We tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, walk the Brooklyn Bridge, visit the Met and pay our respects at the 9/11 Memorial.
Activity Level:
What's this?What's Included
Return flights & transfers-
Airport taxes & charges
Room for sole use
Solo's Board - Breakfast daily, welcome dinner & farewell dinner
Welcome drink
Entrance to Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & The Met-
Visit Central Park & the Chelsea Market
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Walk the Brooklyn Bridge & the High Line
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully Financially Protected
What's extra:
- USA ESTA visa – currently $21
- Insurance click here
Itinerary
- Arrive in New York City
- Guided tour of Downtown New York & Brooklyn
- Guided tour of Central Park & The Met
- Walk the Highline & visit the Chelsea Market
- Return flight home
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrive in New York City
On arrival into New York, we transfer to our hotel for check-in. This evening, we start our singles holiday in style with a welcome drink and meeting your group for the break.
Day Two: Downtown & Brooklyn
We begin our morning with a boat trip to the iconic Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where more than 12 million immigrants passed through on their journey to America. Next, we walk through the Financial District and the renowned Wall Street, with stops at the Merrill Lynch Bull and Trinity Church before visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. We then travel by air-conditioned minibus to the trendy Park Slope area, whose brownstones remain unmatched in the rest of the city. To cap off our day, we walk over the famous Brooklyn Bridge, marvelling at the sweeping skyline of Downtown Manhattan ahead of us. The rest of the day is at our leisure before joining the group for dinner.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Three: Central Park & The Met
After breakfast, we visit Central Park whilst it's in full bloom. The oldest public park in the United States, it’s also the most visited, with over 42 million visitors a year. We wander through the famous Strawberry Fields, see Belvedere Castle and pass Dakota Apartments, where John Lennon was assassinated. This afternoon, we head over to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Known locally as ‘The Met’, it's one of the world’s largest and finest art museums, with more than two million works spanning 5000 years. We have the rest of the day at our leisure.
- Breakfast Included
Day Four: Highline & Chelsea Market
After breakfast, we start our morning with a walk along the Highline – an historic raised rail line converted to a green oasis for the public to enjoy. It offers magnificent views in the heart of the meatpacking district, as well as art installations and beautiful gardens. We enjoy some free time at Chelsea Market to wander its stalls or treat ourselves to some lunch. The rest of the day is at our leisure, before we meet this evening for our farewell dinner.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Five: Departure Day
Our final morning in New York is at leisure, before our transfer takes us to the airport for our return flight home.
- Breakfast Included
Accommodation
Sanctuary Hotel
The Sanctuary Hotel is located in the heart of Times Square, making it an excellent base for exploring the city's attractions.
Facilities include
The Sanctuary Hotel features two rooftop venues - Haven Rooftop Restaurant & Bar and Sushi Lab. Both open year-round, treating guests to stunning city views.
Room includes
All rooms come equipped with TV, cozy bathrobes, rainfall showers, eco-friendly amenities, free WIFI, safe & minibar.
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Transfer Time
Sanctuary Hotel is approximately 1hr 15mins transfer from all major New York airports.
General Information
Please note: At the beginning of your trip, your Tour Leader will ask if you would be happy to sign a photo permission form. This means that any photographs taken during your holiday can be used by Solos to share what the Solos experience is all about. It also means you have lots of memories to go home with!
Details will be given at your welcome meeting.
WhatsApp Group: Just before the start of your trip, you will be sent an invite to the WhatsApp group which will put you in touch with your fellow Solos travellers and Tour Leader prior to your departure day. By choosing to join, you're consenting to share your contact details with other members of your group. However, if you prefer not to join, that's completely fine, and you can meet the group on your first day instead.
Dress Code
We recommend light layers in New York this time of year, with comfortable walking shoes.
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. To give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides, porters and hotel staff of approximately $50. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip.
Passport, Visa & Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay.Visa Requirements
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) visa waiver or a visa.You can Apply for an ESTA visa waiver through US Customs and Border Protection.
You cannot apply for an ESTA visa waiver if you have:- been arrested (even if the arrest did not result in a criminal conviction)
- a criminal record
- been refused admission into, or have been deported from the US
- previously overstayed under an ESTA visa waiver
Health Requirements
Compulsory vaccinations: None.
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. Please remember to pack any prescribed medication, as they can often be expensive and may not be readily available.
You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health USA
Currency
US Dollars
