Day
1: Overnight Flight
Day 2:
Shanghai, China - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Shanghai, the economic
capital of the People’s Republic of China
and one of the most fascinating countries in the
world. Prepare to immerse yourself in this land
of stunning scenery and ancient culture.
Day 3: Shanghai
Today enjoy a sightseeing tour of the
booming city of Shanghai. The tour includes
visits to the Old Town, with its narrow
streets and traditional buildings; the Yuyuan
Gardens, an island of tranquility amid the
hustle and bustle of the city; the Bund, the
waterfront area that was the center of 19th
century colonialism; and the Children’s Palace,
a Chinese-style fortress where local children
play after school. Tonight you are sure to
enjoy the amazing performers at the Acrobatic
Show. (B, L, D)
Day
4: Shanghai - Wuhan - Board Cruise
A visit to the most important temple in
Shanghai, the Jade Buddha Temple, brings you to
the home of two white jade statues of Buddha,
given to China as a gift from Burma. Fly
to Wuhan. Later, board your ship for a 5-night
cruise of the Yangtze River, and enjoy a welcome
briefing and orientation with the crew.
(B, L, D)
Day 5: Cruising
Relax during a day of leisure on the ship
and enjoy on-board events such as the river
briefing before joining the Captain for a
welcome dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Gezhou Ship Lock - Xiling Gorge
Visit the construction site of the Three
Gorges Dam project. The dam is 27 miles
upstream from Yichang City proper, at Sandouping
Village, inside the first of the three gorges.
It is planned to be, by far, the largest
hydroelectric project in the world. (B,
L, D)
Day 7: Cruising - Shennong Stream - Wu Gorge
Your excursion today includes a visit to the
Shennong Stream in pea boats on the Daning
River. You will see breathtaking scenery of the
Parrot & Dragon Boat gorges. You will also pass
through the Wu & Qu tang gorges. (B, L,
D)
Day 8: Cruising - Wanxian
Your morning includes a visit to Wanxian,
guarded by two nine-story pagodas and known as
"the gateway to East Sichuan." You may visit
the Three Gorges Museum where you will see many
archaeological treasures unearthed before the
dam project flooding began. After lunch, take
a leisurely stroll through the busy local
market. (B, L, D)
Day
9: Chongqing -
Disembark Ship - Guilin
You arrive at the scenic mountain city of
Chongqing. Disembark your ship and if
time permits, visit the Stilwell Museum and
Eling Park. This afternoon you fly to the
beautiful city of Guilin. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Guilin
Today enjoy a cart tour of Guilin, viewing
some of the unique scenery that has been
inspiring Chinese poets for centuries. Enjoy
leisure time in Yangshuo to visit the markets
and bargain with the locals for souvenirs.
Visit the Guilin Tea Institute to learn the art
of tea picking and enjoy a traditional tea
ceremony. (B, L, D)
Day 11: Guilin - Xian
Experience peace and tranquility as you
participate in a private Tai Chi lesson.
Many believe that this ancient form of exercise
is the secret to Chinese longevity.
Next, visit the Reed Flute Caves, with its
wonderful underground scenery. After lunch
enjoy a stop at Elephant Trunk Hill before
boarding your flight to Xian, located in China’s
interior. (B, L, D)
Day
12: Xian
Your tour of this former capital of China
begins with a visit to the excavation site of
the Terra-Cotta Warriors. This vast clay army,
7,000 strong, was created to guard one of
China’s emperors in the afterlife, You'll be
amazed by the craftsmanship - each soldier has a
different face. Later, visit Xian's imposing
city walls and the classical Wild Goose Pagoda.
Visit the impressive Provincial Museum before
returning to your hotel. (B, L,
D)
Day 13: Xian - Beijing
This morning you fly to the capital of
China, Beijing. A fascinating sightseeing tour
of Beijing includes visits to imposing Tiananmen
Square and the Forbidden City, the vast 15th
century complex of palaces, courtyards, and
gardens that was once home to the emperors of
the Ming and Qing dynasties. A visit is
also made to the Temple of Heaven, an impressive
shrine where Chinese emperors worshipped their
gods. This evening a special treat is
in store - a Peking duck dinner, followed by a
special Peking Opera show. (B, L, D)
Day
14: The Great Wall
No visit to China would be complete without
visiting the Great Wall. You will have the
chance to walk along a portion of this
3,700-mile marvel. Later, travel through
the valley of the Ming Tombs, burial sites of 13
Ming Dynasty emperors. Your route takes you for
a scenic walk along an avenue called the Sacred
Way. While here, experience the time-honored and
favorite pastime of the Chinese when you go kite
flying. (B, L, D)
Day 15: Beijing
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of the
Summer Palace. Later take a once-in-a-lifetime
rickshaw tour through the narrow streets
and alleys of the oldest part of Beijing.
With help from an interpreter, learn about a
local family’s history and way of life when you
share lunch with them in their Hutong home.
They will also teach you the art of
traditional dumpling making! Later, join your
fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.
(B, L, D)
Day 16: Beijing - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Beijing.
(B)
A hutong is
an ancient city alley or lane typically found in
Beijing. Surrounding the Forbidden City, many
were built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing
dynasties. In the prime of these dynasties the
emperors, in order to establish supreme power
for themselves, planned a city and arranged the
residential areas according to the etiquette
systems of the Zhou Dynasty. The main buildings
in the hutong were all quadrangles - a building
complete with four houses around a quadrangle.
The quadrangle varies in size and according to
the social status of the family.
You will have the opportunity to roam through
Beijing's old, narrow streets, hutongs, in a
fashioned pedicab. You'll also enjoy a simple
lunch in the home of a local family, and with
the help of an interpreter, learn about the
family's history and way of life.
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The land
price does not include trans-Pacific flights
or flights within China which must be
purchased with the air portion of your
vacation.
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Many
dinners are Western. Dinners on the cruise
ship are a combination of Eastern and
Western cuisine. Due to the ongoing
dam/flood project, the itinerary may vary
slightly with little or no advance notice.
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Cruise/Land” tours combine the best of land
based hotel stays and river or ocean
cruising. These tours feature all the
qualities of our traditional escorted tours,
including a Tour Manager; and include
high-quality cruise ships that feature
various amenities.
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At
Collette, we pride ourselves on bringing
travelers the very best experiences a
destination offers. Our itineraries include
many activities and may consist of walking
on uneven terrain or significant walking at
times. Some of the most unique sightseeing
can mean accessing locations that restrict
motorcoaches, especially in historic areas.
For your comfort, we recommend bringing
walking shoes.
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Double $3,999.00 p.p.
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Round Trip Air Fare
From Chicago (ORD) is included in the
cost of the trip. Other cities are
available on request and adjustment will
be made.
First deposit of
$600 per person person due upon
reservation.
Final payment due when agent confirms your booking.
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Once on tour, if
a passenger has to return home early due to
personal illness, illness or death of a member
of the immediate family, (physician’s statement
required), payment of the waiver fee to Collette
Vacations guarantees full refund for any unused
land services after departure from the tour.
Payment of the air inclusive waiver guarantees
your return transportation, with no additional
supplement, utilizing your original airline
tickets. In the event you have purchased
non-refundable airline tickets, the air waiver
does not apply.
Collette
Vacations can assume no responsibility for and
cannot be held liable for any wrongful,
negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions of
any travel agent or travel agency other than
that of Collette Travel Service, Inc. itself,
and its own employees.
The waiver
insurance fees do not cover any single
supplement charges which arise from an
individual’s traveling companion electing to
cancel for any reason prior to departure. In
this case, the single supplement will be
deducted from the refund of the person who
cancels. Division of this charge between the two
passengers involved is solely their
responsibility. If insufficient funds are
deducted from the canceling client, the
traveling client will be charged the remaining
portion of the single supplement. The waiver
covers cancellation of your trip and does not
cover cancellation of the airline portion only..
The waiver insurance fees cover lost,
damaged or delayed baggage as well as medical
expenses, emergency medical attention and
worldwide travelers assistance. See your booking
agent for details.
Rate: $599- 799 USD per
person, Double, Land Only, Air add-ons apply
Your Hotel: Kowloon Hotel or Harbour Plaza
Hotel, Hong Kong
3 Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
Day 16: Beijing - Hong Kong
This afternoon you arrive in Hong Kong, one of
Asia’s most cosmopolitan and dynamic cities. You
will stay in Kowloon, located in the heart of
Hong Kong’s bustling shopping district. The
remainder of your day is at leisure. Perhaps you
will purchase custom-made clothing sewn by some
of the most talented tailors in the world. Hong
Kong is noted for fabulous savings on jewelry,
silk, and leather products. (B from base tour)
Day 17: Hong Kong - Aberdeen
Later today, enjoy a tour of Hong Kong’s
business district and the fishing village of
Aberdeen where you will enjoy a sampan ride.
Time is available for more bargain hunting at
the Stanley Market. Next, you are whisked by
tram to Victoria Peak for a spectacular view of
Hong Kong and its harbor below. Tonight’s
farewell dinner is atop Victoria Peak with
incredible views of the city and harbor below.
(B, D)
Day 18: Hong Kong - Extension Ends
You will board your flight home, crossing the
International Dateline. (B)
Day 18: Arrive Home
Note: This extension will be hosted by a local
representative if fewer than 10 passengers.
Passports
are required
for this tour at your expense. Certain
countries require a minimum of 6 months passport
validity from date of return home. You are
strongly urged to contact the appropriate
consulate for details.
Responsibilities:
Neither Collette
Travel Services, Inc., its affiliated entities
and its and their employees, shareholders,
officers, directors, successors, agents, and
assigns (collectively "Collette"), own or
operate any person or entity which is to or does
provide goods or services for these trips.
Because neither maintains any control over the
personnel, equipment, or operations of these
suppliers, Collette assumes no responsibility
for and cannot be held liable for any personal
injury, death, property damage or other loss,
accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity
which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any
wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized
acts or omissions on the part of any of the
suppliers or other employees or agents, (2) any
defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment,
or instrument owned, operated or otherwise used
by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful,
willful or negligent act or omission on the part
of any other party not under the supervision and
control of Collette. Additionally,
responsibility is not accepted for losses or
expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate
medical facilities or practitioners, weather,
strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war,
terrorism, computer problems, or other such
causes. All services and accommodations are
subject to the laws of the country in which they
are provided. Collette reserves the right to
make changes in the published itinerary
whenever, in their sole judgment, conditions
warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the
comfort, convenience, or safety of the tour.
They reserve the right to withdraw any tour
announced. Collette reserves the right to
decline to accept any person as a member of the
tour, or to require any participant to withdraw
from the tour at any time, when such action is
determined by the tour manager to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and general
welfare of the tour group or of the individual
participant. Neither does Collette accept
liability for any carrier's cancellation penalty
incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable
airline or other ticket to the tour departure
city and return or otherwise. Baggage and
personal effects are the sole responsibility of
the owner at all times. Participants may be
photographed for the promotional purposes of
Collette.
Arbitration - I agree that any dispute
concerning, relating, or referring to this
contract, the brochure or any other literature
concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be
resolved exclusively by binding arbitration
according to the then existing rules of the
American Arbitration Association in Rhode
Island. Such proceedings will be governed by
substantive Rhode Island law.
Payment of the deposit to Collette constitutes
acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Cancellation
Charges for this tour:
Cancellation Charges for this tour:
Deposit becomes non-refundable at 90 days prior
to departure for a group. 60-16 days prior to
departure: cancellation fee of 20% of total
price. 15-1 days prior to departure:
cancellation fee of 40% of total price. Day of
departure and after: 100% of total price.
Cancellation protection is highly recommended
and must be purchased no later than 90 days
prior to departure. The Waiver Insurance does
not cover any single supplement charges which
arise from an individual’s traveling companion
electing to cancel for any reason prior to
departure. All waivers are refundable outside
90 days. Air rates are subject to change until
tour is paid in full. Cancellation charges also
apply to reservations made for “pre” and “post”
night accommodations. All other monies will be
returned or credited to your credit card in
approximately 14 days. Upon cancellation of
transportation or travel services where you, the
customer, are not at fault and have not canceled
in violation of the terms and conditions above,
you will be refunded 100%. Please see your
sales agent for more information, or review our
brochure for details.
Consumer
Protection Plans:
Collette Travel Service holds membership in the
following highly reputable industry
organizations: the United States Tour Operators
Association and the American Society of Travel
Agents. Each association operates a consumer
protection plan to cover deposits made by
travelers. Full details are available from the
organizations or Collette Travel Service.
Collette is pleased to give this additional
protection to our clients. Our
California Sellers of Travel registration number
is 2006766-20. Our State of Washington Unified
Business Number is 601220855. Our Nevada Sellers
of Travel registration number is 2003-0279.
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More Information Contact:
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Liescheidt
or Marci McCarrey
+1 (866) 592-0455
+1 (309) 834-3739
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