Explore China 2009: January 2009

Monday, January 12, 2009

Trip Date Set

Hi All-

Hope you had a pleasant holiday season! As 2009 begins, Susan and I look forward with excitement towards our summer journey to the People's Republic of China.

Some of you had expressed a desire to know the exact dates of the trip. As of right now (and this is subject to change) we will be departing July 6, 2009.

Also, just a reminder to send your check in as soon as possible to confirm a spot on what I know will be a fabulous twenty day journey around China! The deadline for the first $300 deposit is due by January 31st, 2009.

Thanks Again, Maria & Susan

Trip Cost

Estimated Trip Cost: $ 3984 per person/per double occupancy

Price Includes:

1) Economy-class flight from Hartford to Beijing and Return from Shanghai to Hartford, CT

2) All economy-class flights and trains within China as specified in the itinerary

3) One Charted bus for the group through the tour except on “free days”

4) Four-star double occupancy hotels in all cities as specified in the itinerary

5) Five-star double occupancy Cruise Boat from Chongqing to Yichang;

6) Meals as specified in the itinerary. Breakfast will be American buffet style in hotels. Lunches/dinners will be Chinese style.

7) All entrance fees as specified in the itinerary;

8) All tour guide services and car service within China except on “free days”.

9) One national tour operator accompanies the group if the group is larger than 20 people

Price does not include:

1) China Visa application fees ($150 per person)

2) Travel Insurance and Emergency Evacuation Insurance (strongly suggested)

3) Personal Expenses such as laundry, mini-bar and telephone calls etc.

4) Programs that are not listed on the itinerary.

5) Single room supplement will be $600 per room excluding the boat cruise period. The single room supplement for boat cruise will be $450 per room.

Payment Schedule

1. A down deposit of $300 is needed at time of reservation or by January 31, 2009. This portion of money is non-refundable.

2. By March 1st, 2009: US$1350 due for international flight from US to China and return. There will be an up to $475 penalty if canceled after reservation is ticketed.

3. The rest of balance is due 45 days before the trip starts. Refund policy for this portion of payment is as follows: This portion of payment is fully refundable if notice is given 14 days before the trip starts. 20% penalty if notice is given 14 days prior to the trip; 30% penalty if cancellation notice is given 14-3 days prior to the trip; 50% penalty if cancellation notice is given 1-3 days prior to the trip. No refund will be made if the notice is given after the trip starts on the departure day from the US.

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Monday, January 12, 2009

Trip Date Set

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