China Encompassed

Additional Information

China is a developing country whose infrastructure, values, customs and standards differ from what you are used to at home. Please bear this in mind as you are traveling in this exciting country and respect the fact that you cannot impose your standards and expectations on the culture there.

This difference in standards also means that you might, at times, be inconvenienced by some things are beyond our control, such as train delays (although these are rare). The easiest way to overcome any problems that might occur is to be open-minded.

Detailed Trip Information

Dates	Mar 13 to Apr 1, 2009 Mar 27 to Apr 15, 2009 Apr 10 to Apr 29, 2009 Apr 24 to May 13, 2009 May 1 to May 20, 2009 May 15 to Jun 3, 2009 May 29 to May 28, 2009 (0 day trip) Jun 12 to Jul 1, 2009 Jun 26 to Jul 15, 2009
Duration	20 days
Land Cost	$3,570 Domestic Air Approx. $425
Single Supplement	None No single supplement if willing to share; single room additional cost
Lodging	, local hotels & room on cruise ship
Grade	I-II train travel & bike riding
Group Size	5-15

Trip Terms & Conditions

Included in costs: Meals as noted in (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), each night in double occupancy accommodations, land transfers between components, English speaking guides, park or site entry fees, surface transport, equipment other than personal gear, government tax, airport transfer assistance, in-country ticket reconfirmation & check-in assistance (where permitted), complete pre-departure packet, toll-free pre-departure phone assistance.

Not included in costs: Meals not noted as included, gratuities, beverages (except tea or coffee at meals), international or domestic airfare unless specified, airport departure taxes not included with air tickets, visas, itinerary changes after confirmation, any services not included in itinerary, any costs incurred due to canceled or delayed flights, acts of nature or other happenings beyond our control, or other costs as are more fully described in JOURNEYS Terms & Conditions.

Deposit and payment schedule:  $500 per person per trip or the applicable amount based on the trip and the proximity of the departure date. A second deposit of $800 per person is due four months prior to departure, and final payment for land arrangements is due 60 days prior to departure. Airlines require full payment when tickets are issued. The deposit may be made by Visa, Master Card or check, and the Reservation Form may be submitted by fax, mail or via our website. Full payment schedule is described in our Terms and Conditions as noted in our Global Expedition Catalog, on our website and elsewhere. Please request this if you do not have it before advancing a deposit.

Cancellation Policy: As JOURNEYS is acting as an agent for Peregrine Adventures, their cancellation policy, and not that of JOURNEYS, applies to this trip.  Cancellation more than 70 days before departure will result in a loss of deposit.  Cancellation within 69 days of departure will result in a loss of 100% of the land cost, as well as any applicable airline penalties.

Insurance: TRAVEL INSURANCE WITH PROTECTION FOR AT LEAST $75,000 EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION PLUS $75,000 MEDICAL EXPENSE, IS MANDATORY FOR THIS TRIP. Adequate coverage for death, repatriation and curtailment is also required. You will be asked to show proof of coverage upon your arrival. Obtaining medical insurance is the responsibility of the client. Although not required, we strongly recommend the purchase of cancellation insurance.

Air fares: JOURNEYS can make complete air arrangements applicable to your trip as noted in this itinerary. If you wish to redeem frequent flyer mileage or arrange flights directly with the airline, you may do so on your own at no penalty. If you do, please consult with us on exact arrival and departure dates and times before having your tickets issued to avoid errors.

Itinerary Change Fee: There will be a $40 fee for changes once an itinerary has been confirmed and approved. Additional cancellation penalties or change fees may apply as per our terms and conditions. The passenger is responsible for such fees.

JOURNEYS Resources

• China Photo Gallery
• China Encompassed Photo Gallery
• Great Wall of China

Internet Resources

• China & the Yangtzee Reading List
• Yunnan Reading List
• Detailed Facts About China
• Consular Information Sheet
• Center for Disease Control
• Google News - China