Classic Indochina Experience

Additional Information

For this trip, JOURNEYS International, Inc. is acting as an agent for Peregrine Adventures, which is the principal supplier of travel services for this tour and is an independent contractor.

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.

Please remember that this is an adventure tour, meaning that it is more desirable to carry a backpack and a daypack on this trip. It is possible to bring suitcases, but they may be cumbersome and not always convenient to carry around. You may wish to bring an inner sleeping sheet for this tour, particularly for the train. For light sleepers, we strongly recommend that you bring earplugs and eyeshades.

Please note that Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam are developing countries whose infrastructure, values, customs and standards may differ from what you expect in your homeland. Expect poor road conditions and be prepared for some inconveniences such as restaurants and tourist sites being closed from time to time. Sometimes the transportation may be altered or the itinerary may be changed due to circumstances beyond our control.

Detailed Trip Information

Dates	Dec 5 to Dec 28, 2008 Jan 9 to Feb 1, 2009 Feb 13 to Mar 8, 2009 Mar 27 to Apr 19, 2009 Apr 24 to May 17, 2009 May 22 to Jun 14, 2009 Jun 19 to Jul 12, 2009
Duration	24 days
Land Cost	$2,975 Domestic Air Approx. $340
Single Supplement	None Single supplement available at additional charge
Lodging	- basic guesthouses to comfortable hotels
Grade	II some long driving days
Group Size	4-15

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

• Vietnam Photo Gallery
• Classic Indochina Experience Photo Gallery

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Internet Resources

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