Tour Extensions( Pre-Tour Only)-(Choose before the trip)：

   1): Beijing Express View Itinerary Click Here 

                 Price: USD$599.00

                  Single Supplement: USD$ 220.00

                  Gratuity: USD$ 45.00

                 Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

                 *Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda,

                 *Food as specified on the itinerary 

                 *Guided Sightseeing Luxury Tour 

                 *Ground transportation

                 *Hand-picked 4 star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

                 *Special cultural programs as listed in different cities as specified in the schedule

                 *Professional English speaking local tour expert in each destination city

                 *Minimum guarantee of 6 ppl 

Stay Like A Local-Extensions: 

1) Toyko 1 Nights Hotel and flight extension

                 Price: USD 399.00

                 Single Supplement: USD 100.00

                 Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

                 *3-4 star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

2) Toyko 2 Nights Hotel and flight extension

                 Price: USD 599.00

                 Single Supplement: USD 200.00

                 Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

                 *3-4 star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

3) Return Flight Extension-3 DAYS

                 Price: USD 299.00

                 Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

4) Return Flight Extension-5 DAYS

                 Price: USD 399.00

                 Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

Optional Programs-(Choose before the trip; Minimum guarantee of 10 ppl) :

Day 04 Suzhou "Boat ride on the Grand Canal with walk around the local market" ($30)  

Day 06 Shanghai "Huangpu River Night Cruise"  ($45)  

Day 07 Shanghai "Shanghai maglev train & knock-off market & Xintiandi & Tianzifang & Jinmao Tower." ($100)  

Day 07 Shanghai "ERA Show-The intersection of Time."($45)

Day 10 Kyoto City In-Depth Tours. ($79)

Day 14 Tokyo City Highlight Tours. ($99)

Hand-picked 4 star hotels: (Based on ratings by booking.com)

Suzhou: Holiday Inn Suzhou Huirong Plaza/similar

Hangzhou: Merchant Marco Garden Hotel/similar

Wuxi: Swiss-Bel Hotel Liyuan/similar

Shanghai: Shanghai Koyal International Hotel/similar

Osaka: Washington Hotel Kansai Airport / Karaksa Spring Hotel Kansai Air Gate / Izumisano Center Hotel Kansai International Airport or similar

Kyoto: S Peria Hotel Kyoto / Hotel MyStays Kyoto-Shijo / KYOTO YAMASHINA HOTEL SANRAKU or similar

Hamanako: Tsumagoi Resort Sai no Sato/similar

Yokohama: Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel/similar

Tokyo: Shinjuku Washington Hotel /similar

International Air：

 (*UTOvacation reserve the right to confirm the airlines below)

  ☆ United Airline:

  ☆ American Airline:

  ☆ Delta Airline:

  ☆ Air China:

  ☆ Air Canada:

  ☆ Hainan Airlines:

  ☆ China Eastern Airlines:

  ☆ Cathy Pacific Airlines;

  ☆ China Southern Airlines;

  ☆ Xiamen Airlines;

  ☆ Beijing Capital Airlines;

  ☆ Sichuan Airlines;

  ☆ Hongkong Airline:

  ☆ Eva Air:

Remark: 

1) We reserve the right to modify the itinerary if necessary subject to the local conditions.

2) Guaranteed departure with minimum 10 travelers.

3) Price subject to change at the time of reservation.

4) For travelers under 12 years old are as follow:

5) Tour fare is based on American/Canadian adults (non-student group), twin share.

6) As this is a sight-seeing and shopping tour, there are designated local shopping stops on this tour, and a minimum amount of time (60 mins) must be spent at each shopping site. However, there is no obligation to purchase anything. For those who are not very keen on shopping, visits to shopping sites should be treated as cultural learning experiences as all the products including jade, silk, tea, etc are deeply ingrained in the Chinese culture and well worth learning.

7)The hotels listed in the itinerary are subject to change and may be substituted with a similar category hotel without prior notice, if unavailable. Multi-carriers/airlines are used for the group tour airfare. Once the group tickets are issued the airline information may be released by the group ticketing department about 30 days prior to trip departure. Uto vacation can reserve the right to issue tickets without prior notice.

8) For Travel Visa service：

* If you choose UTO’s Visa Application Service with your booking, we will contact you by email about 60-120 days prior to trip departure for your visa application. Please call 1-855-526-1286 for more information.

* Please note: A final trip confirmation will be sent to the main contact passenger via email one month prior to departure that includes a day-by-day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information. If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $50 administration fee. 

9) Any deviations to other destinations and/or extensions are subject to a $150 change fee, plus any air fare difference---please call 1-855-526-1286 for detail information.

10) Reservation changes: changes to an existing reservation, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes* and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers. *Please note that name changes to airline reservations are subject to full cancellation and re-booking. See airline name changes section for specific information. Replacing a traveling passenger with another traveling passenger constitutes a cancellation, subject to cancellation penalties, and is not covered by this reservation changes policy. Changes or additions after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. There are no refunds for unused services.

11) If for any reason, a passenger does not attend the scheduled daily activities during the tour, an additional supplement fee of $100 per person per day has to be paid. 

12) Please note that if the flight for your tour is during the lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.

13) All tour extension & optional programs require a minimum of 10 participants to commence. UTOvacation reserve the rights to cancel the tour extension without prior notice. In the instance of cancellation, the tour extension or optional tours shall be refunded.

14) This tour requires some walking during sightseeing. Handicap facilities are not up to the North American standard. We ask all passengers to be careful of the small steps in the old shrines and temples.

* This trip requires a Chinese Visa for USA & Canada passport holders. 

* UTOvaction"s China Visa Service is 484 USD Per Person for American Passports.

* Japan Visa Is Not Required For USA, Canada & Mexico Passport Holders.

Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm

* A final trip confirmation will be sent to the main contact passenger via email one month prior to departure that includes a day-by-day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information.

* If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $100pp administration fee.

* All information and requirements in regard to visa applications are available on the Chinese Consulate"s website. Applicants are required to bring their visa application along with all supporting documents. Please contact your local Chinese Embassy/Consulate directly if you apply for a Chinese visa on your own.

Please call 1-855-526-1286 or email [email protected] for any inquiries about travel visa.

More about Travel Documents

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.

*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.

*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.

*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.

*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).

Any of travel products or services that youpurchase from UTOvacation contains a contractual agreement between you andUTOvacation and it represents that you have agreed to UTOvacation Terms andConditions. Please make sure that you read carefully before making anypayment. 
Reservation 
Online Reservations 
Step 1. Visit UTOvacation website: www.utovacation.com, login orRegister your account. (Learn how to book online Click Here) 
Step 2. Choose your desired departure date and departure city
Step 3. Enter the travellers’ information according to theirpassport. Please identify and provide the contact information for the mainpassenger. All communication from UTOvacation will be sent to the mainpassenger only.  

Step 4. Make your payment online:

A Non-refundable, non-transferable payment is required to secure the space. (The specific deposit amount is determined by the requirements specified on the product pages and the amount indicated during the enrollment process for each respective product.)

Step 5. Finalize the booking by uploading all required documents to your online account no later than 180 days before your departure date (If you choose to provide your required documents after your initial booking). In the event of delayed payment or late submission of essential travel documents, including but not limited to passport information and a valid passport copy, by 180 days of your departure date, your booking may be subject to suspension, cancellation, or forfeiture. If our supplier makes an exception and accepts your late booking (due to late payment and late document submission), you will be able to continue your tour with an additional surcharge for each traveler. The surcharge will align with the original total payment you completed during the booking, inclusive of all optional and mandatory fees detailed on the invoice. It is imperative to note that this surcharge is subject to the fees imposed by our suppliers.

Final Payment  
Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 180 days prior todeparture unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the duedate, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain thepre-paid deposit to cover any expenses occurred.
* In addition, some products may require a second deposit before final payment.Please carefully review your product pages for reference. 
Please note: Your timely payment is important to guarantee your seat/cabin and ensure the overall tour package price. Your 2nd deposit and balance or final payment will NOT be charged automatically by UTOvacation and payment reconciliation in time on your side is necessary to confirm your booking.
The full or balance payment (if any balance on your invoice) is required 180 days prior to the tour departure date. For all packages, please ensure the submission of all essential travel documents, including but not limited to passport information and a valid passport copy, by this date (180 days before the tour departure). In the event of delayed payment or late submission of essential travel documents, a surcharge will be applied for each traveler. The surcharge will align with the original total payment you completed during the booking, inclusive of all optional and mandatory fees detailed on the invoice. It is imperative to note that this surcharge is subject to the fees imposed by our suppliers.
Step 6. Trip Confirmation. 
A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotelinformation, and flight information will be sent to the main contact passengerapproximately one month before departure. 
By booking your tour online with UTOvacation.com you acknowledge and agree toall three terms and conditions including the Internet Sales & DepositPolicy and the Sales and Cancellation Policy.  You also confirm and agreethat you understand that the deposit is non-refundable. 
Offline Reservations 
Step 1. Complete the reservation. 
Call 1-855-526-1286 to request Booking Form. Fill out all the information onthe Booking Form with an authentic signature and date on the bottom of thesecond page. It is the passenger"s responsibility to ensure documentationaccuracy and travel documents validity. You will be liable for the full losscaused by incorrect information. By the time you full-fill the bookingform, you have agreed to receive correspondence from UTOvacation which mightinclude newsflash, email blast or any other promotions in the future.
Email/Fax your current and valid Passport Copy with the Booking Formtogether to [email protected]/416-251-7778  
Step 2. Finalize the booking. 
Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 180 days prior todeparture unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the duedate, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain thepre-paid deposit to cover any expenses occurred. * In addition, some productsmay require a second deposit before final payment. Please carefully review yourproduct pages for your reference. 
Step 3. Trip Confirmation. 
A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotelinformation, and flight information will be sent to the main contact passengerone month prior to departure.
Make the reservations. A Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is requiredto secure the space. We accept cash, cheque, money order, debit card, creditcard, email transfer, TD transfer. A full payment is required when booking ifthe package is a special on-sale product. 
By booking your tour offline with UTOvacation.com, you acknowledge and agree toall three terms and conditions including the Internet Sales & DepositPolicy and the Sales and Cancellation Policy.  You also confirm and agreethat you understand that the deposit is non-refundable. 
Travel Visa  
The following documents from the passenger are required if travelvisa is applied through UTOvacation’s Visa Center:

• Original Passport (Make sure your actual passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of your expected departure time)
• Recent passport size photo with white background. Please note, each countries requirement may differ, please check requirement click here  
• Visa Application Form (Complete with signature and date)

*Remarks: If acquiring a visa on your own, thesupporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation One Month prior to thetrip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $100 administration fee..

A Word About Tipping

For the on-tour convenience of some itineraries, we will collect all gratuities which is to be shared by our local team.  This may include tour leaders, guides, drivers, baggage porters, airport coordinators, restaurant waiters for all included meals and other staff in the team behind the scenes.
Please remember that these gratuities are appreciated as recognition for excellent service and we thank you for your encouragement and generocity. 

Infant/Baby
We don"t take any infants or babies under 2 years old for any of our tours. 
Trip Cancellation and Eligible Refunds 
Please ensure you have read the Trip Cancellation Policyin full and have not scrolled past or by-passed this section. 
UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify a tour prior to departuredate. An alternative departure date will be offered for no extra charge. 
All passenger cancellation or change requests must be confirmed in written formby email or fax including your reservation number, full name anddate of travel, cancellations will only be accepted in writing. 
Once air tickets are issued, they are considered non-refundable. Any cancellations made, whether prior to or after the commencement of travel, will not be eligible for a refund. An administration fee will also apply. No refund will be issued once travel hasbegun. 
Cancellation terms will be applied based on the date that the writtencancellation is received and based on the following dates prior todeparture. 
All reservations, except where specified:

All refund-related processes will take around 6 to 8 weeks to process.
No refund will be available on departure date and/orafter the tour has commenced (Including denied and/or rejected by ImmigrationDepartment or Custom of destination or Cruise port terminal officer). 
No refund or reimbursement will be available to passengers who voluntarilyforego meals, cruise, tours and/or accommodations. A surcharge may apply shouldthere be any additional fees occurred from services refused by the passengers.i.e. Since air ticket, cruise ticket, transportation, accommodation, and mealshave to be arranged in advance during high season (i.e.Holidays, SpecialEvents, and other important activities and conventions), no departure datechanged is allowed. No refund will be available on departure date change and/orbooking cancellation. 
Any other charges, refunds or rebates caused by the acts of God, Force Majeure,natural disasters, fire, weather, governmental and local authority"s order,political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damagesor inquiry caused by accident is beyond the responsibility of UTOvacation andtherefore, you agree to hold UTOvacation harmless and non-liable for anyrefunds or compensation outside of the previously defined refund structure.Furthermore, should the traveller violate any local/provincial or national lawsduring their travels, UTOvacation is not responsible or liable. By this signingthe agreement the client agrees to any offer of a voucher, future companycredit, or alternative arrangements as determined by management at thattime. 
No refunds will be offered for Travel notices except for complete travel bans(Canada Travel Advisory Level 4) (USA Travel Advisory Level 4) which haveoccurred after the date of booking. Should an outright travel ban beimplemented by the departing or destination country/city, a full travel creditwill be offered.  Refunds will not be granted for pre-existing situationsat the destination country at the time of the booking. Please note, shouldUTOvacation incur any unexpected costs from its suppliers, these costs would besubtracted from and balance/travel credit issued to the passenger 
 
Please note, any refunded amount will not include fees associated with TravelVisa’s which have already been issued or any services that have already beendelivered. 
All reschedule tours are consider non-refundable; regular cancellation policydoes not apply.

Optional programs and trip extensions
The pre-paid deposit/tour fare for any of the early bird deals or promotional packages is not refundable.

No Show 
This is a sponsored tourand as agreed by the traveler before the purchase. The sponsorrequires that all passengers attend all the included activities/shopping stopsduring the trip. Not meeting this condition will lead to the revocation of thetrip’s and traveler"s sponsorship. Each and any no show will incur apenalty of $100 per person, per day. If the traveler does not attenddaily activities, payment will be immediately collected for the day missed.This penalty applies no matter the cause (including illness, flight/cruisedelays, quarantines, and etc). If passengers do not attend theactivities/shopping stops will need to pay associated penalties for missingscheduled activities, the sponsoring associations will cancel remaining hotelsand flights.
Shopping During your Tour 

Although wewould be happy to assist your shopping needs, UTOvacation would not beresponsible for price, quality, and service of any goods purchased during thetour. If you have any inquiries about the quality, price, after-sales service,etc., of the purchased goods, please contact the store directly.

For Chinarelated tour packages, include daily shopping arrangements, and participationin shopping is entirely voluntary. There is absolutely no obligation for anyforced shopping behavior, but group members are expected to visit the stores aspart of the tour itinerary. Shopping stops included relative quantity as listedin the itinerary: Jade Store; Chinese Herbal Institute; Silk Spinning Factory;Fresh Water Pearl Center and Pottery imitation factory.

Price Adjustments 
After the booking is confirmed, if the price increased following the impositionof a surcharge on fuel by the carrier or an increase in the exchange rate,insofar as the exchange rate applicable before the date on which the servicesare provided has increased by more than 5% since the date on which the contractwas entered into; and/or if the increase, without taking into account anyincrease in the provincial sales tax or USA Canada"s goods and services tax,raising taxes, royalties or reauthorized charges by a competent publicauthority, is equal to or greater than 7% of the price of services, you maychoose between a full and immediate reimbursement of the services or theprovision of similar services.
Tour Adjustments 
UTOvacation retains the right to adjust, modify or reschedule tours if deemednecessary. 
UTOvacation also reserves the right to adjust your tour date or itinerary if itfeels it is in the best interest of its passengers especially in cases thatinvolve the health and safety. This may include minor adjustments like thetiming of a scheduled tour attraction visit to a complete datemodification. 
UTOvacation will do its best to notify you of any such changes before yourdeparture (Or as soon as possible if you have already departed). 
Stipulations. Please note, UTOvacation does its’ best to fulfill itstour obligations. However, UTOvacation is not liable for scenarios which impactroom availability, tour execution, separate fees or other elements of the tourthat is enforced by third party entities such as local and federal authorities. 
Tour Credits

• Travel Credits are not reversible once used
• Travel Credits are not redeemable for cash
• Travel Credits will expire within a certain period. Please refer to the expiration date on your Travel Credit Invoice.
• Travel Credits may be used for more than one tour or destination
• Travel credits are applicable for booking any tour packages featured on the UTOvacation website, subject to prevailing prices and availability listed on the UTOvacation website.
• UTOvacation assumes no liability for price changes as they are contingent on supplier fluctuations.
• We strongly encourage customers to promptly select their desired products during promotions to secure and safeguard against potential future changes.

Please note: Travel credit will be applied should there be any cancellation/refund occurs if the tour/service has been paid by travel credit in the initial transaction.

Travel Seat Arrangements 
Seating/Cabin assignment: UTOvacation has no power to control theseating selection on the aircraft or cabin location on the cruise(unless where specified). All the spots are arranged by the airline/cruiseline group department or randomly selected by the computer system. Therefore,UTO vacation cannot help the customers to change, reserve, pre-assignseats/cabins. 
Preferred Seat Upgrade: UTOvacation will not be responsible for anypreferred seat upgrade on aircraft (except for business or first classseats). Some cruise packages allow the selection of cabins at the time of booking for an upgraded price; please refer to the product page for details. 

Reservation Adjustments 
Changes to an existing reservation by the passenger for whatever the cause,will incur a $299 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers. 
*Please note that name changes to airline or cruise line reservations are subject to full cancellation or re-booking. See Airline Name Changes sectionfor specific regulations.
Replacing a travelling passenger is subject to cancellation penalties and is not covered by this Reservation Changes policy. 
Changes or additional requests after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. UTOvacation will make its best effort to minimize these costs,however, all payment will be payable by request of the local service providers. 
There are no refunds for unused services. 

Travel Insurance 
UTOvacation strongly recommends all tour members to purchase travel insuranceat the time of booking. UTOvacation does not directly offer Travel Insurance.The Travel Insurance recommended by UTOvacation are facilitated and owned by thirdparty operators. Any Travel Insurance purchased by the passenger is governed bythe third party and UTOvacation is not liable or responsible for saidinsurance.  

Baggage 
Each airline company has its own rules and regulations with the baggage weight,size, and number. The best way to find out the rules and regulations is to go visit the airline company official website. 
Please note, some destinations baggage is not included in the fair. Refer to your specific tour product page’s terms & conditions for specific baggage allowances.

Tour Fare Includes 
Please refer to your tour itinerary for the most updated information 

Tour Fare Excludes

• Visa Application Fee
• Any personal charges, such as phone bills, laundry, postage, and baggage over-weight charge, insurance, beverages, water, etc
• Optional Tours
• There is a compulsory service fee of USD$290/CAD$390 per person. This includes tipping and fees associated with the local services team that includes the tour guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff. 
  
• Any items not listed in the itinerary
• Any other charges or incremental costs caused by the acts of God, Force Majeure, natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local authority"s order, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or inquiry caused by the accident beyond the responsibilities of travel agents and incurred due to the tourist action violating the law.
• In the event of an “Act of God” and or Force Majeure, UTOvacation is not liable and reserves the right to remedy the situation as it sees fit.
• A no-show fee of $100 per person, per day will be issued if, for any reason, a customer does not attend the daily scheduled activities. This applies to all sponsored tours, packages and all discounted China tours, including this product.

Vaccinations

- Please be advised that the vaccination requirements are subject to change in each country and that it is the responsibility of the traveler and not UTOvacation to check about the requirements before the arrival of your destination. 

- The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that all travelers should be up to date with routine vaccinations. Following that, travelers should check that they have been fully vaccinated against measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), poliomyelitis, and COVID-19 before starting their travel. Non-immunized or incompletely immunized travelers should be offered the routine vaccinations recommended in their national immunization schedules, in addition to those needed for international travel (e.g. yellow fever vaccine).

- The WHO recommends the following vaccinations for travelers to South America: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, and rabies. Some routine vaccinations are also recommended, such as measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), influenza, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, meningitis, and polio.

- Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required for some travelers, based on their specific itinerary. It is possible to find further details on the WHO website.

Additional Notes 
The extra cost of schedule delay caused by Air Flight cancellation or changewill be undertaken by passengers themselves. The missed itineraries will not bere-arranged. During the tour or cruise, it will be considered as surrenderingapplication automatically if you do not attend the pre-arranged tour or checkin the prearranged hotel or cruise. 
All the extra cost will be undertaken by the client voluntarily. UTOvacationreserves the right to abandon any clients if such clients violate the law ordamage the interest of tour groups If a travel visa is denied for any reasonneither it is applied through UTOvacation Visa Service Center or applied on yourown, the tour cancellation policy applies when cancellation of the tour isrequested. UTOvacation holds no responsibilities for any denied Travel Visaapplication.   
If a child, 18 years old or younger, is travelling abroad with only oneparent/guardian, children MUST carry a notarized consent letter signed bynon-accompanying parent/guardian. If a child, 18 years old or younger istravelling alone, children MUST carry a notarized consent letter signed by bothparents/guardian. Such a consent letter may be requested by immigrationauthorities when entering or leaving from a foreign country or by NorthAmerican officials when re-entering into USA or Canada. Failure of presentingsuch document may result in the rejection of boarding aircraft or vessel forthe children concerned. 
UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel any booking/accommodation/flightarrangement if the customer fails to pay the compulsory tipping for the entiretrip before the final payment due date.(Please note, the tip is an industry-standard and is provided to the tourguides and bus drivers of the designated tours, to ensure our customers receivethe best and high-quality service during the trip.) 
Cruise lines reserve the right to cancel, modify or substitute any scheduledport of calls and the schedule at any time and for any reason whatsoeverwithout prior notice due to the navigation authority and water conditions. Anyadditional expenses cause by the trip interruption should be paid by thecustomers, which includes but not limited to meals, transportation, hotelaccommodations, personal expense, and lost baggage. UTOvacation shall not beliable for any loss to guests. 
For children under 18 who will be occupying a bed, there will be an additional$100 supplement per child. Please note, this is only applicable Chinadiscounted tours or any trip that includes China discounter tours.

Please note, there is a minimum attendant requirement (10 participants) for optional programs and Pre and Post tour extensions, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify optional programs and Pre and Post tour extensions prior to departure date.
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Please be advised that we will only respond to emails in the event of an emergency. For immediate assistance, we recommend contacting our customer support team through our online chat platform or by phone. UTOvacation assumes no responsibility in the event of a failure to contact us through online chat or phone and disclaims any liability for customers missing any travel documents or payments before or during the tour.

Safeguarding your payment(s) is our top priority. In order to prevent any rampant fraudulence or deception, we ask our customers to settle payment(s) through your account on UTOvacation official website at www.utovacation.com. Should you choose offline payment submission, Cheque/Money order/Bank draft/Credit card (with credit card authorization form filled out and signed) are accepted and the payee must be UTOvacation. Please be advised that UTOvacation has never been allowing Bank transfer/Email transfer for transactions and Cash is not recommended. If you find something suspicious regarding your payment, please call 1-855.526.1286 before any further actions.
Please note that the supplier provides all flight schedules. UTOvacation would not be held responsible or liable for any heavy layovers or arrival times that may affect your tour schedule. For example, if your flight arrives earlier than expected, your hotel accommodation may not be available for check-in. Likewise, you may arrive later than scheduled and early morning the next day. For customer who choose regular flights options, please note that you do not have choice for the flight companies,arrivel/departure time and numbers of layovers. If you request a better flight schedule, please check out the flight upgrade services we provide.
For customers who opt for regular flight options, please be advised that your flight schedule may include up to four stopovers, and layover times are not guaranteed. Your flight plan will precisely align with your intended travel schedule.
UTOvacation is not responsible for changes to the schedule, including alterations to routing or the number of stops in the itinerary, made by the airline company. Additionally, UTOvacation cannot provide compensation for schedule modifications, adjustments to seat assignments, or cancellations initiated by the airline.

Important
Passengers are required to settle the final payment and submit valid passport copies/ necessary documents before the deadline or immediately when the suppliers, airlines, hotels will be or are at a stop sale. Please note, after confirming such bookings, any cancellation, tour change, name change or travel credit converting are not allowed.

Dispute Penalty
Please note, if a customer requires cancellation of a product or service, kindly reach out to UTOvacation customer service. If a customer files a dispute/chargeback directly with their bank, the order will be automatically canceled and suspended in your account.If a customer wishes to reinstate their purchase or credit, they must pay a disputed penalty of $299 per transaction if the total payment amount exceeds $299; 50% of the total invoice amount if the amount is less than $299; all dispute penalties are per transaction. Chargeback fees, transaction fees, administration expenses, marketing/acquisition costs, and operations charges are all part of the disputed penalty. After you have reinstated your order and paid the disputed penalty, you will receive the travel credit. The travel credit can be used to book the same or different tours on our website. You will not be reinstated to your original order, and the amount you paid for that excursion will not be guaranteed.

Remarks:
1) UTOvacation reserves the right to impose relevant fuel/inflation surcharge if Brent Crude Oil Price Index or US/Canada Official CPI has jumped over 4% between your booking date and tour departure date.
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Japan is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. It is a unique blend of traditional and modern, with many temples and buildings from the past co-existing with modern achievements in architecture and technology.

Before Packing:
Check the weather of your destination a week before your trip to get to know the clothes you'll need, which depends on the purpose of this trip. Better to make a packing list to rank the items according to the importance. Leave your keys, contact information and a copy of travel itinerary to family or friends.

Japan Packing List:
We suggest you pack as light as possible. Pack smart! Leave more space to make your trip comfortable and pleasant.
 

Essential Items:
Passport, Visa, Insurance Policy and other necessary travel documents. Air, cruise or train tickets. A guide book or a phrasebook with English. Map of places you are going to visit. Emergency card with your detailed contact information consisting of full name, address, phone number, etc. Credit card, Traveler's checks, and enough cash (Japanese Yen will be perfect!). First-aid kit. Your medical record and medicines like vitamins, Pepto Bismol and Imodium chew-able. Toiletries. Alarm clock or watch with an alarm. Pocket tissues.

Clothing/Weather:
The casual outdoor clothes are highly recommended. A pair of comfortable walking shoes. Socks, pants, and underwear. An umbrella and waterproof coat will be strongly recommended because it often rains in Japan, especially in the mountainous area, such as Mt. Fuji. Laundry bag. Bring clothes according to in which season you are traveling.

Spring (Mar - May): Western suites, sports coats, jackets, sweater, long sleeve shirts.

Summer (Jun - Aug): T-shirts, skirts, sandals, caps, rain wear.

Autumn (Sep - Nov): Western suits, jackets, sports coats, light woolen sweaters, rain wear.

Winter (Dec - Feb): Down garment, overcoat, thick woolen sweaters, lined coats, cap, gloves and cotton-padded shoes.

*Late March to early April is historically the best time to view cherry blossoms, but we can’t guarantee that they will flower on these dates as they are highly seasonal and subject to climatic conditions.

*From June to August, it is the best time to view fresh spring greens and enjoy the warm climate.

*The middle of November through the end of Nov is the best time to see crimson leaves in Autumn.

Other Items/Electricity:

Camera and batteries. And please do not forget the adapter for Japan if you have a three-prong plug.

Hotel Preferred Bedding Configuration

- Twin Room (two separate beds)

- Double Room (one bed)

*Requests are not guaranteed and are subject to each hotel's discretion and availability.

What Vacations do I need to Travel in China?

Based on personal medical history and advice from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the following vaccinations are recommended for travel to Japan:

The PHAC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Japan: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

China is an exciting and thrilling tourist destination. There are a few key things you need to keep in mind when traveling in China. 

Before Packing

Check the weather of your destination a week before your trip and get a sense of the clothes you'll need to pack. Determine the purpose of your trip and decide what to pack. Make a packing list and mark the number according to the importance. Leave keys, your contact information and a copy of your travel itinerary to family or friends.

China Packing List

We suggest travelers pack as light as possible. Pack smart ! Leave more space to make your tour comfortable and pleasant.

Essential Items

Passport, Visa, Insurance Policy and other necessary travel documents. Air, cruise or train tickets. A guide book or phrasebook with English. Map of places you are going to visit. Emergency card with your detailed contact information including full name, address, phone number. Credit card, Traveler's checks, and cash. First-aid kit. Your medical record and medicines like vitamins, Pepto Bismol and Imodium chew-able. Toiletries. Alarm clock or watch with an alarm. Pocket tissues. As most public bathrooms in China do not offer toilet paper, and you'll be glad that you have some when you need it.

Clothing/\Weather

The casual outdoor clothes are highly recommended. A pair of comfortable walking shoes. Socks, pants, and underwear. An umbrella and waterproof. Laundry bag. Bring clothes according to what season you are traveling.If you are going to board the Yangtze River Cruise on your trip, make sure to bring along one or two sets of smart causal dress for evening banquets.

Spring (Mar - May): Western suites, sports coats, jackets, sweater, long sleeve shirts. Summer (Jun - Aug): T-shirts, short sleeve shirts, skirts, sandals, caps, rain wear. Autumn (Sep - Nov): Western suits, jackets, sports coats, light woolen sweaters, rain wear. Winter (Dec - Feb): Down garment, overcoat, thick woolen sweaters, lined coats, cap, gloves and cotton-padded shoes.

Other Items/Electricity

Camera and batteries. Camcorder. Mobile phone. Chargers of your cell phone, digital camera, etc. The electricity used in China is 220 volt AC. Wash rooms in many middle and high-class hotels are equipped with transformer plugs for electric shavers and hair dryers. For safety purpose, preparing an adapter is a much better idea.

Currency Exchange

China's legal currency is Renminbi, shortened as CNY. Also known as Chinese Yuan. When you purchase small items such as bottle water, snacks, small souvenir, use cash is more convenient. We recommend you exchange Chinese cash at the front desk in the hotels you stay. 300 -500 CAD or USD /person is enough to start off. Airport is usually not a good place for exchanging money as the rate is not the best.

China Packing Tips

Make copies for all your necessary materials and keep the copied items separately from the original one. Store a backup of your information in your email account or on a USB thumb drive. Do not carry too much cash. Do not carry expensive jewelry and watches. Do not keep your credit card and identification card together. Do not pack excessive quantities of drugs as you may have problems at China Customs. Rolling your clothes together instead of folding them one by one to save space. Put the items you regularly use at the top of your carry on. Leave some room in your bags for gifts and souvenirs. Always put the valuables in the hotel safe and clear your safe when checking out. 

Travel Safety & Security

China is relatively a safe country to travel around compared with some other countries.

Hotel Preferred Bedding Configuration

- Twin Room (two separate beds)

- Double Room (one bed)

*Requests are not guaranteed and are subject to each hotel's discretion and availability.

During The Tour

Never drink the tap water in the hotels. Never let the stranger come into your room. If someone is knocking at your door, never open the door until his identity is verified. If your passport is not needed, never carry it along with you all the time just in case. Keeping a photo copy of your passport is a wise choice. When hanging out in the bustling places like open markets and busy streets, be care of your belongings in case of theft, especially camera, purse, and so on. Avoid traveling alone since you are not familiar with the places. Ask the policemen or seniors for help in case you are lost and they would be of great help for you. Never return back to the hotel too late when you are alone. Always exchange money at the Bank of China or at the hotel counters. Never exchange money in the black market. Get small bills prepared before getting out since street vendors, taxi, restaurants, convenience stores only take RMB cash and major credit cards are widely accepted in big shopping malls.

China Washrooms

In China, most of the toilets are squatting ones. Clean sit-down toilets are commonly available in hotels. If you want to find a bathroom on the street, just look for the sign of "WC"  Since paper tissue is rarely provided in a washroom, always carry yours.  

What Vaccines Do I Need To Travel In China?

Based on personal medical history and advice from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the following vaccinations are recommended for travel to China:

- Japanese Encephalitis: This virus occurs in almost all Asian countries, including parts of China. Vaccination is recommended for those spending extended periods of time outside and in parts of southern China where irrigation is done through flooding.

- Rabies: Rabies is spread through the saliva or scratch of an infected animal. China has the one of the highest number of reported Rabies cases in the world, and vaccination is recommended for travel.

- Polio: Though the last Polio case was reported in China in 1994, the country borders Afghanistan and Pakistan, two countries where the virus is still an endemic. Ensure your vaccination is up-to-date.

- Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A is spread to humans through contaminated food and water or contact with an infected person. This shot is recommended especially if you plan to sample some of China’s many street food offerings 

- Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease commonly spread through sexual intercourse, exchange of body fluids, use of an infected needle, or piercing tools.

UTOvacation strongly recommends that you purchase travel insurance for any future travel plans. 

We have curated two reputable partners one in the USA and one for Canada. Once you have made your trip selection, please select the option of purchasing travel insurance. 

For USA patrons, in order to qualify for the “Cancel For Any Reason” Option offered by John Hancock, you will need to purchase your insurance within 14 days of your initial deposit. Other insurance policies may be purchased later.

Please note, the travel insurance that is available for purchase is with our affiliate partners and not a direct product or offering of UTOvacation. For any questions or concerns, please contact the vendor directly. 

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