Tour Code: USSP09
Duration: 9day(s)
Optional Features and Upgrades: Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose optional and extension programs at the time of booking
Service Language: English
Extra Service: Travel Insurance Visa Service
Included:
1) Round-trip international flight from New York / Los Angeles / San Francisco to Japan
【San Jose/ Washington / Boston/ Las Vegas / Chicago / Houston / Seattle --Depart Need USD 300 More】
【Atlanta / Austin / Charlotte / Dallas / Denver / Detroit / Memphis / Miami / Milwaukee--Depart Need USD 500 More】
【Oklahoma City / Philadelphia / Phoenix / Portland / Sacramento / San Antonio / San Diego--Depart Need USD 500 More】
Land tour Only without round trip air ticket: 【-USD200 Minus】
2) Ground transportation between the cities ( BY BUS )
3) Hand-picked 3-4 star hotel accommodations with daily ABF
4) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda
5) Food as specified on the itinerary (B-breakfast L-lunch D-dinner X-no meal)
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.
6) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule
7) Professional English speaking local tour expert
8) All tax and fuel surcharge
Excluded:
1. Travel insurance
2. Any personal expenses
3. Tour Extensions and Optional program
4. A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping USD$160 / person is required and payable to the tour guide on the first day of arrival【CASH】
Or It Can Be Paid by Credit Card Before Depart.
5. Single supplement USD$699.
ALL PRICES ARE IN USD
DEPOSIT POLICY:
1) Initial deposit: USD$300.00/pp at the time of booking. 2nd deposit of USD$300.00/pp after 2 weeks of booking.
(The USD$600.00 deposit count towards the final payment)
2) Final Payment: 150 days prior to the trip departure.
Optional program and Upgrades:
* Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose optional and extension programs at the time of booking.
Group Size:
☆ 10 - 40 Each Departure Date.
Hotel Upgrade:
☆ Upgrade to Shinjuku Washington Hotel(Tokyo) or similars: USD 149/Person.
Upgrade To Business Class:( Before Final Payment)
☆ (Only Available For USA -- Asia International Round Trip) Cost Extra USD 3000/Person.
Fly to Osaka from USA/Canada. 【1 or 2 stopovers depends on departure city】.
Upon arrival at Osaka Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel. Osaka is the second-largest city in Japan, Osaka has the nickname "Tenka no Daidokoro" (the Nation's Kitchen) thanks to its reputation as a culinary paradise, so be sure to sample some local cuisine.
*Please note that while we are doing our best to accommodate early arrivals, hotel check-in time is generally not before 3:00 pm. Baggage storage can be arranged at the hotel. Take the rest of the day to rest up.
Visit the famous landmark Osaka Castle Garden. Surrounded by greenery, the garden commands a beautiful view of the castle tower and the stone wall of a moat. Enjoy free time in Shinsaibashi, the premier shopping area in Osaka. Around 600 meters long, it’s filled with trendy boutiques, retail chains, and luxury department stores like Daimaru, UniQlo, H&M, Bulgari, and Zara. Crossing the street and out of the covered arcade, you’ll walk into this open area and see that large Glico man sign. That’s when you know you’re in Dotnobori. Originally installed in 1935, the giant Glico Man is Dotonbori’s most iconic landmark. It’s a symbol for the Glico candy company, makers of caramel candy, and Pocky.
Make your way to Nara, a city shrouded in legend and thronged with significant sites. Make a special visit to Nara Deer Park, home to the freely roaming deer. Considered in Shinto to be messengers of the gods, Nara's nearly 1200 deer have become a symbol of the city and have even been designated as a natural treasure. Nara's deer are surprisingly tame, although they can be aggressive if they think you will feed them. Deer crackers are for sale around the park, and some deer have learned to bow to visitors to ask to be fed.
In the afternoon drive to Kyoto and visit Yasaka Shrine and Gion. Yasaka is a Shinto Shrine (jinja) located in the heart of the famous district of Gion in Kyoto. In fact, it so much is that you can also refer to it as the "Gion Shrine", its former name. Built during the seventh century, it was modified in the seventeenth to reach its present form. Yasaka-Jinja is dedicated to Susano, the god of the oceans, one of the Japanese mythology protagonists.
The shrine is located east of the district, at the end of Shijo-Dori shopping avenue. Yasaka-Jinja is particularly famous for hosting the path of the famous Gion Matsuri every summer in July, as well as celebrations of new year's eve. The Japanese also go through Yasaka during April to get to Maruyama Park, in order to attend Ohanami (sakura cherry blossoms).
Today you will be free at your own leisure to explore this historical city. Alternatively, you can join an optional in-depth tour of Kyoto.
Recommended Options:
Kyoto City In-Depth Tours【USD 79 Per Person】:
Highlights:
Nijo Castle: (http://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/)
Kiyomizu Shrine: (http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/en/)
Kinkakuji Temple: (http://www.shokoku-ji.jp/k_access.html)
Fushimi Inari: (http://inari.jp/en/)
The optional tour will first make a stop at Nijo-jo Castle is one of Kyoto’s most popular and impressive sights. It shows the power that the Shoguns wielded over the emperors throughout the Edo Period. Nijo Castle is Kyoto's largest and best-preserved castle. It consists of two fortifications (kuruwa) in Japanese. The Ninomaru Palace, the main fortification of the castle, and the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, the second fortification, as well as support buildings and gardens. The castle is surrounded by stone walls and moats. It is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will, it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Kinkakuji was the inspiration for the similarly named Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), built by Yoshimitsu's grandson, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, on the other side of the city a few decades later. Kinkakuji is an impressive structure built overlooking a large pond and is the only building left of Yoshimitsu's former retirement complex. It has burned down numerous times throughout its history including twice during the Onin War, a civil war that destroyed much of Kyoto; and once again more recently in 1950 when it was set on fire by a fanatic monk. The present structure was rebuilt in 1955.
Then visit the Kiyomizu Shrine, one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple was originally associated with the Hosso sect, one of the oldest schools within Japanese Buddhism, but formed its own Kita Hosso sect in 1965. In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.
Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds. Fushimi Inari is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice. Foxes are thought to be Inari's messengers, resulting in many fox statues across the shrine grounds. Fushimi Inari Shrine has ancient origins, predating the capital's move to Kyoto in 794.
Arashiyama is in the far west of Kyoto, tucked along the base of the Arashiyama Mountains (meaning “Storm Mountains”).
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of Kyoto’s top sights and for good reason: standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world.
Later, transfer to Shizuoka, overnight at the Shizuoka area.
This morning, first visit Yokohama Harborland before traveling to Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, where over 11 million people live, making the population one of the largest in the world. Tokyo is not only the political and economical centre of Japan but also a centre of the world economy and culture. Tradition and modernity co-exist in today’s Tokyo.
Enjoy an orientation tour of Tokyo. First visit Meiji Shrine, a key Shinto religious site that was dedicated to the Imperial Family in 1926. Walk around the serene gardens that surround the shrine as you listen to more details about its importance from your guide. Then visit Nakamise Shopping Street, a brightly-colored thoroughfare of food vendors and souvenir stores that leads to Asakusa Kannon Temple (Senso-Ji), one of Japan’s most important Buddhist sites. Stay with your guide as you check out the elaborate gardens, architecture, and shrines that surround the site.
Make a stop at DUTY-FREE Shop and Ameyoko, a busy street market. On the way back to the hotel drive-by Shibuya and enjoy the colorful night view of Tokyo Tower, the landmark of Tokyo.
Enjoy a free day in Tokyo to explore this dynamic capital city, where over 11 million people live, making the population one of the largest in the world. Alternatively, you may want to join an optional tour:
Recommended Options:
Tokyo City Highlight Tours【USD 99 Per Person】:
Highlights:
• Imperial Palace
• Tsukiji Fish Market
• Akihabara
• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Tokyo Imperial Palace (Main residence of the Imperial Family), the current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo. Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country's capital and Imperial Residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo.
Tsukiji Outer Market (Market for fresh seafood and produce), is a district adjacent to the site of the former Tsukiji Wholesale Market. It consists of a few blocks of wholesale and retail shops, as well as restaurants crowded along narrow lanes. Here you can find fresh and processed seafood and produce alongside food-related goods such as knives.
Akihabara (District for electronic and otaku goods), also called Akiba after a former local shrine, is a district in central Tokyo that is famous for its many electronics shops. In more recent years, Akihabara has gained recognition as the center of Japan's otaku (diehard fan) culture, and many shops and establishments devoted to anime and manga are now dispersed among the electronic stores in the district.
Metropolitan Government Building (Twin tower with two free observation decks), in Shinjuku, is often visited by tourists for its free observation decks which provide good panoramic views of Tokyo and beyond. The 243-meter tall building has two towers, and each houses an observatory at a height of 202 meters. It had been the tallest building in Tokyo until it was overtaken by the Midtown Tower in 2007.
Today, passengers will take their own transportation to the Airport concluding your unforgettable journey of Japan【1 Or 2 Stopovers Depend On Departure City】.
Stay Like A Local-Extensions:-(Choose before the trip):
1) Tokyo 1 Nights Hotel and flight extension
Price: USD$399
Single Supplement: USD$100
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
*3-4 star hotel accommodations with daily ABF
2) Tokyo 2 Nights Hotel and flight extension
Price: USD$599
Single Supplement: USD$200
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
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
4) Return Flight Extension-5 DAYS
Price: USD$399
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
Hotel Upgrade:
Tokyo: Shinjuku Washington Hotel /similar
Price: USD$149
Single Supplement: USD$100
Optional Program: 【*Minimum guarantee of 10 ppl】
- Kyoto City In-Depth Tours [USD$79 Per Person]
- Tokyo City Highlight Tours [USD$99 Per Person]
3-4 Star Hotels:
Osaka: Washington Hotel Kansai Airport / Karaksa Spring Hotel Kansai Air Gate / Izumisano Center Hotel Kansai International Airport or similar
Kyoto: Heian No Mori Kyoto / S Peria Hotel Kyoto / Hotel MyStays Kyoto-Shijo / Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku or similar
Shizuoka Area: Tsumagoi Resort Sai no Sato or similar
Yokohama: APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower or similar
Tokyo: APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari or 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:
Child between 2-11 years old with bed | Infant under 2 years old |
100% of adult tour fare | We don't suggest people bring Infants under 2 years old to participate on this tour |
5) Tour fare is based on American/Canadian adults (non-student group), twin share.
6)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.
7) 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.
8) 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.
9) 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.
10) 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.
11) 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.
12) 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.
【JAPAN DOES NOT REQUIRE A VISA FOR USA, CANADA & MEXICO PASSPORT HOLDERS.】
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 Picking 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.
Any of travel products or services that you
purchase from UTOvacation contains a contractual agreement between you and
UTOvacation and it represents that you have agreed to UTOvacation Terms and
Conditions. Please make sure that you read carefully before making any
payment.
Reservation
Online Reservations
Step 1. Visit UTOvacation website: www.utovacation.com, login or
Register 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 their
passport. Please identify and provide the contact information for the main
passenger. All communication from UTOvacation will be sent to the main
passenger only.
Step 4. Make a deposit online
A Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to secure the space.
(Initial deposit: $300.00/pp at
the time of booking. 2nd deposit of $300.00/pp after 2 weeks of booking.) A
full payment is required when booking if the package is a special on-sale
product.
Step 5. Finalize the booking.
Final Payment
Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 150 days prior to
departure unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the due
date, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain the
pre-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.
Step 6. Trip Confirmation.
A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotel
information, and flight information will be sent to the main contact passenger
approximately one month before departure.
By booking your tour online with UTOvacation.com you acknowledge and agree to
all three terms and conditions including the Internet Sales & Deposit
Policy and the Sales and Cancellation Policy. You also confirm and agree
that 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 on
the Booking Form with an authentic signature and date on the bottom of the
second page. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure documentation
accuracy and travel documents validity. You will be liable for the full loss
caused by incorrect information. By the time you full-fill the booking
form, you have agreed to receive correspondence from UTOvacation which might
include newsflash, email blast or any other promotions in the future.
Email/Fax your current and valid Passport Copy with the Booking Form
together to info@utovacation.com/416-251-7778
Step 2. Finalize the booking.
Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 150 days prior to
departure unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the due
date, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain the
pre-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 your reference.
Step 3. Trip Confirmation.
A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotel
information, and flight information will be sent to the main contact passenger
one month prior to departure.
Make the reservations. A Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required
to secure the space. We accept cash, cheque, money order, debit card, credit
card, email transfer, TD transfer. A full payment is required when booking if
the package is a special on-sale product.
By booking your tour offline with UTOvacation.com, you acknowledge and agree to
all three terms and conditions including the Internet Sales & Deposit
Policy and the Sales and Cancellation Policy. You also confirm and agree
that you understand that the deposit is non-refundable.
Travel Visa
The following documents from the passenger are required if travel
visa is applied through UTOvacation’s Visa Center:
*Remarks: 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
Trip Cancellation and Eligible Refunds
Please ensure you have read the Trip Cancellation Policy
in full and have not scrolled past or by-passed this section.
UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify a tour prior to departure
date. An alternative departure date will be offered for no extra charge.
All passenger cancellation or change requests must be confirmed in written form
by email or fax including your reservation number, full name and
date of travel, cancellations will only be accepted in writing.
Any cancellation of issued flight tickets before outbound departure (all the
segments are unused) at the originally issued place would incur a penalty
charge of CAD/USD 350.00 per ticket. No refund will be issued once travel has
begun.
Cancellation terms will be applied based on the date that the written
cancellation is received and based on the following dates prior to
departure.
All reservations, except where specified:
Number of Days Prior to Departure |
Cancellation Penalty
(Per Person) |
150 days or above |
$600 as penalty |
90 - 149 days |
$600 + 30% of tour
fare as penalty |
30 - 89 days |
$600 + 50% of tour
fare as penalty |
0 - 29 days |
100% of the
tour fare as the penalty |
No refund will be available on departure date and/or
after the tour has commenced (Including denied and/or rejected by Immigration
Department or Custom of destination or Cruise port terminal officer).
No refund or reimbursement will be available to passengers who voluntarily
forego meals, cruise, tours and/or accommodations. A surcharge may apply should
there be any additional fees occurred from services refused by the passengers.
i.e. Since air ticket, cruise ticket, transportation, accommodation, and meals
have to be arranged in advance during high season (i.e.Holidays, Special
Events, and other important activities and conventions), no departure date
changed is allowed. No refund will be available on departure date change and/or
booking 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, damages
or inquiry caused by accident is beyond the responsibility of UTOvacation and
therefore, you agree to hold UTOvacation harmless and non-liable for any
refunds or compensation outside of the previously defined refund structure.
Furthermore, should the traveller violate any local/provincial or national laws
during their travels, UTOvacation is not responsible or liable. By this signing
the agreement the client agrees to any offer of a voucher, future company
credit, or alternative arrangements as determined by management at that
time.
No refunds will be offered for Travel notices except for complete travel bans
(Canada Travel Advisory Level 4) (USA Travel Advisory Level 4) which have
occurred after the date of booking. Should an outright travel ban be
implemented by the departing or destination country/city, a full travel credit
will be offered. Refunds will not be granted for pre-existing situations
at the destination country at the time of the booking. Please note, should
UTOvacation incur any unexpected costs from its suppliers, these costs would be
subtracted from and balance/travel credit issued to the passenger
Please note, any refunded amount will not include fees associated with Travel
Visa’s which have already been issued or any services that have already been
delivered.
All reschedule tours are consider non-refundable; regular cancellation policy
does not apply.
No Show
If for any reason, a passenger does not attend the scheduled daily activities
during the tour, an additional supplement fee of 100USD per day will be
applied. (Only applicable for China discounted tours)
Shopping During your Tour
Although we would be happy to assist your shopping needs, UTOvacation would not
be responsible for price, quality, and service of any goods purchased during
the tour.
Price Adjustments
After the booking is confirmed, if the price increased following the imposition
of 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 services
are provided has increased by more than 5% since the date on which the contract
was entered into; and/or if the increase, without taking into account any
increase in the provincial sales tax or Canada's goods and services tax,
raising taxes, royalties or reauthorized charges by a competent public
authority, is equal to or greater than 7% of the price of services, you may
choose between a full and immediate reimbursement of the services or the
provision of similar services.
Tour Adjustments
UTOvacation retains the right to adjust, modify or reschedule tours if deemed
necessary.
UTOvacation also reserves the right to adjust your tour date or itinerary if it
feels it is in the best interest of its passengers especially in cases that
involve the health and safety. This may include minor adjustments like the
timing of a scheduled tour attraction visit to a complete date
modification.
UTOvacation will do our best to notify you of any such changes before your
departure (Or as soon as possible if you have already departed).
Stipulations. Please note, UTOvacation does its’ best to fulfill its
tour obligations. However, UTOvacation is not liable for scenarios which impact
room availability, tour execution, separate fees or other elements of the tour
that is enforced by third party individuals such as local and federal authorities.
Tour Credits
UTOvacation on occasion may issue Travel Credits as either a reward or because
of trip suspension.
Travel Credits may be used on any UTOvacation product except for Travel Visa’s
or First Class fare upgrades
Travel Seat Arrangements
Seating/Cabin assignment: UTOvacation has no power to control the
seating selection on the aircraft or cabin location on the cruise
(unless where specified). All the spots are arranged by the airline/cruise
line group department or randomly selected by the computer system. Therefore,
UTO vacation cannot help the customers to change, reserve, pre-assign
seats/cabins.
Preferred Seat Upgrade: UTOvacation will not be responsible for any
preferred seat upgrade on aircraft (except for business or first class
seats). 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 $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 or cruise line reservations are
subject to full cancellation or re-booking. See Airline Name Changes section
for 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 insurance
at the time of booking. UTOvacation does not directly offer Travel Insurance.
The Travel Insurance recommended by UTOvacation are facilitated and owned by third
party operators. Any Travel Insurance purchased by the passenger is governed by
the third party and UTOvacation is not liable or responsible for said
insurance.
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 fare. 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
UTO Assurance
By purchasing
UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program, passengers may rebook/reschedule their
scheduled tour without penalty.
• UTOvacation's Travel
Assurance Program must be purchased within 14 days of initial booking.
• UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program: reschedule/rebook up to 150 days before
departure $ 99 - $ 399
• UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program: reschedule/rebook up to 120 days before
departure $ 199 - $ 499
• UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program: reschedule/rebook up to 90 days before
departure $ 299 - $ 599
• Please note, upon purchasing UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program, you understand
that this program is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Please note, when
UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program is purchased, payments made by the
customer will first be applied to the UTOvacation's Travel Assurance program and
then to the remainder of the tour package.
Additional Notes
The extra cost of schedule delay caused by Air Flight cancellation or change
will be undertaken by passengers themselves. The missed itineraries will not be
re-arranged. During the tour or cruise, it will be considered as surrendering
application automatically if you do not attend the pre-arranged tour or check
in the prearranged hotel or cruise.
All the extra cost will be undertaken by the client voluntarily. UTOvacation
reserves the right to abandon any clients if such clients violate the law or
damage the interest of tour groups If a travel visa is denied for any reason
neither it is applied through UTOvacation Visa Service Center nor apply on your
own, the tour cancellation policy applies when cancellation of the tour is
requested. UTOvacation holds no responsibilities for any denied Travel Visa
application.
If a child, 18 years old or younger, is travelling abroad with only one
parent/guardian, children MUST carry a notarized consent letter signed by
non-accompanying parent/guardian. If a child, 18 years old or younger is
travelling alone, children must carry a notarized consent letter signed by both
parents/guardian. Such a consent letter may be requested by immigration
authorities when entering or leaving from a foreign country or by North
American officials when re-entering into USA or Canada. Failure of presenting
such document may result in the rejection of boarding aircraft or vessel for
the children concerned.
UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel any booking/accommodation/flight
arrangement if the customer fails to pay the compulsory tipping for the entire
trip prior to departure date or the 1st day of arrival to the destination.
(Please note, the tip is an industry-standard and is provided to the tour
guides and bus drivers of the designated tours, to ensure our customers receive
the best and high-quality service during the trip.)
Cruise lines reserve the right to cancel, modify or substitute any scheduled
port of calls and the schedule at any time and for any reason whatsoever
without prior notice due to the navigation authority and water conditions. Any
additional expenses cause by the trip interruption should be paid by the
customers, which includes but not limited to meals, transportation, hotel
accommodations, personal expense, and lost baggage. UTOvacation shall not be
liable 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 China
discounted tours or any trip that includes China discounter tours.
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